Kayak and Wild Camp Sweden's West Coast Archipelago
Explore the beautiful Bohuslän archipelago and wild camp on idyllic beaches
What's Included?
Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 8 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Kayak the Bohuslän archipelago - 8,000 wild and mostly uninhabited islands and one of Europe’s must-do locations for sea kayaking
Paddle your way from the sheltered, inner islands to the rocky outer archipelago and wild camp in remote and deserted locations
Learn about the area’s rich history and diverse flora and fauna and visit local fishing villages to absord some traditional Scandinavian culture
Key Information
Day 1
The Bohuslän archipelago
Kayaking
Meet your guide and the rest of your team in Gustafsberg, Uddevalla and after a safety and navigation briefing head to the launch point on the beautiful Bohuslän Archipelago. Paddle out, discover hidden passages, sandy beaches and natural rock formations and lose yourself amongst the region's 8,000 islands – most of them uninhabited. As the evening draws in, choose a secluded spot to set up camp, pitch your tent and cook dinner over the fire as you watch the sunset over the sea.
Day 2
Continue exploring
Kayaking
Have some breakfast, break camp and then get back on the water while developing your kayaking skills with the help of your expert guide. Continue exploring this maze of islets and stop for lunch on a remote beach – be on the lookout for seals. Set up camp on another deserted island, take an evening swim and relax around the campfire.
Day 3
The outer archipelago
Kayaking
After another campfire breakfast, head to the exposed outer archipelago and a wide, blue horizon. The islands here will give you a different perspective on the whole coastline – wilder and more rugged. The water might also be slightly choppier as you near the open sea, but you'll be in safe hands. Make your way back to the rendezvous point, where you’ll say goodbye to your guide and team before heading to the airport and home.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Gustafsberg, Uddevalla
09:00
Ends
Gustafsberg, Uddevalla
17:00
Transfers
Your host will meet you in Gustafsberg, Uddevalla and transport you to the launch site and back again.
Travel options
Gustafsberg, Uddevalla is situated 75km north of Gothenburg Airport and regular buses and trains link the two. A shuttle also runs to/from the bus/train station in Gothenburg. A private transfer can be arranged upon request.
What about all the carbon?
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre program, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
Food on this trip will be as local and organic as possible. Breakfast is a selection of müslis and yoghurts, with bread, cheese, salami, coffee or tea and juice. Lunch will be sandwiches and fruits with coffee or tea. In the evenings, you’ll cook dinner together around the fire using as many fresh ingredients as possible; an example would be soup with fresh fish and shrimp. If you have any special dietary requests, let your host know in advance and they will do their best to accommodate them.
What is the accommodation like?
Bohuslän
Thanks to Sweden's right to public access, your group can set up camp on any island they wish. High quality twin-tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats and cooking equipment are all provided.
The kit was all really good - and in great condition. The guide looked after us well and was super friendly.
If you are reading this, book the trip. The setting is truly awesome and the hosts - Joakim, Karoline, and Jarno - are just as fantastic. Joakim made sure we all had a holiday - it was not a route-march on kayaks, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Seals were spotted, and much fun was had. A magical trip which I highly recommend.
Fantastic mini-adventure with my son. Oscar was a great guide. We had good conditions and great organisation - the fish soup was memorable for all the right reasons!
Nothing - although the planned trip could not go ahead due to weather conditions, the alternative activities and accommodation arrangements were amazing. A great trip with awesome hosts!
Great guide and great Nationalpark. ...
Great guide and great Nationalpark.
Very well organised and great equipment provided. Incredible scenery and a wonderful time all round.
Enthusiasm and knowledge of the guide were great. Equipment, weather and company also.
The group, the tour guide, nature, the route, the food - simply put: everything was amazing!
The food was brilliant and the whole organisation of the trip was excellent. Our guide Jano was also friendly, knowledgeable and generally brilliant. All of the camping gear was also new or in very good condition as was the kayaking equipment.
Guides
Local, certified kayak guide
Accommodation
2 nights wild camping in remote locations
Meals
Munch on tasty food throughout
Transfers
All local transportation
Equipment
All your kayaking and camping equipment
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
What's included?
- Kayak and paddling equipment (paddle, buoyancy aid, spray skirt)
- Twin tent
- Sleeping mat and thermarest
- Camping stove and food utensils
What do I need to bring?
- Clothes for paddling - (quick-drying synthetic or woollen shirt, bathing trunks, wind jacket)
- Shoes for paddling (water-resistant sandals, neoprene shoes or Crocs)
- Wind/rain jacket and trousers
- Warm change of clothes (a hat and a warm fleece will keep you happy)
- Bathing suit and towel
- Sleeping bag
- Toiletries
- Suncream
- Cap/hat
- Mosquito repellent
- Headlamp/torch
- Camera
- Mobile phone
- Personal medicine if required (please inform your guide in case of emergency)
Transfer from Gothenburg Airport
Payable Before Departure
Transfer from Gothenburg Airport
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Transfer to Gothenburg Airport
Payable Before Departure
Transfer to Gothenburg Airport
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There are plenty of fishing villages with top up points that you will pass.
Any excess luggage can be safely stored with your host while you are kayaking.
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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. You must be over 18 to join one of our trips.
You're always in good company on one of our adventures.
Our trips typically consist of a mix of solo travelers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.
Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves, and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.
It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.
Don't just take our word for it:
- 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
- 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
- 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends
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Reviews
Richard September 2019
Great guide and great Nationalpark. ...
Christoph August 2019
Hannah September 2019
"The kit was all really good - and in great condition. The guide looked after us well and was super friendly."
Ralph September 2019
"If you are reading this, book the trip. The setting is truly awesome and the hosts - Joakim, Karoline, and Jarno - are just as fantastic. Joakim made sure we all had a holiday - it was not a route-march on kayaks, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Seals were spotted, and much fun was had. A magical trip which I highly recommend."
Zoe August 2019
"Nothing - although the planned trip could not go ahead due to weather conditions, the alternative activities and accommodation arrangements were amazing. A great trip with awesome hosts!"
Kyle August 2019
"Very well organised and great equipment provided. Incredible scenery and a wonderful time all round."
Alex August 2019
"Enthusiasm and knowledge of the guide were great. Equipment, weather and company also."
Christine August 2019
"The group, the tour guide, nature, the route, the food - simply put: everything was amazing!"
Freddie August 2019
"The food was brilliant and the whole organisation of the trip was excellent. Our guide Jano was also friendly, knowledgeable and generally brilliant. All of the camping gear was also new or in very good condition as was the kayaking equipment."
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