Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Lofoten by Horseback

Excursion

Price from

$359

Duration
5h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
4 travellers
Booking code
E-SVJ4

Enjoy a horseback ride on a wonderful arctic beach.
  • Wonderful Arctic Beach

  • Horseback Riding

  • View over a ridge and cliffs with an open view towards Gimsøy

  • Lunch


We start at the stable at Hov and ride at the oval track before we ride on the white sandy beach. The ride also goes through the amphitheater and what we believe was a place of sacrifice from the Viking age called “Hovet”. We pass remains of the boat houses for longships that the Vikings who once lived on Hov used in their voyages. After the beach we ride past our nordic style lodges and over a ridge and cliffs by the sea with a great open view towards the outside of Gimsøy. During the trip we ride past the traditional fish racks where the stockfish is made and through the lovely fishing harbor of Hovsund.

This tour does not require any riding experience and everyone is more than welcome to join the adventure!

Practical information

  • Not suitable if you have limited mobility

  • General good physical condition is required

  • You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment

  • Suitable for beginners

  • Slow, scenic ride to enjoy the panorama

  • Max weight of passenger 195 lbs

  • Dress warmly

  • This excursion is only in ENGLISH

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