LAPLAND SUMMER TRAIL - SWEDEN
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This tour on well trained and even tempered Icelandic horses is a perfect way to see the Kebnekaise mountains of Lapland in the far north of Sweden and Norway. You are north of the artic circle, get to know the Icelandic horse, have an adventure, be out in the nature, sit round a campfire, learn about the Sami culture and sleep in a Sami tent (lávvu). The focus of this trip is the horse, riding, nature, weather and food, a long way away from stress. This tour is for those who want to ride up in the mountains with great views, near the nature in an area very few people ver see. Mostly we ride in pathless terrain or on small paths so we are often riding quiet slowly. This is also for those who do not mind helping out with camping and don't mind being without luxury to experience the natural way of being out in nature.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - LAPLAND SUMMER TRAIL
Grand Lapland Summer Trail (7d/6n)
On this tour we put in an extra day in before we depart on the “Lapland Summer Trail” below. This will suit riders who want to have an extra day on horseback, wish to see little more of the surroundings and really test the gaits of the Icelandic horse. This extra day we ride to the west in the direction of Kebnekaise and here you have chance to ride faster if you wish to and have ideal places to tölt. We will enjoy an outdoor lunch at a picnic spot. You'll enjoy dinner in the restaurant and can have a sauna in the evening, the night is spent in a cabin in Nikkaluokta. After breakfast in the restaurant the next morning we saddle our horses and depart on the Lapland Summer Trail.
Day 1
When you arrive to Kiruna you are transferred to the base farm. Dinner and discuss the tour with fellow guests. Overnight in a house on the farm.
Day 2 & 3 & 4
The first riding day we start in the morning from the small village Nikkaluokta. You are matched to a horse which suits you. We ride east through the forest and up onto the bare mountains. We ride on the north side of the Kalix river. This night and the next night we overnight in a Sami tepee (lávvu) where we sleep in sleeping bags round the fireplace. In the tepee we can make a fire in the middle if we want to. The following night we sleep in a cabin. During the tour we have an extra horse carrying the food and other things, but everyone carries her/his own personal things in saddle-bags on their own horse. The next morning we pack our things and for two days we only ride on the bare mountains where we have a great views.
Day 5
The fifth day we ride down to the valley and come to Puoltsa. There we stay overnight on the horse farm. After some days without bathrooms it's great to get a hot shower and after that a festive last dinner together. We bring you back to Kiruna the sixth day after breakfast or later on. Some of these tours we ride in the opposite direction.
Day 6
We bring you back to Kiruna after breakfast or at a time that suits you.
Please note: Some tours are ridden in the opposite direction. The route is also subject to alterations as a result of unexpected weather.
NOTES - LAPLAND SUMMER TRAIL
GETTING TO KIRUNA AIRPORT
As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.
The weight limit for this ride is 15 st/209 lb/95 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full board and lodging (dinner first day-breakfast 7th day), guide (Swedish-, English-speaking), horse with equipment, riding helmet, transfers to and from Kiruna Airport or town.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses, tips, sheets and towel in houses SEK 75 extra
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