Horseback Riding and Farmstay in the Mountains

Foto: Myhre Gård

HORSEBACK RIDING AND FARMSTAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

3 Days – Guided

Embark on a unique adventure with this horseback riding holiday package for travelers who wish to experience mountains from a horseback. participate in the farm life and connect with your new buddy while taking care of your horse before making yourself ready to explore. Your horse will take you along farm roads, mountain trails and rivers while you enjoy the nice view on Jotunheimen and Langsua National Parks. In the evening, you’ll get to experience the serenity and simplicity of a mountain cabin.

Highlights

Horseback riding with views on Jotunheimen National Park
Norwegian farm life
Mountain cabin

Included

Bus from/to Oslo
1 x Horseback riding introduction
2 x Horseback riding in the mountains
Necessary horseback riding equipment
2 x Accommodation
Bedlinen and towel
1 x Served light dinner
1 x Served breakfast
2 x Self-made breakfast and packed lunch
1 x Self-made dinner

Season & Prices 2025

Departures June:
13th, 16th, 20th & 30th

Departures July:
4th, 11th, 16th, 21st, 25th & 31st

Departures August:
5th, 11th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

Departures September:
12th, 19th & 25th

Price:
Adult (double room):
NOK 10.500*
Single room suppl.:
NOK 2.900
Children (12 – 17 y) :
NOK 9.900*

*Minimum 3 persons in a group

Day to Day

Day 1

Transport – Bus from Oslo
Take the Valdresekspressen from Oslo to Myhre Gård (Beitostølen) – approx. 4h.

Arrival and farm visit

You arrive at the farm in the afternoon and check-in into your cozy cabin. The activity starts at 6 pm in the stable where you will get to meet your horse. You get an introduction to grooming and make your horse ready for a short ride session to go through some basics. After riding, you enjoy a light dinner in the lounge together with the rest of the group. You get a trip overview and some practical information to get ready for the big day.

If you haven’t been riding for a while or if you just wish to ride more, you can arrive earlier at the farm and add a lesson or a half-day horseback riding.

Accommodation: Myhre Gård

Day 2

Horseback ride to the mountains

After breakfast you meet the group again in the stables before saddling up and hitting the trails with your horse. Halfway through the day, you take a break where the horses can get some water while you enjoy your packed lunch and some coffee around a campfire. The trip continues with awesome views on the surroundings before reaching the mountain cabin in the late afternoon. Here you’ll spend the night. The cabin has a simple standard without electricity or running water but guarantees you a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. The adventurous ones are welcome to take a swim in a fresh mountain lake.

In the evening, you enjoy a candlelight dinner by the fireplace while the horses are peacefully grazing by the cabin.

Accommodation: Mountain cabin

Day 3

Horseback ride back to civilization

Enjoy an easy morning at the cabin with a nice breakfast. If the weather permits it, you might take it outside in the morning sun while embracing the calm of the nature surrounding you before getting ready for a new day riding. Today’s ride will depend of the level of the group and the weather, but there will be time for enjoying your packed lunch in the mountains. You are back at the farm around 15, saddle off your horse and give him a good brush before saying goodbye to your buddy.

Transport

Take the Valdresekspressen back from Myhre Gård (Beitostølen) to Oslo in the late afternoon. You might arrive late in Oslo, so we would recommend having a snack with you for the bus ride or eventually booking an extra dinner at the farm (on request) if you have to wait long until your bus leaves Myhre Gård.

Good to Know

You probably have many questions when it comes to our horseback riding trips. Here we have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you are wondering about anything else, please, send us an e-mail and we will help you.

Add-On

Private horseback ride (2 hours)

You can choose to ride more by adding this tour on your arrival day. This is a cosy horseback ride in the area around the farm and the difficulty will be adapted to the participants.

Private riding lesson (45 minutes)

If you haven’t been riding for a while or are not sure about your current level, you can book a private lesson on your arrival day to refresh your skills before the trip. The lesson will be tailored to your level and will be either at the outdoor track or in the riding hall.

Overnight in Oslo

If you are interested to see the capital of Norway, or your flight is arriving late, you can add one extra night in Oslo, including breakfast. You can also add it at the end of the trip. Prices on request.

Important Details

An experienced guide will give you an introduction on how to start, stop and steer the horse the first evening. Older children and/or those with some experience and adults, can ride alone. However inexperienced and/or young riders can have someone to lead their horse. Please let us know if this is needed as this needs to be booked in advance and costs something extra. Children under 15 years old need to be accompanied by an adult for this trip.

Difficulty

This tour is suited for everybody, but please inform us about your riding level: beginner, intermediate or advanced. We need as well to get to know your height and your weight in advance to make sure that you get a suitable horse.

Equipment List

In the mountains, the weather can be very changeable even during summer. When you book with us, we’ll provide you with a packing list to ensure you have all the necessary clothing and gear.

Accommodation

At Myhre Gård horse farm:

Cabins of simple standard, with dining table, fridge and coffee maker. Bunk beds and family bunk beds. Bathroom and toilet facilities are to be found approx. 20 meters from the cabin, in the riding hall. On the 2nd floor, up the barn bridge, there are 2 toilets. And on the ground floor, under the barn bridge, there are 2 bathrooms, each with toilet and shower.

At the mountain cabin:

Back to basic experience with this traditional and simple mountain cottage without running water or electricity. The cosy living room with its fireplace will offer you a relaxing evening. Bathroom and toilet facilities are of very simple standard. There is a traditional outdoor toilet in the barn about 20 meters from the cottage. Inside the bedroom, you’ll find a small washing station equipped with mirrors and washing bowl. You find fresh water right outside the cabin. Get to experience the traditional Norwegian mountain cabin.

When you book with us, bedsheets and towels are included in your stay.

Meals

Please bring some food with you for the bus rides and special needs. You get the first dinner, and the first breakfast served at the farm. When in the mountains, you’ll find food in the cabin, so that you can make your own food together with the rest of the group.

Transport

Travel green by using public transport. Our bus stops right in front of the horse farm. Share your travel plans with us, and we’ll take care of finding a bus timetable suiting your plans to ensure you a stress-free experience.