Overview
The self-guided weekend tour is the signature experience of Get Out Kayak in which our wilderness guides help you plan your perfect kayak tour, with everything you need included and with a suggested itinerary tailored to your preferences and to the current weather conditions. You then set out on the tour on your own, with all the knowledge and equipment you need provided by us.
Our guides are carefully selected for their competence and level of service, which is reflected in the kind words of our guests in their reviews. They are all certified wilderness guides with kayak specialization and they all know the archipelago very well.
The Stockholm archipelago is a truly unique place to go kayaking with its tens of thousands of islands. With the Kayak Tour Experience, you can go explore on your own with the comfort of the knowledge, advice and equipment provided by our guides.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Flashlights
Fresh water for drinking and cooking (as much as you need)
Tent, sleeping bag, bed linnen and sleeping mat
Washing-up kit with environmentally friendly detergent
Map (physical and digital), compass and suggested route to follow
Eating utensils
Toilet and trash kit incl. toilet paper
Water Proof packing-bags and smart phone case
Thorough introduction with certified wilderness guide
Life vest, safety whistle, kayak safety gear
Cooking utensils incl. salt, pepper, oil
Cooking stove + fuel
Kayak, paddle, spray skirt
Transport to/from the kayak center (travel convenient to us by public transport)
Food (can be easily shopped on the way out to the kayak center)
Personal clothes for outdoor use and other personal items
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our Kayak Center at Stavsnäs is beautifully located right on the beach at the Stavsnäs Guest Harbour. If you arrive by bus you walk about 150 meters to the right along the water past the petrol station to find us. If you arrive by car you take a right before the petrol station.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Introduction to kayaking in Stockholm archipelago
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Stockholm
1 hour 30 min
You either arrive to Stockholm in the morning or you wake up at your hotel for a nice breakfast. At around 9.30 you begin your journey from Stockholm city by car, cab or public transport out to the Kayak Center at Stavsnäs, Värmdö. The bus departs from Slussen bus terminal, takes about 60 minutes and cost about 4 EUR.
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2 hours
Upon arrival at the Stavsnäs Kayak Center you will be welcomed by our certified wilderness and kayak guide who will be preparing you for your self-guided 3-Day Kayak Tour Experience.
With a beverage and snack, you sit down together and talk about the kayaks, the camping gear, the suggested route and all the nice places to visit. The guide will also introduce you to kayak safety, how to travel sustainably and take care of nature, wildlife protection, “Dos and Don’ts” as well as other practical matters. The guide will show you how to pack the kayak and get everything ready for departure. There will be plenty of time to ask all your questions.
Time for take-off! After eating some lunch, in stable two-person kayaks you will venture out on the water to start your self-guided Kayak Tour Experience. With the wind in your hair, sea birds and waves are soon the only sounds you hear while you make your way towards the smaller uninhabited islands further out. The exploration has begun! -
Bullero Nature Reserve
8 hours
In the afternoon, it is time to start looking for a good place to camp for the night. Using the advice given by your guide before departure, you soon find your own little island with a spot you can call your own for the evening. Perhaps you will end up in the beautiful Bullerö Nature Reserve. After a refreshing swim and preparing the tent, it is dinner time. Cooking the food you have brought is easy on the cooking stove provided, and food taste fantastic when you eat in nature. Let the waves and wind put you to sleep.
Day 2 Discovery Day
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24 hours
Discovery day! After a lazy morning with breakfast and perhaps a morning swim (a “Swedish classic”), you sit and plan the day with the map. There are some different alternatives given by the guide and you can choose to just stay where you are and have a sunny day on the cliffs or pack-up and continue the discovery of new islands along the suggested route. It feels comforting to have a suggested route to follow, yet the freedom to do as you please and go where you want.
Day 3 Returning to civilization
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8 hours
Another beautiful morning out on the islands. After yesterday you feel like you start to get the hang of things. Packing the kayaks goes faster than before and you know where you have everything. During the days kayaking, you stop for a long lunch on an island, and for an afternoon swim and a cup of coffee.
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2 hours
In the late afternoon you arrive back at the Kayak Center and is welcomed by your guide. The guide do a de brief with you and take care of all your camping and kayak gear while you can enjoy some snacks, a shower and perhaps a sauna. The body is a bit soar after three days in the kayak, and the heat of the sauna is soothing.
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Stockholm
1 hour
At around 5 pm you make your way back to Stockholm city.
We do recommend going out for a well-deserved dinner at a restaurant, a night at a hotel and a day of sightseeing in Stockholm City before travelling back home, making the travel to Stockholm a real Urban-Outdoor combination.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Stockholm).
Additional Information
- Not for kids younger than 7 years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 3-Day Self-guided Kayak Weekend Tour
Can I cancel 3-Day Self-guided Kayak Weekend Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Where does it start?
Our Kayak Center at Stavsnäs is beautifully located right on the beach at the Stavsnäs Guest Harbour.
What's included?
- Flashlights
- Fresh water for drinking and cooking (as much as you need)
- Tent, sleeping bag, bed linnen and sleeping mat
- Washing-up kit with environmentally friendly detergent
- Map (physical and digital), compass and suggested route to follow
- Eating utensils
- Toilet and trash kit incl. toilet paper
- Water Proof packing-bags and smart phone case
What's not included?
- Transport to/from the kayak center (travel convenient to us by public transport)
- Food (can be easily shopped on the way out to the kayak center)
- Personal clothes for outdoor use and other personal items
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Swedish, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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