Terms and Conditions

 

Payment
Our horse riding trips can be booked at the tourist information centres in Lofoten, at hotels and travel agencies, on our web site or by contacting Hov Gård directly:

Telephone: +47 975 59501
E-mail: info@hovgard.no
Web: www.hovgard.no

Horse riding trips are normally paid online when you book. Under special circumstances they can also be payable on arrival at Hov Gård if no other arrangements have been made in advance. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Diners.

Cancellation Rules:
Horse riding trips that are canceled less than 48 hours in advance (except for multi-day tours) will be charged 100% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy for multi-day tours:
Check info about multi-days.

Safety Regulations:
Children under 8 years of age may only join our riding trips with the express approval of our staff. Children under 8 years of age may only take part on the rides entitled “Lofoten on Horseback”, «Midnight Sun Tour» and «Northern Lights Tour», and only by prior arrangement.

Our horse-riding is not suitable for pregnant women.

Persons under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants are not at liberty to take part in our horse-riding.

Please note that the weight limit is 95 kg. Our standard tours Lofoten By Horse, Midnight Sun Tour and Northern Lights Tour are suitable for beginners. Longer tours demands more experience of the rider.

Those taking part on our horse rides must do so of their own free will and are obliged to inform the courier of any circumstances which may affect their ability to take part on the ride.

Rucksacks or bags may not be taken on the rides. However, storage facilities are available for the safekeeping of your valuables, at your own risk.

With your welfare in mind we have done everything in our power to ensure that these horse rides will be safe and pleasant, and we ask you to confirm the following when making your reservation:

I am joining the horse ride of my own free will.

I consider myself capable of taking part in the ride.

I am familiar with Hov Gård’s instructions and safety measures and agree to follow them in every respect.

I am aware that this horse ride / these horse rides may involve a certain degree of risk.

I have informed the courier of any illnesses I have which may influence my ability to take part on the tour (e.g. epilepsy, asthma, diabetes) and of the medication which I take for said diseases.

I am aware that the operator’s liability does not extend beyond accidents which may occur due to errors or incorrect use of equipment by the company’s staff and/or negligence on their behalf. I take personal responsibility for any damages caused by myself due to my own carelessness or failure to follow set/given/published instructions.

I take all responsibility for any personal belongings which I may bring along on the trip.

I am not under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicants.

Liability
We put safety first and consequently all our horse rides are subject to weather conditions. Should these prove unsuitable, we will arrange for a new trip at another point in time.