2-Day Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago

Archipelago Expedition & Wild Camping

Two days on the water — crossing further, camping closer, and experiencing the archipelago beyond the day-trip routes

Leave the city behind — Paddle further

One day introduces you to the archipelago. Two days allow you to move through it.

Over two days, the landscape begins to shift as we travel through different parts of the middle Stockholm Archipelago. Sheltered bays give way to more open stretches. Narrow passages lead into broader horizons. Granite islands rise gently from the sea, sometimes covered in low pine forest, sometimes bare and wind-shaped.

One of the striking features of the archipelago is how shallow the water can remain, even far from the mainland. Clear Baltic water stretches over smooth granite seabeds, creating a surprising sense of openness without dramatic depth.

This guided kayak tour gives us the time to vary our route and explore areas that a single day simply cannot reach.

LOCATION

Stockholm Archipelago

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Meeting time

09:00 (Day 1)

Return

Approximately 17:00 (Day 2)

Accommodation

Tent camping on an island

Price

Adults: 4200 sek/pers

Child (8-15): 3100 sek/pers

Student (max 25 years): 3800 sek/pers

Valid student card and photo ID required. Not applicable to PhD students.

WHEN

1 April - 1 November

Activities

  • Kayaking

  • Hiking

  • Meals cooked on the campfire

  • Swedish Fika

    • Experienced outdoor guide

    • Stable sea kayaks (single or double options available)

    • Paddle and safety equipment

    • Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat

    • All meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 2

    • Meals prepared over an open fire

    • Transport from our base to Dalarö and back

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Outdoor clothing

    • Personal toiletries

GROUP SIZE

Small groups - Maximum 8 participants

MEETING POINT

True Nature Sweden Office

Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69

Two Days in the Archipelago

We meet at 09:00 at our base south of Stockholm before driving to Dalarö, where the mainland gives way to open water. From here, we load the kayaks and paddle into the middle archipelago.

The first day unfolds gradually. We cross open bays, navigate between islands and land on smooth granite shores. There is time to pause, to swim if conditions allow, and to absorb the scale of the Baltic landscape.

Lunch is prepared over an open fire on one of the islands — simple food, properly cooked, shared outdoors.

By late afternoon, we reach our island for the night. Kayaks are pulled above the tide line. Tents are set up close to the shoreline. Dinner is cooked over the fire as the light softens and the sea settles.

Evenings in the archipelago feel different. With fewer boats passing and no city nearby, the atmosphere becomes quieter and more expansive.

The following morning begins slowly — coffee by the water, breakfast outdoors — before we pack camp and continue paddling through new sections of the archipelago.

By mid to late afternoon on day two, we return to Dalarö and drive back to Stockholm.

  • Two days outdoors in the Stockholm Archipelago, combining steady paddling, island landings and relaxed camp life.

    Routes are adapted to wind conditions and the group. Expect a balanced rhythm of movement and rest, one night of camping close to the shoreline, meals cooked over an open fire — and the satisfying feeling that comes from spending real time on the water.

  • No previous kayaking experience is required. The tour is accessible for most active travellers with a normal level of fitness. Over two days, distances are moderate and adapted to the group and wind conditions — leaving you pleasantly worked but refreshed rather than exhausted.

    • If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, you’ll be offered a different date, activity or a full refund.

    • A minimum number of participants is required for the tour to run. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

    • We’re closely following the government regulations regarding fire bans. We won't cancel your tour because of a fire ban but you’ll be offered a cold lunch instead!

    • Please note that for safety reasons your guide might have to ask you to go in a more stable double kayak with someone.

    • Sandals (no flip-flops)

    • Water bottle

    • Rain clothes

    • Swimming clothes

    • Towel (small one)

    • Sun cream

    • Hat

    • Sunglasses

    • Mosquito repellent 

    • Change of clothes

    • Warm sweater for the evening

    • Waterproof bag if you have

    • Your camera 

Wildlife & Coastal Life

Sea eagles, cormorants and migrating seabirds are regularly seen across the islands. With more time on the water, the chances of encountering wildlife naturally increase.

Limited to small groups — early booking is recommended during THE peak season

Want to Adjust the Experience?

If you’re looking for a shorter introduction, explore our 1-Day Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago.

If you’d like to extend the journey further, our 3-Day Archipelago Expedition offers more distance, more remote sections and deeper immersion.