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By Skärgårdens Kanotcenter KAYAKS & OUTDOOR
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Spot beavers, sea eagles, and explore quiet islands with picnic stops
    • Rentals include kayak, life jacket, paddle, safety briefing and a map
    • Just 30 min from Stockholm - easy to reach by public transport

Activity location

    • Stockholm
    • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Resarövägen 10, 185 51 Vaxholm, Sweden | Skärgårdens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor. If arriving by bus, get off at the stop called Engarn.
    • Vaxholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

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Double kayak rental - 5 hours

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

price per person in double kayak

Language options: English
Price details
€36.07 x 2 Adults€72.14
Total
Price is €72.14

Double kayak rental - 8 hours

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Double kayak rental - 8 hours

Language options: English
Price details
€45.28 x 2 Adults€90.56
Total
Price is €90.56

Single kayak rental - 5 hours

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

price per person in single kayak

Language options: English
Price details
€54.00 x 1 Adult€54.00
Total
Price is €54.00

Single kayak rental - 8 hours

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Single kayak rental - 8 hours

Language options: English
Price details
€63.07 x 1 Adult€63.07
Total
Price is €63.07
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick up and return of kayaks: during our working hours
  • Inclusions
    Fully equipped single or double sea kayak
  • Inclusions
    All kayaking equipment incl. life jacket, paddles, spray skirt, basic map for a day trip
  • Inclusions
    Waterproof bag
  • Inclusions
    Safety briefing on land - English-speaking host
  • Inclusions
    Weather and route consultation
  • Exclusions
    pickup from hotel

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Non-swimmers, People with back problems, People with low level of fitness, People with pre-existing medical conditions
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

  • Paddle Through the Archipelago – A Relaxing Kayak Adventure from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter

    Start your day just 30 minutes from Stockholm’s outskirts, at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter, where our friendly and experienced team will help you get set up with high-quality kayaking gear and provide a detailed safety briefing. This is a suggested route, and our staff will help you adapt it based on the weather, your paddling skills, and how long you'd like to be out on the water.

    The journey takes you through the heart of the Bogesund Nature Reserve – a peaceful, family-friendly area of the inner archipelago. The waters here are calm and sheltered, free from ferry traffic, and ideal for beginners, couples, and families with children. It’s the perfect setting for a relaxing day outdoors.

    As you paddle through this quiet and scenic landscape, you’ll discover lush meadows, ancient oak forests, and traditional farms with grazing animals. The area is rich in history — Vikings once lived here over a thousand years ago — and even today you can feel the timeless spirit of the land.

    Keep your eyes open for wildlife along the way. Beavers are sometimes seen gliding through the water or hiding near the shoreline, and the skies are alive with coastal birds. With a bit of luck, you might even spot a white-tailed sea eagle or an osprey soaring above the treetops.

    There are several beautiful spots along the route where you can stop for a swim, enjoy a picnic, or even have a BBQ. Some islands and headlands have short hiking trails, and if you're here in summer, wild berries often grow near the shore — a sweet bonus for curious paddlers.

    Whether you're looking for a quiet day on the water or a fun family outing in nature, this self-guided kayak tour from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter offers the flexibility and tranquility you're looking for.

    Is it kayak tour suitable for beginners?
    Absolutely. Our guests consistently tell us how safe and welcoming this experience feels — especially for first-time paddlers. Everything is designed to help you feel confident and enjoy your time in nature at your own pace.

Location

Activity location

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    • Stockholm
    • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Resarövägen 10, 185 51 Vaxholm, Sweden | Skärgårdens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor. If arriving by bus, get off at the stop called Engarn.
    • Vaxholm, Stockholms län, Sweden