Sleigh Ride & Farm Visit in Alta: Arctic Horse & Sami Tent
Ride behind fjord horses through snow-clad mountains, then warm up by the fire in a Sami tent
A sleigh ride and farm visit in Mathisdalen valley near Alta combines a 30–40 minute ride behind Norwegian fjord horses with time at a family-run farm, where you meet sheep and enjoy local cured meats and cinnamon rolls inside a traditional Sami tent called a lavvo. Pickup from Alta is included. Groups stay under 14 people. The tour runs year-round.
What’s included
- Pickup and return transport from your location in Alta.
- 30–40 minute sleigh ride behind Norwegian fjord horses.
- time at the family farm to meet the sheep.
- local cured meats and home-baked cinnamon rolls served in a traditional Sami tent.
- local spring water.
- use of restroom facilities.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 10:00 18:00
Before you book
Operated by Omdal Gard
Prices and times updated 11 days ago
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The experience
The drive from Alta takes about 30 minutes to reach Omdal farm, a three-generation operation in the Mathisdalen valley. Once there, you climb into a sleigh drawn by Norwegian fjord horses (the breed featured in the Disney film Frozen), and ride for 30 to 40 minutes through snow-clad mountains and quiet surroundings. Warm blankets are provided, and if conditions align, the Aurora Borealis may appear overhead. The silence and scale of the landscape are the point here. The ride itself is the experience.
Back at the farm, you meet the Norwegian short-tale sheep that live outdoors year-round, and in summer graze alongside reindeer in the mountains. Inside a traditional Sami tent called a lavvo, a fire burns while you taste local spring water and eat a plate of cured meats and your host's home-baked cinnamon rolls. The meal is served in the Sami way, grounding the afternoon in the region's heritage. Restrooms are available on the property.
A guide picks you up at your location in Alta and drives you back after the visit, so transport and timing are arranged. The tour runs all year, winter and summer, and works for families: infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Small groups of up to 14 people keep the farm from feeling crowded.
Is this one for you?Groups of up to 14 keep the farm intimate and the pace relaxed, which suits families with young children and anyone who wants the Arctic experience without the logistics of driving or navigating on their own. The small size also means you're not competing with crowds for the guide's attention or the fire in the tent.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Norwegian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long is the actual sleigh ride?
The sleigh ride lasts 30 to 40 minutes, drawn by Norwegian fjord horses through the Mathisdalen valley. The full visit, including the drive from Alta, time at the farm, and the meal in the Sami tent, takes about two and a half hours.
What horses pull the sleigh?
Norwegian fjord horses draw the sleigh: the same breed featured in the Disney film Frozen. They are strong, calm animals suited to the snowy terrain and cold climate.
What food is served in the Sami tent?
You receive a plate of local cured meat products, home-baked cinnamon rolls made by the host's mother, and local spring water, all served inside the traditional Sami tent called a lavvo while a fire burns.
Is the sleigh ride affected by the season?
The tour runs year-round, in both summer and winter. In winter, you ride through snow. In summer, the landscape and the farm's operations change, but the sleigh ride and farm visit continue. The Aurora Borealis is possible in winter if conditions permit.
Does pickup from Alta really happen?
Yes. Your guide picks you up at your location in Alta and drives you to Omdal farm, about 30 minutes away, then returns you to the city after the visit. This is included in the tour price.
Sleigh Ride & Farm Visit in Alta: Arctic Horse & Sami Tent
2h 30m · EN +1 · at your hotel
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