Private Tour
3-Day Self-guided Kayak Weekend Tour
Overview
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72 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not for kids younger than 7 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Washing-up kit with environmentally friendly detergent
Cooking utensils incl. salt, pepper, oil
Toilet and trash kit incl. toilet paper
Fresh water for drinking and cooking (as much as you need)
Cooking stove + fuel
Eating utensils
Map (physical and digital), compass and suggested route to follow
Life vest, safety whistle, kayak safety gear
Kayak, paddle, spray skirt
Flashlights
Water Proof packing-bags and smart phone case
Thorough introduction with certified wilderness guide
Tent, sleeping bag, bed linnen and sleeping mat
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
What To Expect
Introduction to kayaking in Stockholm archipelago
Accommodations
With the tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat provided, you let the sound of the wind and waves put you to sleep
Stockholm
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.
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
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.
Discovery Day
Accommodations
With the tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat provided, you let the sound of the wind and waves put you to sleep
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.
Returning to civilization
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.
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.
Stockholm
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.
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3-Day Self-guided Kayak Weekend Tour
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved it
C9103YBjennyp,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the bestest of times - splashing around in the middle of nowhere dropping off for a sauna here a dip there its such an awesome way to travel - and Get Out were super organised but low key kept it simple super personable - will definitely be heading this way again :)
Best vacation ever!
monamoanad,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We could sleep in places, that were so special, that I'll never forget them in my life. The equipment we got was perfect for the trip and the food was more then enough and really tasty.
The best three days
saskiaw507,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning area good for beginners, really nice staff with much knowledge, the recommended route was really nice, we had a wonderful sleepingspot, the equipmet was perfect (rented camping kit).
Amazing Kayak Experience with Excellent Staff and Stunning Views
OleksSidachov,
Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a kayak tour with friends and it was an incredible experience! Before the tour, you can take a shower and enjoy some coffee or tea. The staff is fantastic and ensures your journey is 100% safe and comfortable. You'll be greeted by stunning landscapes and an amazing adventure. This tour is perfect for both beginners and extreme sports enthusiasts, as you can choose your own challenges. Highly recommended!
3 day self-guided tour - an indescribably beautiful family adventure
constanzef620,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour (my husband, our 12 year old son . and myself) and were incredibly impressed with how well organised everything was by getoutkayak. We booked the tour from Germany and all our questions were answered very well by Jakob and Alma in advance by email or telephone. We were even allowed to bring our dog with us (tip: get a life jacket for the dog before the trip). We did an easy and manageable tour totalling 20 km, which even I (50 years old with no kayaking experience) was able to manage. We met up with Alma from getoutkayak at the canoe centre on the free day morning for coffee and biscuits. Every detail was explained to us, from the camping equipment to the food to the toilet bag ;-). Everything was well planned. The food package was also great, every meal was planned and recorded on sealed recipe cards. The food was very, very, very good and there was a lot of it. Swedish kötbuller with gravy, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam on the first evening at sunset. The camping chairs were also marvellous. All the equipment is of very high quality, absolutely new and clean. The bed mattresses were incredibly comfortable, they are slightly higher and you sleep fantastically on them. The landscape of the Stockholm archipelago is beautiful and highly recommended for a tour. We had previously considered doing a tour of one of the two large lakes in the south-west of Sweden and in retrospect we were glad that we chose the Stockholm archipelago, the landscape is beautiful.It was also great to camp on the rocks.Like Lauren from England, we arrived a little late at the canoe hire on Sunday, but that wasn't a problem either, Alma came to the hire after work and helped us unload our gear in a relaxed manner.I thought it was great that we didn't have to clean the equipment ourselves, but that everything was organised by getoutkayak.Really great, we're looking forward to our next tour.And with the dog (Golden Retriever) everything worked out wonderfully, he was in a triple kayak with my husband and son and I was in a single kayak.Many thanks to Alma and Jakob!
Wonderfull
Curious37815626641,
Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience to explore Sweden this way. Warmly welcomed on arrival and explained everything for the trip what I needed to know. Once I left it was up to me to discover the wonders of the region Would recommend this experience to everyone
Great kayaking for all levels of experience
L5130KNms,
Dec 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic nature and the crew working at the rental place is super friendly and helpful! They provide all the gear and information you need, experienced or totally new to kayaking.
Get Out Kayaks
969listonm,
Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cannot recommend Get Out Kayak enough! I was a little unsure at first that I’d enjoy a full 3 days out on a kayak, but there was so much to see and do. Between the beautiful camp sites (just beware of mosquitoes) and cool island villages, this was a unique experience. GOK staff are a great resource and helped my friend and I plan the trip, it was apparent that they know the area well. GOK is easily accessed from Stockholm via the bus route 433 or 434. Staff have a wonderful setup with coffee and snacks. Definitely recommend!
Nice experience
Companion58331019784,
Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with amazing views. We enjoyed every last bit of the trip. We also had some amazing weather which made it even better
Great experience!
lisanneriksen,
Aug 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 2-day self-guided kayak tour. We asked to start a bit later because we just arrived in Stockholm the night before. This was no problem, the staff was very friendly and helpfull. All the stuff you need is provided and it is very complete, we had everything we needed for an amazing night of camping. All the gear is of great quality and easy to use. Even in summer time, it is not overcrowded and there are so many islands that we had a private island to camp on. The tour is very free and fun and we would recommand it to everyone who is visiting Stockholm!
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