Foto: Myhre Gård
Horseback Riding & Farmstay in the Mountains
3 Days | Guided | Horseback Riding | Summer | Jotunheimen
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
- 1x Horseback riding introduction
- 2x Horseback riding in the mountains
- Necessary horseback riding equipment
- 2x Accommodation
- Bedlinen and towel
- 1x Served light dinner
- 1x Served breakfast
- 2x Self-made breakfast and packed lunch
- 1x Self-made dinner
- CO2 compensation
Season & Prices 2026
Departures June:
12th, 19th & 30th
Departures July:
6th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 28th & 30th
Departures August:
5th, 14th & 21st
Departures September:
11th, 18th & 25th
Price:
Adult (double room):
NOK 10.500
Single room suppl.:
NOK 2.900
Children (12 – 17 y) :
NOK 9.900
Minimum 3 participants per group to guarantee a departure date.
Day to Day
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) – NOK 1.780
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) – NOK 860
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 – Prices on request
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. The bus stops close by 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.
Sustainability – CO2 Emissions
Sustainability is at the core of what we do, ensuring that our adventures leave as little impact on nature as possible. By reducing emissions and making conscious choices, we live up to our Travelife certification and strive to protect the environment for future generations. To provide transparency, we include this emissions breakdown on every product page, giving you insight into the carbon footprint of your trip. The number of CO2 in kg you can see in the graph, we add and offset every month for each activity that was undergone. Read more here on how we do this.
