Tours/Stockholm/Stockholm: Archipelago Family-Friendly Private Kayaking Tour
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Stockholm: Archipelago Family-Friendly Private Kayaking Tour

5.0(20)Stockholm1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(18)

Description

Private family friendly kayak tour in Stockholm Archipelago. Fun and adventure for the whole family. Spend time together with your family exploring the islands and waterways of the stunning Bogesund Nature Reserve at the heart of Stockholm Archipelago. We stay in the protected waters and will try to spot the varied wildlife along the way. Often stopping on one of the nearest islands for fika and swimming, the Family 3 Hour Paddling Tour is fun for everyone! The private tour will allow your family to paddle at your own pace, explore what you’re excited about, and not worry about keeping up with the group. Our kayaks and equipment fits all ages and skills. We usually paddle double kayaks so kids will be sharing kayaks with adults. What to take for kayaking: appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather, a rain jacket, sandals, change of clothes if you get wet, sun protection, sunglasses or eyeglasses secured with straps, swimwear and towel if you wish to take a bath.

Tour Options

Start time 15:00
  • Tour at 15:00 - meeting point : meeting point in Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Start time 11:00
  • Tour at 11:00 - meeting point : meeting point in Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Start time 10:00
  • Tour at 10:00 - meeting point: meeting point in Skärgårdens Kanotcenter

Highlights

Bottled water
Snacks
Waterproof bag
Fully equipped sea kayak (paddle, spray skirt, life vest)
Only if tour option with was selected
Coffee and/or Tea

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Waterproof bag
Fully equipped sea kayak (paddle, spray skirt, life vest)
Only if tour option with was selected
Coffee and/or Tea

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum height: 1.95 m Maximum weight: 110 kg
  • Participants must be able to swim have normal physical condition
  • Younger children should sit in a 2-person kayak with an adult

Reviews(20)

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Mei_O
June 11, 2026
Fun!

Super fun kayak around a nature preserve with a delicious fikka break in the middle. Aske was a great guide with a lot of information.

Operator response

Hej Mei, So glad that you guys had a great time! Thanks for visiting us and we hope to have you back someday for another adventure in the archipelago. Best wishes to you!

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T1161COroberts
August 25, 2025
Beautiful Waterways

Wonderful day on the water with Karl as our guide. The facility and equipment were very good. Just a note that it is not "in" Vaxholm, so you will need to take the bus or taxi to the location. It is only 30 minutes from central Stockholm so it is easy to take a taxi to and from if you pre-arrange. The three hour window was about 90 minutes of actual paddling, so if you want to travel further you should arrange a longer outing.

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roberts415781
August 19, 2025
Fantastic afternoon on the water.

Carl was a fantastic guide. The waterways are beautiful and the equipment and infrastructure were top rate. You can get from central Stockholm to the launch site in 30 min by taxi.

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mlgrahn
July 15, 2024
Family Kayak Trip

We had a wonderful time. Our guide, Louisa was great! She was very helpful and friendly. We all enjoyed the trip and the lovely Fika and tasty Swedish food that Louisa prepared for us on one of the Islands. It was lots of fun for the whole family. We highly recommend this trip.

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Emily_L
July 15, 2024
Beautiful and relaxing

My husband son and I had a great time! Our son is 9 and he rode in a double Kayak with my husband. We really enjoyed the Fika while sitting and enjoying nature. Our guide was also great!

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viragk2024
May 10, 2024
Summer, sun and fun!

The instructors were so nice and everything was so well orgnized - really great when you want to experience an adventurous but also relaxing activity with your kids! We especially enjoyed the authentic fika with the yummy pancakes :-) ...and we are already thinking about coming back for a longer trip next time to explore the nature of this beautiful country even further!

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nickdA775LN
August 17, 2023
Great way to experience the outdoors in Sweden

My family and I were visiting Stockholm, and decided to take a 3 hour morning kayak tour with our kids and some friends with Skargardens Kanotcenter. We had a fantastic time! Even though it rained, Theresa and Joshua made sure everyone had an amazing, fun and exciting day. We even had a Fika (traditional Swedish coffee break) on a small island, which was a delicious touch that we weren't expecting. After we were finished with the trip, we enjoyed the sauna, which was a great way to end a perfect morning. We will do this again for sure when we are in Stockholm next time!

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Dominik S
July 2, 2023
Great day despite bad weather

The weather forecast was scary in advance and yet it was a great day for the whole family. The instruction was such that the children understood everything and felt safe at all times. Tour guide Florian was super friendly and never intrusive, gave a lot of information about land, animals and history, the Fica was loving and versatile, and at the end everyone could warm up in the sauna. It has been confirmed for us: There is no bad weather, only bad equipment - and it was top here! Thank you so much!

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oliviasN7338NU
July 30, 2022
Private Kyack tour

We had a great time with two kids ages 11 and 8. It so very beautiful and we were lucky with the weather.

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JCRazafy
May 9, 2022
Don't leave Stockholm without kayaking with Andy and Milena at Vaxholm/Resarö ! Try it, you'll love it

Andy and Milena are very caring and smiling people ! Milena always ensured that we were OK with our dry suits and all the equipments. She was extremely kind and patient when providing us guidance and tips on how to handle the kayak and securing our stuff from water ! We felt ultra safe when paddling with Andy. He always ensured that we were OK in spite of very windy conditions. Andy gave us just enough explanations about the fauna (birds, beavers and son), the local settings when we were paddling. Our son loved the fika and the overall experience. So did we ! Getting to the kayak center from Stockholm by bus is ultra easy. Try it you'll love it !

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