If you love solitude and nature, this is the right place for you: In the saddle of reliable Icelandic horses you will explore the unique nature of Finland. You will also go on a canoe trip and go on a mushroom and berry safari. For non-riders the programme includes guided walks in the forest and swamps, a canoe trip and a day at the lake with fishing and barbecue. If you want to see more, you can book the bear programme. Here you will be guided through a husky kennel and watch the shy forest dwellers near the Russian border at night - magical moments guaranteed. You will spend the whole night in an observation hut, where beds are also available for you!
You stay on the horse and husky farm in a cosy wooden house in Finnish style. A bathing lake with sauna is in direct proximity. Your hosts, a German-Finnish family, have created a small paradise for nature and animal lovers in the middle of Finland, where now also your guests can enjoy themselves. Individual attention guaranteed!

The exact program can vary and depends on weather, guest wishes etc. Included are 4 rides on Icelandic horses and a canoe tour.

Itinerary

Example for your summer holiday in Finland:

Day 1: Arrival in Kajaani and transfer to the farm. During dinner you will get to know the other guests and your hosts and discuss the program.

Day 2: In the morning there will be a guided tour through the Huskykennel. You will get to know Alaskan and Siberian Huskies and help with the feeding. At noon there will be a short test ride on the course, where you will get to know the horses, then you will take a first ride into the deep forest. Often you will ride on narrow trails.

Day 3: You saddle the horses and ride down to the lake Iso Särkijärvi. Here you release the horses to the meadow and spend the day swimming, boating, fishing and in the sauna. Lunch is prepared around the campfire. In the evening you will ride through the forest back to the farm. (Riding time today about 3 hours)

Day 4: Today you will ride to lake Iso Särkijärvi. The way there leads you once again through Kangasmetsä until you reach the lake after about 2 hours. There you release the horses into the paddock and grill your lunch on the campfire. After the lunch break you ride back to the farm along the old Latva trail (approx. 1h). When the horses are taken care of, you can go back to the lake by bike or car, where you can use the sauna, swim and go boating.

Day 5: Extensive ride through the forest and along the lake. Depending on the season, flowers and berries glow yellow, pink and red in the sun. On the way you will enjoy your saddlebag picnic outside by a lake, while the horses relax in the paddock. Riding time about 3 hours.

Day 6: Canoeing day: Depending on the weather, you can canoe down Latvajoki, a natural and winding river, or you can cross Lake Löytöjärvi and have lunch by the fire at Löytöjärvikota.

Day 7: Departure after breakfast, or according to flight times.

Subject to change due to unforseeable incidents.For non-riders with hiking and/or mountain biking instead of riding. An expedition with bear watching rounds off the programme. In the afternoon you will drive to a special bear observation station where brown bears pass by every night. After breakfast the next day you will return to the farm.

Accomodation
.You will stay in the beautiful, comfortable lodge in Finnish style with lots of wood. The rooms are spacious and have their own shower/WC. Rooms with two separate beds are available. Single rooms have a gallery where 1-2 more people can sleep, ideal for families. You can make yourself comfortable in the large dining room and lounge with fireplace. There is also a fitness room with table tennis and a sauna.

Saddle & Tack: Icelandic saddles and water bridles.

Experience: Riding skills are required for the rides. Beginners can also take small step rides or take riding lessons in the arena. Rider weight maximum 85 kg with good riding skills.

Horses: Icelandic horses, reliable and well trained.