Norway · WHITE WATER RAFTING
Good white water rafting tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join Outdoor Norway for a three-hour rafting trip on the Raundal River near Voss. Guides such as Finn, Anil, Sumam, and Mumad provide land and water safety training, then lead your boat through Grade 3 to 4 rapids, calm pools, waterfalls, and striking valley scenery. All equipment and transport are included.
“The guide, Sumam was excellent, funny but very profesionalni, se felt very safe and exciting at the same time.”
Take on a two-hour level 2 rafting trip on the Numedalslågen River near Dagali. A professional guide leads you through fun waves and technical sections while you wear provided rafting gear. The activity suits ages 12 and up, requires moderate fitness, and includes a customizable course built around safety.
“Wonderful time! All of the guides had great personalities and made the adventure a total blast!”
At TrollAktiv in Evje, you’ll receive a safety briefing and gear before a bus takes you to Byglandsfjord dam. Paddle the warm Otra River through rapids and two waterfalls, then return to the center and run the main rapids again. English and Norwegian instruction is available.
“Was een hele mooie ervaring. Alleen de duur van het echt raften was aan de korte kant daarom net geen 5 sterren.”
Join Outdoor Norway for a three-hour rafting trip on Raundal River’s Play Section, with about two hours on continuous grade 3 rapids. English-speaking guides, including Mohan, provide safety training and all equipment. You will paddle as a team, pass pools and waterfalls, and may get chances to swim.
“Thrilling grade three ride, most beautiful stop and helpful staff- particularly Mohan.”
Paddle the Raundal River near Voss with an English-speaking guide, learning basic river skills before tackling family-friendly Grade II rapids. The three-hour trip includes about 90 minutes on the water, transport, wetsuits, splash jackets, footwear, and safety instruction. Guides such as Ramon, Manish, and Casey have helped make recent trips fun and reassuring.
“Dit was onze eerste ervaring met raften, de meiden vonden het in het begin best spannend, maar eenmaal aan het raften vonden ze het super leuk! Voor herhaling vatbaar.”
At Dagali Fjellpark, you’ll learn rafting basics, gear up in warm neoprene, and ride a gentle grade 2 section of river near Geilo. English-speaking guides such as Lucas and Alex keep the pace friendly and clear. No swimming skills or previous rafting experience are needed, and the outing ends with a hot shower and snack.
“Super friendly crew and cool rafting for the whole family! The kids loved it! We will definitely come back. Highly recommend it 👍”
Take a 3-hour intermediate rafting trip on the Numedalslågen River from Dagali Ski Center. After a 15-minute bus ride and safety briefing, English-speaking guides lead you through The Conrads, The Angels Pathway, and The Cocktail. You need to swim, have moderate fitness, and be at least 12. Hot showers and a snack follow.
“We loved doing the rafting! It was very accessible for children, but also exciting and thrilling because of the rapids. Our guide made sure we had a good time and we felt safe the whole trip. Definitely a must-do when you are in the neighborhood!”
You’ll spend about five hours with Go Rafting Sjoa, tackling class III to IV rapids on the Sjoa River with a professional guide. Guides such as Rob, Mickey, David, and Ivan have led recent trips. The day includes coffee or tea, lunch, changing facilities, and hot showers. Participants must be at least 15.
“Had rob as guide , he was super friendly American and super professional ,i had i blast! Have been rafting before but the guides and the river and weather,did the experience awesome 😁 thanks thanks hot rob and Mickey Mouse ! Will be back”
Join Voss Active for a three-hour family rafting trip on the Vosso River, open to children from age five. After a safety briefing and a 20-minute ride from the base, you spend about 1.5 hours paddling gentle class-2 rapids, waves, and whirlpools before reaching Evanger lake. A drink, wetsuit, helmet, and guides are included.
“This was a fantastic experience. Nothing could be improved on. So much fun.”
Take a three-hour family rafting trip on the Otra River near Evje with TrollAktiv. The route suits children over 120 cm and under 140 cm, with safety practice, gentle whitewater, a waterfall feature, and water-park play. Guides speak English and Norwegian, and names including Scott and Tasscha have led recent trips.
“It was really cool and fun! Our guide Scott was very nice and kind. He showed and instructed us everything in a very polite way. We had so much fun while rafting! Jumping down the waterfall with the raft was breathtaking… in a good way! We were also allowed to jump in the river from a cliff. That was amazing :) Thank you for having us. It was one of the coolest thing we‘ve ever done!!!”
Join Dagali Fjellpark for a three-hour rafting run on the Numedalslågen, 15 minutes from base. After a clear safety briefing, you’ll face rapids such as Surprise, Five Holes, Coctail, or Ismarføssen, depending on water levels. Guides including Adam and JP have been praised for calm, friendly leadership. You must be at least 15, fit, and able to swim.
“It was our first time Rafting and we choose the hardest route. It was a lot of fun and everyone was very polite. 👍”
Join Serious FUN near Geilo for a three-hour Wild Viking rafting trip on the Numedalslågen River. You’ll receive a wetsuit, water shoes, helmet, life jacket, transport, and safety training before tackling fast rapids with an experienced guide. Marianne and William have run the local company since 2005.
“We hebben echt een top ervaring gehad bij het team van Serious Fun! De tocht over de rivier was gaaf, uitdagend maar ten alle tijden veilig. Het personeel is vriendelijk, let goed op en hun enthousiasme maakt de hele tocht een ervaring om niet te vergeten. Een absolute aanrader! Ps; Achteraf kun je ook de foto's en een video kopen voor 300 NOK(zit dus niet bij de prijs inbegrepen).”
Join Serious Fun in Dagali near Geilo for a three-hour level 3 rafting trip on the Numedalslågen River. You’ll receive a wetsuit, wet shoes, helmet, and life jacket, then follow an experienced guide through technical rapids fed by Hardangervidda National Park. The tour suits fit adventurers aged 15 and up.
“Joined for the "viking course" with the university. Were a great mix of different passages down the river.”
Spend three hours rafting the Numedalslågen near Dagali, with manageable rapids, calm water, and mountain scenery. Serious FUN provides wetsuit, shoes, helmet, life jacket, river transport, and an English-speaking guide. The trip suits ages 12 and up, including families with teenagers, and features a safety briefing, paddle practice, and optional photos.
“geweldig..mooie water momenten beleeft. goede gids (Sagri) sorry als ik het verkeerd.zegt, maar kon niet goed onthouden. Hij was zeer professioneel en je kon er ook lekker mee lachen. Ik zou deze zeker aanraden... Top activiteit voor wie eens wa anders wilt... wij waren met 4 pers..waarvan 2 kinderen van 13 en 16. we hebben niveau 2 gedaan. was goed te doen.”
Join Heidal Rafting and PlayRun for a three-hour afternoon run on the middle Sjoa. You will tackle popular rapids, surf at higher water levels, or face technical lines and the Washing Machine when levels drop. Guides speak English, and wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, water shoes, and post-trip drinks are included.
“Fantastiskt kul med kunniga guider!! Rekommenderas starkt om ni ska hit.”
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