Sleigh Ride W/ Snacks - Experience Arctic Farm Life

We were a party of 4 and grouped with one other very nice party of 4. It was a beautiful day for a sleigh ride, which took us around the host's property, including open fields, near streams, and though some forests of smaller trees. We went on the ride first, and while the other group was on the ride, we were able to pet a few of their other horses, play with the dogs, watch their sheep, and they treated us to a wonderful afternoon snack. The hosts were very kind people and a joy to spend the afternoon with.

Pick up from port by friendly driver, Thor and driven to the beautiful farm in stunning scenery. The family are really friendly and welcoming chatting about the animals and their way of life. The sleigh ride was perfect and the horses beautiful. Home baked warm cinnamon buns and cured meats with a hot drink were served in the cosy Sami tent.

An unforgettable experience from start to finish. We are still thinking about and talking about it, now that we are back in England. Forget the large coach party tours because this is the one for you. You are treated as one of the family and we met so many of them right from their 4 year old lovely granddaughter to their charming grandmother. You can enjoy all the details of the fabulous long sleigh ride, meeting the animals inside as well as out, and the delicious food provided, by looking down below this review. We can only agree with everything we read there. Thanks again to one and all for such a memorable morning on the ice and snow. Wish we could come again.

From pick up from the port to the family Farm. Thor the driver told us a little history about Alta. He was very welcoming. The family farm we got a lovely welcome a beautiful scenic sleigh ride. Then a hot drink with beautiful homemade cinnamon buns. A lovely chat around the fire. Wonderful didn't want it to end. Highly recommend. Thank you for a beautiful morning.

So. Much. Fun. What a lovely farm and family. Easy pick up and drop off, lovely warm welcome and beautiful scenery. Well worth the money. Yummy snacks by their fireplace lavvu. Highly recommend!

Lovely people very kind,The farm was wonderful, horses were great pulling us along the snow.Afterwards we went in to.tent for coffee and snacks,with a lovely log fire.Wonderful.

This may have been the highpoint of our trip. We were on a cruise and had already seen the northern lights several times - but this experience was special - it turned out that we were the only two people on this tour and Vigo picked us up at the cruise dock meeting place. The drive to the farm was only about 35 minutes. Upon arrival at the farm, his daughter and granddaughter were waiting with the Norwegian Fjord Horse- drawn sleigh and they drove us around the farm for about 40 minutes. It was a cold (around 20 degrees (F)) evening and the sky was clear. The ride was beautiful and quiet and then they took us to their "lavvu" for some homemade cinnamon buns and sheep sausage and hot tea/chocolate. We also got a tour of the barn with their horses and sheep as this is primarily a sheep farm. Three generations live and work on the farm. The family was delightful and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. On the way back, Vigo spotted the northern lights just before we got on the main highway and we had our last look at the spectacular aurora before getting back to the ship. This was a very special outing and i would highly recommend this to others.

We enjoyed our sleigh ride it was longer than we anticipated with beautiful scenery. After the sleigh ride we had homemade cinnamon rolls that were excellent and dried meat samples. The family farm is great. Relaxing atmosphere with a nice family. The took extra time to show us the farm animals, sheep, horses, ponies and bunnies. Pick up and drop off were easy to find and close to where our ship docked. On the way back the driver made an extra stop for scenic pictures. I highly recommend.

The pick up was easy and relatively close to our docked cruise ship. Viggo transported us to and from Alta to the farm and shared information along the way. Incredible scenery seen along the way. Such gracious hosts and the sleigh ride was magical. Got to see the sheep and horses and learn about the farm. It was truly a wonderful experience.

This was the last of the shore excursions we had through Viator. It was most definitely the coldest, but quickly became our favorite. The owner of the farm picked us up at our cruise port and shuttled us off to his farm way out in the country far from city lights. The temperature was 14 below Fahrenheit. We arrived at the farm and were greeted by some of his three generation family. The beautiful and magnificent Norwegian Fjord horse was waiting for us. We got in the sleigh and were guided by the farmer’sdaughter through the snowy field under a clear starry sky. We were able to enjoy and photograph the aurora borealis throughout the ride. Afterwards they invited us into their Lavvu hut to warm up and enjoy some homemade goodies. Finally we went into the barn to meet many of their animals: several Norwegian horses, and many sheep. We enjoyed learning more about the animals and getting to pet them. But the best part was meeting the farm family and learning about their country, home, and culture.. we felt like welcome guests, not tourists.

Wonderful family farm experience. A beautiful nighttime sleigh ride everything we could ask it to be. Tour of the family farm, enjoying the horses and the newborn sheep. A slice of local culture and life. Excellent cinnamon rolls and overall education. Highly recommend.

