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Riding in the snow is exhilarating both on forest tracks and on ice but this holiday is as much about trying other winter outdoor activities as well as riding. It is also an opportunity to learn about the Sami culture including ice fishing and reindeer herding. Sami guides, who are at home in this extreme environment, will take you on an exciting adventure.

The Icelandic horse is the perfect mount for exploring in the snow. Despite their small size they are hardy and have great stamina. If you have not ridden Icelandics before, this trip is a great introduction to the breed.

You are likely to see reindeer and moose on the rides and hopefully the northern lights. When not flying around the country on sleds or snow mobiles, there is the wonderful peace and calm of being in the wilderness covered in a blanket of snow.

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The pace is not fast and is dictated by the terrain but there are opportunities to tölt. The Icelandic horses are small, up to 13.2hh but are strong and fun to ride. There is a rider weight limit of 90kgs.

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Accommodation on this ride is usually shared and may be mixed sex. Five nights are spent in simple and warm accommodation at the horse farm, located next to the river Kalix. There are three bedrooms and a shared bathroom and communal area. One night is spent at the Ice Hotel in the village of Jukkasjärvi.

It is possible to pay a supplement for a single room at the farm and the Ice Hotel (subject to availability).

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EXPLORE WINTER (6 nights)

2013: $2,448

Upgrades to suites in the Ice Hotel are available - please ask us for rates.

INCLUDES Shared accommodation at the farm; one night at the Ice Hotel; meals; riding; other activities as per the itinerary (reindeer-sledding, snow-mobiling); specialist outer clothing and footwear; transfers from Kiruna.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $443 to guarantee a single room throughout, subject to availability. There is no single supplement at the farm if you are willing to share, but a supplement of $126 is payable for the Ice Hotel (refunded if we find you a sharer).

PAYABLE LOCALLY Drinks; tips.

NEAREST AIRPORT Kiruna. Flights to Kiruna from Stockholm are available with SAS Scandinavian Airways. Flights from London to Stockholm are available with a range of airlines. Please note that flights do not always connect and it may be necessary to overnight in Stockholm or Kiruna before or after your ride and we would be pleased to assist with the arrangements.

TRANSFERS Included from Kiruna.

NOT INCLUDED International flights to Kiruna; overnight in a hotel in Stockholm (if required); transfers and meals in Stockholm (if required).

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Location

This trip explores the Swedish part of Lapland in the far north of the country, 150km inside of the Arctic Circle.

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Weather

Winter arrives in northern Sweden around mid October, with a deep blanket of snow that lasts until mid May. The period that the sun doesn't rise lasts from early December to early January and at this time of the year, a few hours of twilight is the only daylight available. From December to March, day time temperatures average from -5°C to -22°C, with night time temperatures between -18°C and -22°C.