Whitewater Kayaking, Rafting, and Packrafting Våttkort Courses and Guided Tours in Sjoa, Norway!
Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Packrafting in Sjoa
What we offer in Sjoa
Mad Goats runs whitewater rafting, kayaking, packrafting våttkort courses and tours at our base in Sjoa, Norway. At our paddling base in the Heidal Valley, we have camping, campervan, and hammock overnight options, toilet and kitchen facilities, and access to electricity – you can book all of this on our booking page, when you are reserving your adventure with us! We also have a beautiful forest sauna, hot tub, and access to the Sjoa River for a refreshing swim – this is a perfect activity to relax and unwind after your whitewater paddling experience. Note, we do not offer 5-star accommodation; however it is charmingly rustic and you will be immersed in pristine Norwegian nature – that’s Goat Life!
Whitewater Adventures in Sjoa
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, kayaking and packrafting in Sjoa, complete with rustic camping and exclusive facilities for an authentic Nordic adventure.
Exclusive Whitewater rafting with Mad Goats
Whitewater kayaking, rafting, and packrafting with Mad Goats is an adventure like no other!
Our group sizes are small, giving you a personalised learning or guided experience on the river: 6 students to 1 instructor/guide on our whitewater kayaking and packrafting tours and courses. We can facilitate rafting trips for private groups of up to 15 people, if you are planning an exciting adventure for team building or any type of event, or celebration. Our paddling adventures mostly take place on the Lågen, Sjoa and Otta Rivers as these is the best river for beginners but we can also paddle other rivers in the area on request. These rivers are world famous whitewater kayaking and packrafting playgrounds, with people travelling here from all over the world to experience fun, excitement, and pristine Norwegian nature.
If you want to stay in a cabin or hotel, we can recommend staying at either Gorafting, which is only 300m from our paddle base, or at the Heidal Gjestgiveri, which is 1km away. While you are visisting the Heidal Valley, we can recommend going on a hike, getting a famous waffle from the Heidal Ysteri, or going whitewater rafting. There is also a horse riding tour operator in the Heidal Valley if you are up for the adventure!
Accommodation Options in Sjoa
After your exhilarating river adventure, relax in comfort at nearby accommodations or embrace the true outdoors at Mad Goats Sjoa’s camping site.
If you want a soft bed to lay your weary head after a fun day on the river, we recommend staying at either Gorafting, which is only 300m from our paddle base, or at the Heidal Gjestgiveri, which is 1km away. You are welcome to stay with us at Mad Goats Sjoa, but we do not have beds or inside shower facilities, instead you will need to camp/hammock or sleep in your car / camper-van, and we only have an outside shower, which still have hot water. We do have a shared kitchen and lounge area and we provide electricity – your choice, Goat!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our whitewater rafting, kayaking and packrafting activities in Sjoa. We are happy to help you find a good solution that works for you or your group. We pride ourselves in being a flexible and customer-centric company.