The 7 Horse Riding in Finland That Earn Their Price

1.Arctic Trail Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $170Our pick

At Polaris Point Horses, meet gentle Finnish horses, learn the basics, and ride for at least 60 minutes through quiet forest trails. Maria and the local guides keep the pace slow and friendly, making this a good first ride. Finish with hot drinks. Transport is not included.

“Discover the forests and snowy trails on the back of magnificent Finnish horses. Impeccable welcome and management. Maria is truly passionate and gives wonderful explanations about the forest, the animals, and of course, the horses. Don't forget to book a taxi in advance.”

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2.Horse and Husky Farm Visit with Juice and Cookies

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

At a farm on Muoniontie 955 near Levi, you meet Alaskan Huskies, Finnish horses, and domestic reindeer during a one-hour guided visit. Hugo may lead the tour, explaining husky training and daily life. If puppies are at the kennel, you may cuddle them, then finish with juice and cookies by the fire.

“Hugo was a very handsome guy - really Open for all questions we have We learned much about the life of the huskys and the life with them together Hugo can also speak a bit german 😉 Thx for the Tour with you guys - and greetings to all employee‘s Thanks for your Job 👌🏼”

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3.Reindeer Park & Horse Stables Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $373

Travel by private vehicle from any Helsinki-area location to Nuuksio National Park. With guides such as Andrew, you’ll meet and feed reindeer at a small rescue ranch, hear about Finnish nature, and enjoy campfire snacks in a traditional teepee. This three-hour outing suits visitors who want a calm wildlife visit rather than a long hike.

“This tour was our favorite thing we did in Finland. Andrew, our guide, knew so much about life in Finland and about the national forest we went to. He was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. The reindeer were amazing too and Andrew and the other guide at the farm taught us a lot about them. We felt very comfortable. We also got to experience baking bread on a campfire in a traditonal teepee, and we had tea and very good raspberry jam. Thank you for the tour!”

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4.Polar Lights Tours: One Horse Open Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $79

You will ride a one-horse open sleigh along a quiet snowy trail near Levi, with an English- or Finnish-speaking guide. The one-hour outing includes transfers from Levi Center, a short safety briefing, about 30 minutes in the sleigh, and hot berry juice with local cookies by a fire in a traditional Kammi. Northern Lights sightings are possible but not promised.

“We enjoyed, just wish we seen polar lights, staff was very friendly”

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5.Horse Sleigh Ride under the Night Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185Top rated

Travel from Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort for a gentle horse-sleigh ride through snowy forest trails. Professional guides share Aurora legends and facts about Finn Horses, then serve hot drinks and sausages by a bonfire. Winter clothing and return transfers are included.

“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”

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6.Horse Riding in the Finnish Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $101

You’ll ride friendly Finn horses through the forests near Levi with a Finnish or English-speaking guide. The one-hour outing includes a 10-minute safety briefing, 40-minute guided ride, 10-minute photo stop, helmet, cookies, and juice. Beginners and experienced riders are placed in separate groups.

“Es war bezaubernd, egal ob man Reitanfänger ist oder erfahrender Reiter 😍”

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7.Small-Group Arctic Circle Horse Riding from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $145

Ride sturdy, shoeless Irish Cob horses along forest paths 20 km from Rovaniemi. The three-hour outing suits riders of most levels and includes a small group of up to six, hotel pickup, and time by a fire with hot drinks. Guides such as Jaime and Alberto add local facts and calm instruction.

“We went for this activity short notice yesterday and thankful we did as we really enjoyed it! The ladies at the farm were lovely and so were the horses. They are so beautiful! Our tour guide Alberto was also great. He gave us some information regarding Lapland and also drank hot drinks around a fire at the farm. We felt really comfortable having him as our tour guide. I highly recommend to go for this tour!”

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