Self Guided – North Route
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Camping
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On a Self guided tour you paddle on your own, but with plenty of support from us. You get all the paddling gear you need, we will give you a solid review of both equipment and paddling route over a coffee before setting off. Then we will come and pick you up, your friends and all the equipment when you’re finished. No backtracking. Easy and convenient.
You can choose to paddle three, four, five, six or seven days. If you need camping equipment you can rent a camping package from us. It has never been easier to find a great paddling adventure.
Northern route
A Self guided kayaking trip along the northern route takes you through a great part of the world. Here the rugged and beautiful archipelago is made of the typical red-shimmering granite that is a trademark of the area. With its soft shapes, created by the latest ice age and polished by waves and wind, it shines reddish in the sunset.
You will paddle along a string of the 8.000 islands of the coast, passing charming fishing communities and are never far away from views of the horizon. You will meet steep rock walls, inviting sandy beaches, colonies of sea birds, spectacular sunsets and deserted islands to stay overnight. Perhaps you will also get close contact with Bohuslän’s signature animal, the harbor seal.
The northern route is less weather protected than the southern route and is a great option if you have already paddled the southern route or have quite a bit of previous kayaking experience.
Dates
You can start your Self guided tour any day between May 1 and September 30.
Booking
Click the BOOK-button and fill in the booking form. Please note that we need to check availability for your booking. Invoice and a payment request will arrive by e-mail. When payment has reached us your booking will become definite. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Available dates
Click book and check available dates in the calendar! See You!
Testimonials
It was perfect. Feeling completely free and enjoying being alone in islands wild camping! Truly letting go of everyday life. Challenging ourselves with navigating the winds. Probably one of the best and most relaxing holidays we’ve had. Thank you!
Testimonials
Hey! I just wanted to say thanks for the easy way you and your company provided us with the kayaks and the good drop off and pick-up service. We all had a good time and are now already discussing to go maybe back to Scandinavia next year. Nice greetings!
Testimonials
We really loved the whole experience and are looking forward to coming back next year for more. The whole trip was very well organized, we really were/are still buzzing from it, we wished we had more time and could have stayed longer. Many thanks indeed!
Time & Place
You start your Self guided tour from our kayak center at 09.00 on departure day. Before you launch we give you a thorough review of the equipment and paddling route and then drive you to the launching site. When you have finished your kayaking we pick you up at 15.00 last day and take you back to our center. This means that we are back in time for you to wash your equipment and take off around 17.00.
Please note that our times are fixed. Make sure to plan your travel itinerary to fit them. Other times can be agreed on request, to an additional cost.
Previous experience
You need not be an experienced kayaker, but we recommend that you at least have some paddling experience to go on a Self guided tour. If you have never paddled before, we suggest you take a basic course or a private lesson with us before setting off. We do, also, 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.
Please note that the northern route contains more exposed areas and, in high season, more boat traffic than the south route. Meaning that we recommend starting with the south route if it’s your first time to West Sweden, or if your experience of sea kayaking is limited. Both routes are spectacularly beautiful.
Price
3 days: 3300 SEK
4 days: 3600 SEK
5 days: 3800 SEK
6 days: 4000 SEK
7 days: 4200 SEK
Included in the price
- Single or double rotomolded sea kayak
- Paddle equipment (paddle, life vest, spray skirt, bilge pump and paddle leash)
- Map package containing recommended route, possible camp sites, restaurants, toilets and places to buy groceries
- Thorough briefing over a good coffee on paddle route and equipment before launching
- Water bag (1 x 6l. bag/person)
- Transport and drop off at the launching spot
- Pick up and transportation back to our center at the last day of the trip
Optional extras
If you would like to travel light or lack camping equipment for your trip you can rent it from us as an optional extra. Please tell us in your booking request. Included in the camping kit are
- Tent (2 or 3 person high quality Vaude/Marmot/MSR tent)
- Sleeping mattress (Therm-a-rest, 5 cm.)
- Camping chair (turns your sleeping mattress into a cosy chair)
- Camping stove (Trangia gas stove) including gas
- Meal kit (Light my fire meal kit )
- Spade
Tent and stove is given one per two persons. Please note that sleeping bag is not included. If you don’t have your own you can rent it separately. Please let us know!
Price for camping kit :
- 3 days: 800 SEK
- 4 days: 900 SEK
- 5 days: 1000 SEK
- 6 days: 1100 SEK
- 7 days: 1200 SEK
It was perfect. Feeling completely free and enjoying being alone in islands wild camping! Truly letting go of everyday life. Challenging ourselves with navigating the winds. Probably one of the best and most relaxing holidays we’ve had. Thank you!
Hey! I just wanted to say thanks for the easy way you and your company provided us with the kayaks and the good drop off and pick-up service. We all had a good time and are now already discussing to go maybe back to Scandinavia next year. Nice greetings!
We really loved the whole experience and are looking forward to coming back next year for more. The whole trip was very well organized, we really were/are still buzzing from it, we wished we had more time and could have stayed longer. Many thanks indeed!