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Kayaking (Sweden, Finland & Norway)

Self-guided and guided kayak tours in coastal and inland archipelagos and dramatic fjords with wild camping

A Paradise For Sea Kayaking

Diverse and Beautiful Landscapes To Explore

Sweden and Finland's archipelagos are a paradise for kayaking. Tens of thousands of islands, many of which are uninhabited, offer endless possibilities for sea kayaking adventures for both novice and experienced paddlers.

In Sweden, explore some of the 24,000 islands of the Stockholm Archipelago, discover world-class paddling in the St. Anna and Gryt Archipelago, head to the west coast for glorious sea kayaking among the gneiss rock landscapes of Bohuslän, or take a tranquil river kayak tour on the dramatic High Coast.

In Finland, the Helsinki Archipelago and Archipelago Sea regions are stunning island worlds waiting to be explored on flexible kayak adventures, while Norway's Lysefjord offers experienced paddlers a fjord kayak adventure through majestic mountain scenery.

Kayaking with Nature Travels. Photo: Matthew Hastings
Sofia from the Nature Travels team

"Kayaking is my favourite summer activity - growing up in the Stockholm archipelago meant I had one of the world's top kayak destinations right on my doorstep!

It's such a great way to expore the beautiful archipelago landscapes - and at the end of the day, you just pitch camp and enjoy the sunset, quite possibly on your own private island!"

Sofia from the Nature Travels team

Kayaking with Nature Travels. Photo: David Prout
For First Timers Or Experienced Adventurers

Do I Need Previous Kayaking Experience?

We offer many options for sea kayaking which do not require previous experience, though for self-guided tours we would always recommend choosing an introductory instruction course before your tour. This is a great way to improve or refresh your skills and maximise your enjoyment of the tour to come.

For all our kayak tours, you should be able to swim and be generally comfortable on the water. For self-guided tours, you should be confident travelling independently in a marine environment. The archipelagos do not have significant tides or currents, but in windy conditions, the water can of course be choppy.

Self-guided Sea Kayaking - Coastal Archipelago Tours

Self-guided Kayaking - Inland Archipelago, River and Fjord Tours

Guided Sea Kayaking - Coastal Archipelago Tours

Talk To Someone Who's Done It!

Why Choose Nature Travels for Your Next Kayaking Holiday?

Sofia from the Nature Travels team grew up in the Stockholm Archipelago, one of Sweden's best areas for sea kayaking, and so kayaking has always been close to our heart.

Since Nature Travels began in 2006, almost 2,000 guests have travelled with us to discover our kayaking holidays in Sweden, Finland and Norway.

We offer a wide range of tours, including options with an instructional element and full camping equipment included, making sea kayaking accessible to a wider range of travellers than ever before.

Kayaking with Nature Travels. Photo: Tim Robinson
Kayak with Nature Travels. Photo: John and Jenny Baston
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  • We also offer a very wide range of canoe tours of varying duration and level of challenge, many suitable for families.