Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kayak Fjord Expeditions
If you do one activity in Voss (or even anywhere in the fjords), make it this one. The
guided kayak tours offered by Nordic Ventures are the perfect way to experience
Hardangerfjord and stunning Nærøyfjord (
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) and beyond without neither
hurry nor crowds. The tours come in a range of options.
One day (nine-hour) tours cost Nkr975 (including lunch and transport to/from the
fjord), while the two-day version costs Nkr2195 and allows you to camp on the
shores of the fjord. But our favourite is the three-day kayaking and hiking expedition
(Nkr2995), which explores the fjords in kayaks and then takes you high above them
for unrivalled views.
Nordic Ventures also rents out kayaks (one/two/three days Nkr525/825/1295) if
you'd rather branch out on your own.
White-Water Rafting
Voss Rafting Senter ( 56 51 05 25;
www.vossrafting.no
)
specialises in white-
water rafting (Nkr875 to Nkr1395) with some gentler, more family-friendly options
(from Nkr575). Rafters (and riverboarders) can choose between three very different
rivers: the Stranda (Class III to IV), Raundalen (Class III to V) and Vosso (Class II).
Not to be outdone in the motto stakes, the company's motto is: 'We guarantee to wet
your pants'.
Skiing
The ski season in Voss usually lasts from early December until April. The winter ac-
tion focuses on the cable-car route up Mt Hangur from Voss, where there's a winter
ski school. Those with vehicles can opt for Bavallen, 5km north of the centre, which
is used for international downhill competitions. On the plateau and up the Raundalen
Valley at Mjølfjell, you'll also find excellent cross-country skiing.
Other Activities
Voss Rafting Senter organises
canyoning
(Nkr875),
waterfall abseiling
(from
Nkr850),
riverboarding
(Nkr890),
fishing
(from Nkr575) and
hiking
(from
Nkr475).
