
Lofoten by horse
This is our most popular tour. This is a great nature experience and horseback ride that is suitable for everyone, even those with no riding...
Come to Hov Gård and join our full-day trip!
We have two alternative full-day trips on Gimsøy. Which tour we choose is determined by the weather, wind and tide. One of the tours builds on the Viking Tour and the Half-Day Tour, but we ride even further and more. The tour starts in the stables at Hov. We’ll ride the Viking Road over Storraet and along the beaches of Vinje all the way to Gimsøy Church before having a light lunch with the horses in hand. After a short break, we’ll continue on some great routes towards Gjendalen.
Another option is towards Vik and Årstrand. We spend more time on the slightly more unpolished beaches and go exploring with views of the magical mountains of Vestvågøy. We’ll have lunch on the way, with the horses in hand, before heading home. On both of these tours, there are several long stretches with good opportunities for slightly more technical riding and also a slightly higher pace, so you have time to get to know the horse properly. It is a prerequisite that you are an experienced rider to participate in these tours. You must be able to control a horse in open countryside and be comfortable in all gaits.
Although our Icelandic horses are strong, we have a weight limit of 95kg for both short trips such as Lofoten til Hest, Midnattsolturen and Nordlysturen and for longer trips. On longer tours, the weight limit may depend on your riding skills and experience.
We offer helmets, gloves, thermal suits, rain jackets, rain trousers and boots on loan, but recommend everyone to dress for the weather as far as possible.
The age limit for riding a horse alone is 8 years. For younger participants, it is still possible to join the tour by booking an extra guide (+750 NOK). For children under 5, we offer a hire tour for a safe start. For experienced riders, the age limit is 14 years. For younger riders, we offer private tours at an additional cost.
It is possible to book an extra guide to walk with you throughout the tour.
At Hov, we have horses for everyone. We will choose a horse for you based on weight, age and experience. For your safety and the horse’s welfare, we ask you to provide information about experience, weight, height and age when you place your order.