Soft adventures 

Our ambition is that everyone should be able to participate in our activities without the need for prior experience and without being well-trained or used to outdoor activities.
Our equipment is suitable for those with little or no previous experience of, for example, sea kayak or climbing / bouldering and during the winter season we always wear a dry suit on the paddle tours. In addition, we season your experience with elements of local cultural history and locally-based meal experiences.
Our tour guides and guides love to share the best we know, the beautiful nature of Bohuslän: the rocks, the sea, the fjords, the coves and the beach beds and the varied landscape of mixed forests and granite hills that invite you to different types of climbing. With us, you experience the best of Bohuslän, the food, the people and one of the world's most beautiful archipelagos.

SOFT ADVENTURES - KAYAK

Sea food à la granit * Herring Heritage * City paddling * Fishermen and friends * Winter season Seal safari 

Longer kayaking trips (+3 hrs) can be a bit more strenuous, so it's an advantage to have done kayak paddling a few times earlier:
Kayak seal safari (summer) * Wreckage

BIKE TOUR MED GUIDE URBAN

On our  urban guided bike tours you experience the city and its outskirts with quarries, industrial environments etc. The guide tells about the daily lives of locals in the past and puts in what we see in its historical context. All our city bike rides are soft adventure: Stenhuggaren * Sillskärerskor och industriarbetare

BIKE TOUR MED GUIDE RURAL

On our rural guided bike tours you experience old cultural roads and quarries, industrial environments, rock carvings and other ancient remains. The daily lives of farmers and workers in the past are put in its historical context by the guide. All our rural bike rides are soft adventure.

 

CLIMBING FOR NOVICES

Have your fist go at climbing, either  "Introduction to top rope climbing" or as an element in a combo activity: Beach Dweller * COMBO: Scrambling & climbing 

SAFETY COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT

We have adapted most of our own activities so that there is no need for previous experience. Safety, comfort and enjoyment are our keywords when planning and conducting our tours. In the booking confirmation you will receive information on how to dress and what is appropriate to bring in the form of reinforcement garments. At the beginning of each activity, participants receive a review of the necessary techniques and safety.
Depending on the weather conditions, a trip may need to be set or moved in time and space. It is always the leader of the respective activity that determines this at every opportunity, in consultation with booked participants. Our ambition is to always offer an alternative activity, for example kayakers can be offered climbing if wind conditions are too tough. Security, consideration and responsiveness are our core values.
• No previous experience is required but we assume that you have "normal" health (feeling healthy). If you feel insecure, consult your treating physician if you think you are in moderate physical effort.
• Starting and meeting place varies between our different activities. Announced participants are therefore notified when a collection takes place, usually no later than 20 days before the tour, unless we depart from our local center in Lysekil.

 

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Outdoor West MTB-tour: Granite and quarries (intermediate, level 2)

MTB-tour: Granite and quarries (intermediate, level 2)

Guided mountain bike tour of 2.5-3 hours., for 2-4 persons. You may also join this tour riding your own MTB bike. Varied nature and lots of different grounds, such as granite, gravel roads and off-road forest routes. On this tour there will be many (but not too technically difficult) slopes, quarries, exposed granite crags and forest trails. We'll guide you to fun and challenging places for those who have previous MTB experience  or those who are used to cardio training. Current level: Intermediate ( demanding, cardio fitness required) Click the BOOK NOW button! to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. When booking, you also select the size of the bike. If there are no bikes of the correct size to book, it is full at that particular departure. (Alternative: book a Private MTB Tour) Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required minimum number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if/when the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. Area: LYSEKIL    Start: Lyseskil, 6 Norra Hamngatan Season: All year Duration: 2.5-3hrs, of which about 2hrs cycling After dark tours: 2-2.5 hrs Distance: About 30-40 km, maximum height 70 meters above sea level After dark tours: 15-25 km Recuriements: Good fitness and / or cycling habits Min 12 yrs, min 155 cm tall Included: Guide, MTB bike, helmet, reflex vest After dark tours: head lamp Bring: Your own water (preferably 1.0L) and a backpack. Possibly: headgear, sunglasses, gloves, extra garments, snacks Meal: Not included After dark tours: Hot beverage/soup will be served Minimum number of participants: two persons, booked at least 24 hrs prior to departure. Third and fourth participant must book 12 hrs in advance.

