Horseback riding in lapland
Arctic Nature offers horseback trail riding and other outdoor activities all around the year. Located in Simo, near Kemi. Come with a rental car straight to the farm. Private safaris.
Trail riding
Arctic Nature offers you all the necessary equipment for the horse back riding in the forest. Winter wear extra overalls are included, as well as safety riding helmets. Balaclavas and warm mittens are available whenever needed.
The beginner riders / novices ride usually 1h, and the experienced / advanced riders ride 2h or longer safaris. We ride in the private forest and farm fields area, where is no mass tourism. Our forest roads are safe to ride. We may cross water places, and snowy paths.
During the evening you might see the Aurora Borealis / Northern lights at the same time, whenever the weather is good.
You can pay the ride by card payment on the place, or book and pay via online, see on the right side of our page.
We ride big horses, Finn-horses and american horses. One pony is available for the small kids. The kids under school age may also ride the same horse with the parent, as we use big western saddles.
We care about your safety during the ride, and a local guide is always with you. The prices start with 60€ per 1h ride, and 120 € for the 2h ride in the forest.
Longer whole day rides include a snack meal in the forest by the private fire place. Longer half a day rides prices with a packed lunch inclusive variate between 385 € for 4 hours ride, and 485 € for 6 hours ride and a packed lunch included in the forest.
Notice that we do not make any refunds, in case the rider wishes to stop the ride suddenly for his or her own reason or wish. All the cancellations must be done at least 48 hours before the starting time of the safari, if you wish your money back.
We speak English, French, Finnish, and a bit of Swedish and German, a few words of Hebrew,too. If you are another travel agency selling our trips with a higher price, book either via online and read carefully our cancellation policy, or accept the higher prices 80 € per person per hour for 1h private ride, if you wish us to work for your guides and drivers, too. We do not have any reductions for resellers.
Any bigger groups arriving with their transport and busses must notice, that we do not take beginner riders / novices or kids under school age for a long safari due to the safety reasons. Maximum group size is 8 people per day for the horse back riding and sledge pulled by the horse. Meanwhile the others are riding, the beginners or kids can have a horse sleigh ride, and the experienced riders may ride only behind the sleigh with a guide. Any group days are only on Mondays or Saturdays during the day time.
arctic nature during the summer
The arctic summer in Lapland is made of the midnight sun, trail riding, swimming with or without horses. We ride in Rovaniemi from the 15th of June until the end of August on the island of horses.
These are private rides, there is no other traffic nor any mass tourism on the island of horses. You may enjoy calm water areas of the Ounasjoki river, near to the town Rovaniemi.
We give you the extra clothing and safety wear needed for the ride. The local guide is with you the whole time. The transport service can be included for the riders in Rovaniemi during June, July and August.
Private rides including the transport in Rovaniemi are 120€ per person, we can ride 1,5 – 2 hours time around the island of horses. 1h rides without the transport are 60 € per person. You can pay by card on the arrival or book via online on the right side of our page.
We have over night horse back riding safaris in Simo, near Kemi, in the southern Lapland area during the summer time.
The longer day rides variate between 2hour private safari until the whole day or over night safari. A half a day ride with 4 hours of riding time, and a packed lunch included on a private fire place is 385 € per person. An over night safari, with supper, evening meal and riding for 4 hours to 6 hours time included, as well as sauna service and a place to sleep is 485 € per person. These all inclusive safaris can include a transport from Kemi train or bus station, or Kemi-
Tornio airport close by. You can pay the ride on the arrival by card.
An original sauna after the ride is bookable for the over night riders in Simo. You may also join the cool water swimming after the ride, near the Simo stables.
Prices without the transport are 60 € per person per 1h ride. 1h ride does not include transport. You can pay by card on the arrival, or book via online the 1h and 2h rides. 2h ride without the transport is 120 € per person.
1h ride with the transport or 2h ride with the transport is bookable via online on the right side of our page.
Winter fun
During the winter Arctic Nature offers sleigh driving, ski joering or snowboarding behind the horse.
Those who do not ride, or children under school age can enjoy the private safaris in the sleigh with the parent. The sleigh driving for 2 person is 60 € per 1h drive.
Skiing behind the horse or snowboarding is possible as an extra program for those who have experience about skiing or snowboarding already. Skiing and snowboarding programs are half an hour maximum per person after the ride with an extra cost of 40 € per person.
We have a few snowboards and a pair of skis to offer for the time of a special program, but you can also bring your own skis or a snowboard with you.
If you have never done skiing or snowboarding before, then this program is too difficult for you. Skiing or snowboarding behind the horse needs experience of handling your skis well before the start, and snowboarders need to pay attention to the difficult turns behind the horse.
