Kayaking Nedre Heidal

This tour is suitable for kayakers or pack-rafters with previous experience, and must be able to roll and/or rescue themselves. If you do not know how to roll a kayak or rescue yourself in a packraft, then get in touch and we can set up a private lesson for you or you can join our public rolling course which runs every Friday morning. If you have no experience but want to learn to kayak or packraft you can join our Våttkort beginner kayak / packraft course here. 

• Maximum 4 people on a tour. Our groups are kept small so you will have the best and safest experience possible.

• Tour is between 2 - 4 hours in duration depending on the river section and the river flow. 

• You choose the river depending on your skill level. You can choose from the Otta (2+), Sjoa (3) Playrun and Asengjuvet (3+) sections. 

• At our paddling base in Nedre Heidal, we have camping/hammock/camper-van overnight options and a sauna and hot tub, toilet/kitchen facilities, and access to electricity. If you want to sleep in a cabin/room and not in a tent/hammock, then we recommend staying at the beautiful and cosy Faukstad Farmstead, which is just across the road, The Banken Cabin and Campsite in Heidal, or the historic Heart Break Hotel only a short 10 minute walk from our base.

• If you book a whitewater kayak tour with us, all gear is included. If you want to rent a kayak and go paddling by yourself (with your friends) then you can rent here: https://madgoats.rezdy.com/667599/kayak-packraft-or-inflatable-kayak-ducky-rental-sjoa-norway

• Want to hike while visiting the beautiful Heidal Valley? Read our blogs about cool hikes in the area. 

“CATCH YOU ON THE WATER!” 

This tour is suitable for kayakers or pack-rafters with previous experience, and must be able to roll and/or rescue themselves. If you do not know how to roll a kayak or rescue yourself in a packraft, then get in touch and we can set up a private lesson for you or you can join our public rolling course which runs every Friday morning. If you have no experience but want to learn to kayak or packraft you can join our Våttkort beginner kayak / packraft course here. Maximum 4 people on a tour. Our groups are kept small so you will have the best and safest experience possible. Tour is between 2 - 4 hours in duration depending on the river section and the river flow. You choose the river depending on your skill level. You can choose from the Otta (2+), Sjoa (3) Playrun and Asengjuvet (3+) sections. At our paddling base in Nedre Heidal, we have camping/hammock/camper-van overnight options and a sauna and hot tub , toilet/kitchen facilities, and access to electricity. If you want to sleep in a cabin/room and not in a tent/hammock, then we recommend staying at the beautiful and cosy Faukstad Farmstead , which is just across the road, The Banken Cabin and Campsite in Heidal, or the historic Heart Break Hotel only a short 10 minute walk from our base. If you book a whitewater kayak tour with us, all gear is included. If you want to rent a kayak and go paddling by yourself (with your friends) then you can rent here: https://madgoats.rezdy.com/667599/kayak-packraft-or-inflatable-kayak-ducky-rental-sjoa-norway Want to hike while visiting the beautiful Heidal Valley? Read our blogs about cool hikes in the area.
“CATCH YOU ON THE WATER!”

Our Våttkort Introduction Course is a safe and easy start to whitewater paddling, where we concentrate on having fun and learning the basics in a controlled environment. This is a beginner-level kayaking or packrafting course. You will not learn to roll a kayak on this course, but you will learn how to relax upside down and perform the T-rescue which are the first steps to learn how to roll - you can join our kayak rolling course here. Depending on what you choose, you will be awarded either the packrafting or kayaking “Våttkort Introkurs Elv” certificate on completion.

• Duration: 4 - 5 hours (0930 - 1430)

• Age: You must be 14 years + to join

• Grunnkurs Elv Våttkort Course: We do not run the NPF Grunnkurs Elv Course but if we can still award you with the qualification if you complete two days of whitewater kayaking with us - this can either be a Introkurs and a rolling course, or an Introkurs and grade 2 guided tour. Please let us know if you are interested in the Grunnkurs i Elvepadling Våttkortkurs and we will help you pass the certification! 