FromSEK 700
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Outdoor West Kayak tour: URBAN WILDERNESS PADDLING (dressed in drysuits)

Kayak tour: URBAN WILDERNESS PADDLING (dressed in drysuits)

Enjoy the beautiful granite crags that surround lovely Lysekil also during the quiet season. Dressed in a spacious drysuit (October-May), and seated in a comfortable and steady sea kayak you can enjoy the ride. Our guide will tell you tales about Lysekil's past and present and this will make you apreciate the scenery even more! You will be introduced to paddling at the fringe ov one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos (according to a recent CNN Traveler listing). Suitable for beginners. he guide will help you fit the equipment, help you onboard and assist your alighting, if you want. After a  safety instruction and an introduction to paddle technique you are good to go. The guide will stop at regular intervals to enjoy the silence, to let participants have a rest and to tell you about the surroundings.  Exact location will vary. As the passage around Stångehuvud is very exposed, we will somtimes have to adapt to the weather conditions on the day of departure.  Most days we use our regular landing place in Norra Hamnen, buton occasion we will start in Södra Hamnen instead. Depending on the weather and the group's composition and prior knowledge, the guide may also suggest that we paddle further away from the coast, into the archipelago instead. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL Northern and Southern Harbours and the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve            Season: October-May Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure), Requirements: Regular health Children Children age 5-15 yrs, when accompanied by at least one adult each. (Min. 16 yrs on Friday evenings) What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, with spray deck, paddle and life jacket. What to bring:  (Headgear, sunglasses, retainer for glasses, 0.5L flask with water) Duration: 2,5 hours  (2 hours seated) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English   Meal: None Drysuit: Included Add-on: Single seating in K1 Kayak Opitonal:         Bring your own ocean kayak and join the guided tour.    

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Outdoor West Kayak with guide: FISHERMEN AND FRIENDS (drysuit & outdoor meal)

Kayak with guide: FISHERMEN AND FRIENDS (drysuit & outdoor meal)

A winter season kayak tour with guide can be magical! Going thru thin sheets of ice on a sunny day is a marvellous experience. Lysekil's harbours are almost always free of ice, but we may find it in a remote bay. Imagine crystal clear waters and no noise!  Marvel at the pristine seascape of the Swedish west coast. Theme: Fishermen and friends (called FISKAREN in Swedish) Some times a curious seal will follow our tracks - observing us. The guide will tell you more about fishermen, seals and life along the rugged coastline throughout the tour. And during a short break on some distant isle you will be served hot fish soup while stretching your legs. Usually the tour goes Saturday morning. If the weather does not allow this, the tour can be moved to Sunday, if this suits the booked participants. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants havae booked. The booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed.   This tour can also be booked at a different time than our scheduled departures. When booking "Private tour" there are more options, for example in terms of choice of time, duration, transport, overall theme, outdoor cooking etc. For other bookable guided kayak tours, click here  Location: Various* locations in the Lysekil area Season: October-May Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure) Requirements: Regular health, able to swim 200 meters 16 yrs, min 160 cm tall  What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, life jacket, spray deck, paddle, outdoor meal, drysuit (with optional use of gloves and hood) What to bring:  Headgear, reinforcement garments and gloves for the break, sunglasses, (retainer for glasses), drink (to store on top of kayak) Duration: 4 hours with a break (3hrs seated) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English Meal: Hot fish soup with beverage Optional: Single seating in K1 Kayak Families with children aged 5-15 yrs are recommended to book our tour Seal Safari in stead.  * As this tour is also offered to guests staying at the neighbouring hotels, we change location first of all to an area that is pleasant to paddle in regard to prevailing weather conditions, secondly to a location near where the guests are staying.

FromSEK 1'300
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Outdoor West Bike tour with guide: Stone worker's heritage

Bike tour with guide: Stone worker's heritage

Guided bike tour - 2 hrs. Discover local history with focus on beautiful scenery, granite, architechture and the legacy of the era when thousands of men worked the local granite slabs to durable cobble stone and building blocks for impressive buildings like the church that still dominates Lysekil's skyline. By using a bike, we are able to visit the remote shores of the Stångehuvud nature reserve with smooth granite, once caressed by waves and yet reaching the granite clad streets of central  Lysekil and other places of interest and natural beauty (artwork and buildings) along the way. Use your own bike - or rent one from us. (more info below) Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. Area: LYSEKIL   (down town and the nature reserve Stångehuvud) Season: March-December Duration: 2 hrs (3-5 km) Level: Easy, normal level of fitness - however you must have some prevoius knowledge of riding a bike Rain: Yes, we run - but only in moderate  wind or light rain. Hard wind or heavy rain - tour is cancelled or postponed. Recuriements: Min 12 yrs, min 155 cm tall is recommended.  However, parents that vouch for their children's ability to ride in traffic may bring kids aged 10-12  (riding their own bikes) - on parental discretion. We are  not able to provide bikes for younger kids. All participants younger than 15 yrs must wear a helmet when riding a bike (Swedish law). All other participants are recommended to wear a helmet as we ride on gravel, uneven roads and in traffic with cars. Included: Guide, (reflective vest, helmet) Bike: Bring your own bike or one of ours: 3 speed with foot break MTB with handbreaks only (pls. choose a bike size appropriate for your lenght). If you are not familiar with riding a MTB mountainbike we will guide you through basic techniques as well as basics on how to behave  when riding a bike in traffic (as opposed to riding on a separated bike route/pathway). What to  bring: If you wish: head gear, sunglasses, backpack, camera, drinking water Meal: Not included

