Kayaking tour around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Fully equipped sea kayak (paddle, spray skirt, life vest)
- Waterproof bag
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Vaxholm Fortress, KASTELLET 1, 185 99 Vaxholm, Sweden
Vaxholm Fortress (Vaxholms fästning) dating back to the 1500s, the Vaxholm Citadel, located between Vaxholm and Rindö, was used to defend Stockholm. Built by King Gustav Vasa.
Pass By: Bogesundslandet naturreservat, Vaxholm Sweden
Bogesundslandet is one of Stockholm's largest nature reserves. Outstanding wildlife, farms with horses, green meadows and old oak trees. Hiking and biking areas with marked trails, golf courses.
Pass By: Norrhamnen, Fiskaregatan 18, 185 32 Vaxholm, Sweden
Norrhammen - traditional fishing cottages located in the north harbour on Vaxholm. Museum and summer cafe. Hembygdsgården known for its homemade cakes and pastries.
Pass By: Ytterby Gruva, Ytterbyvägen 63-65, 185 94 Vaxholm, Sweden
Resarö Island and Ytterby Mine - the only place in the world with four elements named after it makes the tiny town of Ytterby the periodic table’s most important place in the world.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum height: 1.50 m Maximum height: 1.95 m Maximum weight: 110 kg
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
- Every child has to be accompanied by an adult (1 child per adult)
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had such a great sea kayak trip with Milena. Milena is such a nice and helpful guide. We had fika on a sweet little island and got a lot of information about the archipelago. The trip through the archipelago was the perfect addition to our Stockholm city trip to see a little bit of Sweden’s ...
We had such a great sea kayak trip with Milena. Milena is such a nice and helpful guide. We had fika on a sweet little island and got a lot of information about the archipelago. The trip through the archipelago was the perfect addition to our Stockholm city trip to see a little bit of Sweden’s beautiful landscape. The trip is suitable for beginners.We had a great half-day kayaking tour around Vaxholm and nearby islands. The nature close to Resarö is beautiful and definitely worth exploring. The owners Milena & Jedrzej are very helpful and friendly, and are happy to give advice on where to go and what to see. We will definitely make another ...
We had a great half-day kayaking tour around Vaxholm and nearby islands. The nature close to Resarö is beautiful and definitely worth exploring. The owners Milena & Jedrzej are very helpful and friendly, and are happy to give advice on where to go and what to see. We will definitely make another kayaking trip from Skärgårdens kanotcenter in the near future!The site is beautiful and you have all the equipment to make a spectacular route through the archipelago. The staff is very close and friendly, I will return without a doubt.
The site is beautiful and you have all the equipment to make a spectacular route through the archipelago. The staff is very close and friendly, I will return without a doubt.We (two families with 5 kids aged 6, 14,16) had a wonderful day paddling through the beautiful nature of Stockholm Archipelago, taking a relaxing break with a tasty Fica in the middle of the trip. Big thanks to Milena (great guide!) and the whole team! We can highly recommend the activity.
We (two families with 5 kids aged 6, 14,16) had a wonderful day paddling through the beautiful nature of Stockholm Archipelago, taking a relaxing break with a tasty Fica in the middle of the trip. Big thanks to Milena (great guide!) and the whole team! We can highly recommend the activity.We had a fantastic time. The staff were brilliant, helpful, professional but relaxed. The double kayak we had was a serious bit of kit, fast, stable and huge. The tent and sleeping bags and mats and cooking kit were all brilliant too. All for a very reasonable price and really easily accessible u...
We had a fantastic time. The staff were brilliant, helpful, professional but relaxed. The double kayak we had was a serious bit of kit, fast, stable and huge. The tent and sleeping bags and mats and cooking kit were all brilliant too. All for a very reasonable price and really easily accessible using the superb Swedish public transport system. Weather was great and scenery BEAUTIFUL. So relaxing and such a sense of freedom. Can’t wait to return. Thank you guys.Good service and nice staff. The area is stunning beautiful. There are many beautiful trips to go. Warmly recommendations.
Good service and nice staff. The area is stunning beautiful. There are many beautiful trips to go. Warmly recommendations.