A delightful and enchanting sleigh ride . Our hosts were gracious with their time. They made us feel like welcome family. I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone that wants to experience the true spirit of Norway.

fun sleigh ride. beautiful horses. enjoyed refreshments in sammi hut. pick up at port was great enjoyed the Norway scenery

A very special Norwegian family takes you for a glimpse of their life on a farm outside of Alta Norway. They live in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. Getting to and from you will see more of the area of Alta, seeing the Fjord, tunneling through mountains, noticing where cooper mining had once taken place, and if lucky, could see military remnants from WWII. Depending on Seasonal arrival at the Farm, a horse will be harnessed to various covered wagons or a sled. Arriving in Fall, I traveled via a comfortable wagon, with soft furs on seating and a nice warm blanket. Viewing was spectacular, the air was so clean, the combination of the farmer and his granddaughter was pleasant and I learned much about the area, their sheep farming and family. Arriving back I was escorted into what I would call an extremely well made Lavvu. Beautiful on the inside, large with a fire burning, we enjoyed treats that were simply delicious. The family again opened up to questions as to their life. I couldn’t remember when I had such a peaceful experience such as this before.

This was the highlight of our trip to Alta. If you are in Alta, this tour is a must visit. Lovely family, cutest animals and most beautiful farm. The sleigh ride was 20 mins and it was amazing. Marit, anniken and their family are lovely hosts. We recommend this to everyone visiting ALTA

Amazing experience. Nice long sleigh ride in beautiful location plus homemade cinnamon buns and drinks. Met the horses, sheep and the cat. The transfer was excellent as well. Really pleased we booked. Couldn’t ask for more!

The sleigh ride with two beautiful Norwegian horses was amazing. After the sleigh ride, our host Anniken welcomed us to their lavvu, served us hot drinks, cured meats and cinnamon rolls and told us stories about farm life in Alta. Anniken and her family were very warm and hospitable.. She also showed us their sheep farm, which was a plus. Her granddaughter, Hannah, was very nice and engaging. Her mom said she really enjoys having people come and visit their farm. We highly recommend this tour for anyone planning a trip to Alta, Norway.

This was the highlight of our cruise trip. Four of us were picked up from the ship by the farm owner and it had been snowing heavily and was still snowing. However, our host drove very safely and we arrived at the farm and et up with our sleigh driver and horse. We then had a sleigh ride around the perimeter of the farm snuggled up under blankets with thick snow all around. Back at the farm we were offered fresh coffee, a freshly baked cinnamon bun and some cured meats, all whilst seated around a roaring fire pit inside a sami tent. It was great getting to know the farm owners and how things work in Norway for farmers. We then went and had a good look around the barns where the horses and sheep are kept and all the animals were remarkably friendly. The ewes were pregnant and lambing not too far off. It was obvious that the owners were passionate about their farm and really cared for their livestock. We were then taken back to the ship.

Anniken took us for a beautiful sleigh ride through her 80 acre farm at night. We were also blessed with an amazing aurora show. Highly recommend this experience!

This was a lovely family farm experience. The sleigh ride was short, cozy, and comfortable, a definite plus for my senior mother. The homemade cinnamon buns were delicious, and our tour was filled with stories, memories, and an obvious love for the way of life. It was not cheap, but we were happy to support a local family-owned farm in the good work they are doing.

This is a really wonderful excursion which we completely recommend. It's an authentic outing to a family farm, about 20mins drive into the countryside from Alta. The welcome is very friendly, the experience of the sled ride (pulled by one of the farm's Fjord horses) is unforgettable, and the fireside snacks are delicious. We loved the home-baked cinammon buns and the local cured meats. Our ride on the sled was by moonlight, in the snow, through the surrounding fields and along the river. Magical. The hosts speak excellent English and are totally happy to chat, explain their way of life, the local history, info about their animals and more. We even got to see the Northern Lights at the end of our evening - but it would have been very special, even if that hadn't happened. Excellent value for money. Great door-to-door service: collected us from the port and brought us back in plenty of time. 10/10

This is a really wonderful excursion which we completely recommend. It's an authentic outing to a family farm, about 20mins drive into the countryside from Alta. The welcome is very friendly, the experience of the sled ride (pulled by one of the farm's Fjord horses) is unforgettable, and the fireside snacks are delicious. We loved the home-baked cinammon buns and the local cured meats. Our ride on the sled was by moonlight, in the snow, through the surrounding fields and along the river. Magical. The hosts speak excellent English and are totally happy to chat, explain their way of life, the local history, info about their animals and more. We even got to see the Northern Lights at the end of our evening - but it would have been very special, even if that hadn't happened. Excellent value for money. Great door-to-door service: collected us from the port and brought us back in plenty of time. 10/10

A very enjoyable experience from a lovely family. We got to see the animals and had a lovely hot drink and snacks in a sami tent.Would highly recommend

The pony sleigh experience was wonderful from start to finish. Our driver Rune was welcoming and informative. Anniken and her family made every part of the experience enjoyable from the sleigh ride, snack and hot drink to meeting the ponies and sheep. The family are amazing and their love and care for the animals lovely to see. Communication prior to the trip was swift and helpful. I would recommend this very highly. It was certainly a highlight and wonderful memory of our trip to Norway.

