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Lofoten: Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund

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Lofoten: Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund
Top rated
4.827957 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.827957 out of 5 stars
93 reviews

Experience Lofoten Island on horseback with a guide. Ride at a relaxed pace as the horses carry you across the coastline, past ancient Viking ruins, as your guide provides an insight into the area.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

T
Tomasz – Poland

absolutely magical! highly recommend to everyone regardless if you have any experience with riding a horse.

R
Raghavendra Karthik – Germany

Amazing guides and amazing horses. Must do in lofoten.

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Highlights

  • Experience the varied landscape along the Arctic beach coastline
  • Ride friendly and trained Icelandic horses
  • See how the famous Norwegian dried fish is made along the route
  • Travel by ancient Viking settlements that speckle your riding route
  • Learn how to ride with your horse from your guide before leaving

Full description

Ride by Icelandic horse from the Hov Gård stable, and take in a scenic ride along Gimsøya Island’s coastline with your guide. See an Arctic beach, a fishing village, and Viking remnants.


First, meet your guide and get introduced to your horse for the tour. Get fitted for your helmet, and hear a quick introduction form your guide about how to handle the reins.


Then, begin your ride over Hov, an Arctic beach, at a slow pace. We sometimes get lucky enough to observe our local bird life in the summer, including the majestic sea eagle. Next, head towards the fishing village of Hovsund.


After a gentle climb and more spectacular views, you can catch a glimpse of the traditional fish-drying racks while riding past ancient remnants from the Viking age before heading back to the stable.


Important:
It is mandatory that you inform us name, weight, height, age and experience level of the riders in English while booking. We keep a high safety standard for both riders and horses.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Icelandic horse
  • Riding helmet
  • Gloves
  • Rubber boots
  • Rain/warm outfits for the ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People over 209 lbs (95 kg)

Meeting point

You can find your guide in the stables at the Hov Horse Farm in Gimsøysand.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long pants

Not allowed

  • Professional cameras
  • Backpacks

Know before you go

  • Maximum weight for the rider is 95 kg
  • This tour does not require any experience
  • This tour is slow-paced and cannot be adapted for more experienced riders

From $124.39 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 93 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Tomasz – PolandJuly 30, 2024 – Verified booking
absolutely magical! highly recommend to everyone regardless if you have any experience with riding a horse.
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Raghavendra Karthik – GermanyJuly 5, 2024 – Verified booking
Amazing guides and amazing horses. Must do in lofoten.
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Lisa – AustriaMay 9, 2024 – Verified booking
Amazing! Had great views and an awesome guide who also took pictures of us. The view from over the beach was the personal highlight.

Product ID: 458827

Activity provider:Hov Gård
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