Island Kayak Tours in Stockholm: the 4 Best to Book

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Meet at 9 a.m. in Stockholm, drive to Dalarö, and spend the day kayaking through the archipelago with up to eight people. Guides such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, and Daniel provide instruction, safety help, nature stories, and a campfire lunch with Swedish snacks. Expect beautiful views, changing weather, and a solid workout.

“Very well done tour and caring guide. It’s a nice day out, only 30 mins drive from Stockholm, but the day on the water paddling among the islands feels remote. Great tour company too.”

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2.Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $154Best value

Set out from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Carl, Max, or Paul. Paddle past red cottages and Vaxholm Fortress, stop for fika or a BBQ lunch on a quiet island, and swim if you wish. Beginners are welcome, but you need reasonable fitness and must be able to swim.

“Our guide, Sam, was fantastic! Fun, interesting and well organized, Sam made the trip fun and safe. Highly recommended!”

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3.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend about eight hours kayaking through Stockholm’s Baltic archipelago with a guide, usually in a group of no more than eight. The day includes instruction, safety gear, lunch, Swedish fika, and a short island walk. Guides such as Tigho, Jasper, Patrick, and Ben have led guests through the route, wildlife, and local stories.

“Highly recommended experience. Jasper (our guide) made sure we had a great time, everyone was safe and included as well as making sure that the individual nutritional requirements for each participant were met. Will definetly book this experience again. Thank you.”

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4.Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Paddle around Vaxholm with a guide such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, or Iben, using supplied sea kayaks and safety gear. The route may include Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesundslandet, Norrhamnen, Resarö, and Ytterby Mine. Choose a half-day or longer outing, then pause on an island for coffee, tea, snacks, and Swedish fika.

“We had such a great time on the kayak outing. Our guide, Carl, was awesome - extremely knowledgeable and very chill. It helped that we had great weather, but we covered a lot of ground in a relaxing way and had a really great shore lunch with the group! I highly recommend this company.”

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