Description

Swedish Canoe Expedition

Join us as we embark on a week-long canoe expedition through the wilds of Sweden.

We start our journey at Stockholm airport, where we will be met by guides from Wildway Bushcraft’s partner organisation – Johannisholm Adventure. These guides will be with us for the duration of our trip. From Stockholm airport, we will transfer to Johannisholm Stugby –  a small village in the province of Dalarna. Then, after a traditional Swedish meal in a heated tipi tent, we will retire to cabins for the evening before our adventure truly begins. 

Read on to find out more…

VISIT THE HOME OF THE FAMOUS MORA KNIFE

After a hearty breakfast we will travel to the nearby town of Mora. Here there will be a chance to purchase some of the famous Mora Knives and perhaps even a carving set to take with you on our canoe expedition.

Once back at camp we will go through our equipment, double checking that we have everything we need before traveling to the starting point of our canoe expedition. 

Download our information pack to discover information about: the route, traditional cuisine, local wildlife and more.

COOK OVER A CAMPFIRE UNDER THE STARS ON A REMOTE ISLAND

One of the first stops along our route will be Skällnäsholmen; our very own island in Venjanssjön lake. Here, sat around the campfire, we will make our first meal of the trip and sleep under the stars. 

CANOE INTO THE WILD

From days three to six, we will canoe through the lakes and rivers of Sweden. These lakes and rivers are home to some remarkable wildlife including resident beavers and ospreys. As our expedition progresses we will learn bushcraft techniques, work on our paddling skills and perfect our camp set-up. Along the way, we will stay on small islands, in this beautiful and peaceful setting you will have the chance to go fishing and really absorb all that Sweden has to offer. 

RELAX AND RELIVE YOUR ADVENTURE

On the sixth day, we return to  Johannisholm where we will enjoy another traditional Swedish meal and relive our adventure while relaxing in a wood burning hot tub.

MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME

On the seventh day, after breakfast, the time will have come to return to the airport and make our way home, taking with us all the memories of an adventure of a lifetime.

Equipment:

All safety and technical equipment required for the trip will be provided. But if you have your own buoyancy aid, please do bring it along with you. We will provide you with a dry bags to keep your kit in. Space in the boats will be very limited so please pack lightly and only bring what you will need.

Click here to view and download the full kit list. 

Criteria:

We do require participants to have a reasonable level of fitness and you must be able to swim.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR OWN WAY TO STOCKHOLM AIRPORT.

Included in the tour price: 

• Tour guides
• All transfers from and to the airport and all off-site activities included in the programme
• Two nights stay in traditional Swedish cabins, two or three people per room
• Linen packs including bed linen and two towels
• Meal package includes two breakfasts, one lunch, and two evening meals
• Five-day canoe trip
• Shopping in Mora and visit Nusnäs
• Wood burning hot-tub

Not included in tour price: 

• Flights 
• Own food for the canoe trip
• Any other products bought from the reception
• Any other equipment needed to borrow 

Group size:

• Minimum five guests, maximum ten guests plus two leaders.

Booking conditions:

• Preliminary bookings for up to 10 guests per trip
• Between 2 and 3 weeks before departure date for each trip, confirmation or cancellation of trip
  (at no cost) to be agreed.
• Cancellation by a guest will be charged at the same rate as the guest is obliged to pay. For example;
  if the guest cancels and receives 50% refund from the travel agent, then we will only charge 50%
  to the travel agent.