The 11 Best Horse Riding Tours in Finland

1.Riding Tour with Finnhorses at SCV

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 298 reviews · 1 hour · from $123Our pick

Ride a gentle Finnish Finnhorse for about 30 minutes through forest trails near Santa Claus Village. Guides lead nervous beginners, while confident riders may ride independently. Afterward, warm up in a kota hut with a fire, hot drink, gingerbread, and marshmallows. Groups are limited to five.

“Love the whole horse riding experience! The owner’s daughter is so professional and cute to take care of us for the whole way! Love the campfire and the marshmallow talks~ It’s a lovely day !!!”

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2.Arctic Trail Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 105 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

Meet Maria and the calm Finnish horses at Polaris Point Horses, learn the basics, then ride at a slow pace through quiet forest trails. The two-hour outing includes at least 60 minutes in the saddle, a helmet, an English or Finnish guide, and hot drinks afterward. Bring proper winter shoes and arrange your own transport.

“She was so sweet and she really cares about her horses! She knew there pecking order and was able to explain it all to us! It was cold but so worth it!”

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3.Late Night Ride with Finnhorses

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $159

Ride a gentle Finnhorse for 30 minutes through the forest near Santa Claus Village, with English-speaking guides and a group limited to five. The setting changes with the season: midnight sun in summer, snow in winter, and colorful wet woods in autumn. Finish with warm juice, snacks, and campfire stories.

“Pour moi, le rapport qualité prix n’y est pas. Cela ne vaut pas son prix pour 20-25 minutes de balade à cheval, et un petit café autour d’un feu.. Le prix correct serait de moitié prix selon moi, et à ce prix là ça serait acceptable. Peut-être ajouter brossage des chevaux, nourrissage … quelque chose de plus complet. Néanmoins, le personnel est adorable, et les filles sont très gentilles.”

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4.Riding Tour with Finnhorses at Santa Claus Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $126Top rated

Meet Aurora Horses near Santa Claus Village for a gentle Finnhorse ride through the forest. You’ll learn horse basics first, ride at the pace of the least experienced person, and finish with a warm drink and cookies by the campfire. The one-hour outing is limited to five people, with helmets provided.

“Riding a finnhorse through the snow is an incredible experience in itself, the kindness of the instructor and the almost friend-like connection just adds to it. She makes sure you’re safe at all times and it was by far the best activity I got to do at Santa clause Village!”

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5.Horse and Husky Farm Visit with Juice and Cookies

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Best value

Visit a horse and husky farm near Levi with guide Hugo or another Finnish- or English-speaking guide. Meet Alaskan Huskies, Finnish horses, and domestic reindeer, learn how sled dogs live and train, and perhaps cuddle puppies. The visit includes juice and cookies, with outdoor access from the parking area at Muoniontie 955.

“Hugo was a very handsome guy - really Open for all questions we have We learned much about the life of the huskys and the life with them together Hugo can also speak a bit german 😉 Thx for the Tour with you guys - and greetings to all employee‘s Thanks for your Job 👌🏼”

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6.Traditional Finnhorse Sleigh Ride at SCV (3km)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $76

Ride about 3km through the snowy forest near Santa Claus Village in a traditional sleigh pulled by a Finnhorse. Your English or Finnish-speaking guide leads the small group, then helps you meet the horse and warm up with hot drinks, snacks, and marshmallows by an open fire.

“The Finnhorse sleigh ride was a genuinely wonderful experience. It felt calm and unhurried, and being pulled through the snow by such a strong yet gentle horse was something special. The atmosphere was peaceful, almost timeless, and it gave me a chance to really take in the surroundings. It was simple, authentic, and memorable in the best way.”

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7.Reindeer Park & Horse Stables Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $373

Travel from Helsinki by private vehicle to Nuuksio National Park for a guided reindeer visit. You can feed the animals, learn about Finnish wildlife, and warm up with coffee, berry juice, sausages, and bread baked over a campfire in a traditional teepee. Guides such as Andrew also share local history and nature facts.

“This was an amazing tour - largely due to our guide. He was superb. Was super flexible with what we wanted to do and how long we wanted to spend. Very informative. We went to the adventure park afterwards and zip lined through trees! Such a fun day. Thanks!”

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8.Levi, Polar Lights Tours: One Horse Open Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $79

Meet Polar Lights Tours at Hissitie 11 in Levi and ride a spacious one-horse sleigh through a quiet snowy forest. An English or Finnish guide leads the outing, which includes pickup, a short safety briefing, hot berry juice, and local cookies. Northern lights sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“We enjoyed, just wish we seen polar lights, staff was very friendly”

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9.Horse Sleigh Ride under the Night Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185

You’ll ride 3 km through Apukka Resort’s snowy forest trails in a horse-drawn sleigh, guided in English by a professional handler. Expect blankets, winter clothing, stories about Finn Horses and the Northern Lights, then a bonfire with hot drinks and sausages. The Aurora is possible, not guaranteed.

“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”

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10.Horse Riding in the Finnish Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $101

Ride a friendly Finn horse through the peaceful woods near Levi with an English or Finnish speaking guide. Your one-hour visit includes a safety briefing, about 40 minutes in the saddle, a photo stop, helmet, cookies, and juice. Beginners and experienced riders are placed in separate groups. Pickup from Levi center is not included.

“Es war bezaubernd, egal ob man Reitanfänger ist oder erfahrender Reiter 😍”

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11.Small-Group Arctic Circle Horse Riding from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $145

Ride sturdy, barefoot Irish Cob horses along forest paths 20 km from Rovaniemi. The three-hour outing suits most riding levels, with groups capped at six. Guides such as Alberto and Jaime may share local facts, and the visit can include hot drinks by the farm fire. Pickup is offered.

“Booked for 930am horse ride and got a 130pm slot, which we are fine. Do note that booking is non refunable. Received email for confirmation on the night before the day of activity. Had a fun ride in the forest during winter on the horse ride. the group is small. there is Read more”

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