• Course Info: You will receive an email after booking with all necessary information - where to meet, what to bring, course plan, etc. 
  

• Numbers: Minimum 3 people, maximum 6 people per course. Our groups are kept small so you will have the safest and most educational experience possible with us. 

• What's included: Whitewater kayak or packraft, paddle and all equipment, including wetsuit, helmet, life vest, spray skirt and spray jacket.

• Transport: We can provide transport to our base if you are coming via train or bus - just get in touch! 

• Accommodation: At our paddling base in Nedre Heidal, we have camping/hammock/camper-van overnight options and a sauna and hot tub, toilet/kitchen facilities, and access to electricity. If you want to sleep in a cabin/room and not in a tent/hammock, then we recommend staying at the beautiful and cosy Faukstad Farmstead, which is just across the road, The Banken Cabin and Campsite in Heidal, or the historic Heart Break Hotel, only a short 10 minute walk from our base. 

• Discounts: You will receive a 15% discount code for our river sauna and accommodation (with us) in your booking confirmation. If you have already booked sauna or accommodation you will not get this discount refunded. 

• What to bring: 2 x layers of thermal underwear and wool socks, water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen.

• Do you want to learn to roll a kayak? - join our kayak rolling course here! 

• Interested in learning more about river safety and rescue? - join the Rescue 3 Norge course here.

• Want to hike while visiting the beautiful Heidal Valley? Read our blogs about cool hikes in the area. 

“CATCH YOU ON THE WATER!”

Our Våttkort Introduction Course is a safe and easy start to whitewater paddling, where we concentrate on having fun and learning the basics in a controlled environment. This is a beginner-level kayaking or packrafting course. You will not learn to roll a kayak on this course, but you will learn how to relax upside down and perform the T-rescue which are the first steps to learn how to roll - you can join our kayak rolling course here. Depending on what you choose, you will be awarded either the packrafting or kayaking “Våttkort Introkurs Elv” certificate on completion .

Duration: 4 - 5 hours (0930 - 1430) Age: You must be 14 years + to join Grunnkurs Elv Våttkort Course: We do not run the NPF Grunnkurs Elv Course but if we can still award you with the qualification if you complete two days of whitewater kayaking with us - this can either be a Introkurs and a rolling course, or an Introkurs and grade 2 guided tour. Please let us know if you are interested in the Grunnkurs i Elvepadling Våttkortkurs and we will help you pass the certification! Course Info: You will receive an email after booking with all necessary information - where to meet, what to bring, course plan, etc.
Numbers: Minimum 3 people, maximum 6 people per course. Our groups are kept small so you will have the safest and most educational experience possible with us. What's included: Whitewater kayak or packraft, paddle and all equipment, including wetsuit, helmet, life vest, spray skirt and spray jacket. Transport: We can provide transport to our base if you are coming via train or bus - just get in touch! Accommodation: At our paddling base in Nedre Heidal, we have camping/hammock/camper-van overnight options and a sauna and hot tub, toilet/kitchen facilities, and access to electricity. If you want to sleep in a cabin/room and not in a tent/hammock, then we recommend staying at the beautiful and cosy Faukstad Farmstead, which is just across the road, The Banken Cabin and Campsite in Heidal, or the historic Heart Break Hotel, only a short 10 minute walk from our base. Discounts: You will receive a 15% d iscount code for our river sauna and accommodation (with us) in your booking confirmation . If you have already booked sauna or accommodation you will not get this discount refunded. What to bring: 2 x layers of thermal underwear and wool socks, water bottle, snacks, and sunscreen. Do you want to learn to roll a kayak? - join our kayak rolling course here! Interested in learning more about river safety and rescue? - join the Rescue 3 Norge course here. Want to hike while visiting the beautiful Heidal Valley? Read our blogs about cool hikes in the area.
“CATCH YOU ON THE WATER!”