"We all had a holiday we will never forget. We were very impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone...Our oldest son loved building the raft." AB, August 2009
"Just a quick note to say we have returned safe, sound, healthy and happy from our rafting trip. It was great, met all our expectations...I am sure we will book another adventure with Nature Travels in the future, the 'boys trip' is going to be an annual event we have decided...It was a brilliant experience and we all had such a great time - so well-organised and once you get used to being back to basics it couldn't be better." Simon and Peter, August 2009
"We had a great time in Sweden. Thanks for all your help leading up to my trip. It was very helpful being able to speak to you and your colleagues to address all my questions beforehand. Beautiful country in so many ways. I would definitely consider returning to Sweden." Niels, August 2009
"You were so accommodating and all information was crystal clear...thanks for great service!! From start to finish we had an outstanding journey! The whole group were extremely pleased with this trip and some even said that it's the best holiday experience they have had. So a big thank you to Nature Travels, the rafting instructors, and the Swedish contryside!!" Daniel, August 2009
"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip and I'm sure it will remain a topic of conversation for years to come. Brilliant! The level of freedom given was great, made the entire thing feel like a real adventure! Bob in particular was extremely helpful right through the process of booking and up to me ringing him from a supermarket in Karlstad!" Jim, July 2009
"The team was very supportive and all questions were answered in a very prompt and supportive manner. Overall ten out of ten for the support by your team...the tranquility of the river and the beauty of the landscape, being independent in planning activities once the raft was built, the support and flexibility of the team on site...the trip was an overall success, even the weather was great. The support was exceptional and exceeded my expectations and made it all the more worthwhile." Claus, July 2009
"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful trip, on behalf of the whole group. It was the most relaxing holiday I've had in years, I really don't want to be back at work now!" Dave and the Stag Party, May 2009
"Angel, Katie and myself had a fanstastic time timber rafting. We rolled 2 tonnes of lumber into the river, where we assembled a raft, then just like Tom Sawyer and Huck we drifted, crashed and grounded our way down the river. We saw moose and beaver and stayed overnight in the travellers' shelters built by the riverside. It was without doubt the best holiday and the biggest adventure we ever had. I will recommend the holiday to everyone. LIfe seems a bit of an anti-climax now. All I want to do is do the whole thing again. We were all very sad to dismantle our raft. It is hard to believe that you could get so attached to loads of wood and rope and a bit of canvas. Thanks once again for all the fun." Andy, August 2008
"Fantastic weather! Getting stuck on an enormous sandbank and having to camp overnight on a lumpy raft with half the tent strung up - the children thought it was great.! Laura, August 2008
"We saw much more beavers than we thought, which was great, some seemed curious about the raft and swam with us for a while. Another highlight: The relaxing moments between fending off sandbanks, rocks and backwater. Adventure aspect was great. We greatly appreciated the quick and kind email traffice between us and Nature Travels." Simon, July 2008
"What a gorgeous country, with friendly people in every place. We really enjoyed the trip. The staff was well-trained, their English was very good, and they were very gracious. When we got back early, they even took the initiative to call and find us a local hotel without our asking. Terrific!" Glenda, July 2008
"The experience was fantastic, the going was tough with just two people but manageable. Nature Travels were excellent giving support and advice all the way. We would definitely use Nature Travels again to book an adventure in Sweden. Many thanks." Paul, June 2008
"We had an absolutely fabulous time from the moment we set off to the moment we landed back in England. The travelling in Sweden was easy, clean, on time, faultless...The timber rafting - well that was just fantastic. The making of the raft and even the sad part of taking it apart and watching the logs floating back down the river was amazing. I don't know about taking a book, we didn't have time to read what with telling stories, watching out for sand banks, singing, avoiding submerged rocks, making tea, laughing, exploring in the canoes, fishing and eating far too much. Having spoken to the rest of the crew of our return we are all wishing desperatetly to be back on the raft camping in the wild, (with the odd cabin), listening to the cranes, seeing the beavers and hearing the loud clap as they splash their tales, watching the buzzards - I could go on and on but hopefully you get the picture. The food was very good - we even had trouble eating it all. Thank you very much for all your help in organising this trip for us." Jane, June 2008
"Firstly can I thank you personally on behalf of the whole group for being so organised and helpful in the pre-trip planning stage...it gave me great confidence that we'd be treated well and all would go smoothly from the very beginning. The trip was great, truly great...from the first day we were all talking about how clean and beautiful Sweden is. The wildlife and scenery all along the river were amazing and none of us wanted the trip to end - the last day on the river was a solemn affair with talk quickly running to doing a longer trip next time!...Thank again and I'll hopefully be in touch next year with plans for the return trip." Jon, June 2007
"We were very happy with the departure information especially as we booked the holiday at such short notice...We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday despite it raining for the three days we were on the raft. It was more exciting than we expected...It was a great experience, thank you." Gwen, August 2006
"We were hoping to bump into a raft of Swedish beauties. Sadly, this did not materialise...Everyone on the trip thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It wasn't perhaps as relaxing as we expected (getting caught in a log trap in the rain didn't help!) but was very good fun. Making and dismantling the rafts was really good." Jamie, August 2006
