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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Stockholm, Sweden
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Stockholm is part of an archipelago of around 30,000 islands—and there's no better way to immerse yourself in the scenery than on a guided kayaking tour. With just a guide and small group for company, you'll set off on the Baltic Sea. As you go, take in the postcard-worthy views, and admire abundant birdlife and ancient fortresses. Lunch and a fika coffee break are also included.
  • Kayaks, dry bags, and safety gear are all provided for your ease
  • Round-trip transit from Stockholm makes getting there simple
  • With safety briefings and small groups, this tour is beginner-friendly
  • Discover a side of the region few other visitors get to experience

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off from the meeting point located in central Stockholm
  • A guided kayaking excursion
  • Lunch
    A Cold Lunch on an Island Beach (full day tours only)
  • Swedish Fika (coffee with pastries)
  • Stable sea kayaks
  • Equipment (buoyancy vest, paddle, spray skirt)
  • Small groups - Maximum 8 participants
  • Drybags to keep your items safe and dry
  • Kayak course and introduction
  • Experienced outdoor guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Additional snacks or drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Green Trails
    Tideliusgatan 62, 118 69 Stockholm, Sweden

    We start the trip from our 'Urban Basecamp' on Södermalm.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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The Green Trails

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Vegetarian food
  • Children between the ages of 8-12 must go in a double kayak with an adult!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Matt G
Ben, our tour guide, made this tour such an amazing experience! His love and knowledge of the outdoors was very refreshing. We had about 7 people on our tour and Ben did a great job of keeping everyone together and engaged. After a quick but thorough brief on how to operate the kayaks we got in the water and paddled around for a bit until everyone was feeling comfortable. We then kayaked for around 30 minutes where we reached our first stop with a beautiful view of the neighboring islands. We had warm fruit juice and pastries which were both delicious and really hit the spot. Afterwards we kayaked for another 45 minutes or so until we reached the island where we would have lunch. Prior to eating Ben took us on a short hike not demanding at all that lead to breathtaking views of the Stockholm archipelago, all the while explaining the local flora. After the hike we were more than ready for lunch, which consisted of a smoked salmon fillet over a salad, bread, and either water or more of the delicious warm fruit juice. After lunch we laid out on the rocks for a bit to soak up the sun and more beautiful views. After resting up we kayaked back to the launch point at a nice leisurely pace. Overall this tour was a fantastic way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and really enjoy nature while enjoying great food and great company. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Stockholm. Thanks again Ben for an amazing experience!

Reviews

4.9
based on 99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great views, fun...

SaraCapela, Jul 2025
Great views, fun activity, and tasty food! Overall a nice day trip, filled with adventure, nature and a scenic drive.

A lovely and interesting trip and the perfect way to explore the Archipelago islands from the water.

john_w, Jul 2024
We had a great time . Our guide , Tigho , was fantastic . He was very helpful and explained everything to us so clearly and was very interesting and fun to be with for the day. The kayaking surpassed our expectations and was a wonderful way to explore the beauty of the Archipelago.

Recommended!

Georges_O, May 2024
Very pleasant kayak tour in a beautiful landscape not far from Stockholm. Small group, so it’s easier to keep the group together and not lose too much time even if participants have different levels of experience kayaking.

Worth every kroner!

Scott_D, Jul 2023
Excellent guide, high quality kayaking equipment, the meal was delicious. Very convenient way of seeing some of Sweden's natural beauty!

Great experience

Rodolfo_M, May 2023
Highly recommended experience. Jasper (our guide) made sure we had a great time, everyone was safe and included as well as making sure that the individual nutritional requirements for each participant were met. Will definetly book this experience again. Thank you.

Very good experience overall

Satyam_S, Jun 2021
Loved the trip. Patrick was the guide and he was very helpful and patient. I think we kayaked for 12-13 km and had a short hiking trip as well on one of the island. The weather was very good and taking a halt at the sandy beach was a cherry on top. We enjoyed the vegetarian lunch and fika was also very good. It was a great experience overall, would definitely do it again with other friends. P.S: The trivia told by Patrick was also very interesting and thanks for the driving tips :)

Ben, our tour guide, made this tour...

Matt G, Oct 2018
Ben, our tour guide, made this tour such an amazing experience! His love and knowledge of the outdoors was very refreshing. We had about 7 people on our tour and Ben did a great job of keeping everyone together and engaged. After a quick but thorough brief on how to operate the kayaks we got in the water and paddled around for a bit until everyone was feeling comfortable. We then kayaked for around 30 minutes where we reached our first stop with a beautiful view of the neighboring islands. We had warm fruit juice and pastries which were both delicious and really hit the spot. Afterwards we kayaked for another 45 minutes or so until we reached the island where we would have lunch. Prior to eating Ben took us on a short hike not demanding at all that lead to breathtaking views of the Stockholm archipelago, all the while explaining the local flora. After the hike we were more than ready for lunch, which consisted of a smoked salmon fillet over a salad, bread, and either water or more of the delicious warm fruit juice. After lunch we laid out on the rocks for a bit to soak up the sun and more beautiful views. After resting up we kayaked back to the launch point at a nice leisurely pace. Overall this tour was a fantastic way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and really enjoy nature while enjoying great food and great company. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Stockholm. Thanks again Ben for an amazing experience!

ein perfekter Tag

Dietmar_S, Jul 2023
ein perfekter Tag, der von Stockholm aus zeigt, warum die Schären einzigartig sind. Wir waren als Familie zu dritt. Unser 10jähriger war mit mir in einem 2er Kajak. Auch die Gruppe war sehr nett und der Guide hat uns gut gelenkt, geleitet und Einblicke in Welt der Schären gewährt. ein perfekter Tag. Es hätte uns in unserem Stockholmurlab ein wichtiger teil gefehlt :-)

Super Ausflug in den Schären. Viele Infos und Einblicke und super Betreuung!

Nadja_C, Jul 2021
Es war ein super Tag mit einem tollen Guide! Die Tour lohnt sich absolut um einen Eindruck vom Kanufahren und der schönen Natur in den Schären zu erhalten! Für meinen Städtetrip in Stockholm genau das Richtige.
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