Boat/Rafting Tour

Haugesund

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Boat/Rafting Tour

To get a true feeling of the Haugalandet area, you must view it from the water. The rocky landscapes have a barren beauty to them, and navigating through fjords and stones is a unique Norwegian experience. Ravnafloke offers 1-hour boat and rafting tours, as well as all manner of outdoor activities.

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addressSmedasundet 77, Haugesund
emailopplevelser@ravnafloke.com
phone+47 52 80 43 98
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