We offer variety of tours tailormade for companies, friends and families.

We offer tours of differing length with various viewpoints and topics. For instance sightseeing, picnic on the beach, bike & kayak, swimming, team building or sunset tours etc..

Would you like a birthday surprise with a picnic at the beach? Are you planning a special experience for your family or together with some collegues, your team or friends? Tell us what you would like and we will try to arrange it! And a kayak course is a perfect team-building event!

  • All required equipment included
  • Season: May – September
  • Minimum age: 6 years
  • Participants must be able to swim
  • Activity level: easy/medium
  • Meeting point: Sjølyst Marina

Experience a different kind of May 17

Meet new people

See decorated boats up close on the occasion of the National Day

Celebrate Oslo on the
17th of May Norway’s Constitution Day on the water! 17th of May 2024

At our base at the Sjølyst Marina you will receive the equipment best suited to you and we will take you through safety instructions. The kayaks are decorated with flags, and we will take you out to one of the nice sandy beaches on the Oslofjord.

Here you can enjoy traditional Norwegian cake and alcohol- free drinks while watching the parade of boats on the fjord that are decorated for this special day. Maybe we even catch a glimpse of the royal yacht? Afterwards we will have a relaxed tour back to our base.

An interesting combination of sightseeing by bike and kayak

Get a sense of city life in Oslo by bike

Introduction to paddling technique

Listen to interesting stories about Oslo City and the fjord

Learn more about climate change in the Oslo fjord

Best of both worlds – City & Nature – Bike & Kayak On request

Join us on this one-of-a-kind Oslo private tour that combines an Oslo bike tour and a serene kayak trip in the Oslofjord. (in cooperasjon with our partner Viking&Biking)

The meeting point is at Viking Biking & Hiking headquarters where you can select the bikes that best suit you and your group. From there you’ll experience a guided bike tour through the city, where we will begin in the downtown area, visit the Royal Palace, bike through the picturesque neighborhood of Frogner towards the Vigelund Sculpture Park and continue down to the Oslofjord. There will be plenty of stops along the way where you can relax and take pictures, and our guide will share a wealth of knowledge, stories and insights. Here is a chance to explore the city-side of Oslo, and get an idea of what it is like to live here as a local.
From there, our next destination is the Sjølyst Marina, where you’ll have the opportunity to experience a beautiful and peaceful side of Oslo – the seaside! At the Oslo Kayak Tours base you will receive the equipment best suited to you and we will take you through safety instructions before we head out on the water of the Oslofjord. From here it is only a short way to small islands and nice sandy beaches. The guides will share information on sights like the picturesque marina with its house boats, as well as the beaches and sea-cliffs along the coast of the peninsula Bygdøy. Kayak experience is not necessary, as we adapt our tours to our guests. We use single and double kayaks and will provide you with the boat that fits you and your abilities best.

After your paddling trip around the islands of Oslo and the cosy beaches, we’ll jump back on the bikes and guide you back into town following the coastal bike path. The last stop is the architecturally impressive, ultra modern Oslo harbour of Aker Brygge. This is sure to be a unique and exciting outdoor experience!

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

Guided tour on lake Bogstad with exciting history On request

We can offer kayak or canoe trips on the idyllic Bogstadvannet, a large freshwater lake located between Oslo and Bærum. This is a good starting point for paddling trips for families with children and for those who want a paddling trip on calm water.

The start of the trip is at the beach, where it’s easy to get into the boats. We paddle past Bogstad Manor, a beautiful estate from the 1600s and presents a splendid sight from the water.

Furthermore, we paddle to the mouth of the Sørkedalselven river, which winds its way into the valley. Here, we can paddle upstream on a winding, calm river with exciting nature and wildlife on both sides.

The trip continues to the northeastern corner of the lake and disembarks at Bjørnsgard, which can be considered a small Norwegian folk museum with several small log houses and farm buildings, the oldest building are up to 800 years old and are among the oldest well-preserved in the world. Here we take a short break with coffee and a light snack before paddling back to the beach.

Price per person: 1650 NOK

Romantic Picnic On request

Invite a date, friend, family or friends to a different experience – a romantic picnic by the beach!

At our base in sheltered Sjølyst Marina, you will be given the equipment that suits you best, and we will take you through safety instructions and basic techniques before we head out on the water. From here it is a short drive to small islands and fine sandy beaches. On one of the beaches, we go ashore and prepare everything for the picnic, and you can while you perhaps want to discover the surroundings or perhaps go for a swim. We provide fresh, Norwegian food and non-alcoholic drinks and facilitate a pleasant atmosphere. Send us a request and we will answer you as soon as possible.

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