Our Destinations

Why travelling with Randocheval ?

SWEDEN : BIG TRAIL FOR SUMMER IN LAPLAND...

Always, we speak about Lapland in winter with its big snowy areas, its reindeers and Santa Claus' house..! But summer it is also an ideal mountainous and wild region. Then, you can see animals when you're riding Islandic horses. This ride is for you who want to ride up in the mountains with great views, near the nature in an area where very few people are. Mostly we ride in pathless terrain or on small paths so we are mostly riding quiet slowly. This is also for you who do not mind helping out with camping chores and not mind to be without luxury to experience the natural way of being out in the nature. On evening, you enjoy the campfire learning about the Sami nomadic culture and you sleep in a Sami tent. Finally, this ride will also allow you to live the incredible experience of the midnight sun... shinning almost 24 hours a day. On that way, you can completely take advantage of the landscape, without caring time...   More photos with our photo album !

ITINERARY

Day 1
You will be met on arrival at Kiruna airport and transferred to the farm. Diner and overnight at the farm.

Day 2
For our first day, we will be transfered to Nikkaluokta village. After being matched to our horses, we ride west from Nikkaluokta village to Kebnekaise mountain. This is some of the flattest terrain of the entire ride and a good opportunity to try the different paces of the Icelandic horse, including the tölt. Picnic lunch. Return to the horse farm by car . Diner and night.

Day 3 to 5
After having pack horses the first morning, we leave the farm for our ride accros Lapland. The trail takes we east into the mountains, initially along the north bank of the Kalix river. Overnights under Sami tents (lávvu) around campfire and one night in a basic cabin. The evening, we learn about the Sami nomadic culture and legend.

Day 6
For our last day with horses we complete a circular route. We ride down to the valley and come to the farm where we stay for the last night. After basic condition for some days, it is nice to get a shower ! Last dinner together and last night.

Day 7
Breakfast and transfer to Kiruna airport.

Important : some of these tours we ride in the opposite direction because we are riding in a mountain area and sometimes, we have to change the route because of the weather.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

You can easily extend your trip to dicover the capital ! We suggest you to extend your trip to discover Stockholm, "the floating city". Contact us for any request or get rates !

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

Horses The Icelandic horse is unique amongst horse breeds because it masters five gaits; walk, trot, tölt, canter/gallop and flying pace. The breed is best known for its fourbeat smooth gait, the “tölt”, that is very comfortable for the rider and elegantly displayed by the horse. They are nice horses, well-schooled and sure. Tack Icelandic and comfortable saddles and saddle bags are provided. Recommended riding level To join this ride, you have to be comfortable at walk, trot and canter but a high level of horse riding is not obligatory. You'll ride 15 to 25 km a day on average. Useful information You have a good physical condition to support the rudimentary comfort of the camping. You help out with camping chores and take care of horses. You have to wear a helmet. Maximum weight : 90 kg

Children over 12 years old are welcomed if accompagnied with their parents or an adult.

YOUR GUIDES

ACCOMMODATION

During this week you stay 3 nights in a horse farm. The farm is located outside Kiruna with a great view of the mountains and Kalix river, in the little village of Puoltsa. During the tour we will stay 2 nights in a Sami teepee (lávvu) in quite simple, but nice place... Camping facilities are basic. Once you are in the mountains away from the horse farm there are no showers or flush loos. The last night is planed in basic cabin.

Single room not possible during the tour.

Food

We cook together over a fire when we are outdoors. The food is exclusive specialities from this area, for example reindeer meat and fish prepared in a traditional way.

DATES AND RATES

- flights to Kiruna,
- drinks,
- tips,
- personal expenses,
- any other service,
- insurance : multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation) : More information.

BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Laurie for any enquiry !

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

Formalities
Contact your ambassy. For European people, the Identity card is enought.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.

We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus.

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