Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping
- 3h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Oslo's original and best rated island hopping tour shows you the iconic scenery of the Oslo Fjord. Set off on an island-hopping adventure using the city’s all-electric public ferries, just like the locals. Discover a quieter, more natural side of Oslo as you cruise across open water on a series of short boat journeys, taking in wide views of green islands, charming cabins, and distant hills. Step ashore on two or three unique islands (based on season and weather). On one, explore coastal paths, forests, meadows, and beaches while learning about over 1,000 years of history and how nature shaped local life. On the other, experience Norway’s cabin culture among colorful wooden cottages and blooming gardens, hearing how these simple retreats have long been a place to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. Your guide shares local insights throughout, bringing each place to life. Return by ferry with beautiful views of Oslo’s waterfront, ending a memorable and refreshing nature escape.
Inclusions
What's included
- Ticket for the public ferries
- Guided tour
What's not
- Food and Drink (bring your own food and drink if desired)
Itinerary
Nature preserve, scenic viewpoints
Cabin Island
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 699 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Friluftsliv! Open air life!!
Jon our tour guide was fantastic! Nice, knowledgeable and fun. We had a small group of 6 which was perfect. A cold windy day but we learned so much about Norwegian life, both past and present! Friluftsliv!
5Wonderful Island Trip
It was a wonderful experience. John (Not Jim 😅) was smart, entertainment and just a perfect guide. I highly recommend this tour.
5Excellent guide
Our guide John was genuinely enthusiastic about the two islands he took us to. He was extremely knowledgeable and a great pleasure to tour with.
5Excellent walk round islands
Highly recommended. Ride on public ferry, plus guided walk round 2 islands. Shane was fantastic guide.
5Beautiful island hopping and hiking
incredibly informative and beautiful! We experienced the perfect amount of hiking and sightseeing. It was so peaceful to see the sheep relaxing by the trees
5Nature filled walk.
Really wonderful way to spend the morning. Leo did an amazing job. One of the best things we did in Oslo.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Near the departure point for the public ferry boats (platform E), next to an orange information point just before the dock. Your guide will have a Viking Biking & Hiking sign for Island Hopping. Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before the tour begins.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Viking Biking & Hiking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child under 10 years of age
How it compares in Oslo
- Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 338 experiences we list in Oslo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 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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