Experience the best Stockholm Archipelago has to offer
This adventure is all about Stockholm’s Outer Archipelago with it’s iconic nature and wild life. In a small group, led by an experienced nature guide, you will kayak past islets and skerries, stay in different types of accommodation and enjoy the tastiest food the archipelago has to offer.
What to expect?
A careful composition of four unique archipelago experiences into one
Experienced guides
Our team of guides will lead the way out into the beautiful wilderness of the archipelago, in a safe and relaxed way. They are educated Nordic Outdoor Guides, certified kayak guides, and with a love and respect for Scandinavian nature and sustainable travel.
Unique accommodations
During this 3-day experience you will stay one night at Harö Natur, a small boutique accommodation on the island of Harö, and one night at Sandhamn Seglarhotell located on the historical archipelago island of Sandön.
A culinary experience
Both at Harö and Sandön, you will be offered a mix of culinary experiences ranging from local produce to Swedish classics. During the kayaking, the guides will prepare food, snacks and Swedish Fika.
What we have included in the package
Trip info
Duration: 3 days
Departure dates: This is a special tour, and we provide dates by request. Please contact us for more information.
Starting point: Rib Boat Pick-up by Öppet hav at Kastellholmen in central Stockholm
Fitness level: Low/Medium
Prerequisites: Able to swim >200 meters, maximum weight 120 kg per person. Kayak beginners are welcome!
Group size: 2-8
Age limit: 18 years, or 14 years if accompanied by adult
Payment: Secure online payment when you make your reservation. A 20 % deposit at the point of booking, remaining is due 4 weeks before departure
Price: 17 900 SEK/person in double room
Single room supplement: 1 500 SEK/person
(excl. taxes and fees)
The 3-day premium experience day-by-day
DAY 1: FROM THE BIG CITY TOWARDS MODERN ARCHIPELAGO CABINS
The adventure begins at Nybroviken in Stockholm where a RIB boat takes you on a fast and scenic journey to Stavsnäs. Once there, you will be greeted by the nature guide from The Kayak Trail, who will stay with the group throughout the trip. The guide will go through the safety procedures, before the group heads out towards the charming little island of Harö. The way there just happens to be one of the finest kayak trails in the area.
On Harö, you will experience the archipelago by staying close to the untamed nature, in modern cabins. Before it is time to enjoy a five-course dinner together, why not wander around, exploring the countryside or hop in the kayaks and set off on an evening tour around the small island?
At bedtime, do not miss the opportunity to peek out from the cabin and up towards the night sky. In the outer archipelago, light pollution is much lower than on the mainland, so on a cloudless night you may be able to enjoy a ceiling full of stars.
DAY 2: KAYAKING TOWARDS A LEGENDARY HOTEL
After breakfast, the kayak trip continues towards the island Sandön and its harbour, Sandhamn. On the way there, the group will stop for al fresco lunch on the rocks. On arrival, a comfortable room awaits you at the Sandhamn Yacht Hotel. In the afternoon there is time to explore the island and its many restaurants and bars, or why not enjoy a traditional coffee at the bakery? In the evening a dinner bursting with flavours of the archipelago is served. The hotel’s SPA will be at your disposal throughout your stay.
DAY 3: DISCOVER SANDHAMN: BY BIKE AND ON FOOT
The last day starts with a luxurious hotel breakfast before it is time to continue exploring the surroundings alongside your guide. The island lends itself well to hiking, through quiet pine forests and across dreamy beaches. Together with the guide you will walk along the coast, visit the harbour and borrow bikes from the hotel to explore the island. Lunch is served at the hotel and afterwards you can round off the day by taking a dip in the sea, or why not book the sauna? And so the adventure comes to an end. The guide waves you off as you board the boat, which in the afternoon heads for central Stockholm and is expected to arrive just before midday.
