Equestrian and multi-activity winter holiday in Swedish Lapland

After breakfast at the camp, you'll head to the horse farm for a complete immersion. The morning begins with trying on your cold-weather gear before meeting the Icelandic horses. You'll have time to brush and saddle your mount while learning about the characteristics of this hardy breed. Next, you'll set off on a two-hour ride through the heart of the snow-covered forest, where you'll experience the tölt, this unique and comfortable gait. At midday, a traditional lunch featuring local products will be served around a campfire. The afternoon is dedicated to groundwork in the arena: through fun exercises, you'll learn to communicate with your horse using hand signals to navigate obstacles at liberty. After a relaxing break with a hot drink, you'll return to the Rännudden camp for dinner.

The day begins with breakfast at the camp before heading to the farm for a full-day horseback trek. After preparing your mounts and loading your lunch into saddlebags, you set off to explore the region's wild landscapes. Your route winds through scenery of frozen lakes and dense forests, offering ideal terrain for observing local wildlife such as reindeer, moose, and foxes. For a midday break, you'll enjoy a stop by the water's edge where a campfire is lit to warm the atmosphere during lunch. You'll then resume your trek through the snow to complete this wild loop. At the end of the day, you'll return to the comfort of the Rännudden camp for dinner and the night.

After breakfast, you'll head to Dragnäs for an immersion in the heart of the local dog kennel. Your hosts will give you safety instructions and driving techniques before entrusting you with your own team of sled dogs. You'll share this experience with another participant, allowing you to alternate between driving and admiring the scenery, comfortably seated in the sled. Your journey continues with a meeting with Börje, a reindeer herder. Around a campfire, you'll share a hot lunch while learning about the history and ancestral customs of the Sami people. The afternoon is dedicated to observing the reindeer herds, a unique opportunity to get close to these iconic animals of the Far North. You'll then return to camp for dinner and the night.

In the morning, you'll meet at the kennel for a snowshoeing session with your dogs. Equipped with snowshoes and connected to a sled dog by a harness, you'll make your way through the powder snow, enjoying the power of your companion. A homemade lunch will be served either in the heart of the forest or under the shelter of the farm, depending on the weather. At the end of the day, a sensory experience awaits: a nighttime horseback ride. Carried by your Icelandic horse, you'll discover the magic of the boreal forest under the moonlight, in total darkness, or perhaps even under the Northern Lights. To conclude this intense day, you'll enjoy the warmth of a wood-fired sauna followed by a convivial dinner before returning to camp.

Your stay draws to a close with a final breakfast at the camp. Depending on your flight schedule, we will arrange your transfer to Skellefteå Airport. You leave Swedish Lapland with lasting memories of your horseback riding and dog sledding adventures, ready for your return journey or the next leg of your trip.