Guided Kayak Adventure (3 days)

The standard kayak is a tandem kayak (for 2 people) that is stable and beginner-friendly. If you are very experienced, there is a possibility to switch to a single kayak. Let us know in the booking form.

Beginners are welcome. We recommend a moderate fitness level. Most travellers can participate.

Minimum age is 18 years. All participants must be able to swim 200 metres unaided. This tour can also be booked as a private tour, for example if you are a family with children under the age of 18. Reach out to us for options and prices.

• 3 days of guided kayaking led by our kayak & wilderness guides
• Return transfer from Stockholm City
• Top quality kayaking, camping & cooking gear (everything that you need)
• Airmats, pillows and camping chairs for extra comfort
• Breakfast, lunch, snacks & dinners for the duration of the trip

• Our Flexibility Booster/cancellation insurance can be added to your booking
• Personal Travel/Medical insurance is compulsory and not included

Pick-up, introduction, and first paddle

We collect you at 09:15 from Hotel Downtown Camper by Scandic (Brunkebergstorg 9) in central Stockholm and drive to our kayak centre at Stavsnäs Vinterhamn, about 45 minutes from the city.

At the centre, your guides welcome you and the group gets to know each other. You repack your belongings into dry bags, load the kayaks, and your guides walk you through everything you need to know: kayak technique, safety, navigation, the Right of Public Access, sustainability, and bird protection.

After the introduction, you head out onto the water together. Your guides lead the way through the inner archipelago towards your first campsite on a secluded island. Once you land, the group sets up camp together and your guides cook dinner on the rocks as the sun sets over the Baltic.

A full day of island-hopping

After a cooked breakfast by the water, you pack up camp and set off for a full day of kayaking. Your guides choose the route based on the weather and the group’s energy, weaving between islands, stopping for swimming, and exploring skerries that most visitors never see.

Lunch is prepared on a rocky island along the way. In the afternoon, you paddle to your second campsite. There may be time for a hike on one of the larger islands, a visit to a wilderness sauna, or simply an evening swim before dinner.

Your guides cook another proper meal, and the group settles in for the night under the open sky.

Final paddle and return to Stockholm

The last morning begins with breakfast on the island. After packing up, you paddle back towards the kayak centre, taking in the last stretches of the archipelago along the way.

You arrive back at the centre by approximately 14:30, where you can unpack, shower, and use the sauna before the transfer departs at 15:30. You are back in central Stockholm by around 16:30.

If you need to return earlier, reliable public transport is available, or we can pre-book a taxi. Please discuss this with us beforehand.

We provide all kayaking, camping, and cooking equipment, as well as all meals. You simply need to bring the following personal items:

• Several changes of comfortable outdoor clothes
• Shell layer: wind and waterproof jacket and trousers (kayak jacket and neoprene gloves included)
• A warm jumper, light jacket, and hat in case the nights get cold
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, and a water bottle
• Swimwear and a towel
• A power bank (or two) to charge your smartphone
• Sleep mask (it can be very light at night in the Swedish summer)
• A book, a deck of cards, and other personal items
• Tick remover or tweezers

• All participants must be able to swim 200 metres unaided
• Minimum age 18 years. Can be booked as private tour for families with under-18s.
• Suitable for beginners and experienced kayakers. Moderate fitness recommended.
• TBE vaccination recommended (tick-borne encephalitis prevalence in the archipelago)

This experience is not suitable for those with mobility limitations due to the wild nature and difficult terrain. If you are unsure, please consult with us before booking.

With the Flexibility Booster: cancel or reschedule with a full refund up to 24 hours before the start, for any reason.

Without the Flexibility Booster: 100% refund if cancelled 30+ days before. 80% refund if cancelled 29 to 14 days before. No refund if cancelled less than 14 days before (home/travel insurance may apply). Rebooking is possible up to 14 days before departure, subject to availability.

The guided 3-day kayak adventure can be booked as a private tour for your group, for example if you are a family with children under 18 or if you prefer a private experience. Reach out to us for options and prices.