Northern Lights Horseback Riding Tour around Kvaløya, near Tromsø
Experience one of the most magical natural phenomena as you ride around northern Norway's countryside on a Northern Lights horseback riding Tour around Kvaløya!
Practical information
Discover the Norwegian night and go searching for the dancing lights in the sky as you ride a Lyngenhorse, Fjordhorse, or Dølahorse on this amazing Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya, near Tromsø!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 2 hours on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Choosing the right horse for you
- Grooming and preparing the horse for the excursion
- Equipment distribution
- Start of your approximately 2-hour Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya
- Search for the Northern Lights at a walk
- Return to the meeting point
- Dismount and say goodbye to your horse
- Equipment return and end of the activity
Activity requirements
No previous riding experience is required to participate in this activity, but you must be able to mount the horse and hold yourself on it during the tour.
The maximum weight for this activity is: Lyngenhorse, 80 kg; Fjordhorse and Dølahorse, 95 kg.
The minimum age to ride a horse alone is 12. However, children from 5 years old can participate with a personal instructor for an extra fee.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. If a cancellation is due to weather conditions, your instructor will attempt to reschedule the activity. If this is not feasible for you, a full refund will be provided.
Keep in mind that the weather can change quickly during the ride, so you should bring warm clothing and extra layers.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
Spoken languages:
English, NorwegianIncluded
- Experienced and certified guide
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Horseback ride (horse especially chosen for you)
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable sports clothing (adapted to the weather conditions)
- Shoes that go over the ankle with a thick sole
- Extra layers
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Snacks
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Explore the Norwegian countryside on a well-trained horse and search the night for the colorful, dancing lights in the sky on this amazing Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya, near Tromsø! The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that results from particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's atmosphere. Hop on a Fjordhorse, Lyngenhorse, or Dølahorse, Norway's national breeds of horses, and discover the Arctic landscapes and natural wonders of the region with an expert.
On the day of your Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya, you'll need to arrive at the Marisletta Farm, which is located around 30 minutes from Tromsø and exactly 18 minutes from the city's airport. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will analyse your riding level, height, and weight to choose the best horse for you. Once that's done, you'll have time to get to know your horse, groom, and saddle it to prepare for the experience.
Once everyone is ready and mounted, it's time to go! You'll spend approximately 2 hours riding at a walk, looking up at the sky and searching for a place with low light pollution to observe the Northern Lights. If you're lucky, you'll even get to spot local wildlife such as moose, eagles, or seals if you get to visit the beach. It doesn't matter if you have no riding experience; from the age of 5 with an extra instructor, or 12 on your own, you'll be able to ride a horse and explore the beautiful Norwegian countryside on this horseback riding tour near Tromsø, accompanied by an experienced guide who will tell you all about the region and help you with any problems that may arise.
Now, this Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya is available from September to April, but keep in mind that you will be exploring Arctic landscapes and the weather might change very quickly, so you should always bring extra warm layers, as wel as a good winter coat to put on, just in case. You should also wear shoes that cover your ankles and have a thick sole to keep you comfortable. Other than that, you should bring comfortable clothing, a bottle of water, and anything else you might need (medication, snacks, etc.) to spend around 2 hours on this wonderful horseback ride!
Don't miss out on the mesmerizing experience of exploring Norway's incredible countryside while searching for an amazing natural phenomenon that can only be found above the Arctic Circle. Book your Northern Lights horseback riding tour around Kvaløya, near Tromsø, today!