Canoe Tours on Röjdå

Overview

Duration: 4 days/3 nights.

Accommodation: Wild camping.

Swimming ability for adults, good health, reasonable fitness/strength. Suitable for the whole family. Min. 2 adults.

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Canoe on Röjdån is an enjoyable and accessible option for a canoe holiday in a peaceful and very attractive rural area. The canoe tour starts at Torsby and after canoeing to lake Kläggen you return to Torsby again - Canoe on Röjdån is the only one of our canoe tours which is a "there and back" route, offering 45km of relaxing paddling and two short land transports in each direction.

Keep a lookout for wildlife - the forests are rich in flora and fauna, and if you keep quiet and still near dusk you may be rewarded by the sight of a beaver cutting its way gracefully through the water.

Röjdån is a small river with calm flowing waters which empties into Lake Övre Fryken at Torsby. Along the way it widens in places to create small lakes and runs through a cultural landscape - a fertile valley tour with fine views of the mountains to the north and east.

As with all our canoe experiences in this region, Canoe on Röjdån is a a self-guided canoe tour, a discovery of your own taken at your own pace. Accommodation is wild camping along the route - lake Kläggen offers some lovely camping opportunities - and you will choose your own camping spot each night. You will be given detailed guidance and advice before the start of your canoeing holiday.

Canoe on Röjdån is an ideal canoe tour for couples, families and small groups who would like a tranquil paddle adventure without the physical demands of a longer or more remote tour.

Canoeing for odd-numbered groups

Canoes used are 2-person Canadian canoes but can also accommodate three persons. For odd numbers, one person will normally paddle solo. If you have not paddled before, this can take a short time to get used to, but otherwise presents few problems. Bear in mind that paddling solo will add to the level of challenge, especially in windy conditions. You can also choose to have three persons in one canoe, though note that this will limit available space for packing. This does not affect the price - please let us know when booking which option you prefer. Canoe on Röjdån has no challenging land transports.

Itinerary

Detailed information you will need for your experience, including a description of the route, is sent out once full payment has been received.

Start Day

Your canoe tour starts at the meeting point in Torsby, within walking distance of the train station. Here you will receive your canoe equipment and have a short instruction on paddle technique. You have a chance to ask any questions you may have about your paddle tour and also purchase a fishing licence if you wish (please advise in advance if you wish to do this).

You begin paddling in Torsby. A short distance west of the start is a beaver hide. Early morning or evening is the best time to see or hear beaver.

The Rest of the Tour

You begin by paddling upsteam towards Väls, where you make a short land transport of about 125m. This tour includes two short lifts in each direction.

At the most northerly point of the tour you reach the beautiful lake Kläggen. In the centre of the lake is an island which makes a wonderful camping spot, with a number of ready-made shelters and fireplaces. The island is covered with fir trees, but is not large. There are also many good places to bathe from the island. From Kläggen you turn around and paddle back towards Torsby. The tour takes you through a mainly agricultural landscape with beautiful valleys and forest-covered mountains on the horizon.

End Day

Your canoe tour ends back in Torsby 4 days/3 nights after your start.

Dates & Prices

Dates

• Standard start days: 01.05-28.09.12 Tuesdays and Fridays at 14.00 (latest standard start day is 28th September). Other start days and times possible by arrangement (see below). NB: No starts/ends 14.06 or 15.06.12.
• Non-standard start days: 01.05-30.09.12 start any day except Sundays, times by arrangement. Min. 4 adults required for custom start days/times. Smaller groups are possible (for safety reasons must contain min. 2 adults), charged at the full rate for 4 adults due to logistics.

The Price

Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.

Basic package includes canoe and kitchen equipment.

	4-day tour
Adult	£107
Child 3-15	£54

What The Price Includes

• Canoe equipment: 2-person Canadian canoe, paddles, buoyancy aids, one waterproof pack cylinder per canoe, water can, canoe rope, topographical map, toilet spade, cleaning sponge and rubbish bags.
• Kitchen equipment: Trangia hurricane stove* with methylated spirit, cups, plates, cutlery, carving-knife, cutting board, spatula, cheese slicer, whip, butter knife, can/bottle opener, potato peeler, bowl, dish brush, washing-up liquid, kitchen roll, matches and storage box.
• Instructor: Instruction meeting before your tour starts.
• Transfers: Transport by minibus for participants and equipment from the meeting point to/from the start/end points of the tour.

*Exact contents may differ from example shown

Please be careful with the canoe and the rest of your equipment! If some part of the equipment should break as a result of misuse or carelessness, you may be charged for the damage caused.

What The Price Does Not Include

Please see "Optional Extras" below.

• Food: There is no food included. Torsby has a range of stores to purchase provisions before you leave.
• Tent
• Sleeping Bag

Optional Extras

	Sleeping bag package	Tent*
Adult	£15	£55
Child 3-15	£15

*Price given is per tent.

• Tent (see image below): High quality 3/4-person Hilleberg tents. Please note that, like all tents rated 4 persons, the tents are most comfortable for 3 adults.
• Sleeping Bag Package: Includes sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner and foam sleeping mat.

Fishing licences can be purchased when you meet to begin your canoe tour (please advise in advance).

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

Swimming ability required by adults. All participation at own risk. Minimum 2 adults.

You should be in good health and have a reasonable level of fitness and strength, but you need no previous knowledge or experience. However, we recommend you to be used to outdoor life.

The canoe tour is on calm flowing water with two short lifts in each direction.

Equipment/clothes needed

A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.

Groups

Canoe on Röjdån is suitable for groups. For group bookings we offer every 14th person free of charge.

Additional Notes

This provider has received a prestigious Swedish Ecotourism award for its commitment to high standards to cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Location

Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.

By Air

You can choose to fly to Stockholm, Gothenburg or Oslo airports. From here, you travel by public transport to Torsby (around 5-6 hours depending on options chosen) or by hire car.

Without Flying

Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark). Driving time to Torsby is around 10 hours.

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