The 5 2-Day Experiences in Sweden That Earn Their Price

1.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $480Our pick

Join True Nature Sweden for a two-day paddle from Dalarö through the Stockholm Archipelago. Your group of up to eight receives kayaks, safety gear, meals, fika, and a kayak introduction. Camp overnight, enjoy Swedish nature, and return to Stockholm around 5 p.m. on day two.

“Trip was awesome! The guides know their thing and keep everything organized and tight. They give us constant information and the paths are well planned. Sights are amazing, obviously and the whole experience was great value for money. Highly recommend! A+++++”

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2.2-Day Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 day 8 hours (approx.) · from $623

Meet your English-speaking guide at 9:00 AM in Johanneshov, then paddle stable sea kayaks through the Stockholm Archipelago. You’ll swim, cook lunch and dinner over a fire, camp beside the water, and return the next day after a calm outdoor escape.

“Que de belles découvertes ! Du calme, des paysages somptueux, un brin d’aventure lorsque le vent se lève. Érica et René sont très professionnels, tout est organisé dans un réel souci de sécurité et de bien-être. On apprécie particulièrement la qualité du kayak, du matériel de camping et des repas qui permettent de récupérer facilement. On retiendra la gentillesse de notre guide et ce fort sentiment de liberté que procure l’expérience. Un complément parfait à notre découverte de Stockholm.”

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3.2-Day Small-Group Basic Skills Survival Course in Södermanland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $480

Spend two days in the Södermanland wilderness with instructor William, learning fire-making, shelter building, foraging, water collection, compass work, wildlife tracking, fishing, and group survival skills. Transport, meals, and essential equipment are included for this small-group course.

“An all together exciting weekend. Learning mixed with great laughs with passionate guide William. I was worried there would only be macho men participating but found myself enjoying the weekend with a lovely group of people looking for new experiences. Wasn’t as tough as I had imagined.”

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4.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Hiking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $480

Leave central Stockholm at 9 a.m. for a two-day hike near Gnesta. Walk forest paths, camp beside a lake, cook dinner and breakfast over a fire, enjoy Swedish fika, and return the next day around 5 p.m. Groups are limited to eight.

“Een vriendin en ik hebben erg genoten van deze hiking trip. De gids houdt rekening met de wensen van de gasten. Je kampeert bij een mooi meer en kookt boven het kampvuur. We hebben ook thee gemaakt van de takjes van een boom! Het eten is goed verzorgd, je komt niks tekort. Echt leuk om dit zo een keer te doen!”

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5.2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago – self guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $288Best value

You’ll collect a stable single or double sea kayak, camping kit, cooking gear, maps, and compass at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter in Vaxholm. After a safety briefing and route planning, you paddle independently among the Stockholm Archipelago’s many islands, camp beside the water, and return your equipment the next day.

“First, the camping package they provide furnishes everything you need: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camp stove, headlight with red bulb to maintain night vision, and mess kit. The kayak was in perfect condition and the employees were just fantastic. I highly recommend this company and if I manage to get back to Sweden, I'm definitely doing this again!”

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