Private Winter Sleigh Ride with a Finnhorse

1h

max. 4, Private, max. 4 person

for all ages, No experience

Family experience, Heritage experience, Horse sleigh ride

280,00 €

Settle under warm blankets and take a private Finnhorse sleigh ride through Ronivaara’s snowy hill landscape. The horse’s steady steps, the sleigh runners on the snow and the quiet of winter give the one-hour experience its own rhythm.

1 h · Max 4 guests · All ages · Suitable for everyone
Private, only your group · Winter season · Price €/group

Settle under warm blankets, feel the steady rhythm of the Finnhorse and share a winter moment with your own group in Ronivaara’s snowy surroundings.

A touch of old-time winter travel

Winter Sleigh Ride begins in the farmyard of Ronivaara Farm in Kuusamo. The sleigh waits in the snow, the Finnhorse stands ready in front of it, and your group settles under warm blankets before the ride begins.

As the horse steps forward, the moment changes. The farmyard slips behind you, the sleigh runners meet the snow and the winter landscape opens slowly around your group. You feel the cold air on your face, the warmth of the blankets around you and the steady movement of the Finnhorse ahead.

This experience is simple, close and easy to enjoy. You sit together in the sleigh while the horse carries you through Ronivaara’s winter surroundings. The pace comes from the Finnhorse, and the feeling comes from sharing a quiet winter moment with your own group.

The Finnhorse gives the ride its character. In front of the sleigh, its strength and steady working rhythm become part of the experience. From the sleigh, Kuusamo’s winter feels close, real and beautifully unhurried.

Sleigh ride in Ruska Laukka in Ruka-Kuusamo
Sleigh ride in Ruska Laukka in Ruka-Kuusamo

A winter journey in the Finnhorse’s rhythm

This private experience is for travellers who want an easy winter moment that fits naturally into the day. A Finnhorse, a sleigh, warm blankets and Ronivaara’s snowy surroundings are enough: you are close to the horse, the winter weather and the people you came with.

The route and pace are chosen according to the weather, snow conditions and the horse’s wellbeing. The Finnhorse sets the rhythm, turning a simple sleigh ride into a quiet winter experience shared with your own group.

Good to know

Who is this experience for?

Winter Sleigh Ride with a Finnhorse is suitable for guests who want an easy winter experience with their own private group at Ronivaara Farm.

  • families, couples, friends and small private groups
  • guests of different ages who want an easy winter experience together
  • travellers who want to experience a Finnhorse without riding
  • guests looking for a peaceful private winter activity in Kuusamo
  • guests with reduced mobility, depending on the practical arrangements

No previous horse experience is needed. The driver takes care of the horse and sleigh, and guests enjoy the experience from the sleigh.

What does the experience include?

The experience includes:

  • private sleigh ride for your own group
  • meeting a Finnhorse at Ronivaara Farm
  • settling into the sleigh under warm blankets
  • finnhorse sleigh ride in Ronivaara’s winter surroundings
  • professional guide
  • easy winter experience with a Finnhorse
  • guest insurance, Finnish Equestrian Federation insurance for occasional guests

Duration: 1 hour
The duration covers the full experience: arrival at Ronivaara Farm, meeting the Finnhorse, settling into the sleigh, the sleigh ride and the ending of the programme.

Infants: Infants on an adult’s lap free of charge.
Minimum age: suitable for guests of different ages
Booking: advance booking online or by phone. Online booking closes 24 hours before the experience.

The experience is guided according to the weather, route, snow conditions and the horse’s wellbeing. Please dress warmly for winter weather. As you sit still in the sleigh, warm layers, winter shoes, gloves and a hat are important

Good to know and arrival at the farm

The experience takes place at Ronivaara Farm in Kuusamo.

Address:
Meskusvaarantie 79b, Kuusamo.
Location in Google Maps

Please arrive in good time so the programme can begin calmly at the agreed time.

Part of the experience takes place outdoors in Ronivaara’s farmyard and along the sleigh route. Dress warmly for winter weather. As you will be sitting still in the sleigh, warm layers, winter footwear, gloves and a hat are especially important. Warm blankets are provided in the sleigh.

FAQ

How is this different from the 2 hour sleigh ride?
This one-hour experience focuses on the private sleigh ride itself. The two-hour experience also includes more time with the Finnhorse and its care and harnessing, Ronivaara’s farmyard and other animals, as well as a warm drink and a small sweet treat.

Is the sleigh ride private?
Yes. The experience is reserved for your own group. The group size is max. 4 guests.

Do I need previous horse experience?
No previous horse experience is needed. The driver takes care of the horse and sleigh.

What happens during the experience?
You meet the Finnhorse, settle into the sleigh under warm blankets and enjoy a one-hour winter sleigh ride in Ronivaara’s snowy surroundings.

Can children and infants join the sleigh ride?
Yes. The experience is suitable for guests of different ages, and children take part together with adults. Infants can join on an adult’s lap free of charge.

Is the sleigh ride suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
It may be suitable depending on the situation. Please mention any mobility needs when booking so the practical arrangements can be considered.

What should I wear?
Dress warmly for winter weather. Warm layers, winter footwear, gloves and a hat are important, as you will be sitting still in the sleigh. Warm blankets are provided in the sleigh.

Can we add refreshments to the experience?
Campfire refreshments can be booked separately in advance.

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A real Finnhorse farm in Kuusamo

Ronivaara is our family home and a working Finnhorse farm. The horses and other animals live here throughout the year, and everyday life follows their needs, the seasons and the work of the farm.

When you arrive, the day is already under way. For a while, you become part of the place and its everyday life.

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Horse welfare comes first

Ronivaara’s Finnhorses are known as individuals. Their health, behaviour, workload, recovery and everyday wellbeing guide both their daily care and the activities they take part in.

The horses live with other horses and have opportunities for movement, outdoor life, rest and species-typical behaviour.

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Responsibility is part of everyday work

We have developed our work around animal welfare, safety, sustainability and the care of our surroundings over many years.

Our work is also recognised through established Finnish tourism and equestrian quality systems. For us, responsibility is not a separate promise – it is part of the everyday decisions made at Ronivaara.

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