Both tours run on the Raundal River in Voss and share the same "Occasionally sporty" physical level, so the real decision comes down to format and price. Kayak Voss offers packrafting at 128.31 € with a flexible duration of 3.5h to 6h, making it the better pick if you want a longer immersion on the water. Outdoor Norway runs a straight 3h whitewater rafting session at 150.23 €, guided in both Norwegian and English, with a central meeting point in Vossevangen. The 21.92 € gap reflects the format difference: packrafting is a more technical solo-craft experience, while the Outdoor Norway trip puts you in a shared raft with a guide calling every move. First-timer on fast water? Go with Outdoor Norway. Want more personal control of your craft? Book Kayak Voss.
Best First Rush
Whitewater Rafting on the Raundal River in Voss
Outdoor Norway's 3h shared-raft session at 150.23 € is the most direct way onto the Raundal River rapids with a guide managing safety and pace from the first stroke.
Best for Personal Control
Beginner Packrafting Excursion on the Raundalen River in Voss
Kayak Voss puts you in your own packraft for up to 6h at 128.31 €, meaning every line you take on the river is your call.
Season
May – September
Coordinates
60.6338°N, 6.4526°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit or thermal underlayer under the wetsuit provided by the operator. Both tours run up to 3.5,6h on cold glacial water in Voss, so bring a change of dry clothes and secure any valuables in a waterproof bag before launch.
Getting there
The Kayak Voss meeting point is at Flyplassvegen 135, 5700 Voss, roughly 1 km from Voss train station, which connects directly to Bergen in under 90 minutes. The Outdoor Norway session meets at Evangervegen 14, 5704 Vossevangen, in the center of town.
Updated on 3 March 2026