Norway, TrollAktiv
Based on 6 days, 5 nights flight tour for 30 passengers travelling July 2025. Subject to availability.
A wet and wild adventure awaits!
If you’re looking for an unforgettable week of adventure for your Scouting or Guiding group, then you’ve found it – Welcome to TrollAktiv, Norway. Nestled in the heart of the Norwegian countryside with the magnificent River Otra running right alongside it, this is an opportunity to switch off from daily life and enjoy all that this incredible multi- activity centre has to offer.
Take advantage of the trees, rivers and mountain trails of the southern Setesdal valley as you enjoy a variety of water sports, high ropes courses, orienteering, climbing, abseiling and so much more. There’s never a dull moment at TrollAktiv – it’s adventure from start to finish!
And when you choose Venture Abroad and our activity holidays for youth groups, you choose to take all the hassle out of it. Our experts will help you narrow down the amazing choice of activities and plan your very own tailored itinerary. Activity trips to Norway, built your way!
Our top tips for a Norwegian adventure:
Visit
During the summer months and October half term.
Stay
In traditional Norwegian lavvo (teepee) tents or cabins.
Travel
By plane.
Get planning
15 – 18 months in advance.
Traditional lavvo tents or indoor cabins!
Most of our groups choose to stay in the traditional lavoo tents already erected and waiting for your arrival. Nestled in a wooded area of the site, with picnic benches, hammocks and a fire pit close-by, these teepee tents give your Scout and Guide group a taste of rural Norwegian life. There’s also the option of small, simple, yet comfortable cabin accommodation which comprises of bunk-bed accommodation with shared facilities across the site.
Food, glorious, food
Self-catering, full-board or perhaps a mix of both? Remember, it’s your trip, your way! You can opt to grab supplies from the local supermarket and use the site’s facilities to cook your own meals. You can opt for TrollAktiv to take care of you and go full-board, giving you more time to enjoy the activities. Or we can arrange for a couple of meals to be catered for, then you can rally together as a group and organise some meals for yourselves. The choice is yours!
Activities and Excursions
TrollAktiv, Norway, has to be the number one choice for water sport lovers as the River Otra provides an incredible setting for a host of water sports. But don’t worry, when you need your feet back on solid ground, there’s still plenty of amazing activities to get stuck into.
What’s popular with our groups?
- White water rafting
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- White Water Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Guided day trek
- Rock Climbing and Abseiling
- Guided canoe tour
- Treetops Adventure Park
- Escape room
TrollAktiv is a great winter option too!
Stay in heated cabins, enjoy full-board service from the TrollAktiv team and enjoy a week learning winter survival skills, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, winter shelter building and much more. What more could you want from a winter adventure?
How could your trip to Norway look?
It’s important to remember that all of our itineraries are tailor-made. There’s no fixed itinerary, every activity holiday is different. On all trips to TrollAktiv, Norway, we recommend including 7 half-day activities in your tour price, then the task is yours to choose from the amazing array of activities on offer. We know it’s helpful to see how your time away could look, so here’s a sample itinerary to get the ideas flowing.
Day 1
Fly to Kristiansand Airport in Norway where you’ll set off on your hour transfer away from the city into the heart of the Norwegian countryside. Settle into your accommodation, explore the site and enjoy an evening meal.
Day 2
Hit the water and spend the morning stand-up paddle-boarding, which includes games, skills, surfing and easy rapids. Get back on dry land and head out on a walk into Evje, the local town, to explore the area or pick up groceries for the week. Then it’s time to relax!
Day 3
Keep your feet on dry ground today and tackle rock climbing and abseiling.
Day 4
It’s back to the water this morning as you start the day with a canoe trip down the river. In the afternoon, join one of the TrollAktiv’s experienced instructors on a guided trek through the forests before returning to camp for an evening meal and some time to rest and recoup.
Day 5
Take a day trip to the local city of Kristiansand where you can explore a true Norwegian city and pick up some souvenirs.
Day 6
Start the day with an exciting morning of ziplining at the on-site Treetops Adventure Park, before grabbing your mountain bikes and heading out with your guide to discover the Norwegian countryside.
Day 7
The highlight of many groups trips to TrollAktiv, it’s time to tackle white water rafting with professional instruction.
Day 8
All good things must come to an end and sadly this is your final morning at TrollAktiv before heading back to Kristiansand Airport to fly home.
Based on 8 days, 7 nights flight tour for 30 passengers travelling July 2025. Subject to availability.
- Return Flights from the UK
- Insurance
- Meals
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Walk into Evje
- Rock climbing and abseiling
- Guided canoe trip
- Guided trek
- Ziplining and high ropes
- Mountain biking
- White water rafting
- Full tour and itinerary planning
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FAQs
Yes, if staying in lavvos (teepee tents) you will need to bring roll mat, sleeping bag, pillow & pillow case. If staying in cabins, bed linen is available to hire at a supplementary cost.
It’s not a necessity, but we would recommend that you bring insect repellent.
The supermarket is located in Evje and is a 7km walk away from TrollAktiv. You can also pay for a minibus and drive there!
Your package includes 7 half-day activities for a summer tour and 2 cross-country skiing activities, 1 day winter survival, and igloo building on a winter tour. All activities (summer and winter) are run subject to weather conditions.
Groups staying in cabins will have electricity. All the cabins have electricity, with EU two pin plugs. For those camping, a small cabin (supplementary charge may be incurred) can be requested to facilitate mobile phone charging and more.
The temperature in Norway can vary widely throughout the summer months. Below are the typical temperature ranges from lowest to highest for each month:
- April: -3.9°C to 14.6°C
- May: 3.1°C to 25.7°C
- June: 3.8°C to 27.8°C
- July: 7.3°C to 25.7°C
- August: 7.8°C to 25.0°C
- September: 2.7°C to 26.3°C
Yes! Please find the recommended packing list here: Summer Groups Kit List
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