For the children under school age we recommend sleigh behind the horse, due the weather conditions are cold in Lapland during the winter. The small kids need a parent or a carer from their home country to ride in a cold weather. The sleigh driving or carriage driving is then an easier way to enjoy the winter even in the cold climate.
The sleigh or sledge driving, as well as carriages before or after the snowy winter can be paid by card on the arrival, as well as snowboarding and skiing behind the horse.
other arctic activities
Fishing or ice-fishing, sauna and ice swimming services, walking trips, during the autumn or winter time are available for those who do not wish to ride on a horseback.
Snowshoeing or a car safari to searching for the aurora borealis / the northern lights is an easy way to enjoy the private nature in the middle of nowhere, near our farm.
We have a 4 wheel drive car to go near the high and dark, open places to search for the aurora, and we can combine other activities with a private fire place outside in the forest.
During the snowy winter time a ride in a snowmobile sledge with a local guide is possible during the December, January, February and March.
A snack meal by the fire place with other activities can be planned also after or before the horse back ride, and you can ask for a combined safari with or without the horses.
The duration is between 1h – 1,5h per safari without the horses for any other activity you may choose mentioned above.
The cost of any other outdoor activities is 60 € per person in Simo, near Kemi. You may pay by card on the arrival.
The pick up service from Kemi hotels, Kemi Snow castle, train station or bus station or Kemi-Tornio airport is included for any other activities with an extra cost of 80 € per 2 person, and 120 € for 4 person maximum per safari.
The transport services to and from Rovaniemi are mainly during the summer time, not winter time.
If you wish a transport inclusive from Rovaniemi city center, prepare at least 250 € extra cost during the winter time. We can transport maximum 4 person to and from Rovaniemi during the winter time. The taxi one way between Kemi and Rovaniemi is about 350 € with a small taxi.
Renting your own car from Rovaniemi is a cheaper way to explore Lapland, but notice that you must drive carefully and slowly during the winter conditions.
We do not make any refunds, if you are not able to drive to our place on time, if you drive yourself. Any cancellations must be done at least 48 hours before the starting time of the safari, if you wish to cancel your trips with us.
Location
Sleigh driving behind the horse
You can enjoy the wild nature of Lapland in many ways.
A sleigh or a carriage driving behind the horse is fun for the small kids or adult, who do not wish to ride a horse.
During the snowy winter we have a sledge or a sleigh behind the big horse. A local guide is always with you.
We drive along a private forest area and private field area, where no other traffic disturbs the horses movement. All the safaris are in your own private group.
The prices for the sleigh or carriage driving is 60 € per hour for 2 people maximum.
We give you the winter overalls included, and the safety helmets needed for the sleigh ride, as well as other winter wear. A hot drink is included to the trip.
We arrange therapeutic riding lessons for handicapped children, or people with a disability to move, and who can mount to the horse from a mounting block with stairs. We have always one therapy horse with us, or a small pony for the kids to ride.
Looking for some action?
If you are an advanced rider or prefer more speed and action you will love these activities.
In winter you can try skiing as well as snowboarding behind the horse. For the experienced riders we offer cross country jumping.
During the summer time there are also other program services available combined to the rides, such as swimming with the horse, or a sauna experience.
Pricing
Prices for the horse back riding
Riding for those who arrive with their own transport :
1 h guided forest ride 60 € per person
2 h ride 120 € per person
Riding + transport (Kemi / Simo / Tornio)
185 € per person / 1 h ride
285 € per person / 2 h ride
Transport service from Oulu / Rovaniemi / Ranua is available, ask for an offer by email.
For other travelling companies, who bring groups, maximum 8 people per day: An inside house is included as a waiting room for the other half of the group. Riding is divided in 2 groups, maximum 4 people per safari. An other guide, and a fire place heated house is ready for your driver or guide as an extra service for bringing groups from your company.
This requires extra work and extra heating costs, therefore the price is 80 € per person per hour for your customers. If you wish less comission, read more of the conditions below, and book via online. Then notice that we DO NOT return the money of the ride, if the cancellation is done later than 48 hours before the starting time of the safari.
The whole day safaris starting at 10 am until 15 pm are 485 € per person. We have a fire place lunch included in the forest. Notice to give us known your food allergies or diets before coming.
ALL THE SAFARIS ARE PAID BEFORE THE RIDE. NOTICE THAT WE DO NOT GIVE THE MONEY BACK, IF THE CANCELLATION IS DUE TO THE CUSTOMER’S REASON OR WISHES TO STOP THE RIDE.
IF YOU NEED A TRAVEL INSURANCE, YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR OWN COUNTRY TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Read more about trail riding, winter fun and summer fun. It’s always a good idea to read also the FAQ page.
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Arctic Nature Trips / Eräratsut
The main stables are located in:
Viantienjoentie 138, Simo
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