• 2 – 3 hours

• Life jacket (CE approved)
• Wetsuit
• Splashproof and windproof jacket
• Helmet (CE approved)

*Rent Neoprene shoes for 35 kr,- 

• The maximum weight is 120kg per person.

• Our maximum wetsuit size is 4XL

• Swimwear or wool underwear
• Sneakers (or rent neoprene shoes with us for kr 35,-)
• T shirt or base layer of wool 
• Towel

Rafting is a popular activity.  Crews of up to 8 persons paddle a purpose built raft down a river. Rafting is a group activity led by a professional guide. The participants are dressed in safety equipment such as helmets and buoyancy aids and work to paddle and navigate the boat downstream through the rapids.

Rafting is a fast-paced and fun outdoor activity that can be adapted depending on level and experience with different levels of difficulty. Rafting is often carried out in river rapids where the water flows quickly and / or steeply, so-called “white water”, which provides an action-packed and spectacular experience. For younger participants and for those who are not as fond of action, you can choose Family or Explorer rafting gentler sections of the river. These offer a more family-friendly rafting trip.

The high season for rafting is April to October, when the air temperature is in double figures and most of the snow in the mountains has melted and the water flow in the river is stable

To get the most out of your rafting trip, it is best to raft in the spring or summer – from May to September / October. Melting snow from the surrounding mountain areas will provide more water and stronger current, which makes rafting more exciting and challenging.

If, on the other hand, you are going to raft with children, it will pay to go in the main summer, for example in July. Then most of the snow has melted through the spring, and the river areas are calmer and warmer. Perfect for rafting with the kids and the family!

At TrollAktiv we offer three types of rafting trips. Select your trip based on the height of the participants. Explorer Trips run for all those over 100cm in height.  Family raft trips run on the easier sections of Syrtveitfossen for those over 120cm.  White water rafting trips on the more challenging sections are popular for those over 140cm in height.   All participants receive the necessary training in safety and paddling techniques before a trip starts.

Like other nature experiences, the weather can affect the rafting experience. If it is a dry summer with little rain, the river will be of lower volume. In wet summers with a lot of rain, there can be a higher volume of water in the river, which gives a more challenging rafting experience. CHECK OUT WEATHER AT TROLLAKTIV

In the high season we offer purchase of photos from the trip.

At TrollAktiv, we use minimum height to determine rafting limits and not age. This is to ensure the safety of the participants and ensure correct fitting equipment.

Over 140 cm high = can participate in all rafting trips

Over 120 cm high = can participate in Family rafting and Explorer rafting

Over 100 cm high = can participate in an Explorer raft trip.

Children under 120 cm cannot participate in White water rafting for safety reasons.

Like other nature experiences, rafting may involve some risk. There are strong forces at play in a river, and factors such as water level, season and weather can affect the conditions in the river. Therefore, it is important to have an experienced instructor with you who can lead the boat in a safe way and who knows the river and the river rapids well.

Guests should be comfortable in water, able to float on backs and swim a minimum of 10 metres. They should also be medically fit and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Consult your doctor if you are unsure. 

At TrollAktiv, we follow Norwegian safety standards and have instructors with extensive training and experience. Therefore, you can be sure that it is as safe as possible to raft with us.

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When you participate in rafting, you will receive a CE-approved buoyancy aid and helmet. The CE marking means that the buoyancy aid and helmet meets the safety requirements from the Norwegian authorities. You will also receive safety equipment such as a wetsuit, splashproof/windproof jacket. Together, the equipment ensures that you are well prepared before we go on the rafting trip. 

Before we board the raft, everyone participant receives an orientation in safety from their Guide. Here we go through various steps to ensure that everyone who participates is safe and well informed. It is important that all participants follow the instructions given

In rafting, paddles are used by all participants to navigate the raft down the river. Everyone in the boat works together as a team to control the raft by following the commands given by the instructor. Before the group goes out on the river, our instructor gives a review of safety equipment and a lesson in basic paddling techniques so everyone. It is not necessary to have previous experience when you participate in a rafting trip with us, and beginners will enjoy the trip as much as the more experienced!

We are located 5 km north of Evje and 1 hour north of Kristiansand. Our address is Syrtveit 4, 4735 Evje. See directions