Canoe Tours on Klaralven - 4 or 7 days
Photos: Staffan Widstrand
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Canoeing or rafting the Klarälven gives you an excellent chance of seeing beavers. But this has not always been the case. The beaver became extinct in Sweden in the late 19th century and was only reintroduced in 1922. Since then they have flourished in this area and Värmland now has an estimated population of several thousand. See Wildlife Guide
Duration: 4 or 7 days
Dates/Period: Thursdays and Sundays at 2pm 28.06-16.08.09
Price: from £101/adult
Accommodation: Camping
Required: Swimming ability for adults, good health, average fitness/strength. Suitable for the whole family.
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A family holiday in Sweden with a difference! The Klarälven runs the length of Värmland, from north to south. Its serpentine meanderings make it a major feature of the Värmland landscape. Its waters flow gently and the landscape ranges from steep valleys to flat, cultivated land.
This is an ideal canoe tour for the whole family where you paddle on your own, camping wild along the way. Swimming ability required by all, children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.
The Klarälven canoeing tour takes you through a beautiful rural area of forests, small villages and farmland, giving you the opportunity to stop for provisions and explore the surrounding countryside along the route.
Photo: Staffan Widstrand
Northern Värmland is a fascinating and diverse area, with ancient logging routes, narrow networks of lakes and rivers and enchanting woodland meres. The flora and fauna of Värmland is a cross-section of Swedish species. This is where the north and the south of Sweden meet along the plant geographic boundary of Norrland, which is also the northern limit of the oak.
Northern Värmland and the Norwegian borderland is a region that is perfect for lovers of nature and wildlife.
We also offer a timber-rafting experience on the Klarälven river: see Timber Rafting on Klarälven
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Comments on Canoe Tours on Klarälven:
"I thought the service provided by Nature Travels was excellent; nothing was too much trouble and we were helped every step of the way with all aspects of travelling to Sweden and booking. Even when we thought we would have to cancel our trip due to unforeseen circumstances, we were able to move the trip to outside the usual season dates. Very impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nature Travels to others!" Celia, August 2008
"We had such a great time canoeing on the Klarälven...My 10-year-old hasn't stopped talking about it since and is already asking if we can go back next year...this is a great tour for an active and outdoor-focused 10-year-old. I had only a small amount of previous canoeing experience, my 10-year-old none at all. We had no capsizes and great fun, both in the canoe and camping and cooking - I'd recommend it to anyone in similar situations." Alistair, August 2008
"The whole trip itself was amazing, we all really enjoyed and can't wait to do it again." Susan, August 2008
"This was one of the most memorable trips of my life. Sweden is a fabulous country that over-exceeded my expectations and I would definitely like to return. The service provided by Nature Travels was first rate and genuinely friendly and flexible. I will be looking on their website again in the not so distant future to plan our next epic adventure." Mike, July 2008
"Thank you all for making this holiday one I'll never forget, the team in the UK have been exceptionally helpful whilst I've been planning transport, etc. All the guys we met whilst away were friendly and helpful too. I would have NO hesitation in suggesing the experience to others and intend to bore anyone who will listen senseless about the amazing time we had!" Rebecca, July 2008