Horseback Riding

INCREDIBLE! We spent almost half a day at Flatmoen for 2 different experiences and both were A++++ We arrived in the morning - picked up at out dock by Johnny, who drove us a short way to the ranch. Everyone was so friendly when we arrived. Our most beautiful Icelandic horses were saddled and ready to go. We first warmed up in the arena - to get used to the horses (and I am sure to make sure we had not overstated our prowess) . Our guide Gwen took us on such a fabulous ride! We walked, trotted, galloped - all at our pace. We saw MOOSE!!! Gauti and Krystor (sp?) were such responsive horses! You could tell they are well-loved! We had the most incredible views of mountains and the Alta River. Gwen was a rantastic guide! THIS WAS MY FAVORITE PART OF THE TRIP! Later we relaxed in the fire house, enjoying cinnamon rolls and coffee. That evening, Levi kindly picked us up at a local hotel in Alta, and we returned with friends for an evening wagon ride. Rebbeka and Ann Kristin were our drivers. They were so kind and answered all our questions. The Northern Lights came out to play. The stars and moon were lighting up the night too! After the ride we enjoyed a reindeer pita of sorts, coffee, and another cinnamon roll. - served by Hjalmar and Daeni. The hospitality was first-rate. I would encourage every single person to do this! If I lived in Alta, I would be here every day. It is so very beautiful! Do NOT heistate to book this adventure!

We had an absolutely awesome time at Flatmoen Natur! Levi was flexible with our scheduling, so we ended up on a private ride with our guide Lou who was super fun. We had a great time discussing our horses, the farm, and what it’s like living and running a ranch. The views were spectacular, and we were very glad that we dressed for the cold! We finished off the ride with time around the fire with coffee, a delicious Norwegian hot juice, and the review-famous cinnamon rolls. 100% would recommend Flatmoen Natur to anyone looking for a fun and easy horse riding experience! PS. We hope to return to see the saloon in action!

The ranch offers beautiful, energetic horses. The riding trail winds through a beautiful forest, along the Alta river. The area is secluded, quiet, and pristine. Safety is paramount. One team member leads and one covers the back. ! George and Louis were gentlemen cowboys, concerned for our safety and our enjoyment. Really nice guys who love what they do. The experience is truly authentic and fabulous!! Loved every minute!!!

From the very first contact, the customer service was frendly and welcoming. We made this really extempore. The one-hour horse trek was absolutely incredible. The route was breathtaking. The horses were calm, well cared for, and a joy to ride. We loved every single moment of this experience. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide was wonderful. She took her time with us, answered all our questions, and made us feel completely comfortable throughout the experience. Her kindness and love for the horses truly shone through. The farm was absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained. We feel incredibly lucky to have experienced this with you. Thank you for making our visit so special. Thank you for everything – this is a memory we will treasure forever.

I already made horseback rides in Switzerland, Chile, Argentina, Kirgistan and Kasachstan. - This tour is definitly a must have! - The horses are very calm, well trained and will enjoy the beautiful winter landscape as well as the rider. For riders with basic experience it is also possible to start on a training ground before going on the trail.

All the ingredients, awkward delivery. 1.5 hours on a pedestrian walk with in the evening with the horses. Poor things The fire was roaring and we were looking forward to the three course meal! I am vegetarian... The starter was cow's heart! (Even my meat eating husband had to politely pretend to eat). Then for main, I had coleslaw in a pita bread (others ate cooked reindeer meat). Then homemade cinnamon buns in tinfoil which were bland at best. We sat in a hut - 5 people - for 1hrs 20 mins with awkward small talk,.waiting ages between 'courses' - it was as I'd each 'course' had a pre- set agreement as to the pause in-between and the guides were not natural conversationalists! Amazing 5 star reviews here certainly made us choose this place. We can only imagine that seeing the northern lights (which we didn't), 'forgave' the experience. We so wanted this to be amazing (we were on honeymoon). We hope the owners look at this as learnings - we would love them to do well, but honestly, the experience was at best, dull.

On our honeymoon we headed into Alta for our pickup only to find that we could've driven 1km to the pick up point and saved ourselves almost an hour. The evening started well with concern over our wellbeing and warmth. The start of the ride was magical into a Narnia wonderland however it went downhill from there. The ride on horse back was slow and not eventful in the slightest. We then went into a shed with a fire in the middle to kill far too much time with small talk. When the food came out it was tepid at best and had no flavour. Certainly was not a proper three course meal. A dreadful waste of time and money. Our guide couldn't be bothered, the food was below average and our horses bored.

