Sea kayaking in Sweden
| country: | Sweden |
| departures: | 2008: 7 Sep |
| price: | From US $1840 - US $2655 (5-8 days) excluding flights |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Glide through calm waters, along a quiet and clear river corridor, a remote archipelago island or on a serene glacial lake in the mountains.
Enjoy beautiful views, clean air and lunch in an undiscovered cove or on a deserted beach. Relax a bit and soak up the sun. Return to comfortable accommodations for the evening or set up camp at a scenic spot and enjoy a great dinner cooked around camp fire.
Departs 19 Jul, from US $2395 (8 days) ex flights
Bare mountain summits, glaciers and turquoise water are a few things we will see kayaking in the Laponia World Heritage Site and the alpine mountain environment from Sitasjaure up to Bovrojavri. Tours in this area can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work, but kayaking is worth the effort. In the western mountain areas of Lapland we steer our kayaks up towards the Norwegian border. In stages we get higher and higher until we are above timberline and it feels like the mountains surrounding us are majestic theatre sets.
Is it for me?This trip is rated challenging. You should be in good physical condition. Prior kayaking experience is good to have but not mandatory. The weather in northern Sweden and the mountains of Lapland can present warm weather and sunshine, but it can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work. You should have good outdoor experience and be flexible.
Arctic Summer Kayaking Adventure
Departs 7 Sep, from US $2655 (7 days) ex flights
Discover the beatiful and serene waterways of the arctic northern Sweden, as you make your way from Gällivare towards the mountains of Laponia World Heritage Site. Starting in the small village of Porjus we travel westward along the river Stora Lule. During four days we will paddle through forest and hills with the mountains slowly getting visible at the horizon. The waterway to Björkudden is a beautiful experience with small treats of excitements and peaceful nights around the campfire.
Is it for me?This trip is rated moderate. You should be in good physical condition. Prior kayaking experience is good to have but not mandatory. You should have good outdoor experience and be flexible.
Laponia Adventure
Departs 30 Jun and 25 Aug, from US $1840 (5 days) ex flights
Discover the Laponia World Heritage Site in an adventurous and different way both by foot and kayak. Enjoy fresh mountain air and great food, based on local produce and stay in comfortable rooms in the wilderness. This trip focuses on genuine experiences in Lapland nature and culture. Saltuloukta mountain station, at the base of the mountain is our base for a few days in the World Heritage Site of Laponia and surrounding areas. Enjoy inspiring activities such as hiking through wide open vistas and kayaking on crystal clear glacial lakes. The food is an important part of this trip, and therefore we focus on well-prepared meals based on local Lapland delicacies. Your guides have long experience in the regions history and culture, which they will share with you during a few days of adventure in Laponia.
Is it for me? This trip is rated intermediate. You don't need any prior experience in any of the activities, but you should have good swimming skills (you should be able to swim at least 50 meters) and be in good physical shape. You will be outside and active between 4-6 hours each day.
Enjoy beautiful views, clean air and lunch in an undiscovered cove or on a deserted beach. Relax a bit and soak up the sun. Return to comfortable accommodations for the evening or set up camp at a scenic spot and enjoy a great dinner cooked around camp fire.
tour options:
Arctic Mountains Kayaking Adventure Departs 19 Jul, from US $2395 (8 days) ex flights
Bare mountain summits, glaciers and turquoise water are a few things we will see kayaking in the Laponia World Heritage Site and the alpine mountain environment from Sitasjaure up to Bovrojavri. Tours in this area can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work, but kayaking is worth the effort. In the western mountain areas of Lapland we steer our kayaks up towards the Norwegian border. In stages we get higher and higher until we are above timberline and it feels like the mountains surrounding us are majestic theatre sets.
Is it for me?This trip is rated challenging. You should be in good physical condition. Prior kayaking experience is good to have but not mandatory. The weather in northern Sweden and the mountains of Lapland can present warm weather and sunshine, but it can also mean hard winds, fog and a lot of work. You should have good outdoor experience and be flexible.
Arctic Summer Kayaking Adventure
Departs 7 Sep, from US $2655 (7 days) ex flights
Discover the beatiful and serene waterways of the arctic northern Sweden, as you make your way from Gällivare towards the mountains of Laponia World Heritage Site. Starting in the small village of Porjus we travel westward along the river Stora Lule. During four days we will paddle through forest and hills with the mountains slowly getting visible at the horizon. The waterway to Björkudden is a beautiful experience with small treats of excitements and peaceful nights around the campfire.
Is it for me?This trip is rated moderate. You should be in good physical condition. Prior kayaking experience is good to have but not mandatory. You should have good outdoor experience and be flexible.
Laponia Adventure
Departs 30 Jun and 25 Aug, from US $1840 (5 days) ex flights
Discover the Laponia World Heritage Site in an adventurous and different way both by foot and kayak. Enjoy fresh mountain air and great food, based on local produce and stay in comfortable rooms in the wilderness. This trip focuses on genuine experiences in Lapland nature and culture. Saltuloukta mountain station, at the base of the mountain is our base for a few days in the World Heritage Site of Laponia and surrounding areas. Enjoy inspiring activities such as hiking through wide open vistas and kayaking on crystal clear glacial lakes. The food is an important part of this trip, and therefore we focus on well-prepared meals based on local Lapland delicacies. Your guides have long experience in the regions history and culture, which they will share with you during a few days of adventure in Laponia.
Is it for me? This trip is rated intermediate. You don't need any prior experience in any of the activities, but you should have good swimming skills (you should be able to swim at least 50 meters) and be in good physical shape. You will be outside and active between 4-6 hours each day.
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