Sea Kayaking Sweden at sunset
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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?

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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

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.

Richard(September 2019)
Fantastic mini-adventure with my son. Oscar...
Fantastic mini-adventure with my son. Oscar...

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!

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!

Christoph(August 2019)
Great guide and great Nationalpark.
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Great guide and great Nationalpark.
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Great guide and great Nationalpark.
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Great guide and great Nationalpark. ...

Great guide and great Nationalpark.

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.

Itinerary

    Day 1

    The Bohuslän archipelago

    Kayaking
    5hrs
    Wild camping
    Twin share
    Lunch and dinner included
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    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
    6hrs
    Wild camping
    Twin share
    All meals included
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    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
    5hrs
    Breakfast and lunch included
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    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.

Getting There

Nearest airport
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
Pick up
Gustafsberg, Uddevalla
09:00
Drop off
Gustafsberg, Uddevalla
17:00

What is and isn't included?

What's included

Local, certified kayak guide

2 nights wild camping in remote locations

Munch on tasty food throughout

All local transportation

All your kayaking and camping equipment

Where you'll stay

Wild camping Sweden

Bohuslän

What you'll eat

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 din…

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Optional Extras

Transfers

Transfer from Gothenburg Airport
Transfer to Gothenburg Airport

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All extras must be paid before your trip starts.

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FAQs

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.

For current advice about travelling in Sweden, have a read of the UK Foreign Office pages here.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

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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 are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers 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. Check out our Community Values – a shared code to make sure that everyone's experience is safe, inclusive and brilliantly unforgettable.

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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We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.

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