Horseback riding with overnight in the Norwegian Mountains

Foto: Myhre Gård

Horseback Riding in the Wintry Norwegian Mountains

3-days, guided

This 3-days horse-riding in the Norwegian mountains is included with a unique opportunity to experience a night in a traditional Norwegian mountain farm without any electricity and with the charm of candle lights and fireplaces.
The perfect outdoor adventure for those who want to ride more than a single day and want to come closer to pure Norwegian winter wonderland. A unique experience for romantic couples, groups and families.

Highlights

Horseback riding at the edge of the Jotunheimen National Park
Overnight stay at a traditional Norwegian mountain farm

Included

Guided horseback riding
Necessary equipment
Lunch, breakfast and dinner
Overnight at a summer farm
Bus from Oslo return

Season & Prices Winter 2024/2025

November – May

Price:
Adult: NOK 6.000*
Child u. 13 y: NOK 5.550*

*Minimum 3 persons in a group

Day to Day

Day 1

Bus from Oslo
Early in the morning (8.30am) you will leave Oslo with our comfortable bus. Enjoy the scenic journey from Oslo to the Valdres Region. After leaving the bustle of the capital you will soon find yourself on countryside roads passing through small towns and surrounded by lakes and fields. As you get further into the country, you will see the snowy mountains of Jotunheimen in the distance. Your destination for today. The coach has comfortable adjustable seats, free WiFi, outlets with USB charging ports and toilet facilities on board.

Horseback riding
One of our experienced guides will meet and welcome you at the farm.
Theye will help you pack your equipment into the saddlebags, and after initial, necessary instructions, pair you up with a suitable horse according to your size and riding ability. You will be shown how to prepare your four-legged companion for the trip.
The guide will also give you details about the forthcoming trek and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. It’s then time to mount-up and head off on the adventure trek.

At the end of the day, we arrive at our traditional mountain farm which will be our retreat for the night. There is no electricity in the cabin, but we guarantee a cozy warm atmosphere with candle lights and a fireplace.
Whilst you relax after a day in the saddle, you can listen to and watch the horses grazing outside in the mountain pasture.

Accommodation
Traditional Mountain Farm (no electricity)
Dinner: we prepare you a dinner in the cabin

Day 2

Breakfast

Horseback riding
After breakfast, you will prepare the horses for today’s ride. About halfway on the ride you will make a camp, feed the horses and get some snacks and warm drinks, before we go back to the farm.

Day 3

Today you are going back to Oslo. You can choose to participate in morning care after breakfast before taking the bus to Oslo.

Another option is to add another half-day of riding (extra costs).

Important details

Our experienced guide will give you a basic introduction on how to start, stop and steer the horse, before heading out on the trip. Older children and/or those with some experience and adults, can ride alone. However young children and inexperienced riders can have someone to lead their horse. This can be either a trek assistant or a parent. Parents will get an introduction to how to lead the horse safely. If you want to ride yourself but would like one of our trek assistants to lead your child’s horse, please remember to let us know in advance.
At the mountain farm, we provide you with bedlinen and towels.

Dressing for the winter: Please dress warm enough for you to stay comfortable for some hours at a time in up to -20 degrees Celcius. Best is a wool baselayer, long johns and some warm, puffy isolated clothing, e.g. a down jacket. Skiing clothes are also fine. Bring warm winter boots that are not too chunky, so they can fit into the stirrups. A tube scarf can fit under your helmet if needed.

Please bring some food with you for the bus ride. We will serve you the first meal in the evening and a lunch at day 2.