Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping
4.8
165 Ratings
Explore Oslo's fjord islands: hike, swim, and discover historic sites with a local guide. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hovedoya - Ancient monastery, nature preserve
  • Bleikoeya Island - Nature and bird sanctuary
  • Lindoeya Island - Island Village
What's Included
  • Public transportation ticket for use on the ferries (can also be used after the tour)
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (picnic lunch stop during the tour, so participants can either bring their own lunch or purchase at a local food market)
Additional Information

Discover the majestic Oslo fjord and its various islands like a local, hopping on and off ferries to hike the forests, sea cliffs, charming villages and historic sites of three islands. With a local guide, explore the fascinating ruins of a nearly 1000 year old abbey, picnic on a hidden beach and walk the flower-covered paths of a summer village full of brightly painted, traditional wooden cabins. The backdrop for this tour is the stunning water views of Oslo and its surrounding hills, with picture opportunities around every unexpected corner. Don’t forget a swim suit and towel as there is time for a swim in the surprisingly warm waters of the Oslo fjord! Time for a picnic lunch is included and participants can either bring their own or purchase along the way. Good walking shoes or trail shoes are recommended as the hiking is done on dirt paths, gravel and stones.

  • Not recommended for child under 10 years of age
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gavin_s
Jun 6, 2024
Brilliant fun! Great Value - Brilliant few hours. Great Tour Guide in Stena! More than happy to answer any questions. Great value and learnt a lot. It was fun 😊
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David_h
Jun 5, 2024
Islands Tour is Great. - Great guides who were informative and fun to be with. Great day looking around the islands. This tour is worth it no matter what the weather.
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Yasmine_k
Jun 5, 2024
Great 3 island trip in Norway - Awesome guide Becca! It was a worthwhile trip to soak in nature and also see 3 of the many islands of Norway. Becca is so knowledgeable! She is also very much into nature and culture so there’s tons to learn about Norway from the trip. Thank you!
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Synia_k
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful - Everything was great. The guides, the way they organised it, the islands, the stories. Fantastic. Do not miss it.
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Lindsey_t
Jun 4, 2024
Great for all ages - Jon and Alicia were very knowledgeable and kind. They were patient with my young son and along with the tour information, entertained us with mythology stories!
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Claire_h
Jun 3, 2024
Great trip, lots of good... - Great trip, lots of good stories, well organised, good fun. We went to 3 islands, explored, got some lunch and had a gorgeous picnic and swim.
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Sue_b
Jun 3, 2024
Terrific experience! - Cat did an awesome job keeping us on track and sharing interesting stories about each of the islands. She was very attentive to all the people in our group and knew how to “read the crowd” to make sure everyone was happy.
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Lindsay_g
Jun 1, 2024
Great way to see a different side to Oslo! - John was an excellent guide-informative, animated&funny. The islands are awesome-fantastic views and lots to learn about nature and history. So tranquil and the swimming was fantastic!
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Patricia_g
Jun 1, 2024
A day full of sun, water, and beautiful scenery - Our guide, Miki, was great! This is a really nice way to spend the day hiking, ferry riding, and learning about Oslo history.
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Brooke_p
May 31, 2024
Great fun with local guide - This tour was incredibly fun! It was a great introduction to the nature, culture, and history of these little islands. It was fun to learn from a local expert. My only regret about this tour is that I wish I had brought cash to tip our guide. As a foreigner it was not clear if that was custom or not, and felt terrible we could not do so after such a fun day.
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