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Duration
5 Hours and 30 minutes -
Season
May - Sep -
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate -
What's Included
Transport + Professional Guide + Quality equipment -
Location
Voss
Experience Two Voss Adventures in One Day
Discover the forest and the river without splitting your time across separate bookings. The Backyard combines mountain biking through scenic trails with a guided canoe journey down the Raundal River, two completely different ways to explore Western Norway's landscapes in one seamless day.
This full-day combo tour is designed for those who want to experience both land and water adventures without the logistics of coordinating multiple operators, guides, and check-in times.
Tour Highlights
Start your day with a guided mountain biking tour through the forests and open landscapes around Voss. You'll ride flowing singletrack, climb through dense woodland, and descend into open meadows while taking in views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The route is designed to be approachable for beginners while still giving more experienced riders plenty to enjoy. Your guide adjusts the pace and terrain to suit the group, and e-bike assistance helps make steeper climbs more manageable.
After the morning ride, continue your adventure on the Raundal River. Your guide takes you through a changing mix of calm pools and Class I-II rapids, surrounded by forest, large boulders, and clear mountain water. You'll work together in the canoe through the more active sections, then slow down as the river opens into quieter stretches. The experience gives you a completely different perspective on the same Voss landscape you explored from the trails earlier in the day.
The Backyard combines both activities into one organised itinerary, so there is no need to arrange separate mountain biking and canoeing tours. Your guide team coordinates the schedule, equipment, and transport between activities, with one check-in at Outdoor Base in Voss. After the morning ride, you have time to rest, eat, and refill your water before continuing to the river. The result is a full day of adventure without the hassle of managing multiple bookings, operators, or departure times.
The real appeal of The Backyard is the variety. In the morning, you're moving through forests and mountain terrain by bike. In the afternoon, you're navigating the river and seeing the landscape from water level. The contrast between riding and paddling, forest and river, and active trails and flowing water makes the day feel varied from start to finish. By the end of the tour, you've experienced two very different sides of Voss in a single guided adventure.
Your Day: Hour by Hour
Morning: Mountain Biking Tour
Check in at our Outdoor Base in Voss at 9:50 AM. After gear setup and a bike fit, your guide leads you through forest trails with views of the surrounding valleys. You'll ride mixed terrain, climbing through dense forest, descending into open meadows, and navigating flowing singletrack. No prior experience is needed, as guides adjust the pace and terrain to suit your group's ability, while e-bike assistance makes the steeper climbs more manageable. After the ride, return to Outdoor Base to rest, eat, and refill your water before the next activity.
Afternoon: Canoe Trip on Raundal River
A shuttle takes you to the river. You'll paddle inflatable canoes through a mix of calm pools and Class I-II rapids. The river winds through Scandinavian forest, clear water, the sound of moving current around you. Work together through the rapids, then drift and float through quieter sections to recover.
Why Outdoor Norway?
Outdoor Norway is built by passionate outdoor professionals who believe adventure should do more than just entertain; it should inspire, empower, and create a deeper connection with nature. Based in Voss, our team combines local knowledge, professional guiding, and years of experience across kayaking, rafting, hiking, biking, and multi-day adventures to create unforgettable experiences in Fjord Norway.
Safety, sustainability, and meaningful experiences are at the core of everything we do. As a certified Eco Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) company, we’re committed to low-impact tourism, responsible travel practices, and protecting the landscapes we explore for future generations. Small-group adventures to expert-led experiences, our goal is simple: to help you experience the best of Norway in a way that feels authentic, active, and unforgettable.
Why Outdoor Norway?
