7 Finland Horseback Riding Tours Worth Flying For

1.Saariselkä: Arctic Trail Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $170Our pick

At Polaris Point Horses, you’ll meet calm Finnish horses, learn the basics, and ride at least 60 minutes through quiet forest trails. Maria may guide the outing, sharing details about horses, animal tracks, and local nature. The group is limited to four, and the tour ends with hot drinks indoors.

“Maria was absolutely fantastic and this was a great experience. The horses were gentle and very well trained. Maria was a great guide, explaining a lot about the forest and nature while we were riding. She gave special attention to newer riders and always made sure we were comfortable. Fantastic experience and highlight of the trip!!!”

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2.Riding Trek with Icelandic Horses

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $111

Ride an Icelandic horse through the forests, plains, roads, and snowy scenery around Levi. Lapin Saaga provides riding gear, basic instruction, and Finnish or English guiding for small groups of 2 to 6. Choose a one or two-hour trek. No riding experience is needed, but you must be at least 7 and weigh no more than 95 kg.

“Le personnel était très accueillant et ça correspondait totalement à la description”

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3.Horse Ride to the Hill Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $138Top rated

At Ranch Kuulas, you meet the horses, choose one suited to your riding level, and ride at a relaxed walking pace toward Laenlammen fell. The roughly two-hour outing includes about 1.5 hours on the trail, forest and lake views, and local stories about Lappish nature. Pickup is not included.

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4.Horse and Husky Farm Visit with Juice and Cookies

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

At a forest farm near Levi, meet Alaskan Huskies, Finnish horses, and domestic reindeer during a guided visit led in Finnish or English. Learn how sled dogs live and train, meet guide Hugo when available, and enjoy juice and cookies by the fire. Puppy cuddles depend on availability.

“Hugo was a very handsome guy - really Open for all questions we have We learned much about the life of the huskys and the life with them together Hugo can also speak a bit german 😉 Thx for the Tour with you guys - and greetings to all employee‘s Thanks for your Job 👌🏼”

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5.Winter Horseback Ride on Snowy Hills and Forests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $182

Ride a steady Finnish horse with an English or Finnish-speaking guide through snowy woods near Ranch Kuulas, about 40 minutes north of Rovaniemi. You will receive a riding introduction, visit a Lappish farm, meet other animals, and climb to a hilltop viewpoint. The pace suits beginners, with groups limited to six and guide Sara among the named staff.

“The location , the horses, the absolute stunning scenery, the host and especially my guide Sara made this excursion a dream. The ranch really takes care of their horses. You ride up into the forest and the trees are so beautiful with the snow heavy on them . This experience was way better than I could have imagined.”

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