4 Norway Horseback Riding Tours Worth Flying For

1.Lofoten: Guided Horse Riding Tour Over Hov and Hovsund

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 176 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $145Our pick

Ride a calm Icelandic horse from Hov Gård across Gimsøya’s Arctic beach and toward Hovsund. Your guide, possibly Julia or Sarah, teaches basic rein handling, supplies riding gear, and shares local history. The 1.5-hour tour suits beginners, but its slow pace may feel too gentle for experienced riders.

“the location was very beautiful and the horses very calm, with friendly people. Beautiful experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Lyngen Horse Summer Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · from $196

Meet the Lyngen horse herd at Tromsø Lyngshest, groom and saddle your horse, then ride for about an hour beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps. Your guide shares local and Second World War stories. Back at the farm, enjoy horse care, a warm drink, and local lefse. Groups are limited to six.

“Our guides were very passionate about horses and shared openly about their experiences and culture. We got to not just ride the horses but also take a look a the foals and stallions which were located in another location. Great experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2h 30m · from $262

Ride through Kvaløya’s Arctic scenery with a guide from Tromsø Turhest AS. You’ll meet and groom a Lyngenhorse, Fjordhorse, or Dølahorse, then ride through forest, hills, shore, or beach, depending on the tide and season. Guide June has helped nervous beginners feel at ease, and moose, eagles, and seals may appear along the way.

“We were introduced to two lovely horses. We had the chance to groom them before riding. When our guide asked if we were reading to ride in the sea, we thought she was joking, until we actually rode out to the sea! We also rode through forests and hills. It was quite an experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Lyngen Horse Winter Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2h 30m · from $262Top rated

Meet a herd of friendly Lyngen horses, groom and saddle your own horse, then ride for about 60 minutes beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps. Your English or Norwegian guide shares local and Second World War stories. The small group is limited to six, with warm drinks and lefse afterward.

“We booked 3 tours in Tromsø, & this one was by far the most authentic and memorable. Our host was a true Norwegian woman, deeply connected to her family farm and passionately devoted to breeding the rare Lyngen horses. She took care of every detail, patiently showed us how to interact with the horses, and walked alongside us on a long, stunning trail down to the sea and back. What made the experience truly special were the captivating stories she shared from the 1930s onwards, about the region, people, traditions and history. We loved every moment: the ride itself, her storytelling, the breathtaking scenery & the gentle, beautiful horses. She…”

Check availability →Read our full review