Winter/Spring Horseback Riding Experience in Skammestein near Jotunheimen

Discover Norway's winter wonderland on horseback and relax around a roaring campfire during this fun-filled excursion in Skammestein near Beitostølen!

Book your activity

From€13
3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 4 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Skammestein (please arrive before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced instructor

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your helmet

- Pack your saddlebags

- Meet your new horse friend

- Introduction to horseback riding and riding techniques

- The adventure begins!

- Set out into the wilderness

- Campfire break with hot drinks at a traditional mountain farm

- The adventure continues!

- Return to the original departure point in Skammestein

- Unsaddle your horse and say farewell

Activity requirements

Please be advised that a minimum of 3 participants is required to run this horseback riding tour.

In addition, the lowest experience level of your party is required when booking. Guides will choose the path based on this information. For children and those with no prior riding experience, guides will lead the horses. However, parents can also lead their children's horses and will be provided with a brief introduction by staff.

Special terms

For those who want to share this experience with family or friends but are unsure whether riding is for them, you can still join the trip by walking alongside as a "spectator" at a reduced rate.

Upgrade your experience with a delicious "wilderness meal" for an additional fee of 350 NOK per person onsite.

Please note that the duration of this activity can run from 3-4 hours.

Meeting point:
Myhre Gård, Nordheimvegen 12, 2950, Skammestein, Norway
Spoken languages:Norwegian, English
Included
  • Instructor
  • Helmet
  • Warm drinks
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Meal
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Wool base layer
  • Thicker layer of fleece or wool
  • Snow pants
  • Warm and windproof jacket
  • x2 pairs of wool socks
  • Warm winter boots
  • Scarf
  • Hat
  • Warm gloves
  • Headband
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera