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Join a unique horse riding tour with Icelandic horses in the Finnish countryside in Sysmä near Lahti. Welcoming adventurers from ages 15 and up!
Sysmä is a picturesque town located in the Päijänne Tavastia region of Finland. It's situated in the southern part of the country, close to the city of Lahti. Sysmä is surrounded by numerous forests and lakes, including Lake Päijänne, one of the largest lakes in Finland. This area in the Finnish Lakelands is renowned for its stunning natural beauty!
The horse riding adventure begins at the starting point in Sysmä, where you will meet the certified instructor and the adorable Icelandic horses! For this activity, you can choose from a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6-hour tour. The 1-3-hour tours are suitable for beginners, and the 4 and 6-hour tours are tailored for experienced horse riders. After getting equipped with the horse riding equipment and helmet, the guide will go through a safety and itinerary briefing. Then, you’ll set off riding into the surrounding remote forest!
Following the guide, you’ll travel down forest paths through the pristine Finnish countryside. You’ll try the special gait tölt that only Icelandic horses can do, an unforgettable experience! As you ride, you may spot different flora and fauna in the surrounding nature. On the 4-hour and 6-hour tours, you’ll stop for a break and enjoy delicious snacks or lunch in the peaceful setting. Then, you’ll trot back to the starting point in Sysmä and say goodbye to your four-legged friends!
Book this enjoyable horseback riding excursion now to experience the beautiful Finnish wilderness on Icelandic horses in Sysmä near Lahti!