KIRUNA - in Swedish Lapland

Experience the area around Kebnekaise, the highest mountain of Sweden, from the back of a friendly Icelandic horse. During a couple of days we’ll enjoy riding in many different surroundings, speeds and gaits in the valley in front of the mountain. We move along old transportation roads, paths and also in the terrain – a combination which allows the Icelandic horse to fully use its phenomenal skills to carry a rider safely and comfortably in the different gaits. On top of it all, we’ll be eating on the mountain station of Kebnekaise, located far away from any roads and public transportations. They serve cautiously prepared food, partly based on local ingredients and traditions.

Day 1: After arrival to our horse farm in Puoltsa in the afternoon we have a dinner together and you stay overnight there.

Day 2: We go by car to Nikkaluokta from where we'll saddle the horses and ride west, towards Kebnekaise. We'll go through the fertile mountain valley of Laddjovággi, which leads from the birch forest up to the mountain station, just above the tree line. During the day we stay for lunch which we prepare over open fire. After arrival and having groomed our horses we'll eat a nice dinner inside the restaurant. For those who wish, there's a warm sauna to relax in.

Day 3: After breakfast we'll go further west along the classic and renowned hiking path between Kebnekaise mountains station and the cabins og Singi. How far the trip will be depends on the weather. We'll have lunch outdoor once we chosen a place where the horses can graze and drink water. After a peaceful lunch we'll ride back to Kebnekaise and have a dinner as well as the sauna.

Day 4: Having packed and eaten breakfast, it’s time to leave the
majestic Kebnekaise area and we’ll begin moving back to Nikkaluokta. We’ll stop for lunch on our way down. We’ll return to Nikkaluokta in the afternoon, where we’ll say goodbye to each other and our horses.

Included: riding 3 days, full board and accommodation (dinner, day 1-lunch day 4), horse with equipment, guide (Swedish- and English speaking), sauna, helmet.

Riding experience: Yes, able to control horse in open country, comfortable to ride faster than walk, good psychical health.

Length: 4 days 3 nights (3 riding days).

Dates: 18-21 July & 15-18 August, 2011.

Group size: 3-10 persons.

We stay overnight at Kebnekaise mountain station in larger rooms (including sheets and towels). If you want another kind of room it costs extra.

The arrival and departure of the tour are adjusted to the train to Kiruna and the bus Kiruna-Nikkaluokta. The cost is SEK 400 extra if we do the transfer.

The Icelandic horse is strong, but not that big so your weight has to be under 90 kg. Minimum age is 12 years.

This riding tour you have to book with Kebnekaise mountain lodge, tel: +46 (0)980 55000 or e-mail: kebnekaise@stfturist.se.

Look at their website also www.svenskaturistforeningen.se/kebnekaise