This horseback adventure takes place in southern Sweden's highlands. Ride through remote areas rich in moose, wild boar, deer, fox and lynx as well as owl and eagle. Explore deep, enchanted woods, with great opportunities for trotting and cantering, clear lakes and scenic overlooks. Pass old homesteads and beautiful farms in an area rich in culture and history. Spend one evening enjoying a wilderness gourmet feast at a secluded site and listen to fairytales around the campfire after a day of great riding, before returning to the comfortable rooms at the farm.

Is it for me?
The horseback riding on this trip is rated as intermediate - this is not a beginner ride. You ride along forest paths and remote country roads on sturdy, North Swedish Draft Horses. You should be comfortable at a walk, trot and canter and enjoy varied terrain on horseback. The first day will be an introductory day with instruction in horsemanship and getting to know your horse.

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TRIP DETAILS

Durations:

4-7 days / 3-6 nights

Departure Dates:
This trip can start weekly on Thursdays from May 14th until Sept 24th, 2009.

Price:

4 days / 3 nights: $1021 | €693 | SEK 6500 Currency Converter
5 days / 4 nights: $1256 | €853 | SEK 8000

6 days / 5 nights: $1492 | €1013 | SEK 9500

7 days / 6 nights: $1727 | €1173 | SEK 11000

Each additional day is $236 | €160 | SEK 1500

Round-trip transfers from Tranås included
Round-trip transfers from Linköping: $70 | €48| SEK 450

Prices listed are per person based on double occupancy.

Inclusions:
3-6 nights of accommodations, all meals, guide, horses and tack.

Not included:
Airfare, transportation to/from Norra Vi, pre and post trip accommodations, personal
purchases, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages.

Age & Weight Limit:

Minimum age in the company of adults is 12 years, otherwise it is 18 years. Maximum weight limit is 110 kg or 242 lbs.

Group Size:

There is no minimum group size requirement to operate this trip. Maximum group size is 9 people.

Starting / Finishing Point:
Norra Vi

Accommodations:

Stay in small, recently renovated, old timber cottages. With five 2-bed rooms and one 1-bed room, and all six rooms have private bathrooms. Bedsheets and towels included. Free Internet access in the pub.

Meals:
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day. Enjoy delicious home cooked meals at the farm and lunch on the trail. Meals are served in the farm house pub that also includes common quarters for relaxation.

Alcoholic beverages served but not included in the price.

Horses:
Enjoy lovely rides through forested hills and over picturesque pastures on Natural Horsemanship trained North Swedish horses. You will be given a thorough briefing on these sturdy strong horses and how to ride them. You will get plenty of time to get to know your horse before you set off. Before galloping we make sure rider and horse understand each other and work well together. There is plenty of time for nice, long canters anyway.

The saddles are first and foremost Swedish Cavalry saddles, but there are also a few Western and Australian saddles. As a bridle, a side pull bridle is used which can be considered in between a halter and hackamore. Long western-style reins are used for contact with the horse.

Location:
This horseback riding adventure takes place in southern Sweden’s highlands and the province of Östergötland. It starts and ends in Norra Vi, where Kalvefall Farm is located. Transfers can be arranged from Tranås and Linköping for an additional cost. Both Tranås and Linköping can be reached by train from Göteborg and Stockholm, approximately 2,5-3 hours of travel time.

TOUR OPERATOR

This trip is operated by Saga Adventures. Since 1996, the owner Olle Forsell has enjoyed guiding horseback riding adventures in the southern Swedish highlands. Olle is an experienced nature guide, who likes to tell stories about the history, sagas, trolls and giants which this region is famous for. He also enjoys wilderness gourmet cooking and won second place in the competition “Wilderness Chef of the Year” in 2004. Olle, his partner Anette and Saga Adventures are proud of their region, traditions, food and horses. They invite you to experience what they themselves love to do. This trip is certified by Nature's Best.

Other trips by Saga Adventures:

Nordic Saga Adventure

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