Embark on this unique 5-day kayak trip from July 25 to July 29 2016 exploring the 25,000 islands of the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden, the iced gem of Northern Europe. Paddle in search of paradise, enjoy delicious meals and camp in tents on smooth sun-warmed rock slabs on your "own" wild island. And you need no previous expertise, since this holiday is also suitable for beginners.

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Embark on this unique 5-day kayak trip from July 25 to July 29 2016 exploring the 25,000 islands of the Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden, the iced gem of Northern Europe. Paddle in search of paradise, enjoy delicious meals and camp in tents on smooth sun-warmed rock slabs on your "own" wild island. And you need no previous expertise, since this holiday is also suitable for beginners.

Here are some highlights of the tour:

  • Marvellous nature in a maze of 25,000 islands in the Stockholm Archipelago
  • Easy to handle kayaks suitable for more experienced kayakers
  • Camping on your own deserted island with a morning swim just outside your tent
  • Qualified English-speaking kayak guide
  • Delicious northern meals

 

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Stockholm Archipelago
  • End Stockholm Archipelago
  • Countries
    • Sweden
  • City
    • Stockholm Archipelago
  • Theme Adventure and trekking
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Monday
    Day 1

    Your adventure tour begins in Stavsnäs with a trip in a taxi boat to Runmarö Island, where you will be welcomed at the jetty by your guide. Try out the equipment and get comfortable with your kayak. Take a short tour around Runmarö Island, which is one of the best paddling areas in the whole archipelago.

    Paddle silently along narrow, shallow passages between the islets and when night falls, sleep on comfortable air mattresses in 2-person tents (2 people will be assigned per tent).

    Visited places:
    • Stockholm Archipelago
  • 2
    Tuesday-Thursday
    Day 2-4

    Wake up to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and tea. Your guide prepares all meals during your trip, so you can relax, explore the islands and look out for wildlife. You will spend lunch and dinner on different islands every day. There are no set routes, as the weather and wind and the strength of the group decide. You will kayak through narrow openings between islands and cover both small and long crossings. You will almost always be able to spot eagles, seals, minks, lots of different migration birds and sometimes even moose and deer on the islands. Evenings and dinner will be spent relaxing in camp.

    Visited places:
    • Stockholm Archipelago
  • 3
    Friday
    Day 5

    Wake up early for a morning swim or a dawn paddle. After a hearty breakfast, explore new inlets, islets, and skerries. Then, turn your bows around and head back towards Runmarö to unpack and tidy up all the gear before going back to Stavsnäs in the late afternoon.

    Visited places:
    • Stockholm Archipelago

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  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • 5-days guided kayaking tour
    • Experienced kayak guide
    • Sea kayak and all necessary equipment
    • Tent and inflatable mattress
    • Sleeping bag
    • Cooking and safety equipment
    • All your meals
    • Roundtrip boat transportation
    Price does not include
    • Flights
    • Personal clothing (warm clothes, swimsuit, or rain-gear.). As you are on or close to water, extra clothing can come in handy
    • Tips
    • Personal expenses

    Tours are run from the island of Runmarö. It is situated outside Värmdö, due east from the city of Stockholm.Starts at Meeting Point: Slussen at 08:48.

    N.B. Children under 16 years of age may not participate. Guests must provide their own linen for sleeping bag or own sleeping bag, plus rain gear, warm/extra clothes, and swimsuit.  Single tents are available with an extra charge, payable at the start of the tour. Participants:  Minimum total 2 participants required for tour to be confirmed to run. You are of course welcome to book as a solo traveller.