Comments on Timber Rafting on Klarälven:
"We all had a holiday we will never forget. We were very impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone...Our oldest son loved building the raft." AB, August 2009
"Just a quick note to say we have returned safe, sound, healthy and happy from our rafting trip. It was great, met all our expectations...I am sure we will book another adventure with Nature Travels in the future, the 'boys trip' is going to be an annual event we have decided...It was a brilliant experience and we all had such a great time - so well-organised and once you get used to being back to basics it couldn't be better." Simon and Peter, August 2009
"We had a great time in Sweden. Thanks for all your help leading up to my trip. It was very helpful being able to speak to you and your colleagues to address all my questions beforehand. Beautiful country in so many ways. I would definitely consider returning to Sweden." Niels, August 2009
"You were so accommodating and all information was crystal clear...thanks for great service!! From start to finish we had an outstanding journey! The whole group were extremely pleased with this trip and some even said that it's the best holiday experience they have had. So a big thank you to Nature Travels, the rafting instructors, and the Swedish contryside!!" Daniel, August 2009
"Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip and I'm sure it will remain a topic of conversation for years to come. Brilliant! The level of freedom given was great, made the entire thing feel like a real adventure! Bob in particular was extremely helpful right through the process of booking and up to me ringing him from a supermarket in Karlstad!" Jim, July 2009
"The team was very supportive and all questions were answered in a very prompt and supportive manner. Overall ten out of ten for the support by your team...the tranquility of the river and the beauty of the landscape, being independent in planning activities once the raft was built, the support and flexibility of the team on site...the trip was an overall success, even the weather was great. The support was exceptional and exceeded my expectations and made it all the more worthwhile." Claus, July 2009
"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful trip, on behalf of the whole group. It was the most relaxing holiday I've had in years, I really don't want to be back at work now!" Dave and the Stag Party, May 2009
"Angel, Katie and myself had a fanstastic time timber rafting. We rolled 2 tonnes of lumber into the river, where we assembled a raft, then just like Tom Sawyer and Huck we drifted, crashed and grounded our way down the river. We saw moose and beaver and stayed overnight in the travellers' shelters built by the riverside. It was without doubt the best holiday and the biggest adventure we ever had. I will recommend the holiday to everyone. LIfe seems a bit of an anti-climax now. All I want to do is do the whole thing again. We were all very sad to dismantle our raft. It is hard to believe that you could get so attached to loads of wood and rope and a bit of canvas. Thanks once again for all the fun." Andy, August 2008
"Fantastic weather! Getting stuck on an enormous sandbank and having to camp overnight on a lumpy raft with half the tent strung up - the children thought it was great.! Laura, August 2008
"We saw much more beavers than we thought, which was great, some seemed curious about the raft and swam with us for a while. Another highlight: The relaxing moments between fending off sandbanks, rocks and backwater. Adventure aspect was great. We greatly appreciated the quick and kind email traffice between us and Nature Travels." Simon, July 2008
"What a gorgeous country, with friendly people in every place. We really enjoyed the trip. The staff was well-trained, their English was very good, and they were very gracious. When we got back early, they even took the initiative to call and find us a local hotel without our asking. Terrific!" Glenda, July 2008
"The experience was fantastic, the going was tough with just two people but manageable. Nature Travels were excellent giving support and advice all the way. We would definitely use Nature Travels again to book an adventure in Sweden. Many thanks." Paul, June 2008
"We had an absolutely fabulous time from the moment we set off to the moment we landed back in England. The travelling in Sweden was easy, clean, on time, faultless...The timber rafting - well that was just fantastic. The making of the raft and even the sad part of taking it apart and watching the logs floating back down the river was amazing. I don't know about taking a book, we didn't have time to read what with telling stories, watching out for sand banks, singing, avoiding submerged rocks, making tea, laughing, exploring in the canoes, fishing and eating far too much. Having spoken to the rest of the crew of our return we are all wishing desperatetly to be back on the raft camping in the wild, (with the odd cabin), listening to the cranes, seeing the beavers and hearing the loud clap as they splash their tales, watching the buzzards - I could go on and on but hopefully you get the picture. The food was very good - we even had trouble eating it all. Thank you very much for all your help in organising this trip for us." Jane, June 2008
"Firstly can I thank you personally on behalf of the whole group for being so organised and helpful in the pre-trip planning stage...it gave me great confidence that we'd be treated well and all would go smoothly from the very beginning. The trip was great, truly great...from the first day we were all talking about how clean and beautiful Sweden is. The wildlife and scenery all along the river were amazing and none of us wanted the trip to end - the last day on the river was a solemn affair with talk quickly running to doing a longer trip next time!...Thank again and I'll hopefully be in touch next year with plans for the return trip." Jon, June 2007
"We were very happy with the departure information especially as we booked the holiday at such short notice...We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday despite it raining for the three days we were on the raft. It was more exciting than we expected...It was a great experience, thank you." Gwen, August 2006
"We were hoping to bump into a raft of Swedish beauties. Sadly, this did not materialise...Everyone on the trip thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It wasn't perhaps as relaxing as we expected (getting caught in a log trap in the rain didn't help!) but was very good fun. Making and dismantling the rafts was really good." Jamie, August 2006