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Outdoor West MTB-tour: Easy riders (for girls only)

MTB-tour: Easy riders (for girls only)

Introduction to Mountainbike cycling exclusively for female participants. Small group. Slow pace. On this tour the guide takes you over crags and thru forests on gravel roads, footpaths and off-road trails. The nature around Lysekil is very diverse and you will be amazed. Soft adventure in a leisurely pace to let you take in the beauty of central Bohuslän. feel free to bring extra drink and a snack or similar for the mid time break.  Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is complete. When booking, you also select the size of the bike. If there are no bikes of the correct size to book, it is full at that particular departure. (Alternative: book a Private MTB Tour) Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. Area: LYSEKIL    Season: March-December Duration: 2 hrs (8.15 kms) Recuriements: Min 12 yrs, min 155 cm tall No previous MTB experience required Included: Guide, MTB bike, helmet, vest, water bottle 0.5L Bring: You might want to bring a back pack for headgear, sun glasses, (spare) clothes, refreshments or a snack. Meal: No  

FromSEK 400
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Outdoor West Kayak tour: CITY PADDLING

Kayak tour: CITY PADDLING

Enjoy the beautiful granite crags that surround lovely Lysekil! A steady sea kayak and a guide that tell you tales about Lysekil's past and present will make you apreciate the scenery even more!  You will be paddling in one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos (according to a recent CNN Traveler listing). Theme: City and Nature The guide will stop at regular intervals to let participants have a rest and to tell you about the surroundings. Families with children age 5-10 are recommended to book a morning departure, as the sea is often calmer during morning hours. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed.​​​​​​​ LOCATION: LYSEKIL Northern and Southern Harbours and the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve            Season: May-September  Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure),  (Friday evenings minimum 16 years) Requirements: Regular health Children Children age 5-15 yrs, when accompanied by at least one adult each. (Min. 16 yrs on Friday evenings) What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, with spray deck, paddle and life jacket. What to bring:  (Headgear, sunglasses, retainer for glasses, 0.5L flask with water) Duration: 2,5 hours  (2 hours seated) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English   Meal: None Add-on: Single seating in K1 Kayak Opitonal:         Bring your own ocean kayak and join the guided tour.    

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Outdoor West Hiking to the summit: SCRAMBLE to the hill fort

Hiking to the summit: SCRAMBLE to the hill fort

An adventure for all ages. You are bound to get a little dirty while having a lot of fun. Scrambling tour 2,5 hrs, medium difficulty as we walk in somtimes very rugged terrain with a lot of steep passages. (Alternative ways are available on some legs of the route.) A hill fort is supposed to be inaccessible to invaders and easy to defend. This one has all these qualities, and a great view as well. We will walk up and down on exposed cregs, along tree plantations and in mixed wood. We scramble up along the slanting rocks passing gorges and fissures. At the summit you can eat your snack/picnic and marvel at the view of great ships far out at sea. Scrambling is "a walk up steep terrain involving the use of one's hands". It is an ambiguous term that lies somewhere between trekking, hillwalking and rock climbing. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, time and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking on your end until check-out is completed and you have authorized the amount payable. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: 10-15 mns (by car) off central Lysekil Season: April-November (all year, weather permitting) Level: Medium level of difficulty, but still soft adventure Requirements: 5-65 years No previous experience needed. Regular health and fitness. However:  No knee or feet issues. (arthritis etc.)   Must have adequate eye sight to hike in rugged terrain and confidently know where to put you feet and hands while walking and scrambling. Must be able to perceive oral instructions if windy. Children: Children and youth age 5-9 yrs are welcome accompanied by adults all year. The younger the kids, the more adults required. Pls choose "Private group/family" options after selecting date in order to get a group discount. Youth 10 yrs and older, can participate without adult company. Select the youth option. What’s included: Activity leader, (helmet) Bottled water Transport from Lysekil, Norra Hamngatan 6  What to wear/bring: Wear comfortable pants with long legs and bring a long-sleeved sweater for the forest walk. Shoes suitable for hiking (which stays on the foot and has a heavy sole that is not slippery on wet ground) (Bring, preferably in a backpack, potable water or other beverage and perhaps a snack/light meal) Duration: 2,5 hours total  Language: Bilingual Swedish/English Meal: Not included Optional picnic deal can be ordered at checkout Optional: Optional picnic deal: Cold tapas Transport options: Pick up on demand on either of these locations:  Havsbadsparken (with Guest Harbour)  Anderssons Kaj/Södra Hamnen  Luna Café (Gullmarsbaden and Löfgrens Camping) Siviks Camping Trellebystrands Camping . You may ride with us or drive behind us.  We will send you a Google Maps pin with exact data on the meeting point of the day. Soft adventure This is an activity with a medium level of difficulty. We have planned the tour with families in mind. If you suffer from vertigo there is always an optional route ahead. No previous climbing or trekking experience needed, but we assume regular helth and fitness level, but your knees and feet joints must be up to the job in rugged terrain...  