This is an experience of a lifetime personally presented by the farm owners and a full half hour dash through the snow and Gradmas home cooked pastries.

The ride in the sleigh through woodland was magical. The horses were beautiful. We were made very welcome from the family. It was lovely to sit by a log fire and enjoy the snacks.

A great outdoor experience in a fur lined sleigh. Pick up from port and taken expertly by four wheel car to a family farm….followed first by introduction to livestock….sheep housed in large warm barn and then by hot drinks and snacks in Sami lavuu.

Our host was kind and patient. The experience was unique and authentic. The sleigh ride was fun and the scenery stunning. The homemade cinnamon rolls warm and delicious. The time with the animals interesting and heart warming. This was an experience everyone would enjoy and could participate in. And everyone who can, should. An absolute highlight of our trip to Norways arctic north.

Family run business, pick up at the dock gate by the ship at time advised, and group of 5 transported in a 7 seater 4x4 to their farm in the mountains, 30 mins away. Weather idilic, no wind, thick snow covering and scenery like a Xmas card scene. However you must have suitable winter clothing, many layers as temperature was -25c at the farm. Blankets provided for the 40 min sleigh ride and not cold. We were shown around the stables and sheep pens afterwards and then it was hot coffee and buns as advertised. In all about 2 3/4 hours, very friendly and knowledgeable hosts and would recommend this excursion as an alternative to ship organised tours. Small group tours are much more personal

Great experience. Wasn’t expecting to be the only person on the sleigh ride but the family made the experience great. Got to visit the animals in the barn and had some great snacks afterward.

Farm was beautiful, ride was so much fun and we got to see all of the horses and other animals they had, definitely recommend

Very easy to book and they waited for us even though the experience started at 10am and our ship only docked at 10am. We were driven by Dad to the farm with lots of interesting facts on the way about Alta, Norwegian life and his history. On the way he explained that due to lack of snow the sleigh had to be swapped for a carriage (hand built by him). It was raining so we were actually pleased as the carriage had a roof! The ride was lovely with explanations about the farm. They also provided blankets to put over us and to sit on. After 30 minutes we got back to the farm and taken into the sami for coffee and wonderful cinnamon rolls ( cooked by mum) and colds cuts of meat. We chatted to his daughter about the farm,the northern lights and lots of other things. We then went to meet the sheep who were inside protected for the winter (although they can go outside if they want to). We also met the horse who pulled out carriage and her daughters which was great. Afterwards Dad took us on a slightly longer journey back to the ship and showed us the local church and other interesting points. I'm sorry I can't remember their names but the whole family are lovely. We were the only 2 on this trip. I would throughly recommend booking this experience.

This was such a wonderful experience and a welcome change from the crowded cruise ship excursions! There were only the 4 in our group plus one other couple from the ship. We were met at the cruise terminal and taken to the lovely Omdal Farm in the breath -taking Mathisdalen Valley. Lots of little lambs to watch run around as well as the larger adult sheep. Since there was no snow when we were there, we had a team of two beautiful Norwegian fjord horses pull us around the farm in a wagon. After our ride, we were able to explore the farm and enjoy a snack of delicious home- made cinnamon rolls and cured meats inside their Sami tent. Anniken and her family were so friendly and informative. It was a wonderful experience spending time with them and so thankful they opened up their farm for us to enjoy! I highly recommend this tour!

We were given very clear instructions where to meet. We were picked up by taxi near to the cruise ship and were driven to the Artic farm. We were welcomed warmly by Anniken and the family. The two Norwegian fjord horses were so calm and the jingle of the bells on their harnesses made the sleigh ride even more exciting. It was so peaceful in the beautiful snow covered forest. We warmed up in the Lavuu and and enjoyed the tea, snacks of cured meat and delicous home made cinnamon buns. Anniken shared her stories of farm life which was very informative. We were also given a tour of the barn and stables. We got to see the sheep and pat the horses. We had a wonderful time and I highly recommend this tour!

A wonderful experience in such beautiful and peaceful surroundings. We were picked up by taxi near to the cruise ship and had very clear instructions as to where to meet. At the farm we were greeted by Anniken and Marit. Marit took us on a wonderful sleigh ride with one of their horses and Anniken entertained us after in the lavuu with hot drinks, cured meats and the most delicious cinnamon buns, made by their mother. Anniken then showed us around the sheep and horses. We met Viggo briefly but everyone were very friendly.

