A tent stands on the edge of the woods, next to calm water. Two kayaks lie slightly hidden behind the tent. It is a sunny day. A tent stands on the edge of the woods, next to calm water. Two kayaks lie slightly hidden behind the tent. It is a sunny day.
Lakes and
& Islets
12-25 July
2026
It is early morning and the water is quiet, its surface only disturbed by occasional ringlets from fish hunting for insects. The others are still sleeping, so you walk a bit further along the shore to make some tea while watching the sun rise.
The lower half of the imags shows calm water of a lake, the upper half mostly sky partly covered by gray but fluffy clouds. A stripe of land cuts the middle and a kayaker can be seen to the right.
The lower half of the imags shows calm water of a lake, the upper half mostly sky partly covered by gray but fluffy clouds. A stripe of land cuts the middle and a kayaker can be seen to the right.
Lakes and Islets

Two weeks of kayaking in the north of Europe – from exploring calm lakes in deep and dark forests to wild camping on small islands in the beautiful archipelagos of the Baltic Sea.

We travel to the part of Scandinavia where it until not long ago was easier to move over water than land. Lakes, small and large, are tied together by rivers and canals, making it possible to go far by kayak alone. After an introduction with paddling and safety techniques, we first spend a few days on and by the lakes, and then we continue out into the Baltic sea to paddle among islands and reefs.

The trip is intended for those fairly new to the kayak, so there will be a balance between paddling and taking it easy, set camp, talk, prepare dinner and eventually sleep with no other sound around us but the slow movement of the waves.


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A closeup of green moss on the forest floor. Light falls through out of focus trees in the background and lands on the vivid moss.
Prerequisites

• Relative physical fitness
• Knowing how to swim
• Some kayak experience
• Used to the outdoors


Physical fitness

   You don't need to be a kayaker, but you should still be a person that keeps in shape. That is, doing sports regularly (a couple of times per week and/or full days out during the weekend) as well as having previous experience with multi-day trips such as hiking or cycling.


Swimming

   You need to be comfortable in water. We stay near land, wear life vests and practice rescue techniques, but you should still know how to swim at least 500 metres and you need to be able to float in fresh water with minimal effort.


Kayak experience

   You need to have been in a kayak before and know the basics of paddling. If this is not the case I can help you with that part in the months before the trip.


Happy in the outdoors

   You need to be comfortable sleeping in a tent and living in nature for a while. That is, not glamping nor camping but washing in lakes, pooping behind boulders and so on.


Are you interested but would like some more information? Let me know and we'll talk it through!



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A closeup of green moss on the forest floor. Light falls through out of focus trees in the background and lands on the vivid moss.
An almost picture-like composition. Water with tall purple flowers in the foreground, a guano-stained beige rock in the distance, dramatic clouds above it all. A bird flies off towards the right.
An almost picture-like composition. Water with tall purple flowers in the foreground, a guano-stained beige rock in the distance, dramatic clouds above it all. A bird flies off towards the right.
Equipment

Normal equipment for staying in nature for a while. Participants are sent a full minimum equipment list before departure as well as dry bags so you can check that everything fits.

The kayaks carry the weight, but we still need to get to them, let's travel light! Apart from a backpack and clothes for layering, you'll need water shoes or slippers, suitable gloves, waterproof covers for your devices, a sleeping bag, plus some other small things. I take care of the rest.

If something is missing, or if you want to upgrade your kit, send me an email! I offer a rental/lending service and can give advice if you want to buy new things.



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The sun setting through clouds reflects in almost perfectly still water. The lake narrows off towards forests in the distance and in the dark reflection of a tree it is possible to make out the shape of a person sitting still in a kayak.
Everything else

• 2-5 people
• €2450 per person
       Includes everything –
tickets, kayaks, food, wine etc.
• Flexible end date
• Travel insurance included
• Pre-trip advice and meetups

The kayak provides us with an unique way to travel through nature. It is easy to get to places that are difficult, or even impossible, to reach with other means, and paddling finds a perculiar balance between physical effort and meditative calm.

If the length of the trip does not fit with your schedule, it can be modified to include a solo return that is more suitable.

Note that the price above really includes everything. That is, all you need from start to finish and no extras whatsoever. Forget your wallet at home? No problem!



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The sun setting through clouds reflects in almost perfectly still water. The lake narrows off towards forests in the distance and in the dark reflection of a tree it is possible to make out the shape of a person sitting still in a kayak.