Lofoten Culinary Riding Experience

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Upscale

Weight limit

Group size

4-8 tourists,
over 16 y.o.

This unique journey combines scenic horseback riding with an exceptional culinary experience, offering a week filled with local flavours, hands-on food experiences, and breathtaking landscapes in the Lofoten Islands.

Throughout the tour, you will discover traditional Norwegian food culture, from visiting local producers to foraging for wild herbs and ingredients in nature. Together with skilled chefs, you will prepare and enjoy delicious meals using fresh, seasonal produce.

Alongside the culinary experiences, you will explore Lofoten on horseback, riding through coastal trails, open landscapes, and dramatic scenery under the guidance of experienced guides.

This tour is ideal for riders with some experience who want to combine riding with gastronomy, culture, and unforgettable Arctic experiences.

Heidi K. is the provider of this trip

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The provider speaks: English

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Tour highlights

Horseback Riding Through Lofoten

Ride across coastal trails, mountains, and open landscapes with experienced guides.

Hands-On Culinary Experiences

Forage, cook, and taste local ingredients prepared with skilled chefs.

Exclusive Stay at Kvitnes Gård

Enjoy a premium farm stay and tasting menu focused on seasonal Nordic cuisine.

Route details

Arrive after 16:00 and settle into the guesthouse. Enjoy the surroundings or take a walk along the white sandy beach and meet the horses nearby.

Dinner at Låven Restaurant introduces you to traditional Norwegian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, followed by a short evening walk under the midnight sun. You will also learn about the history of our place and its Viking roots.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour provider's comments

This tour is for intermediate and experienced riders.

Accommodation

Comfort

Upscale

Guest House

7 nights

During the tour you will stay primarily at Hov Gjestegård, a cozy guesthouse.

The guesthouse features double rooms, shared bathrooms, and comfortable communal spaces, including a living room, kitchen, and a large veranda with views of the beach and the open sea.

One night is spent at Kvitnes Gård, where you will enjoy a more exclusive farm stay combined with a high-end culinary experience focused on seasonal ingredients and sustainability.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Nordland fylke, Vågan kommune, Gimsøysand

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included

7 nights accommodation (6 nights at Hov Gjestegård, 1 night at Kvitnes Gård)
6 guided horseback rides (4 full-day and 2 shorter rides)
1 activity day without horses
All meals throughout the tour
Culinary experiences (foraging, tastings, cooking sessions, show cooking)
Fishing trip and fjord RIB safari
Airport transfers

Extras

Flights to and from Lofoten
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages and wine packages
Personal snacks and expenses
Single room supplement

It's important to know

Although our Icelandic horses are strong, we have a weight limit of 95kg for both short trips and for longer trips.

On longer tours, the weight limit may depend on your riding skills and experience.

Reviews

5.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Anette

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6 Mar, 2024

Excellent tour guide and an unforgettable experience! Went on the Lofoten by horse. We had engaging conversations along the way and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the area and the horses.
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Susie

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8 Sep, 2023

During our visit to the Lofoten Islands, we embarked on a Viking trek adventure. While some of us hadn't ridden for a few years, the younger members of our group were quite experienced. Our trek leader was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the Icelandic ponies we rode. Icelandic ponies proved to be exceptionally sure-footed, and it was fascinating to learn about their unique gait, the tolt. We all thoroughly enjoyed our ride. Fortunately, the weather cooperated, but the riding center offers suitable waterproof clothing if needed. We highly recommend visiting this place, with a special mention to the restaurant which served amazing food. Thank you from the Scottish girls for a memorable experience.
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Brigitte

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5 Aug, 2022

The view from the camping site was absolutely breathtaking, and the beach was simply picturesque! We highly recommend booking the sauna in advance. Despite the rainy weather we encountered, the location more than made up for it.