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

Meet True Nature Sweden at 9:00 am in Stockholm, then ride to Dalarö for a safety briefing and two days of guided kayaking among uninhabited islands. Your guide provides the kayak, safety gear, meals, coffee, and camp cooking. Bring or rent camping gear, and expect a real outdoor trip, not a gentle sightseeing cruise.

“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 share a fire-cooked lunch, swim or stretch on an island, and set up camp by the shore for dinner and sunset. Guides including Erica and René bring careful attention to safety, gear, meals, and comfort.

“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

Leave central Stockholm with instructor William for two days in the Södermanland wilderness. You’ll practice fire-making, shelter building, map reading, foraging, water collection, wildlife tracking, fishing, and group survival skills. Meals, transport, and essential gear are included, with space for no more than eight people.

“Words cannot describe what an amazing experience it was to go through the survival 2-day course with William.”

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4.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Hiking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $480

Leave central Stockholm at 9am for a two-day hike near Gnesta. Walk through forests and past lakes, camp beside the water, cook dinner over a fire, make Swedish fika, and continue trekking after breakfast. Transport, guide, meals, and fika are included. Camping gear and backpacks cost extra.

“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

Collect a fully equipped single or double sea kayak at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter in Vaxholm, learn the safety and route basics, then set your own course through Stockholm’s island country. Camping gear, cooking kit, map, compass, and waterproof bags are included. Bring food and a sense of direction.

“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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