Sweden horse riding holidays

country:	Sweden
departures:	2008: 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep
price:	From US $1000 - US $1692 (5-7 days) excluding flights

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the amazing things you'll be doing

For those of you who enjoy the company of four-legged, furry friends on your vacation, take a 5 or 7 day escape through the fairytale forests of southern Sweden.

This horseback adventure takes place in southern Sweden's highlands. Ride through remote areas rich in moose, wild boar, deer, fox and lynx as well as owl and eagle. Explore deep, enchanted woods, with great opportunities for trotting and cantering, clear lakes and scenic overlooks. Pass old homesteads and beautiful farms in an area rich in culture and history. Spend one evening enjoying a wilderness gourmet feast at a secluded site and listen to fairytales around the campfire after a day of great riding, before returning to the comfortable rooms at the farm.

Is it for me? The horseback riding on this trip is rated as intermediate. You ride along forest paths and remote country roads on sturdy, native Scandinavian breeds. You should be comfortable at a walk, trot and canter and enjoy varied terrain on horseback. The first day will be an introductory day with instruction in horsemanship and getting to know your horse. This is a great trip if you are traveling through southern Sweden and would like to add some adventure to your visit.

how this holiday makes a difference

We promote sustainable travels that benefit the local regions we visit, by making the following efforts:

Meeting the horses on riding holiday in Sweden

Supporting the local economy: Food items are purchased locally to support local grocery stores as opposed to large whole sale agencies. Transportation is arranged through local transportation companies. Accommodations are chosen based on local ownership and especially prioritizing those with an environmental policy in place. All of the guides are long-time residents of the local regions visited.
Minimal use of gas-powered vehicles: You utilize your own energy for transportation as much as possible by hiking, biking, kayaking etc, and small vehicles are used only when necessary to transport the group over longer distances.
Contributing to local restoration projects: We contribute to local restoration and bio-diversity projects in order to protect and preserve the areas we visit.
Small group sizes to minimize impact: Group sizes are kept small in order to adhere to the carrying capacity of the regions visited. Size varies from 2-18 participants.
Supporting local as well as international eco tourism efforts: As a member of The International Eco Tourism Society, The Swedish Eco Tourism Society and Leave No Trace, we support both local and international efforts to make the travel industry more sustainable and to think "green" rather than mass production.
Practicing the principles of Leave No Trace: We are an active member of Leave No Trace - a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for wild lands. We promote the principles of Leave No Trace whenever possible.

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