Embark on an overnight kayak trip exploring the Stockholm Archipelago. Paddle in search of paradise, cook some delicious meals, and camp in tents on smooth, sun-warmed rock slabs.
Explore some of the 25,000 islands in the Stockholm Archipelago during an overnight kayak adventure. Most are uninhabited and set in one of the wildest areas of Europe, yet only an hour away from the center of Stockholm.
After a short training session, cruise along at an easy tempo that will suit both beginners and advanced kayakers. Listen to your guides relate knowledge of the archipelago, its history, flora, and fauna. Discover the finest islands, skerries, and inlets. Find a deserted island to swim, and stop for a rest with a well-prepared lunch.
Discover Runmarö Island, one of the best paddling areas in the whole archipelago. Glide silently along narrow, shallow passages between the islets where even oystercatchers and seagulls reach the bottom. The Nämdö archipelago is proposed to become a National Park and even a World Heritage Site, and you will see why.
When night falls, sleep on comfortable air mattresses in 3-person tents (2 people will be assigned per tent). Wake up and go for a swim, or try your luck (or skill) by fishing for your dinner.
Approximate itinerary
Friday
Begins in Stavsnäs after lunch with a trip in a taxi boat to Runmarö Island, where you will be welcomed at the jetty by your guide. Try out the equipment and get comfortable with your kayak. Take a short first journey, then set up camp before cooking dinner in the soft evening light.
Saturday
Paddle leisurely to Bullerö Island, the inspiration for the famous Swedish artist Bruno Liljefors. Visit the little museum and picturesque village before paddling on to the next remote camping spot. Before dinner, take a walk in the surroundings or just sit on the smooth rocks and soak up the peace and quiet. Bullerö island is just one of many options in the itinerary.
Sunday
Rise early for a morning dip or a dawn paddle. After a hearty breakfast, explore new inlets, islets, and skerries. Then, turn your bows around and head back towards Runmarö to unpack and tidy up all the gear before going back to Stavsnäs in the late afternoon.
Inclusions :

• Guided kayaking tour
• Kayak, camping, and cooking equipment
• Food
• Roundtrip transportation from Stavsnäs harbor

Duration:
2 1/2 days
Available:
Friday – Sunday: July 1–3 and 22–24;August 5–7 and 19–21; and September 2–4, 2011
Departure time and location:
Friday, 1:35 PM; from Stavsnäs vinterhamn (harbor)
Return time and location:
Sunday, 6 PM; to Stavsnäs vinterhamn (harbor)
Note:
Children under 16 years of age may not participate. Guests must provide transportation from Stockholm to Stavsnäs harbor. Take the bus from metro station Slussen. Guests must provide their own sleeping bag, warm/extra clothes, and swimsuit. Sleeping bags and single tents are available with an extra charge, payable at the start of the tour.