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Bergen
Voss Family Rafting: Kid-Friendly River Adventure!
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Overview
Family Rafting - Voss offers a thrilling and scenic adventure perfect for families. This whitewater rafting tour combines excitement with the beauty of the Norwegian landscape. Qualified international guides, with years of river rafting experience, ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.
This rafting experience is ideal for beginners and families with young children. Participants will paddle through easy, Grade II rapids. The guides provide safety instructions and teach basic paddling skills. The tour is designed to be both engaging and relaxing, with opportunities to work together as a team and enjoy the stunning scenery.
The complete tour lasts 3 hours, with about 1.5 hours spent rafting on the river. The starting point is a short drive from the base, making it easy to begin the adventure. This family rafting tour promises an unforgettable experience on the Raundal River. 
Highlights
Family Fun: Perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Safe and Easy: Suitable for beginners; no experience needed.
Expert Guides: Certified river guides ensure your safety and fun.
Scenic Views: Enjoy the beautiful Norwegian landscape.
Sentiment Analysis
People say the guides are really good at teaching and keeping everyone safe.
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Families love how fun and exciting the rafting trip is for all ages.
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Many visitors enjoyed the beautiful views of the river and nature.
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Customers appreciate that the tour is good for beginners and those who have never rafted before.
Some wish there was more time spent actually rafting on the river.
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A few people mentioned that the provided wetsuits could be better.
The Journey
Raundal River, Voss
The Raundal River in Voss is the primary location for this family rafting tour, offering family-friendly rapids of Grade II, perfect for beginners and families with small kids. It's known for its stunning pools and scenic beauty, providing both adventure and relaxation.
Voss Base Camp
The Voss Base Camp serves as the starting point, situated less than a 15-minute drive from the river. Here, participants receive gear, instructions, and safety briefings from qualified international guides before embarking on their rafting adventure.
Know Before You Go
This Family Rafting tour includes transport to and from the river, all necessary equipment like inflatable rafts, paddles, life jackets, splash jackets, wetsuits, and neoprene shoes. A professional river guide will be with you at all times. The tour excludes the photo package (available for an extra 300 kr) and tips for the guide.
Hot Tip
Plan to wear comfortable clothes under your wetsuit, and bring a towel to dry off after the rafting. Also, consider purchasing the photo package to capture memories of your adventure!
Review Summary
People find this Family Rafting experience in Voss to be an exceptional adventure combining thrills with natural beauty. Most reviewers highlight the exceptional expertise, professionalism, and friendliness of the guides who prioritize safety while keeping the experience fun and engaging.[1][5][7] Positive feedback frequently mentions the stunning natural scenery, high-quality equipment, and well-organized logistics that make it suitable for families with children of varying ages.[1][5][7] Minor considerations noted by travelers include the cold water temperature during summer months, with advice to bring extra warm layers, and ensuring the van's comfort amenities are functioning properly during transport.[4][6] Overall, participants consistently recommend this tour as a memorable highlight of their Bergen visit, with many noting it exceeded their expectations and inspired them to pursue more adventure activities.[1][5]
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