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Rafting

Family rafting

Family friendly rafting

Duration:4 timer

Age limit:7+

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Guided rafting trip for the entire family and a good oppurtunity to do something fun together. In between family friendly rapids you will get the chance to swim in the river, jump off cliffs, play games and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Once you are all dressed in a wetsuit, life jacket and helmet, our bus will take you to the river. There you will get instructions and training, before our experienced guides lead you safely down the river in a controlled and fun manner. This is a great introduction to an exciting activity.

Afterwards we all meet up at the BBQ house, where our photographer shows pictures from the trip while we serve coffee / tea, juice and cake.

Meeting time 11.45 (15.45 on busy days)

Daytrip Sjoa

Flagship excursion

Duration:5 timer

Age limit:15 +

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1395,-

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This is our flagship excursion on the section of river that put Norway on the international rafting map. The Sjoa is known for being one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Europe and this is the trip that made it famous.

This excursion takes you on clean, crystal-clear blue water, through stunning deep gorges and big waves, for one of the most enjoyable and memorable rafting trips available anywhere in the world. The classic daytrip is suitable for everyone, from adrenaline junkies who want to experience the most challenging lines, to those who just want to relax and enjoy the scenery – and everything in between. Different water levels change the experience of the trip. Higher water brings big waves and lower levels require more technical rafting. Our experienced guides are adept at ensuring your safety and a lot of fun and excitement as they expertly navigate the rapids.

At the halfway mark, we stop on the riverbank to enjoy a lunch of warm food, salad and bread. There we also light a campfire and make coffee before taking on the last part of Sjoa. When the water level is appropriately low, we finish the excursion with the famous “Washing Machine” rapid. Back at basecamp, guests enjoy a hot shower and change of clothes before tea, coffee and juice is served in the BBQ house. Then we gather around a big screen while our photographer shares the action photos taken on the excursion so you can reflect on the adventure from a different perspective.

Meeting time 09.45
Provided by Heidal Rafting in Sjoa

All participants on this trip are required to be able to swim

Afternoon Sjoa

Wet, wild & beautiful

Duration:3 timer

Age limit:15 +

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This is the shorter version of the day trip on the middle part of Sjoa, that is just as wet, wild and beautiful as our flagship daytrip. On this excursion, you get to experience the most popular rapids, with the line dependent on the levels on the day – surfing on higher water and more technical rafting in lower water. When the water is at the appropriate level, we end the excursion at the “Washing Machine” rapid. Our guides are selected for their skill and experience and will lead you through rapids in a safe yet exciting way. Once back at basecamp, you can enjoy a warm shower, followed by coffee, tea and juice at the BBQ house. Then, our photographer will share the great action footage shot on your excursion, and you will have the opportunity to buy any of the photos you would like to keep. On request, you can also book dinner after the trip.

Meeting time:
15.00: May and September
16.00 June, July & August

Trip provided by Heidal Rafting in Sjoa

All participants on this trip are required to be able to swim.

Åseng-canyon

Bigger challenge on upper Sjoa

Duration:5 timer

Age limit:18+

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This is an even bigger challenge and nature experience than the tour through Heidal. The tour goes through the upper part of Sjoa, where we perform a swimming test among the participants early on in the tour. After that we move on down the river. The tour leads through incredibly beautiful canyons, where the mountainsides rise from the banks of the river. Halfway through we take a lunch break and enjoy a warm meal and coffee. This tour is for adventurous people, who are great swimmers and generally fit. Back at basecamp, guests enjoy a hot shower and change of clothes before warm lunch, tea and coffee is served in the BBQ house.

Meeting time 10.00
Provided by Heidal Rafting in Sjoa

All participants on this trip are required to be able to swim

Åmodt-falls

Real kick

Duration:4 timer

Age limit:18+

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1945,-

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This one is a real kick! Sjoas most challenging rafting tour takes place in the lowest part of Sjoa and is suitable for people who have rafted several times before. We raft down the same part of the river twice. Big challenges and an intense and exciting rafting experience. We promise you it won’t be boring. After the tour, you can have a warm shower and enjoy warm lunch, coffee, tea and juice in the BBQ house on base. Our photographer takes great pictures of the tour, and you get to look at, and buy, the pictures.

Meeting time 10.00
Provided by Heidal Rafting in Sjoa

All participants on this trip are required to be able to swim.

Guide course

Provided by Heidal Rafting

Duration:4 days

Age limit:15+

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6990,-

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Heidal Rafting offers guide courses in rafting. You will get 4 full days of intense activity, in which you will learn to master the river. Our rafting course is of high quality and is suitable both for people who are considering becoming a professional rafting guide and those who simply want to have a week of wet experiences. After each guide course, we typically offer to a few of the participants to become training guides for us. We are always on the lookout for new guide talents, so this is your chance.

The course consists of the following: Mix of practical exercises and theory, with a heavy focus on practice. We talk about how water behaves, what rafting moments and obstacles there may be in the river, and how we manoeuvre the boat to fare safely in between those. We talk about how several boats secure each other, communication on the river and practical matters concerning the handling/rigging of the equipment.

After our rafting course, you will have a great basis for a start as a training guide for us or another company. Contact us for details.

Equipment: Explore Sjoa provides the wetsuit, wet jacket, water shoes, helmet and life jacket. Bring super-underwear/woollen underwear and wool socks for cold days. Of course, you are welcome to use your own equipment.
Accommodation/meals: Accommodation in a room with bathroom in our Sjoa Guesthouse, breakfast, warm lunch and dinner every day of the course.
Price: NOK 7990 per person

Upon inquiry, the guide course is also arranged at different times, for example for other rafting organizers, companies, groups of friends and organisations. Contact us for the program, point in time and price.

Welcome to the guide course at Explore Sjoa (provided by Heidal Rafting). A rafting course in Sjoa of the highest quality.

Explore a variety of rafting experiences, from family adventures to more advanced rafting

Experience the thrill of rafting, a fun activity suitable for almost everyone. With a diverse range of rafting trips, we guarantee there’s an option that suits you and your group. We believe rafting should be both exciting and enjoyable, all while ensuring safety. Through 32 years of experience, we have perfected this, aiming to provide you with the best possible experience. Our qualified guides lead you on a fun and action-packed adventure.

WE PROVIDE

Your safety is important to us! For that reason we have good safety routines, well qualified guides and top equipment.

YOU SHOULD BRING

Wool or thermal underwear to wear underneath the wetsuit on cool days. Wool socks.

Rafting in the Sjoa river is provided by Heidal Rafting in Sjoa. We have the same base, and therefore the same meeting place as all other activities.

Fantastic place I warmly recommend! It is a unique atmosphere and very welcoming staff. Nature is stunning and don't miss the great rafting adventure.

Micael Wigerud - Google

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