Activities

Paddling tour along the Akerselva river in Oslo

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

Local touch

Subject expert guide

Group tour

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Embrace your inner paddler and journey down the historic Akerselva river
Choose between a kayak and a stand up paddleboard
Learn all you need know about kayaking and paddling before you get in the water

What to expect

If you like paddling then this tour is a must when staying in Oslo. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will be traveling along the historic Akerselva river in the heart of the city, on a kayak or a stand up paddleboard as per your preference.

You will start your journey in the leafy-green district of Grünerløkka. You will pass through Grønland, past the modern Munch Museum and finish the tour at the Opera House Beach. The river is fringed by modern and old buildings alike, crossed by historic bridges such as Ankerbrua and Vaterland, and even features a 500m long tunnel.

This tour is suitable for participants with all levels of fitness and experience and can accommodate guests aged 10 years and over. If you are a beginner, your guide will explain everything you need to know about kayaking and paddling before you get in the water.

What's included

Expert English-speaking guide
Kayak or SUP
Helmet, life vest and paddle

Where

Nordre Gate 2, 0551 Oslo, Norway

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide at Nordre Gate 2 of the Nedre Foss Park.

What to remember

Minimum age of participants: 10 years
In this tour you can choose between using an SUP (stand-up paddleboard) or a Kayak
No previous kayak or paddling experience is needed
Bring a towel, a spare change of clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet
Dress for the weather: wool underwear if it is cold, waterproof clothing if it is raining, and swimwear if it is hot and sunny
If you have them, wear waterproof rain pants in the kayak to avoid water dripping on your clothes
If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator due to difficult weather conditions or not having enough participants, you will be offered the chance to choose another date or to get a full refund

Provider

Mad Goats

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 14 days before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 7 days before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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