Best of the west – 3 days
Days
2
Nights
Camping
SEK
The combination of a sea kayak and the West Sweden archipelago (Bohuslän) is among the most amazing experiences one can have. An absolute world class outdoor adventure. Our ambition is to pass on that feeling. We simply hope to create memories that will last a lifetime.
For three days / two nights we explore one of Bohuslän’s, and the world’s, finest paddling areas. We visit the most beautiful places, stay at the most idyllic beaches, look out for, and learn about, the area’s flora, fauna, history and traditions. We cook good food together and watch the sun set in the west.
Areas
West Sweden boasts mutiple wonderful areas for sea kayaking. Innumerable islands and skerries that offer sheltered waters, or exposed stretches of coast with the horizon as our neighbor. Listed below we mention a few. Depending on the prevailing wind and weather conditions we will choose the best possible option. If you, when you make your booking, are particularly curious in any of them, please let us know and we will take that into account.
• Koster Sea Marine National Park – A maze of islands in Sweden’s first marine national park. We look for seals and seabirds, visit Sweden’s westernmost lighthouse and glide around in an islands wonderland home to more than six thousand marine species.
• Fjällbacka archipelago – the essence of Bohuslän. A rich maritime history in a world of smooth, polished, gleaming red granite islands hiding sandy beaches, charming wooden houses and picturesque small fishing communities.
• Havstenssund archipelago – the hidden sea kayaking jewel of the coast. An archipelago divided by the islands Trossö, Kalvö and Lindö, that on one side hides a sheltered inner archipelago with sandy beaches and vegetated islands, and on the other offers an exposed archipelago of granite as beautiful as an archipelago ever can be.
• Orust west side – Käringön and Gullholmen are well known island communities, where houses friendly leaning against each other offer a classic view of Bohuslän. In a kayak Hermanö’s diverse and magnificent coastal scenery and Vallerös stunning sandy beaches are destinations you always long for.
Dates
Please klick “book”, check available dates in the calendar and book directly online.
Other dates by arrangement for groups of at least 4 people. Please e-mail us at bokning@upplevelsebolaget.com!
Available dates
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Testimonials
Thank you for a great kayaking trip with you to Kalvö.
Testimonials
It was a fantastic weekend and all round great experience – thanks go to you! I’m not sure if I could suggest any changes. What was good for me was that we had good variety of scenery, some good paddling time and also instruction on ‘technique’ as well as great meals – a gold star from Tim!
Testimonials
Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Testimonials
Can't think of anything that would need to be changed in the implementation or setup. It's perfect as it is today. Good care of us participants from the first moment in Ladan (the Barn) to the final summary on the return home after the tour. Safe and secure leadership. Felt OK even for someone like me, a kayak beginner, when we were going out among the high waves and the white foam. I also especially liked the strategy of "whirling around" among all the islands! I have previously participated in two other tours with other organizers that are marked with Nature's Best, but the kayak tour with you is by far the best arranged experience. Thank you for a great experience! Will be happy to return!
Testimonials
Thank you, Oskar and Joakim, for a super nice weekend at Koster, everything worked perfectly. The fact that you so generously share your knowledge and experience has made me a better paddler and given me some "bonus knowledge" about Bohuslän's rocks. See you again next summer!
Testimonials
The group, the tour guide, nature, the route, the food - simply put: everything was amazing!
Testimonials
Through wind, water and waves exploring far out shores, challenging our paddling skills, Joakim guided us. We gained new insights in geology, marin biology and coastal animal life. I had such a good time. A vacation at its best.
Testimonials
The tour exceeded my greatest expectations.
Testimonials
Nothing could have been better. Although the planned trip could not go ahead due to weather conditions, the alternative activities and accommodation arrangements were amazing. A great trip with awesome hosts!
Testimonials
Just a few lines of feedback, well three words: it was awesome! Thanks to yourself and Oscar for being such great guides, you guys really know what you are talking about and made the trip more enjoyable with all the random knowledge and stories of the area. I have been talking about the trip for weeks now.
Previous experience
You don’t need any prior knowledge to join us on this tour. The tour is a great introduction to kayak paddling, where we continuously practise the basic skills you need. We do, however, assume that you are able to swim and that you are at least 15 years old, or paddle in the company of a responsible adult.
Time & place
Vi meet at 09.00 in Upplevelseladan, Gustafsberg. The estimated return is at 17.00 on day three.
Included in the price
- All necessary paddling equipment (kayak, paddle, cockpit cover and life jacket).
- All food during the tour (friday lunch until sunday lunch)
- Tent and sleeping mat
- Cooking and eating utensils
- Transportation of you and all the equipment to and from launching and landing
- Cleaning of kayaks and equipment
- Guiding and instructions.
Food
Is there anything you can not tolerate or are allergic to, we will provide another option of course. Please contact us!
Eqiupment
We will bring:
- Kayak and necessary paddling equipment
- Tent (place in two man tent)
- Sleeping mat and Therm-a-rest-chair
- Camping stove and food utensils
You would like to bring:
- Clothes for paddling (quick drying synthetic or woolen shirt, bathing trunks, wind jacket)
- Shoes for paddling (water resistant sandals, neoprene shoes or Crocs)
- Wind-, rain jacket and trousers
- Warm change of clothes packed dry (a hat and a warm fleece will keep you happy)
- Bathing suit and towel
- Sleeping bag
- Toilette stuff
- Suns creen, cap, mosquito repellent
- Snacks, sweets and other types of energy boosts.
- Alcoholic drinks (if you like to sip on that during the sunset dinner)
- Headlamp / torch
- Camera with plenty of room on the memory card
There is no specific itinerary for this adventure.
Thank you for a great kayaking trip with you to Kalvö.
It was a fantastic weekend and all round great experience – thanks go to you! I’m not sure if I could suggest any changes. What was good for me was that we had good variety of scenery, some good paddling time and also instruction on ‘technique’ as well as great meals – a gold star from Tim!
Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Can't think of anything that would need to be changed in the implementation or setup. It's perfect as it is today. Good care of us participants from the first moment in Ladan (the Barn) to the final summary on the return home after the tour. Safe and secure leadership. Felt OK even for someone like me, a kayak beginner, when we were going out among the high waves and the white foam. I also especially liked the strategy of "whirling around" among all the islands! I have previously participated in two other tours with other organizers that are marked with Nature's Best, but the kayak tour with you is by far the best arranged experience. Thank you for a great experience! Will be happy to return!
Thank you, Oskar and Joakim, for a super nice weekend at Koster, everything worked perfectly. The fact that you so generously share your knowledge and experience has made me a better paddler and given me some "bonus knowledge" about Bohuslän's rocks. See you again next summer!
The group, the tour guide, nature, the route, the food - simply put: everything was amazing!
Through wind, water and waves exploring far out shores, challenging our paddling skills, Joakim guided us. We gained new insights in geology, marin biology and coastal animal life. I had such a good time. A vacation at its best.
The tour exceeded my greatest expectations.
Nothing could have been better. Although the planned trip could not go ahead due to weather conditions, the alternative activities and accommodation arrangements were amazing. A great trip with awesome hosts!
Just a few lines of feedback, well three words: it was awesome! Thanks to yourself and Oscar for being such great guides, you guys really know what you are talking about and made the trip more enjoyable with all the random knowledge and stories of the area. I have been talking about the trip for weeks now.











