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2008

THE VIKING TRAIL EXPEDITION

This expedition has been run by us since 2003 and combines both trekking, and open Canadian canoeing. Groups are transported 100 kms further north to the Setesdal mountains and trekk in undulating terrain at 3000 feet for 4/5 days. For this phase our guests use either tents, or log cabins for accommodation. It is possible to shorten, or lengthen the route taken and the number of nights sleeping out in the mountains accordingly. 

At a pre-arranged location by the river Otra we change from the walking phase to the paddling phase. After an introduction into open Canadian canoeing skills with our qualified resident paddling instructor we continue on to a campsite just 2 hours downriver where hot showers and a comfortable night awaits before heading southwards on the river towards the spectacular Byglandsfjord the following day. Tents/cabins/improvised shelters are used for the canoeing phase. The expedition ends at Byglandsfjord village beside the fjord where, the group will be transported back to Evjemoen. The expedition finishes with a short period of recreation at Evjemoen where it is possible to take part in a wide range of activities. Rafting, mountain biking, mineral exploration, etc .

                EXPEDITION DATES 2008:

              From mid May until mid September; go to Adventure Training page for dates

                     Contact Destination Setesdal AS for further details  

                            Photo Brian Desmond

The river Otra which flows through the village of Evje has a magical look in the summer months. The picture was taken with a FinePic digatal cam at approx 11 pm