Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak
Description
Experience Stockholm's 30,000 islands first row by sea kayak. Kayaking is a great way to see the nicest spots in our archipelago. Explore the islands and the Baltic Sea safely with a local sea kayaking guide. Paddle into a far stretched world that exists of 30,000 islands, and enjoy lunch on your own private one.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We start off with a short introduction about the archipelago kayak day's program. A 45 minute drive by air-conditioned minivan will take you away from the city and into the archipelago. We start off with some sea kayaking instructions and safety precautions. Shortly after we're out in the Baltic Sea! We'll paddle through both small island groups and crossing open sea. The present birdlife is very rich, and swans, eagles and many other birds are seen on basically every trip. We'll pick out our own island and enjoy restaurant prepared, organic lunch. From bird colonies to ancient fortresses, there are many sights to visit along the way. Maybe we decide to enjoy some 'fika' on the way, roping all kayaks together. Upon return we briefly conclude the day and your guide will bring you back to the meeting point safely.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian food
- Children between the ages of 8-12 must go in a double kayak with an adult!
Reviews(107)
What a great day! Paul, our guide, was great! He tailored the tour to our experience level and was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about kayaking and making the most of the sea/wind conditions, but of the nature and landscape we were navigating. It was a great day of enjoying the peace of the archipelago waters, walking through a forest to a lookout point, learning about the flora and fauna and even having a Baltic swim. We were fairly novice kayakers and we felt completely safe and even though we chose a full day tour, we managed just fine. I would definitely go back and do more tours with Green Trails when I'm next in Sweden.
We had a wonderful time on our kayak trip. Julia was a great guide
I participated in the kayak tour and it was a beautiful experience, truly beyond expectations. Marcus is excellent, attentive, and very friendly. I absolutely recommend this tour!
Everything went smoothly and the whole experience was quite enjoyable. Marcus was great... super friendly, knowledgeable, and informative about topics I did not expect (like what was edible in the first around us).
Markus was an outstanding tour guide on our half day kayak tour
What a fantastic experience! Matt was a great guide and we paddled with a wonderful group of people aged between 13 and 60+ Lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed the short hike to the view point and appreciated Matt sharing his knowledge of foraging with us. A great day out. Thank you
My husband and I joined a full-day kayaking excursion last week and it was fantastic! Thibaut and Matt were enthusiastic, fun and easy to work with. The sights we saw while kayaking and hiking were beautiful! Thibaut and Matt shared their knowledge of fire starting, local plants, and foraging - things that I love learning about. :) Getting to the pickup location from central Stockholm was easy on public transportation and the ride to and from the archipelago was smooth. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone interested in a relaxing, outdoorsy experience while in Stockholm.
My half day kayaking was probably the highlight of my trip to Stockholm. The nature is amazing and my guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us a great day and I would recommend this to anyone going to Stockholm!!
Nobody there at the 62 address they gave for meeting point. Same address on booking and ticket so there was no mistake on our part . We waited and waited for someone to arrive. They did not answer our texts or emails or calls. Such a disappointment ! And it cost us two Ubers to get there and back from hotel.
Hi Naomi, We’re very sorry that the trip didn’t happen as planned and that nobody was there to meet you. We only launched the half-day kayaking option last week and discovered today that it was not properly connected to our booking system. While the issue was partly on our side and partly related to the Viator/Tripadvisor integration, we take full responsibility for the inconvenience caused. We have already approved your refund request through Viator, and hopefully, the funds will reach you very soon. Again, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience.
Fantastic winter kayaking experience in Stockholm — and a huge part of that was our guide, Marcus. This didn’t feel like a cookie-cutter tour at all. Marcus was calm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive to both the conditions and the group. He took the time to explain what we were doing, adjusted the pace when needed, and always kept safety front and center without it ever feeling restrictive. His knowledge of the area really added to the experience, and his teaching style made everything feel approachable and confidence-building, even in winter conditions. You could tell he genuinely cared about us having a great (and safe) time out on the water. Based on this experience, I’d absolutely recommend this company — it’s clear they hire excellent guides. If you’re lucky enough to get Marcus, you’re in very good hands.
