Stockholm Active Weekend

Spend an active weekend in beautiful Stockholm

- a wonderful way to explore and experience the

city and the nature.

 

Explore the city the best way
Sightseeing by bike one can move quickly and easily between Stockholm’s many islands, which each possess their own character. We follow the shores of the sea and the lake, pedal over bridges and pass all the major sights, such as the Royal Palace and the Royal Dramatic Theatre. The tour will also get you off beaten tourist tracks to see beautiful gardens, picturesque wooden houses from the 17th Century and old oak trees in the world’s first National City Park.

Wild Stockholm
In Stockholm there isn't just natural forest vegetation but also wild animals close to the city. Reserve an evening for a comfortable tour out into the beautiful and historical Swedish landscape. Here you have the chance to meet the true forest inhabitants, elk, deer and wild pigs as well as a rich birdlife, at an excitingly close range.

Sail the Stockholm archipelago - Unique, beautiful and wild
The Stockholm archipelago has literally thousands of islands in every conceivable shape and size. They actually start right in the middle of the city, with the islands near Stockholm being virtually suburbs of the Swedish capital. Other parts are uninhabited and are still among the wildest areas in Europe. None of the islands are quite like the other: Some are forest-clad, some rise high above the sea - others are low, bare slabs of rock called “skerries”. On some of the islands it takes several hours to walk from one end to the other whereas it is possible to swim around others in a couple of minutes. This fantastic seascape, situated just outside an historic capital, might seem like it is a paradise for tourists. There are, however, few tourists to be seen in the archipelago even at the peak season in July. Here we will do full day trip on a luxury sail yacht. You and your fellow passengers will sail the yacht under a watchful eye of one of our experienced English speaking captains. We don´t require any previous experience. Your skipper will guide you in the Archipelago, its history, flora, and fauna. And we offer good food as well!

We start at the quaint little coastal town of Vaxholm, an hour nice ferry ride from the Stockholm city centre. After embarking the sailboat we will sail through narrow straits lined with old houses from the 19th century mixed with modern luxury villas before we cross bigger bays to reach more wild and uninhabited islands. There we can chose one of the islands to take a swim, explore ashore and have lunch. In the end it is the wind and you who decides the program. 

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Day 1 - Thursday

Arrive Stockholm Arlanda Airport by air from the UK. Take the Arlanda Express or the airport bus to Stockholm City Centre (not included).  Check-in to your hotel.
1500 - 1730 Guided bike tour at a comfortable pace with many stops. Explore the city and the Royal National City Park.
1900 - 2030 Wildlife safari. The starting time depends on the time of sunset and the tour lasts for about 4 hours. The August 30 departure has no safari, but city kayak instead. See below.

Day 2 - Friday

Free day.
Optional Activity - 1500: A 3 hours city kayak tour. No previous experience needed (see Excursions for details).

Day 3 - Saturday

0800 - 2000: Full day sailing tour. Take the comfortable ferry to the little quaint town of Vaxholm (SEK75 payable locally), 55 minutes away. Arrive back about 1800, have dinner in the town or on one of the steamers that go back to the city.

Day 4 - Sunday

Free day before taking the Arlanda Express or airport bus to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for return flight to the UK.

Departure Day:  Every Thursday
Departure Dates:  7 June - 30 August 2012 (no tour 21 June)
Duration:  3 nights

Stockholm City Kayak

Description: Get out on the water and experience the city's sparkling waterways on this adventurous Stockholm kayak tour perfect for both experienced kayakers and beginners. Join your helpful Stockholm guide and start off in one of our most protected bays, sheltered from the wind. Learn how to paddle a kayak, get useful tips from your guide and practice your kayaking skills before paddling into open space. This tour will take in narrow channels, green islands and views of the elegant skyline – an interesting mix of modern and traditional architecture makes Stockholm one of Europe’s finest cities. See the magnificent City Hall where each year, the coveted Nobel Prize is awarded to worthy recipients from all around the globe.
Price:  £56 per person

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Accommodation
This tour is based on simple, traditional accommodation with shared bathroom facilities. It is possible to pay a supplement of £117 per person in total for a room with private bathroom facilities and this request will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ferry to Vaxholm
The cost of the transfer by ferry to Vaxholm is not included in the basic holiday price but is payable locally, SEK75.- per person one-way. However, the metro/bus included in the travel card will also take you there if you prefer.

Public transport
Stockholm has excellent and efficient public transport. Public transport is a way of seeing the daily life of a city. It is often also faster than to tackle the traffic jams of the capital. In this itinerary we have included public transport with a personal 3-day card with which you can travel with as much as you want.

Fit?
No particular level of fitness is required for this tour, however it helps if you are a reasonably active person. 

Children
The minimum age for this tour is 12.  Children are considered to be age 12 - 16.