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Horseback riding tours
Rides in
Finland
Intro to Finland
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Lapland Posio Trail
Finland
Finland
POSIO – LAPLAND’S LAND OF MAGIC
Posio is a district in southern Lapland - an old Lappish Sámi district. Posio is best known as the home of Pentik Oy and as a naturally picturesque holiday and recreation district. Here you are surrounded by great forests and waterways that have plenty to offer you throughout the year, whether you are an equestrian, a hiker, fishing or hunting enthusiast, or simply a lover of the great outdoors. Posio has an amazing number of lakes and ponds, over 3,000! Posio is a highland area, which means a long period of snow cover and short summer.
This Lapland trail, home to the Sami people,
will take you through some of the oldest forest in Europe. Located just
south of the Arctic Circle, the Posio Wilderness area is north of Kuusamo near the Russian border. This is an opportunity to ride in an amazing area of pure
remote wilderness for enthusiasts who are not afraid of trading
everyday luxury for the experience.
We ride pure Finnish horses,
the fastest cold-blood in Europe. There are a number of fast flowing
rivers to cross and rare birds to see including the Golden Eagle. This riding safari takes you along sandy roads, trough wild forests, by lakes and over hills and fells.
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first and the last nights are spent at a comfortable cabin. There are nice rooms with open fire and showers and sauna.
On
the trail you sleep 4 nights in tents and rustic wilderness cabins. A support vehicle will carry your belongings to the
campgrounds with road access, although on some nights you will need to
carry a change of clothes/overnight gear etc. with you. An experienced
wilderness cook will ensure you will not be hungry on your adventure.
You will enjoy traditional Finnish dishes made from reindeer and salmon
as well as more familiar dishes. Vegetarians can be catered for with
adequate notice.
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Camping Ride with vehicle support
Progressive Ride (no camping)
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Meeting:
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Kuusamo
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Airport:
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Kuusamo (via Helsinki)
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Transfer:
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Included from Kuusamo.
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
Max
6 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF) 
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2013
Rates include:
Accommodations (2 nights at farm and 4 nights in tents or rustic cabinsl), all meals with Lapland’s specialties (f.ex.sauteed reindeer, glow fried salmon, forest mushrooms and berries, etc.), 5 riding days (saddle bags and helmets provided). Luggage transfer by Quad, English speaking guide.
| A | 2013 | 7 day trip with 5 day trek | 7d / 6n | €1275 | $1660 |
| Extra night with dinner | €39 | $55 |
| Sleeping bag rental | €25 | $35 |
| B | 2013 | 7 day trip - Winter Horse & Dog | 7d / 6n | €1490 | $1940 |
| Extra night with dinner | €39 | $55 |
| Reindeer ride supplement | €95 | $125 |
| Snowmobile Safari - 2 hours pp (dbl) | €110 | $145 |
Transfer and Other Options:
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2013
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Transfer from Kuusamo included
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Helsinki is nearest international airport. Kuusamo Airport in Northern Finland should be your ultimate flying destination. Sunday arrival day & Saturday departures. Please do not book flights until your tour is confirmed.
We will be meeting you at the Kuusamo Airport and transfer to the horse farm abgout 30 miles away. Please let us know your arrival details and departure details at least 3 weeks prior to arrival.
You can also take the bus from Helsinki if you like and we will pick you up from the bus station in Kuusamo.
Tour Dates for 2013
Check here for details and availability
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| B |
2013
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03/24
- 03/30
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
/6
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Expired
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| A |
2013
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06/23
- 06/29
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Sold Out
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2013
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07/07
- 07/13
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Reserve
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| A |
2013
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07/21
- 07/27
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Reserve
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| A |
2013
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08/04
- 08/10
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Reserve
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| A |
2013
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08/11
- 08/17
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Reserve
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2013
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09/01
- 09/07
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip with 5 day trek
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2
/6
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Reserve
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| B |
2013
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12/22
- 12/28
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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| B |
2013
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12/28
- 01/03
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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| B |
2014
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01/04
- 01/10
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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| B |
2014
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02/08
- 02/14
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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| B |
2014
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03/01
- 03/07
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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| B |
2014
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03/16
- 03/22
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip - Winter Horse & ...
