“Ride in the area of the Kebnekaise mountains”
2 Day Summer Horse Riding Holiday in The Mountains of Kebnekaise
Ofelas Islandshästar, Puoltsa 1057, Kiruna, Kiruna Municipality, Norrbotten County, Lapland, Sweden
Mountain Horse Riding Holiday Sweden
Come and join Ofelas Islandshästar for two days with horses in the mountains of Kebnekaise. Give yourself a short vacation on horseback in the mountains.
Key Information
- Rider Weight Limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
- Horse Height Range: 12.8 to 14.8 hands
- Tack Type: English tack
- Horse Breed: Icelandic Horses
Highlights
- 2 full days of horse riding
- Ride along valleys and mountains
- Swedish and English-speaking guide
- Icelandic horses
- Helmets and equipment
- 1 night accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
2 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Swedish
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Airport transfer available:
Kiruna Airport (US$ 39 per person)
Kiruna Airport (US$ 39 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Facilities
- Sauna
- Kitchen
If you want to live close to nature, have animals, like moose, outside your window, and experience the silence, this is the place for you. Ofelas has two houses for rent at the horse farm, one with three bedrooms, a common kitchen, and two bathrooms (for up to six people). They also have another house to rent at the farm for up to four people with one shared bathroom. There is also a sauna at the river bank. You can, on your own, take a walk in the forest. You can get to Kiruna by bus from Kiruna during the summertime.
Program
You will ride Icelandic horses two days out based on Nikkaluokta and the farm in Puoltsa in the valley and up in the mountains with a breathtaking view of Kebnekaise. You ride both on paths, small roads, and in pathless terrain so you can vary the tempo of the riding. You stop during the tours to cook lunch over an open fire. You stay in a house on the horse farm in Puoltsa and eat local specialties. You arrive at the farm in Puoltsa in the morning on the first day and then you will prepare the horses and take a day trip where you stop to eat lunch.
You ride up on the bare mountain where you have a fantastic view over the river and the mountains. When you come back, you have a dinner of local specialties. The night is spent in a double room in a house on the farm. On the next day after breakfast, you go to Nikkaluokta by car for another great day of riding. Also, on this day, you eat lunch out but come back a little earlier so you have time for the trip home.
This tour is suitable for both experienced and less experienced riders. The Icelandic horse is certainly strong, but not so large, so the maximum weight of the rider is 90 kilograms and the minimum age is 12. You can come to Nikkaluokta or Puoltsa by bus or car. Sometimes, you have this tour in Ratekjokk, a place you have in a roadless area and Ofelas Islandshästar takes you there by car and boat.
Location
Ofelas Islandshästar is located 25 kilometers west of Kiruna in the direction of Nikkaluokta with a fantastic view of the mountains and Kalix River. In wintertime, they have the northern lights and during summer, the midnight sun.
Puoltsa
The farm is located in a small village called Puoltsa (Buolža in Sami). It is between Kiruna and Nikkaluokta, next to the riverbank of the Kalix River. Ofelas Islandshästar has had the business since 1997.
Distances
- Kiruna, 25 kilometers
Features
Activities
- Horse riding
- Sauna
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Kitchen
Food
All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day are included in the price. Reindeer and moose meat is an important ingredient in Sámi 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.
Ofelas Islandshästar provides any special diet if you require it, like no lactose, gluten-free, or vegetarian, just remember to inform them in advance. Traditional food in Sámi is meat and fish supplemented with herbs and berries. Salt and flour were bought so you could bake bread. Fish and meat were eaten either fresh, salted, smoked, dried, or conserved in a different way. The Sami cuisine still looks the same but with new dishes and outside influences.
Reindeer and moose meat, Arctic char, Whitefish, cloudberries, blueberries, lingonberries, Angelica, and Mountain Sorrel are common in Sami cuisine. Coffee cheese was made from reindeer milk and, later, also from goat and cow milk. Lots of new exciting things are happening with the development of Sami cooking today.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 2 riding days
- 1 night accommodation
- Full-board meals
- Horse with equipment
- Swedish and English-speaking guide
- Helmet
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Extra accommodation
- Extra meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KRN
Kiruna Airport
19 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 39 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kiruna Airport (KRN). From the airport, there is a shuttle bus to Kiruna city center. You can also arrange a transfer service with Ofelas Islandshästar at an additional cost of 400 SEK per person. Kiruna Airport (KRN) is going to be closed for two weeks during summer, from July 15-28, 2024. If you plan to travel then, contact OFELAS for information about alternatives.
Arrival by bus
You can get to Ofelas Islandshästar by bus from Kiruna during summertime. It usually departs twice a day during the high season. For more information, please send Ofelas Islandshästar an inquiry.
Arrival by train
You can book train tickets to Kiruna. Between Stockholm and Kiruna, there is a night train without change. From the train station, there are free shuttles to the city center.
Arrival by taxi
If you would like to arrive through a taxi service, please send Ofelas Islandshästar an inquiry for more information.
Airport: Kiruna Airport
Airport transfer available:
Kiruna Airport (US$ 39 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 7 days before arrival.
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