Timber raft 1 day

Create memories together with family, friends, colleagues…

  • nest_eco_leaf Fill the day with adventure.
  • nest_eco_leaf Build your own timber raft and float along the river – all in one day
  • nest_eco_leaf Enjoy the beautiful valley of Klarälven.

A day to remember

Be prepared for a day filled with both activity and relaxation. You will learn the knots and lashings needed to build a safe and stable timber raft. After a few tough hours of work, the raft is ready and you can enjoy the fruits of your labour as you float down the river Klarälven.

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What is included in the package?

face Information about the tour
emoji_people Instruction during the raft building
support Basic equipment
directions_bus Assistance with taking your vehicle to the end point
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Things you need to bring

  • Clothing suitable for changing weather including rain gear and a full change of clothes. Gloves and sandals (which are suitable for use in the water) or old trainers.
  • Food and drink for the whole journey.

The basic equipment includes: Instruction during the raft building, timber, ropes, buoyancy aid, life ring, paddles, pole, map and assistance with taking your vehicle to the end point. If it’s raining, you will also be able to borrow a tarpaulin.

We can recommend booking a night in a cabin at Klarälvens Camping after the timber raft trip. Then it is no need for rush and you will be able to enjoy the day on the river more.

To build your own timber raft is a big part of the adventure and experience.

  • A hands-on tour where you get a little insight into the life of a log driver.
  • Can be combined with accommodation at Klarälvens Camping.
  • Suitable for groups.

This is a rather tough and adventurous day as you build your own timber raft, float along the river and dismantle your timber raft all in one day. You usually need the whole day, and most people end the experience in the early evening. Enjoy a full day filled with activity and adventure! Make sure you have eaten a hearty breakfast before you come and bring food and drinks for the whole day, as well as a change of clothes. The current guides you down the river Klarälven, traveling about 10km on this one day journey.

During a day trip, you get a glimpse of a timber rafting trip. For those with more time, we offer a selection of packages including one or more overnight stays. If you wish to extend your stay after the timber raft trip, you can reserve a cabin at Klarälvens Camping for the night.

How does it work?

  • At 09.00 we all meet at the building site down by the river at Klarälvens Camping for information and an introduction to timber raft building.
  • Build your timber raft using just logs and ropes.
  • We will assist with transporting your vehicle to the endpoint.
  • When the raft is complete, embark on your timber raft journey to the endpoint.
  • At the goal dismantle your raft and return the equipment.
  • Begin your journey home or on to new adventures.

Prices and departures

Period: 8th June – 18th August 2024

Departure:
Fridays (21st June – 16th August)
Saturdays (8th June – 17th August)
Sundays (23rd June – 18th August)

Time and place for arrival: 09.00 at Klarälvens Camping, 2km north of the village Stöllet, 40 northeast of Torsby.
Note! It is important that you keep this time!

Timber raft 1 day (SEK/person)AdultChildren 3-15 yearsGroups
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Groups: Group prices are available if you are a group of at least 10 persons booking together for any of the dates mention above. The price is per person regardless of age. We expect you to travel with 5-6 persons per timber raft, of which at least two must be adults. Note! Remember that different booking conditions apply to groups than to individuals.
Additions (SEK/person)AdultChildren 3-15 yearsGroups
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Canoe along your timber raft trip490/canoe

We can recommend booking a night in a cabin at Klarälvens Camping after the timber raft trip. Then it is no need for rush and you will be able to enjoy the day on the river more.

Requirements

Each timber raft requires a minimum of 2 adults aged 18 or older. Adults must be able to swim. Advance booking of the package is mandatory. Cancellation insurance can be arranged at the time of booking. Participation is at your own risk. Please review our travel conditions prior to booking..

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Can we bring the dog?

You are welcome to bring your dog, but you must consider the following:

– You must keep the dog leashed at the meeting point and at the building site (if you have booked a timber raft tour). It is also important that you always have the dog under supervision on the journey, because you are traveling in an area where there are wild animals.

– If you make a longer trip (3-8 days), local transport is included. If there is another person traveling in the same vehicle who is allergic to dogs, you must be prepared to transport your dog to the start of the tour yourself.

– Some dogs are very sensitive to mosquitoes. There is not much you can do, but it is usually not a problem when you are out in the canoe or on the timber raft, but can be a concern when you go ashore for the night.

– We do not have life jackets for dogs. Bring your own if your dog needs it.

– It can be long days on the river if you travel on a timber raft or paddle a canoe when the dog must be still. But if the dog likes to swim, it is usually not a major problem.

Can we drink the water in the rivers/lakes?

The water can only be drunk if it is boiled. The water can therefore be used for all cooking, coffee, tea, etc. On longer trips (3-8 days) you will get freshwater containers in the basic equipment that you can fill up before you set off. You don´t have to boil the water to brush your teeth or wash the dishes. Remember to bring biodegradable washing-up liquid!

Where is our starting (meeting) point?

Depending on which package you have booked, there are different meeting points. NOTE! If you search Vildmark i Värmland on Google, or any other search engine, you will come to our office in Torsby. NO tours start from here! You will find information where your specific meeting point is in your travel documents that you have received when you made the booking/payment. It is usually found at the end of the travel document.

What do we do if we want to fish?

It is fine to try fishing on all our different tours, but you must have a fishing license. You can purchase fishing licenses at the starting point for all tours except canoe tours that start in Torsby (Röjdån and Rottnan). If you start your canoeing in Torsby, you buy a fishing license at “ifiske.se”.

Are there a lot of mosquitoes?

There are always mosquitoes. How much depends on how dry, hot, and wet it is/has been. A heavy spring flood with subsequent heat brings a lot of mosquitoes. However, it is very rare that there are mosquito’s over open water. The mosquitoes are mainly active on land and in the evening. Mosquito repellent and covering clothing are the best protection. As far as it is known, the mosquitoes in this area does not carry any infections.

Is it possible to travel by train and bus to you?

You can travel by bus alternatively by train from Karlstad to the meeting point of most of our packages. It all depends on which package you have booked, and which day you will arrive to us. Should you, for example, start your canoe- or timber raft trip on a Saturday or Sunday in Gunnerud, there is no bus to Gunnerud on these days. If you will arrive to Gunnerud on a Saturday or Sunday, you can travel by bus to the bus stop “Sjögränd” (just south of Gunnerud) and we can arrange a transfer free of charge to Gunnerud (if you arrive with the bus connection that is closest to the start time of your booked trip). Notify us at the time you make your booking if you need transfer.

What our guests say about us

Adventure, nature, challenges, eating on water, building the raft, teamwork
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Well organised, good and enough food and being in touch so close with nature is just the best!!
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It was a wonderful experience to undertake with my family
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It was even Better than hoped for! Building the raft was quite a job but well supervised in advice and assistance
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Thank you very much
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Something completely different
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It was even better as in the beginning I was a bit nervous building and handeling the raft. But this was great with two strong guys
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It was a very unique experience. Away to get close to nature and a perfect trip for a person who loves nature and adventure.
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A good balance of number of participants. Enough not to be crowded on the river, yet completly solitude, once on the water. Created a safe atmosphere about not being alone if you get stuck, on the other hand great peace and quiteness.
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