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2
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Reserve
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Sunday-Saturday.
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Rates do not include:
Sleeping bag rental
7 Days with 5-day Trail
Day 1: Arrival to Kuusamo airport and transfer to Lehtiniemi horse and husky farm. Welcome meeting and introduction of our facilities, horses and huskies. If you feel like, have a traditional finish sauna! Dinner and overnight at the farm.
Day 2: After breakfast we pack up our equipment and prepare the horses for the 5-day riding adventure! During the trip you will take care of your own horse. In the morning you will cross a river and ride along sandy roads through hilly landscapes and forests. After a nice picnic lunch we will continue our ride until we reach our first campsite at lake Väätimö. Dinner and overnight in tents or wilderness cabin without private facilities, running water or electricity.
Day 3: After breakfast we continue our journey on sandy roads, passing beautiful streams and lakes. We will enjoy a nice picnic lunch along the way. Dinner and overnight in wilderness cabin without private facilities and running water.
Day 4: After breakfast we will take care of the horses and ride towards the nature reserve 'Korouoma Canyon'. We will have a picnic lunch along the way by a campfire. In the late afternoon you will return to the cabin. Dinner, sauna and overnight.
Day 5 After breakfast we will continue our adventure on horseback. The terrain is mainly forest with small, beautiful streams and lakes, bogs and hills. You will have a picnic lunch along the way by a campfire. Dinner and overnight will be in a tent/kota or in a wilderness cabin without private facilities, running water and electricity.
Day 6 After breakfast you will take care of the horses and continue the riding towards the horse and husky farm. You will have a picnic lunch along the way by a campfire. In the late afternoon you will return to the farm. We will warm up in the sauna and later we enjoy a nice dinner and have relaxing sleep.
Day 7: After breakfast transfer to the Kuusamo airport.
--subject to changes--
7 Days in Winter
Day 1. Arrival to Kuusamo/Rovaniemi airport, Meet and greet. Transfer to Lehtiniemi horse and husky farm – ca. 90 km duration about 1, 5 hours. Welcome meeting and introduction of our facilities and animals. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2. Breakfast. Horse riding day with testing on the paddock and of course on the snowy roads and in the forest along step path. Lunch during the day. Dinner and Overnight
Day 3. Breakfast. Full winter day with horses and huskies with picnic lunch. After information how to handle the husky sled and team and horse seldge we start a memorable day. Group will be divided in two. Half of the group will go with huskies appr. 10 km and other half will go with horses appr. 5 km. We will stop at local small reindeer farm where will learn to know about reindeers and their herders life and of course some ice-fishing methods. Guides will prepare lunch for us by campfire, perhaps we can even enjoy your own catch. After lunch and ice-fishing groups will change their positions and nice safari back to farm. Dinner and overnight
Day 4. Breakfast. Whole day outride in the forest. A whole day riding tour in surroundings of lake and fell scenery. Picnic lunch is served during the tour by the campfire. Dinner and overnight
Day 5. Breakfast. After information of how to handle a husky team of 4-6 dogs and how to drive the sled. After preparing your team in front of the sled is time to start the 2-days safari; 1 person per husky team. During the safari we stop for a picnic lunch by campfire. Sauna, dinner and overnight in a wilderness cabin. Daily distances are approximately 40 km.
Day 6. After breakfast we continue the safari back to our home. We will take care of the dogs. After lunch we will still have a nice late evening horse riding tour perhaps we can see the most spectacular Northern lights also. Listen the trees and the voice of snow when horses are going on their paths. Dinner and overnight
Day 7. After breakfast is time for transfer to the airport Kuusamo or Rovaniemi.
Accommodation: At the farm with shared facilities with beautiful views over the lake, three rooms one for single use and other two for three people, traditional Finnish wooden heated lakeside sauna, one shower inside the house -- includes educated and experienced English speaking wilderness guides, own husky team for two days husky tour, full board with homemade Finnish food, all transfers mentioned (Kuusamo and Rovaniemi), horse and it’s equipment. Reindeer ride option is extra.
--subject to changes--
Meeting:
Kuusamo
Airport:
Kuusamo (via Helsinki)
Transfer:
Included from Kuusamo.
