Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Calling all adventurers! This thrilling 5-hour rafting excursion in the Åseng Canyon from Otta promises a journey you'll never forget. Welcoming sporty beginners and explorers ages 18 and up.
Otta is a picturesque town located in central Norway, in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley. Famed for its majestic mountain ranges and lush valleys, Otta is home to the Sjoa River, which offers world-class white water rafting opportunities for those seeking a healthy dose of adrenaline! Rafting in Otta in the incredible Åseng Canyon is an experience not to be missed when travelling to beautiful Norway.
If you've accepted the challenge, you and your group (a maximum of 30 participants) will be greeted by your seasoned instructor at the meeting point in Otta. After an initial safety and security briefing, you'll receive your equipment, which includes a wet suit, a jacket, a life jacket, water shoes, a helmet, and a paddle. Then, you'll board the scenic transfer to the departure point in the Åseng Canyon. Upon your arrival, you'll be provided with an introduction to white water rafting and paddling techniques, followed by a swimming test. This is to ensure that all participants have adequate swimming skills. Next, you'll practice paddling as a group (6 participants and 1 instructor per raft).
Now, your fun-filled excursion rafting in Otta begins! Feel the thrill of a lifetime as you navigate grades 3-4 white water rapids as a team as you journey swiftly down the Sjoa River and take in the magnificence of the Åseng Canyon, where mountains rise from the river banks. Midway through rafting in Otta, you'll take a well-deserved break with a hot lunch and coffee before returning to the Sjoa River for the next spectacular leg of the tour. Once you've returned to the original meeting point, you'll be treated to hot and cold beverages, the perfect way to end such an amazing time rafting in Otta!
For an exhilarating adventure in Norway, don't miss this rafting excursion in the Åseng Canyon from Otta!
- Arrival at the meeting point in Otta (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet your experienced instructor
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Receive your gear (wet suit, jacket, life jacket, helmet, and water shoes)
- Transfer to the departure point in the Åseng Canyon
- Introduction to rafting and paddling techniques
- Swimming test
- Practice paddling as a group with your instructor
- The adventure begins!
- Navigate the white water rapids (grades 3-4)
- Hot lunch break with coffee
- The adventure continues!
- Transfer back to the original departure point in Otta
- Hot and cold drink break
Activity requirements
Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition and know how to swim.
Special terms
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
In addition, if you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.
Photos of your rafting excursion are available at an additional fee to be paid for onsite.
The rapid grading for this excursion ranges from Class 3-4, expect a fast-paced and challenging adventure!
- Instructor
- Wet suit
- Jacket
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Water shoes
- Lunch
- Hotel transfers
- Photos
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothing
- Wool long underwear
- Wool socks
- Snacks
