Kristiansand River Kayak Tour

Welcome to the Kristiansand River Tour — our most popular kayaking experience. This is a peaceful, beautiful and safe trip that takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside Kristiansand has to offer. The trip is suitable for everyone, whether you are a tourist, cruise passenger, permanent resident or trying kayaking for the very first time. You don't need any experience — just the desire to experience nature in a new way.

**What is Kristiansand River Tour? **

The Otra River Tour is a guided kayak tour in which we paddle with the current through an ever-changing landscape. We will pick you up at Nodeviga 3 in Kristiansand and drive you to the starting point. We start the paddling in scenic surroundings at Mosby, north of Kristiansand, and follow the calm river south. On the way we pass green woodlands, open riverbanks, old farms and bridges, before slipping in towards the city centre.

The tour ends at Kjøita, just outside Kvadraturen — Kristiansand's historic and urban centre. The whole trip lasts about 3 hours, there is about 2 hours of paddling and we paddle at a leisurely pace, with the possibility of breaks along the way. If the weather is warm and we are well located on the trail, we can take a bath in the river along the way. We arrange transportation from Kristiansand Port to Mosby, where we start the kayak tour.

**Why choose Kristiansand River Tour? **

Kristiansand River Tour gives you a close and quiet nature experience close to the city. The Otra River offers incredibly beautiful scenery, right next to the city. It makes the trip both exciting and accessible — whether you live in Kristiansand or are visiting the city for the first time.

You don't need any prior knowledge. Before we start, you will get a safe and clear introduction to paddling technique and safety, and along the way an experienced guide will accompany the group all the way. The kayaks are stable and the groups small, so you always have plenty of support and time to enjoy the surroundings.

The tour is suitable for both adults and children from 13 years old. The pace is calm, the mood is relaxed, and the experience offers a nice combination of silence, nature and mastery.

This is an incredibly nice way to experience nature around Kristiansand.

Perfect for active travelers: Paddle down the beautiful Otra River through calm waters and peaceful nature. A scenic kayaking experience suitable for beginners and for those who want to be active.