Half- day trip from Oslo: Kayak and Canoe Tour in Lake Bogstad
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our skilled instructors take you on an experience-rich tour on calm water in beautiful nature, including a historical background. We give you an introduction to develop your paddling skills and the trip is suitable for everyone, both adults and children. The tour starts on the beach at Bogstadvannet where the boats are ready. We paddle past Bogstad Manor, a magnificent manor house from the 17th century. Furthermore we paddle up the Sørkedal River, which winds its way into the valley. Here we can paddle upstream on a calm river with exciting nature and wildlife on both sides. The paddling trip continues to the north-east corner of the lake and we disembark at Bjørnsgard, which is a small Norwegian folk-museum with several small log houses and farm buildings. The oldest buildings are up to 800 years old and are among the best preserved in the world. Here we take a short break with coffee, mineralwater and a snack before paddling back.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour with Instructor
- Snacks
- Kayak or Canoe, lifevest, paddel
What's not
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Bogstad Manor, a magnificent manor house from the 17th century which has played an important role in Norwegian history. Furthermore we paddle up the Sørkedal River, which winds its way into the valley. Here we can paddle upstream on a calm river with exciting nature and wildlife on both sides. The paddling trip continues to the north-east corner of the lake and we disembark at Bjørnsgard.
Bjørnsgard is a small Norwegian folk-museum with several small log houses and farm buildings. The oldest buildings are up to 800 years old and are among the best preserved in the world. Here we take a short break with coffee, mineralwater and a snack before paddling back.
- Perfect for families with children (min. 6 years old) - Good alternative for those who want a paddling trip on - calm water - Learn more about the exciting history and experience a unique nature
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From the center - take the tunnel train (T-bane) 2 towards Østerås and go off at the station Røa. 2 min walk to the street. From here take bus 41 towards Sørkedalen and go off at Bogstad badeplass( takes only 4 min) Here you will meet your guide/instructor
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Oslo Kayak Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Small kayaks are available for children
- Not recommended for travelers who can’t swim.
How it compares in Oslo
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 338 experiences we list in Oslo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 163 of 338.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oslo
Oslo is Norway's capital at the head of the Oslofjord, a green city of sculpture, Viking ships, polar-ship museums, an opera house and forests for skiing.
Oslo sits at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by forested hills and dotted with islands, and it is one of Europe's greenest capitals. The waterfront has the Opera House, a white marble building with a sloping roof that visitors can walk on, and Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle above the harbour. City Hall, a brick building with large murals, is where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented each December.
Top-ranked sights in Oslo: Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott), Oslo Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott), Oslo City Hall (Radhuset).
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