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Explore Local Oslo and its Hidden Treasures, Norway

Destination: Norway, Oslo
Date: On request, four days and three nights.
Number of people: From two and onwards.
Price: 2 people: 499 euro, 4 people: 439 euro, 6 people: 409 euro, 8 people and more: 395 euro. Rates are per person based on two sharing room. Single supplement 80 euro. Prices are valid through 2011. For longer stay, contact us for rates.
Including: Accommodation three nights, local expert, return transportation to the airport (with local transport), 48 hours travel card in Oslo, city map and travel trails.
Overnight: Local guesthouse, self catering, basic, nice and central.

Description: Welcome to explore Oslo and its hidden treasures! Oslo is beautifully located by the fjord on one side and the forest on the other. It will take you less than 30 minutes on local transportation to be out of the city, either for a visit to one of the many islands or for a nature walks in the forest. Oslo is one of the smallest capitals in Europe with only 600 000 inhabitants. Due to its size it is easy to get around either by foot, local transportation or bicycle. Within minutes you can move from one area of to another.

This trip provides you with firsthand information to places where most travellers never go. Our trails are put together for you to easy get around, combine the different trails or bits and pieces of them, all depending what you would like to explore. Your local expert we will make sure you get the most of your stay.

From arrival to departure.
At arrival Oslo you will be met by a local expert who will guide you to the city center by local transport. Your local expert will take you to your guesthouse for check-in and room allocation. After, at a local coffee shop or at your guesthouse, you will get a briefing about the best places to visit and how to explore the best of Oslo. You will be given a travelling card (including transportation, free entrance or discounts to most of the museums), a map of the city including our recommendations and the different trails plus give you information "What's On in Oslo" during your stay. You will be exploring Oslo on your own. Your local expert will be your contact until your last day where your local guide will meet you at your guesthouse and follow you to the transportation for your next destination.

Some of our Trails (they can be combined as you like):
Maritime Oslo and the Great Norwegian Explorers
Local hotspots, endorsing a lovely stroll until it is time for Coffee!
The Viking Voyage through its time
Arts and Crafts, from early times to meeting todays talented craftsmen
Natural Wonders, the capital between the sea and the forest
The Norwegian people, heritage and culture

Green Stay.
Your stay is a “Green stay”. You will be using local transportation, travelling by foot or bicycle, a local expert for the best tips and you will be visiting local owned places and a dig into the Norwegian culture and heritage. You will stay at a guesthouse that is considerate about the environment, independent and locally owned.

Enjoy your experience and stay in Oslo!

Do you have questions or want to book this trip? Contact us here.