Breakfast at Låven before we get ready for our first longer ride. We ride to Vinje Beach over the nature reserve and the Viking Road. Lots of chances to test different gaits, canter at the beach and try some good tølt. We have an easy lunch with our horses at the tables outside the little local shop to get a taste of the local atmosphere at Gimsøy. Aprox 25 km long tour • Later in the evening we’ll enjoy dinner at Låven.

Distance: 25 km/15 miles

Breakfast in Låven before we head to Svolvær. Spend some hours in Svolvær city center before we take the boat, first to Skrova island for lunch at the only restaurant at the Island and then we continue by boat to Storemolla where we spend the night. Upon arrival, check-in to the tent camp for the night at Brettesnes Gård. The tents will be prepared already, for 4 to 6 people in each tent by the beach. The horses will have already arrived at Storemolla via ferry and are already at the farm. Go for a short ride on an old road on the south side of the island and explore the small city center of Brettesnes on horseback to hear the story of this small fishing village. 

In the evening, dinner will be served in the boathouse by our hostess for the night. After dinner we meet at the bonfire before going to sleep by the sea. Toilets and shower are available at the farm close by. 

Breakfast at the main building at Brettesnes gård. After breakfast we get our horses ready and go for a ride to the other side of the island on perfect gravel roads. We do lots of tølting and explore the whole island. Enjoy an easy lunch during the ride before we head back to Brettesnes. We’ll return to Svolvær by boat and drive back to Hov for a delicious dinner at Låven. 

Distance: 25-30 km/15-20 miles

Breakfast at Låven and some free time until lunch. Maybe hike Hoven, the small mountain at the farm. A 2-2.5 hour hike with a beautiful 360 degrees view. 

After lunch at Låven we take a half-day tour to Vik on the west side of Gimsøy and end up on a hidden beach where we test different gaits with our horses and have some easy snack before we head home. Dinner at Låven.

Distance: 15-20 km/10-12 miels

Breakfast at Låven before we start the last full day ride. We head towards Gjenndalen and climb on horseback towards Trolltjønna, 350 meters above sea level. We enjoy a stunning view while having a break by our basecamp by the small lake. After the break we head home to Hov and a warm sauna and swim in the Nordic Sea. Soak in the week’s adventures with a delicious dinner at Låven.

Distance: 20-25 km/12-15 miles

After a very active week we suggest a later breakfast at Låven. Optionals for the day include a guided hiking tour to a nearby mountain or visit Henningsvær and spend the day at this picturesque fishing village. Tonight’s dinner will be served in our rustic boathouse.

Enjoy a final breakfast at Låven. Check-out at 12 PM. Depart from the Lofoten Islands, taking home unforgettable memories of gastronomical delights and breathtaking horseback adventures.