MEETING POINT
Summer Outdoor Shop address:
Evangervegen 14
5704 Voss
Norway
Find us on the waterfront, close to the Voss Gondola, in front of Fleischer’s Hotel.
Click here for google maps directions.
Location
Voss
1250 NOK Adult
1125 NOK Child
Duration
3 hours
Requirements
10+ years
Season
May - Oct
All equipment + guide
Included
Difficulty
Moderate
This tour is suitable for beginners and experienced, you have to paddle and work as a team to navigate down the river
RIVER RAFTING TRIP ON EPIC GRADE III AT RAUNDAL RIVER
Embark with your friends or family on an outstanding adventure to discover the magnificent Raundal river. On the whitewater rafting tour, you’ll be able to paddle awesome rapids in one of the most scenic environments in the world.
This is a world class rafting trip, the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river while having fun and discovering this breathtaking piece on the Mighty Raundal river, the ‘Play Section’.The Play Section contains a great amount of rapids in the Grade III level.
Our qualified international guides are certified River Rafting Guides, means we hire the best out there for your safety! They will provide you safety instructions (on land and on water) and teach you some skills that you can apply to some future paddle adventures.
The complete tour is 3 hours. We run all very efficient, so you will be on the river for approximately 2 hrs.
Instructions and giving you all the gear is part of the trip.
An our start point for the river is less than 20min drive away from our base.
This tour is suitable for beginners and experienced, you have to paddle and work as a team to navigate down the river, and there will be opportunities to relax and enjoy the beautiful pools and waterfalls along the trip!The river rafting in Voss at Raundal river is one of our guest’s favourite river trip!
INCLUDED
SEASON TIMES
ITINERARY
GUESTS REQUIREMENT
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
COVID REFUND POLICY
INCLUDED
WHAT’S INCLUDED FOR THE RIVER RAFTING TRIP
- Professional river guide
- Top quality equipment
- Inflatable raft
- Paddle
- PFD (personal flotation device also known as life-jacket)
- Splash jacket
- Neoprene Jacket
- Wetsuit (if it’s a warm day 25 degrees Celsius and above it’s ok with your own sports clothes)
- Neoprene shoes
- Helmet
- Transport in and out of the river
- A fantastic river rafting in Voss, the adventure capital of Norway
SEASON TIMES
SEASON PERIOD
May until October
TRIP TIMES
10:00 & 14:00 – daily
ITINERARY
RAFTING IN VOSS TOUR ITINERARY
Please show up 10 minutes before your scheduled time at our operational base
- Check-in at our outdoor base
- Gear up
- Just 19 min shuttle to the river with our company transport
- Safety instructions
- Warm-up and practice at friendly river section
- On the River for approximately 1,5 hr to 2 hrs
- Loading back in the van
- Around 12 min shuttle back to our outdoor base
Note: Our tour organisation is very efficient so that you as our guest spent most time on the river as possible and enjoy the Raundal River rafting trip.
GUESTS REQUIREMENT
GUESTS REQUIREMENT FOR RAFTING
- Minimum age 10 years old.
- Under 18 years – A guardian must sign the waiver liability form.
- You must be able to swim
- Weight limit 120kg
- Normal physical health
Before your river trip, please inform us or your guide of any medical conditions like asthma, epilepsy, etc.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
RAFTING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Scenic view of the mountains surrounding the river and the crystal clear water you are paddling in.
- Many fun grade III rapids and many other grade II rapids.
- River rafting in Voss on the real VOSS WATER, the pure! All this makes a unique river trip!
COVID REFUND POLICY
Covid Refund Guarantee
If your trip is cancelled due to Covid choose from:
- Free date changes;
- Account credit;
- Or a full refund.
For more infos please see here: COVID “flexi-cancellation policy”
What to expect
This is a world class rafting trip, the perfect opportunity to enjoy the river while having fun and discovering this breathtaking piece on the Mighty Raundal river, the ‘Play Section’.
River rapids
83%
Adrenaline
92%
Beautiful canyon
95%
F.A.Q. – River Rafting tours in Voss with Outdoor Norway and our answers.
What to bring with me?
- Swimming clothes ( to wear underneath the wetsuit)
- Thermal underwear if cold
- Change of clothes (for after the rafting tour)
- Suncream
Weather limitations: Whitewater rafting is a great activity to do on sunny or rainy day’s
What is the best time of year to go rafting?
The rivers change from May to October.
High water is usually from June to mid July during the snow melting season. For the real whitewater enthusiast, this would be an exciting time to book on our Whitewater Rafting tour as the rapids are at their biggest.
That being said, the amazing scenery along the Raundal Canyon makes it a fantastic experience all summer long. The Raundal River is not dam controlled and water levels vary all season long, making it an excellent choice at any time during the season
Do I need experience to go whitewater rafting?
No, you don’t. Most of our guests are first-timers and our trips, equipment, and briefings are designed to put beginners at ease. Our experienced guides will provide a safety orientation before you get on the water and coach you the whole way through the rapids. No previous whitewater experience is necessary.
Do we need to be physically fit to go rafting?
We recommend that all of our rafters be in good physical health.
If you have a medical issue but you still want to go rafting, we always recommend you check with your doctor first.
Are any of the whitewater rafting trips suitable for seniors?
There is no maximum age limit for our rafting tours – so long as you’re physically fit you’re welcome aboard!
Our scenic float is also an amazing experience for anyone still wanting to get out on the river, but not interested in grade III rapids.
Will I fall out the boat? What should I do if I do fall?
Plan “A” is always to stay in the boat, but believe it or not, many people love falling out of the raft, after the fact. It’s exciting, but it can be disorienting and a little overwhelming at first. Many people have taken multiple trips and never fallen in. Some people swim on their first trip. It’s all a part of river rafting trip.
Before you go on any trip, you’ll be given extensive instructions on what to do if you fall in, and how to be a smart swimmer. Follow your guide’s instructions, and your “swim” could be the most exciting part of your trip and a great story to tell your friends afterwards!
Should I tip my guide?
Tip is not a regular thing in Norway as it’s in USA. Your guide works hard to ensure that you have a fun, yet safe rafting adventure and always committed to the Outdoor Norway high standard guided tour.
Tip is widely accepted as the industry norm; and tipping is always appreciated but never expected. It stays totally at your own discretion.
When does your season start and end?
We start rafting as soon as the ice is off the river, and up until the snow falls! This is usually between the start of May to the end of October. It’s all depending on Mother Nature!
What if the river is too high or too low?
If the river is flowing with a high water level, then we will start our rafting trip lower down the river. The “normal” section at high water becomes too dangerous for rafting. Instead, the lower start gives us a fun class 2-3 whitewater trip. Your safety is our highest priority.
The rivers around Voss rarely get too low due to all the rainfall we get here 🙂
Refund Guarantee
If your trip is cancelled due to COVID choose from free date changes, account credit or full refund.
FULL FINANCIAL PROTECTION
Your money is safe. Every booking fully financially protected.
For Any Query Contact us
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