Come and enjoy the beauty of the outer archipelago on a two-day kayak expedition in the heart of the Archipelago Sea National Park.

Described as the most beautiful archipelago in the world, it offers great kayaking opportunities in an ever-changing landscape of sheltered rocky hills, vibrant island villages and thousands of islands. Welcome to an enchanting kayak tour in the open sea!

This kayaking expedition is suitable for kayakers who want to spend a weekend paddling in the outer archipelago with a guide. During the weekend you will get to see the Archipelago Sea National Park a little wider and deeper. We will tailor the trip to suit the wishes and weather conditions of the participants. We will explore deserted islands and spend the night on one of the islands in the middle of the sea. The beautiful island of Nötö in the outer archipelago is the starting and ending poin of the tour, where we are already in the middle of some of the most stunning places in the Archipelago Sea.

The starting point of the tour: The island of Nötö. Time Friday at 20.00 - Sunday at 14.00. We will meet at Nötö village beach with the arrival of the MS Utö on Friday at 20.10 and end the trip on Sunday at 14.00. The joint boat will leave Nötö on Sunday at 15.50. See more detailed travel instructions to Nötö here.

Suitability of the trip: This trip is ideal if you already have some kayaking experience and want to learn and experience more about sea kayaking with an professional guide. (If you are not sure if this tour is suitable for you, please ask!) Number of participants 4-8.

Price: 280 € / person, 15€ discount for students and unemployed.

The price includes: Guide, instruction, sea kayak and kayaking equipment, safety equipment, tent fees.

Not included in the price: food, camping equipment, insurance.

Take with you: Weather-appropriate equipment, food and snacks, cooking utensils, a change of clothes and your own tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. You will receive a more detailed list of the equipment you need by email (we also offer camping and cooking equipment for hire).

Kayaking equipment: We paddle SeaBirds Expedition and Scott sea kayaks, which are highly reliable kayaks designed for sea conditions. These kayaks are stable and comfortable to paddle.

Itinerary:
*Friday
Arrival to Nötö in the evening by connecting boat at 20.10, accommodation in tents by the sea, self-catering evening meal and introduction to the itinerary.

*Saturday
A self-catering breakfast in nature, followed by a review of kayaking basics and safety issues and packing of kayaks. We paddle all day in the Archipelago Sea National Park and have a lunch break on the island. During the break you can enjoy the island and go for a swim. During the day we will paddle for 5-6 hours in total, depending on the wishes of the participants and the weather conditions, with breaks if necessary. In the early evening we will camp on a suitable overnight island. On the island we will set up camp, have dinner, explore the island and swim. Possibility of a night stay on the camping island.

*Sunday
Breakfast on the island and packing of kayaks. We continue our kayaking trip and paddle for about 3-4 hours during the day. We will have a tea and snack break on ine island on the way. Arrival back in Nötö and end of the trip at about 14.00.

Archipelago Sea: Read more about our kayaking destination here

Before and after the tour: Read more tips for eating and activities before and after the trip here