Helsinki is nearest international airport. Kuusamo Airport in Northern Finland should be your ultimate flying destination. Sunday arrival day & Saturday departures. Please do not book flights until your tour is confirmed.
We will be meeting you at the Kuusamo Airport and transfer to the horse farm abgout 30 miles away. Please let us know your arrival details and departure details at least 3 weeks prior to arrival.
You can also take the bus from Helsinki if you like and we will pick you up from the bus station in Kuusamo.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Finish coldblood horses
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Pace:
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Moderate. Per day 4-6 hours,
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
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3
out of 5) Low Intermediate+
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
6 riders
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You will be riding on Finish Horses, a strong breed originally used for working in the forests. They are robust and brave and able to gallop well and even jump up to 1m. Finish Horses are known to be the fastest cold blood horses in all of Europe! Nowadays they are even successfully taking part in trot races!
You will have use of English tack for the duration of the trip.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
A valid passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport NoteFinland is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.Not r. more
Temperatures are moderate during the day and may cool off in the evening.
In
September the evening temperature may drop below freezing. It can rain
at any time although the summer months are generally drier. Good
rain-riding gear is recommended. It will remain light most of the night.
Ride in
whatever you are most comfortable, whether it is English or Western
style clothing. Do bring warm clothes please (such as woolen underwear, woolen socks,
rubber boots, warm wool gloves) and plan to dress in layers. A heavy
wool sweater and a very warm jacket (down or equivalent) are
recommended. We have found paddock boots to be beneficial; worn large
to fit heavy wool socks. Bring rain gear. Remember to think ‘dry’ and
‘warm’. You can expect all sorts of weather on this adventurous tour!
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Two pairs of riding pants |
| Tracking boots – water resistant or wellingtons |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips) |
| Gloves/mittens, scarf and long Johns |
| Sun Hat or Stetson |
| Warm Sweater |
| Rain Coat and rain pants (breathable material is recommended) |
| A wind resistant – outdoor jacket |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Three Shirts, T Shirts with long sleeves |
| 2-3 trousers or pants |
| Wool underwear and warm socks |
| Long Underwear |
| Pyjamas |
| Bag for dirty clothes |
| Shoes for indoor/outdoor trainers |
| Swimsuit for sauna at huts |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Sleeping bag, or quilt cover (provided) |
| Towel and Toiletries |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications (please consider the cold air and the altitude) |
| Sore cream (for an emergency) |
| A cup, to use for coffee/tea during the lunch |
| Camera and enough extra films and batteries |
| Belt pack |
| Sun glasses with strap |
Sun tan lotion and lip balm
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*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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Accommodation:
The guest rooms at the rustic Finish farm are basic but cozy, with a shared bathroom for guests.
Summer trips:
During the wilderness portion of your trip, you´ll sleep in tents or wilderness cabins without private facilities, running water or electricity,
All meals are included from 1. Day dinner to 7. Day breakfast) with Lapland’s specialties (f.ex.sauteed reindeer, glow fried salmon, forest mushrooms and berries, etc.)
Massages are available in the evening at the farm or even on the trail
Winter trips:
All overnights are at the farm ... all meals included
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Finish coldblood horses
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Pace:
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Moderate. Per day 4-6 hours,
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
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3
out of 5) Low Intermediate+
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
6 riders
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You will be riding on Finish Horses, a strong breed originally used for working in the forests. They are robust and brave and able to gallop well and even jump up to 1m. Finish Horses are known to be the fastest cold blood horses in all of Europe! Nowadays they are even successfully taking part in trot races!
You will have use of English tack for the duration of the trip.
Passports
A valid passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
Finland is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays up to 90 days in any six-month period.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
(a) Spouses and children of EU nationals (providing spouse's passport and the original marriage certificate/children's full birth certificate is produced), and nationals of some other countries, receive their visas free of charge (enquire at embassy for details). (b) 2. EU and British nationals, who do not require a visa, will need to apply for a residence permit if staying longer than 90 days.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No/2 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Lapland Posio Trail
Tour Code:
PG-FIS5
7 days /
6 nights
~$1,660.00
Dates :
June to Sept
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained | A | Beginner
 | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
| D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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