Valnesfossen Tour Experience

Overview

Since the first humans settled along the coast of Northern Norway 11,000 years ago, we have been strongly connected to lakes, rivers, fjords and the sea. The power of enormous masses of water in motion – which shape and adapt, and which give life and mystery to their surroundings. Join Rampen on a guided snowshoe hike in Bodø to Valnesfossen, one of Northern Norway’s largest waterfalls, and Saltstraumen, known as the world’s strongest tidal current. Over about five hours, you’ll experience a snow-covered winter landscape, the calm of nature - and the powerful forces of the water. This is an authentic adventure you won’t want to miss! Suitable for beginners too, with a pace adapted to the group. This tour is great for the adventure seeking and nature loving traveler.

Itinerary

1. Saltstraumen

   Saltstraumen is known as the strongest tidal current in the world, and Valnesfossen is a 60 meter high waterfall falling down the cliff. On this tour we bring you close to both of these scenic viewpoints. Saltstraumen is at its strongest four times every day with a maximum speed of almost 40 km/hr. Within a six hr period it’s up to 380 cubic meters flowing through below the bridge. Saltstraumen is a great source of life. The Eider duck is often seen swimming around, and if you’re lucky we might see the white tailed eagle flying on the sky. The power of the current is enormous and the history from the area is really fascinating.

   · 45 min

2. Valnesfossen

   The trek to Valnesfossen is about 3,5 km / 2,2 miles. When walking on snow we’ll use the traditional snowshoes and poles on the trek. Snowshoeing is a great activity in the wintertime and makes walking in snow covered terrain into a much greater experience. It’s important to bring good outdoorsy shoes on this hike. Most of the hike is in flat terrain along a nice river on nice paths. If it’s rainy conditions some small creeks can grow big quite fast, which make one crossing a bit challenging. In the forest and along the river you can be lucky to experience a great variety of life. The salmon swims in the river, and the national bird of Norway, the white-throated dipper, can be seen jumping the wet rocks. In between the pines and the spruces you can observe tracks from the moose, fox and the rabbit.

   · 2 h

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 7 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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