14 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!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.

Check availability →Read our full review

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 👌🏼”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Reindeer Park & Horse Stables Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $373

Travel by private vehicle from any Helsinki address to Nuuksio National Park for a close reindeer encounter. Guide Andrew has led guests through the park and shared Finnish history, while the ranch team explains reindeer care. Expect feeding, campfire bread, coffee, tea, berry juice, and a relaxed three-hour outing rather than a long hike.

“This tour was our favorite thing we did in Finland. Andrew, our guide, knew so much about life in Finland and about the national forest we went to. He was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. The reindeer were amazing too and Andrew and the other guide at the farm taught us a lot about them. We felt very comfortable. We also got to experience baking bread on a campfire in a traditonal teepee, and we had tea and very good raspberry jam. Thank you for the tour!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Levi, Polar Lights Tours: One Horse Open Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $79

Take a one-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride from Levi through a quiet snowy forest. A live English- or Finnish-speaking guide leads the outing, with a short safety briefing, possible Northern Lights viewing, and hot berry juice with local cookies by a fire in a traditional kammi.

“We enjoyed, just wish we seen polar lights, staff was very friendly”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Horse Sleigh Ride under the Night Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185

You’ll ride a horse-drawn sleigh for about 2.5 hours through Apukka Resort’s snowy forest trails, wrapped in winter gear and blankets. An English-speaking guide shares Northern Lights legends and facts about Finn Horses, then serves hot drinks and sausages by a bonfire. Aurora sightings are possible, never guaranteed.

“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Horse Riding in the Finnish Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $101

Spend one hour riding Finn horses through the quiet forests near Levi. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, and riding help before a guided route and photo stop. Beginners and experienced riders join suitable groups, with Finnish or English guidance. Bring your own transport to the farm, 10 km from central Levi.

“Es war bezaubernd, egal ob man Reitanfänger ist oder erfahrender Reiter 😍”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Small-Group Arctic Circle Horse Riding from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $145

Ride sturdy, shoeless Irish Cob horses through forest paths 20 km from Rovaniemi. The three-hour outing suits beginners and experienced riders, with groups capped at six. Guides such as Jaime and Alberto add Lapland facts, and the farm finishes with hot drinks around a fire.

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Tour to Aurora Horses Farm with Charming Finnhorses

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At Aurora Horses near Santa Claus Village, you will feed and groom a calm Finnhorse before taking a short, guided lead-rein ride. The 30-minute visit is designed mainly for young children, though parents can join the grooming. Groups are limited to five people, and the activity is offered in English.

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Horse Sleigh Ride Under The Night Sky in Apukka Resort, Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $184

From Apukka Resort, you’ll ride a horse-drawn sleigh across a frozen lake beneath the Arctic night sky. Warm blankets and winter clothing help with the cold, while a bonfire stop adds local myths and stories. The three-hour outing begins at 8:30 pm, welcomes up to 12 people, and may include Northern Lights views.

“So magical riding in a horse driven sleigh over the twinkling snow at night. Very cold but so worth it to see the Northern Lights!”

Check availability →Read our full review