It was brilliant. I was picked up at the harbour and spent the day out with the guide on my own. We had a campfire; we were really lucky and saw lots of reindeer. We had a dog sled encounter, enjoyed the sunshine and campfire tea – it was really wonderfully organised and it was a very, very, very lovely tour along the Roiver .Gloths, Shows &Helmet available

Great experience with the most outstanding scenery and gorgeous ponies. Johnny does a great job, the coffee and cinnamon bun in the little hut half way through was very perfect

This was such an incredible experience from start to finish. Johnny picked me up directly from my hotel, which I really appreciated, and from the moment I arrived everything felt easy, welcoming, and well taken care of. Johnny was super friendly and laid back, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares about creating a great experience. Fenne was awesome and great company during the ride. She was really easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun rather than rushed or overly structured. The vibe of the place was amazing overall—beautiful scenery, calm atmosphere, and well cared-for horses that made the ride feel very natural and enjoyable. Riding through the snow was an absolute blast. The stop by the fire for warm drinks and food was the perfect touch and made everything feel cozy and authentic. It was one of those experiences that just feels special and memorable without trying too hard. I had an amazing time and would 100 percent recommend this to anyone visiting.

Johnny was a great host! I have some experience with horseback riding and it was an ideal ride. We arranged for pickup through Flatmoen and Helge, the driver, was right on time. He told us about the area and the ranch. We rode fjord horses and Johnny adjusted the ride based on riders ability. What was great was that we had some time in the arena with the horses so were familiar with them by the time we got on the trail. It was really majestic - going through the woods as light snow came down, making everything look like it was coated in powdered sugar l. When we were done with the ride, we sat in a little hut around a fire, had some coffee or hot currant juice and a warmed cinnamon bun. We chatted around the fire and traded stories with Johnny and Helge - we were here in the low season so I’m not sure if that’s a perk everyone gets, but it was truly the highlight of our trip! Would definitely recommend Flatmoen to anyone.

Beautiful setting. The horses were great, they were young and healthy. Highly recommend. The guide was knowledgeable and very nice.

Wonderful horse riding trip through the magical Norwegian countryside. Lovely horses and excellent friendly guide ( Irwin). Delicious cinnamon buns too. Everyone is so friendly at Flatmoen. We were even introduced to the new born foals. Would definitely recommend.

We went to Norway with my husband to experience the amazing nature. We don’t ride horses, but wanted to experience it through the exceptionally beautiful land. We booked rarely late - on a thursday- for a saturday trip. Everything was perfect from the pick up from the ranch owner to the actual trip we did with Tina as our guide. She was so amazing and could coach me through my fear of riding horses. The facilities and horses were such a great experience!

This was just an incredible experience! It wasn't possible on the day I wanted to go, but they made sure that I could still ride two days later. We got warm clothes and they made sure that we had everything we needed. Johnny took a group out on a Sled Tour while I was riding with Louise. She was really kind and explained a lot of things about the nature and told stories about arctic animals. She also made sure to check in regularily so that we weren't overwhelmed. At some point we stopped around a fire and had some tasty, homemade food. Even though we were a bit short on time (partially my fault, oops) they made sure to make it a great experience. I would highly recommend them! These people are so unbelievably kind and have created great experiences.

Today we had a horse riding activity. It was a surprise for my birthday and I was a super nice activity. We got suits and boots, so that we weren’t cold at all. In the middle of the tour there was a stop where we got typical Norwegian food and drinks. I was a bit scared in the beginning, as it isn’t very easy to me to go horseback riding due to an illness (I used to do it a lot!), but that wasn’t necessary as the horses are very kind. Definitely would do it again!

I had quite a few schedule changes with cancelled flights and Levi and Johnny still made it work for me to get in a good morning with the horses. This whole property is absolutely beautiful. They go above and beyond for their guests. 10/10 recommend spending a beautiful, still morning with these sweet horses and owners.

We hade a very nice horse riding experience. We were with a young child (8yo) and it was also suited for her (as well as for us with close to none experience). Glad to see the horses were clean, healthy and perfectly taken care of, and happy (as far as we can tell ;-)). Perfect and knowlegable guidance from the owner. All topped off with a coffee and delicious homemade suprise food speciality. Highly recommended!

It was magical to ride horses in the Arctic winter wonderland. Johnny is eager to help and makes sure you are enjoying yourself and making the most out of your time. Everyone including the horses are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a unique and unforgettable experience. Looking forward to riding again! Highly recommended! (+ the homemade cinnamon buns are delicious!)

There were four of us riding yesterday – and it was just a wonderful, almost magical experience! The ride took place at night, while it snowed very slightly, which made the atmosphere incredibly special. Two of us had no riding experience at all, but it all worked without any problems. The horses were calm, good-natured and just great, so that everyone could really feel safe and comfortable. The whole farm is designed with so much love that you immediately felt like you were on a cozy ranch. As a perfect conclusion, we had a homemade meal around the campfire while we sat together in a relaxed round and chatted nicely. It was just a wonderful experience all around, which we will not forget anytime soon!

Fantastic riding trip with great nature! Safe horses and skillful "instruments". Clean to nice farm 😊 highly recommended!

Vi hadde en nydelig overnattingstur til Alta Canyon på hesteryggen 🐴 Kjempe flink guide og flotte hester. God mat på mål under stjernehimmel med nordlys. Fin tur med hestevelferd i fokus. Anbefales! 🌟🤠