Fabulous experience. Lovely friendly people. Beautiful scenery. Really interesting and happy animals. Thank you very much Viggo and family.

We were fortunate to enjoy a lovely sleigh ride around Viggo’s family farm. We were picked up from our cruise port by Viggo and driven to his farm up in the mountains. We were welcomed by his wife and daughter, Laila and Marit. The area was so peaceful and magical with the snow and scenery. One of the ponies was brought out and attached to the sleigh and Viggo took us on a ride around his farm talking all the time about life on the farm. On our return Marit took us into a traditional Sami tepee called a lavuu where there was a fire in the middle and hot coffee, tea, beautifully cinnamons buns, made by Laila, and cold meats for us to enjoy. We sat around the fire talking to Marit about life as a young person living in Alta. Viggo and Marit then showed us where the animals are kept in the winter months and the sheep were very friendly and came up to us when we walked up to their pens. The experience is one we shall remember for a long time. Thank you to you all.

We were lucky enough to experience the warm hospitality of Viggo, Laila and Marit at their Arctic farm this morning. We were collected by Viggo right by our cruise ship in Alta and driven to their family farm where we were introduced to all the family. Then one of the family’s Norwegian fjord pony’s and Viggo took us for a sleigh ride around the snowy countryside which was spectacular. All the time Viggo was telling us about his family and his life which was so interesting. On our return to the farm we were treated to hot drinks and snacks including Laila’s gorgeous warm cinnamon buns, seated round a fire in the family’s Norwegian tepee and being entertained by Marit. Before being brought back to the ship, we saw the family’s sheep and some pets! It was such a wonderful morning, a chance to experience a true Norwegian way of life with a very welcoming family. Thank you so much!

Meeting the owners, horses, dogs and sheep was a very memorable experience. The sleigh was through beautiful, forested farm land.

Eight friends, warm blankets, smooth gentle ride over glistening snow and no breeze. Clip, clop with laughter, singing among us and following fields of snow. Just beautiful! Then, the wild fire within the lavuu and warm drinks and tasty snacks. Would we do it again? Oh Ya!

The family at Omdal Gard have a wonderful farm and beautiful Norwegian Fjord horses that pulled 8 of us through the fresh fallen snow with ease with the Northern Lights high in the skies. We were treated with warm coffee, tea, treats and they shared their stories with us. Absolutely a wonderful excursion

Beautiful country. Lovely sleigh ride. Incredible hospitality from our hosts: Viggo, Laila and Marit

We are six friends who cruise together often. We prefer to book our own excursions. Some are great. Some not so much. We are on a 12 night Norway cruise and we all agree that this has been our most favorite excursion of all!! Annika and her father Viggo (I hope I got this right) were warm, friendly and accommodating. Their farm is the loveliest quiet slice of Heaven we’ve ever been to. We talked for hours about their lives and their farm. We were welcomed into their lavuu a tepee like structure where a fire was blazing and hot chocolate and coffee awaited us. Along with Annika’s mother’s home made cinnamon buns. More talk. Went to see the sheep in their pen. Got to pet the horses who had taken us on a lovely half hour sleigh ride. Such a great afternoon. Highly recommended.

Amazing experience, friendly informative hosts where we had history of the region on the way to the farm. Beautifully kept ponies and other stock. Well worth a visit

We had a wonderful time! We were picked up at the cruise ship dock and driven to the farm. We were taken on a beautiful sleigh ride around the property in a real one horse open sleigh! The scenery with the snow everywhere was breathtaking. We then got to go into a heated lavvu for snacks. After that, we got to go see the sheep and horses in the barn. The hosts were all very friendly and accommodating. After the tour, we were driven back to the cruise ship. Everything was perfect and we had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this tour!

Dashing thru the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh. O're the fields we go, Northern Lights to show the way! Magical experience! The sleigh ride is thru farm and woods, just beautiful. The horse wears a bell and the sleigh has rear coach lights. It was a long ride, and plenty of blankets to keep us warm. Our night ride was also graced with northern lights! We were then treated to cinnamon rolls and local meats inside a warm Sami tent. This was accompanied by good conversation and lots of information. Finally, we visited the barn with the horses and sheep. We were picked up and dropped off at our cruise ship. Because we had talked about the churches we had visited, Viggo stopped by his 200+ year old church and invited us inside. Overall, a fabulous experience. Highly recommend if you are near Alta! *****

Lovely family ( Vigo was very friendly & informative ) & a very memorable experience. Recommended. Farm animals great & lovely scenery.

Fabulous late afternoon visit. Can't recommend highly enough. Great sleigh ride. Warming snacks and interesting chat with the family.

Excellent and worth the money. We were picked up in Alta, taken to the farm, 30 minute sleigh ride, coffee/cake/dried meat, shown around the farm and brought back to Alta. Friendly and great host. Highly recommended.