7 Island Kayak Tours in Stockholm Worth Booking

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

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

Meet at 9:00 am in Stockholm, ride to Dalarö, then paddle among pine-covered islands and quiet channels with a guide such as Marcus, Lucas, or Andrew. You’ll receive instruction, equipment, a drybag, Swedish snacks, and a campfire lunch. Expect real exercise, changing weather, and a small group of eight or fewer.

“Lovely coaching, safety, cooking, and senary also everything were smooth and planned perfectly and It was so friendly atmosphere”

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2.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

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

Paddle from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter through calm waters to Vaxholm, passing red cottages, nature reserves, and its island fortress. Guides such as Sam, Carl, Max, and Paul teach beginners patiently, then serve fika on a remote island. Choose a half-day coffee break or longer route with BBQ lunch, plus an optional sauna.

“We saw several islands by kayak. It was the first time we went by kayak on the sea, and the experience was great. Sam prepared us very well in advance, resulting in a safe and fully enjoyable experience. Would recommend 100%”

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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, lunch, and Swedish fika included. The Green Trails supplies kayaks, safety gear, and dry bags, then takes you 45 minutes from central Stockholm by minivan. Small groups, clear instruction, and a maximum of eight people make this a friendly choice for beginners aged 10 and up.

“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.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

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

Kayak the calm waters around Vaxholm with guides such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, Iben, and Josh. Expect a small group of eight or fewer, sea kayaks, a shore-side fika with coffee, tea, snacks, and pastries, plus views of Vaxholm Fortress, Resarö, Bogesundslandet, and Ytterby Mine. Good fitness and swimming ability are required.

“We absolutely loved our experience on the archipelago kayaking tour and it was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Iben, was helpful throughout the entire experience, even though we were novice kayakers. Still, we were able to see so much of the various islands and by the end, we felt like expert kayakers with her help. She was sweet, funny, and so helpful throughout the experience. We had wonderful conversations, and we're so glad we made a new friend in Iben! We saw tons of beautiful wildlife and enjoyed the perfect fica on the shoreline. It was inspiring to see so many islands and how people live on the…”

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5.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Meet your English- or Swedish-speaking guide at The Green Trails office, then ride about 30 minutes by air-conditioned minivan to the archipelago. Learn basic kayaking skills, paddle among rugged islands, hike to scenic viewpoints, enjoy lunch and Swedish fika on an island, and swim or cliff jump if conditions allow. Guides have included Malou, Stevie, Tigho, Viktor, and Pierre.

“The weather was very nice, the scene is beautiful. We have done a total 10km kayaking with enough time to sun bathing and swimming. The water is super clean and clear, we could see the bottom of the water. Viktor is a very nice guide that he prepared lots of food and drinks for us during the trip. He also cares a lot about whether we enjoy the trip and adjust the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the kayaking experience a lot.”

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6.1, 2, or 3-Day Kayaking Tour in the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $230

You’ll kayak through Stockholm’s quiet archipelago with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Beginners learn basic technique before paddling among skerries, inlets, wildlife, and thousands of islands. Choose one day with lunch and fika, or two or three days with meals and wild-island camping.

“The activity was great. We do wish it was a little more adventurous.”

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7.Morning Kayak Tour in the Archipelago with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $150Best value

Meet at Vikstensvägen 71 for a 30-minute ride to Stockholm’s archipelago. After a safety lesson, paddle 12 to 18 kilometers in a tandem kayak, stop for a campfire-cooked organic lunch, and enjoy Swedish fika. The tour suits beginners, with groups capped at eight people.

“A wonderful day spent in beautiful natural surroundings. Another great thing: our guide made everyone feel like they could paddle – and that's exactly how it turned out ;-)”

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