Stockholm Archipelago Kayaking Day Tour
What your day looks like
If there is something you should not miss whilst in Stockholm, it’s kayaking in the archipelago! Just moments out of the city the archipelago begins, with almost 30,000 islands it’s one of the most unique areas in Europe. You will meet your guide and group at Our Adventure Café and set off in our comfortable minivan on a short drive out to the archipelago proper. All our kayak guides are local, qualified, and experienced, so once you are geared up they will take time to run through some basic paddling techniques and safety information with you before you set off on a beautiful journey of discovery! The wildlife, rugged scenery, and serenity of the paddle will blow you away! It really is a very special place and there’s no better way to enjoy it than in a kayak. Some of the islands will be big enough to house a village, some just a single homestead and others so small they have room for only one tree on them! There will be towering cliffs, narrow passageways, plenty of forest and wildlife in abundance! The wildlife and nature are astonishing! Moose, Roe Deer, Fallow Deer, and Red Foxes live on the larger islands and during the summer months, they swim between them. White-tailed/Sea eagles, Canadian Geese, eiders, Loons, Arctic Terns, Ospreys, Great Cormorants, and other migratory birds can be seen all summer out in the archipelago. You may even get lucky and see grey seals out fishing in the waters! You will stop on the sunniest and most sheltered island for a delicious and freshly prepared lunch, where you are welcome to swim and sunbathe should you wish. Our guides try to stop for lunch on a new island every day so that we keep our impact on nature to a minimum. With so much protection from the open sea, we can always find somewhere sheltered to stop, even if it is windy. Our guides get weather updates daily and will change the tour route depending on the weather forecast. Once lunch has been enjoyed and you’re ready to get going again, you’ll continue to paddle around the islands spotting wildlife and exploring further before heading back to the minivan where you’ll pack up and head back into the city.
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago!
- Brace yourself for the breathtaking views
- Before the tour stars you learn some basic paddling techniques and safety information
- Marvel at the abundance of flora & fauna amongst the maze of islands
- Paddle around the islands spotting wildlife
Your day, step by step
Stockholm
Kayaking at Stockholm Archipelago.
What to know before booking
Included
- Experienced Kayak Guide - Prijon Double Kayaks - TNP WolferineLight Paddles - Hiko Life Vests, and spray deck. - Transport between our main location at Kungsbro Strand to/from the Archipelago dock - Water Bottle and Dry Bag
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Please Bring Sun Cream, Sunglasses, Hats, Warm Waterproof Clothes, and Spare Dry Clothes, Thin Shorts/Swimming Suits and Towels. Our day tours have an easy tempo to suit all abilities. Many persons who paddle with us have no previous experience, and the techniques are easy to learn. We carry all our food and drinking water with us in the kayaks. There are no toilets on the islands we visit and there are no toilets on our kayak dock, the meeting point for your tour, but you are welcome to come to our main location (Kungsbro Strand 21) during our office hours to use the toilet.
Restrictions
All guests should be able to swim at least 200m to join this tour. Guests are expected to paddle in double kayaks unless the guide decides otherwise. You need to have basic mobility and be able to squat to be able to get in and out of the kayak on your own. The guide will be there holding the kayak for you. The tour will take place in all weathers unless the guide believes it to be unsafe. All youths must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Meeting & Pickup
We meet at our Adventure Café at Kungsbro Strand 21, Stockholm.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 16 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic