Private Full Day E-Bike Experience
Join us for a relaxed & premium full-day experience through beautiful nature, rivers and the stories behind modern Norway – perfect for families, friends and small groups.
Foto: Frida Neverdal / Visit Southern Norway
This tour is a relaxed full-day journey through beautiful river landscapes and historic industrial areas in Southern Norway. Along the way, we visit hydropower plants, dams and old railway stations from the Setesdal Railway, and learn how industry helped shape modern Norway.
With a strong focus on nature and adventure, this tour is perfect for families, couples and small groups – also for those who are not especially interested in history. Comfortable e-bikes make the route easy and enjoyable, so you can focus on the scenery, the stories and sharing the experience together.
Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Lagmannsholmen 7, Kristiansand (the port)
Age Limit: 10 years
Price per group: from 19.900 NOK
A Scenic E-Bike Tour Through River Landscapes and Norwegian Heritage
The tour follows the Otra River in inner Agder, an area known for its natural beauty and its important role in Norway’s historical development.
Along the way, we explore how the river was once a vital transport route for timber, how dams and power stations changed both the landscape and everyday life, and how infrastructure such as the Setesdal Railway connected inland communities to the coast.
The scenery changes gradually throughout the day, from calm river stretches and forested landscapes to impressive engineering structures, waterfalls and historic sites. Your guide brings the landscape to life with stories that connect nature, industry and local life in a way that is easy to understand and engaging for all ages.
Foto: Thomas B. Svendsen
A Private Full-Day E-Bike Experience – Adapted to Your Group
The total duration of the experience is approximately six hours, giving you a full day to enjoy cycling, guided stops, breaks, swimming opportunities and time to relax.
The cycling itself takes around 3.5 hours on a regular bike, at a relaxed pace. Transport from Kristiansand to the starting point takes approximately 45 minutes, and the return drive is around 20–25 minutes. This structure ensures plenty of time to cycle, stop, explore, swim and enjoy food along the way – without rushing.
For groups larger than 10 participants, the tour can still be arranged. In this case, some participants may use regular bikes instead of e-bikes. The route has a moderate difficulty level, and people with good fitness can comfortably complete the tour on a standard bicycle.
The group can be less than 10 people, but for the price we charge a mimimum of 19.900 NOK (1990 NOK per person).
There are several opportunities for swimming in the river during the tour on warm days. Guests are welcome to bring their own lunch, or we can arrange food by agreement – simply contact us in advance to plan what suits your group best.
One of the Most Meaningful Full-Day Things to Do Near Kristiansand
This private e-bike experience offers a deeper understanding of Norway than most traditional tours. It is ideal for visitors who want to experience nature, learn about Norwegian history and enjoy an active day together – without physical strain or time pressure.
With small group sizes, personal guiding and a carefully planned route, the experience feels exclusive, relaxed and authentic. It is perfectly suited for families, friends or couples looking for a full-day experience that combines learning, scenery and gentle adventure.
This is not just a bike tour. It is a journey through Norway’s landscapes and the stories behind them – told through the river that shaped it all.
Foto: Daniel Villadsen / Visit Southern Norway
Book your private tour here 👇
Fill out the form if you are interested, and we will come back to you. You will need a formal confirmation from us to confirm the tour. Our capacity might be full on this particular day.
Service Company of the Year
In 2023, Explore Kristiansand received a local service award based on public voting, highlighting the company’s strong focus on guest satisfaction and quality experiences.
The recognition was given for a consistent effort to make paddling accessible to a wide range of people, with a clear emphasis on safety, comfort and personal follow-up. Creating an environment where guests feel confident and well looked after has always been a core priority.
This acknowledgement is both motivating and inspiring, and it strengthens the ambition to continue delivering thoughtful, high-quality experiences with great attention to service in the years ahead.
