Norway · HORSES
The 5 best horses tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride a friendly Icelandic horse from Hov Gård across Hov beach and toward Hovsund. Your English-speaking guide teaches basic rein handling, supplies riding gear, and points out sea eagles, dried-fish racks, and Viking remains. The 1.5-hour tour is slow-paced and suits beginners.
“absolutely magical! highly recommend to everyone regardless if you have any experience with riding a horse.”
Spend three hours at Tromsø Lyngshest meeting, grooming, and riding Norway’s Lyngen horses. With a guide speaking Norwegian or English, you’ll ride for about an hour beside Grøtfjord and the Lyngen Alps, hear local and wartime stories, then enjoy lefse and a warm drink.
“Our guide was super friendly and so kind. We really enjoyed all of the stories and information. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.”
Meet Norwegian Lyngshorse, Fjordhorse, and Dølahorse breeds at Marisletta gård, 18 minutes from Tromsø Airport. Your English-speaking guide helps you groom, saddle, and ride for 60 to 75 minutes through Kvaløya’s forests, hills, shore, or beach. Small groups are limited to five.
“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!”
Meet the friendly Lyngen horse herd, 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 visit ends with a warm drink and local lefse.
“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…”
Spend two hours at Tromsø Lyngshest with a small group of up to eight. Meet mares, foals, stallions, and young horses, hear about the Lyngshorse’s Northern Norwegian past, and ride if weather allows. Guides speak Norwegian and English. Kiki has led some sessions.
“Amazing experience and amazing people. It felt like being catapulted in another era, with the beautiful Norvegian landscape of snow and sea, and the wonderful horses (so gentle, patient and well behaved). My girlfriend and I spent a delightful morning, and we will come back here as soon as we return to Norvay.”
Pick a fjord, a sky or a sled.
