Laidback Horse Riding Holiday in Kebnekaise, Sweden

4 Days, Multiple Departures

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Laidback Horse Riding Holiday in Kebnekaise, Sweden
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A longer tour where you get to experience the mountains on horseback. On this tour, you stay overnight in a house and are served local specialties. After a day on horseback and a three-course dinner, sauna is offered. We ride day tours both in the mountains and in the valley with a spectacular view of the Kebnekaise mountains. We ride both on trails, wider tracks, and unpaved terrain, so we can vary the pace of the riding.

On the first day, we pick you up in Kiruna and drive to our farm in Puoltsa, beautifully situated on the banks of the Kalix River. We start with lunch and then go for a ride in the afternoon. We stop during the tour for a coffee break. The day ends with dinner, nice company and a night in double rooms in one of the houses on the farm.On the second day, we ride a whole day tour up in the mountains and enjoy fantastic views. During the tour we stop for lunch, which is cooked over an open fire. A three-course dinner awaits when we get back to the farm and wood-fired sauna is offered, which is appreciated after a day out. The following day we also ride a whole day tour, have dinner together and there is an opportunity to use the sauna on this day as well. During these days we ride both in Nikkaluokta and in Puoltsa. We get to Nikkaluokta by car. The tour ends on the fourth day with breakfast and transfer back to Kiruna.

On some dates, we also have this tour in Ratekjokk (south of the Kalix River), for example 13th-16th of July. We get there by car and boat. In Ratekjokk there is electricity, a wood-fired sauna and an outdoor toilet. Accommodation in multi-bed rooms.

We have some scheduled departures during the summer, but if these dates do not suit you, you can book other dates by agreement. If you need extra accommodation before or after the trip, let us know when booking. The order of the activities can be different from the program. The Icelandic horse is indeed a strong horse, but not so big, therefore the maximum weight for riders is 90 kg. The age limit is 12 years.

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Transfer, riding three days, full board and lodging (lunch day1-breakfast day4), guide, helmet Duration: 4 days 3 nights (3 riding days) (starting approximately at 12 1st day)

Airfare

We are located in the northernmost part of Sweden, in the village Puoltsa which is 25 km west of Kiruna, next to the Kalix river. If you continue west you find Nikkaluokta and the highest mountain of Sweden, Kebnekaise.

You travel to Kiruna by train, plane or car. To get to Puoltsa and Nikkaluokta you can go by car or bus (usually 2 trips/day during the season) If you need a transfer from Kiruna we can organize that for the cost of $72 per person.

By air

From Stockholm there are direct flights to Kiruna, they take approximately 90 min and are run by SAS and Norwegian. From the airport there is a shuttle bus to Kiruna city center.

Food

Reindeer and moose meat is an important ingredient in the Sami cuisine, usually smoked to last longer when you are out in the mountains for many weeks. Other local specialties in this area are fish from the river or mountain lakes. Berries and herbs are also important ingredients, like cloudberries, blueberries, lingonberries, Angelica, meadowsweet etc.

We provide any special diet if you require that, like no lactose, gluten or vegetarian (remember to tell us in advance).


When we ride we have saddle bags on the horses where you can put the stuff you need for the day. Think about that it can be cold and windy, it´s better to have too much than to little clothes with you. Bedlinen and towel you don´t need to take with you.

Equipment:

Raincoat/long raincoat and rain trousers (you can borrow from us)

Rubber boots/waterproof boots (long legs, comfortable to walk in) with thick socks

(you can borrow from us)

Riding hat (you can borrow from us)

Robust, comfortable, windproof jacket

Riding trousers/other comfortable trousers

Warm sweaters, it can be cold and windy, wool is warmest

Cap, scarf, gloves, socks

Long sleeved underwear, wool is warmest

Long underpants, wool is warmest

T-shirt

Toilet requisites

Anti-mosquito preparation

Plastic bags to pack into / waterproof bags

Clothes and shoes to change into after riding

Small water bottle

Sun glasses, sun cream

(Knife)

(Camera)

(Swimming suit)

(Waist bag)

(Binoculars)

(Snacks)

"Absolutely incredible experience, the ponies care and well being is priority and everybody at the farm is welcoming and skilled. An amazing, stunning trip of a lifetime - thank you! I did the 5 day trail which lead into complete wilderness, through forests, rivers and the open land with views of the mountains. The guides, Matilda and Jenni were so professional, kind, competent and generous, they looked after us so well creating a fantastic, relaxed trip but also making sure the ponies were very well cared for. The food was absolutely incredible, delicious, tasty and plentiful, they catered for specialist dietary requirements better than any restaurant I've been to. An amazing company and thoroughly recommended."

- Sally A, Aug 2023

"This place really stands out among the crowd. The team consists of enthusiasts that really care about the horses. Horses are handpicked, most of them from Iceland, and they manage to get a great match for both the beginner and the experienced rider. A genuine experience of both the Swedish mountains as well as horseback riding. Thank you!"

- Amanda M, Sept 2023

"We enjoyed both the snowmobile tour and the horseriding tour. Matte and Kirsten, who own and run the tours, made our holiday. Both trips were incredible after which we enjoyed an amazing lunch with them and other guests. It felt like being part of a Swedish family. The farm is beautiful and we had the best time. Looking forward to returning. These tours are a must!"

- Sarah D, Dec 2023

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About The Host
Mats Blind-Berg

Mats Blind-Berg

He is from this area with roots in Girjas Sami community, and active in Sami politics and the work of the community. Likes photography, when there is an opportunity for that.

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Things to keep in mind

Cancellation

You have the possibility to cancel your reservation latest 20 days before your trip without paying more then the booking charge. If you cancel the tour latest 7 days before you have to pay half the price. If you cancel the tour later then that you have to pay the whole price. If you have to cancel because of illness you can get the payment back (except of the booking charge). You have then to show a doctor´s certificate. Cancellation has to be done by e-mail or phone.

Payment

A booking charge of 10% will be paid latest 14 days after the date of the booking confirmation. Then is the reservation valid. If you cancel your reservation after that you will not get the charge back. The remaining payment you pay to our bank account latest 7 days before your tour.

Acceptance
When you pay the booking charge you accept the booking conditions and our reservation is valid. Travel and accident insurance Guests participate in our activities at their own responsibility and are obliged to follow the safety instructions assigned by the guide. We advise our guests to arrange their own travel and accident insurances.

Excess
In event of an accident on our snowmobile tours an excess of maximum $760 per incident/snowmobile will be charged to the person who was driving the damaged snowmobile.