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Outdoor West Climb: Top rope - level 2 (3hrs session)

Climb: Top rope - level 2 (3hrs session)

Try rock climbing - outdoors.  If you are used to indoor climbing or high altitude activities this is an opportunity to try real outdoor crags. Take your climbing to new heights and learn new moves and how to decipher the cliff features and cracks. Absolute beginners and families with children 3-9 yrs are urged to chose level 1 instead. Click the BOOK NOW button to see dates, time and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking on your end until check-out is completed and you have authorized the amount payable. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: Varying, depending on where we can find suitable dry crags, either at Trellebystrand or Lilla Långevik (in central Lysekil)  Season: April-October Requirements:   10-70 yrs  Previous experience of indoor climbing, tree climbing or similar.  Fairly healthy knees and ancles What’s included: One activity leader.  Borrow helmet, harness and climbing shoes. (Two participants may have to share one pair of same size shoes.)   At least 3-4 ascents, depending on the length and level of difficulty on the routes climbed. When needed: transportation from Lysekil, Norra Hamngatan 6 (or follow us in your own car, 5-10 mins drive) What to bring:  (potable drinking water, sun screen) Duration: 3 hours total, from gathering to fit the gear until we do part Language: Bilingual Swedish/English (a few key words in German and French) Meal: None There is a  required number of participants for each occasion/departure to run. Your payment will be reserved, but not collected until that number is met. If there are not enough bookings at the cut-off time your booking will automatically be cancelled and any payment will be refunded.  

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Outdoor West Kayak tour: BIOLUMINESCENCE

Kayak tour: BIOLUMINESCENCE

Enjoy the sunset and Lysekil by night! The sun sets earlier every week and our chances to experience bioluminiscencent algea increases. A steady sea kayak and a guide that will tell you tales about Lysekil's past and present will make you apreciate the stillness even more.  Theme: Bioluminescense The guide will stop at regular intervals to let participants have a rest and to tell you about the surroundings. NB! The tour will be cancelled (and payment refunded) if the wind is too hard for a safe tour in the dark. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL Northern and Southern Harbours and the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve            Season: August-March Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure),  minimum 10 years Requirements: Regular health Children Youths (aged 13 or older, and min 150 cm tall) are welcome if sharing a K2 tandem kayak with their accompanying adult. What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, with spray deck, paddle and life jacket. Duration: 2,5 hours  (2 hours seated) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English   Meal: None   Opitonal:         Bring your own ocean kayak and join the guided tour.    

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Outdoor West Bike rental in Lysekil

Bike rental in Lysekil

We have a limited number of bikes for rental. They are to be booked online. Bikes without a reservation (rental or activities) for the day, may be rented on site. However, we strongly recommend booking online to be safe. Furthermore we do charge an invoicing fee for rentals without previous reservations. Please note our limited opening hours, even during high season. Please note the limited number of bikes in each category. If there are no bikes left in a category, please select another category - or select another day. How to book: 1) Select day when You would like to pick upp your rental bike: 2) Select pick up and return TIME closest to your convenience 3) Choose between 3 or 21 speed/gears. [ For children/junior click here.] 4) Add contact information and phone for at least one contact person in a group. 5) Check out your basket ( secure payment solution powered by TrekkPay) and complete the payment of your reservation. 6) Bring receipt/email confirmation/ ticket to our kayak and bike ware house at #6, Norra Hamngatan in Lysekil. Map below.  

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Outdoor West Climb: Top rope - an introduction - level 1 (90 mins)

Climb: Top rope - an introduction - level 1 (90 mins)

Try rock climbing with a harness, helmet and climbing shoes. We are used to helping kids, youth and adults to have a great first experience.  NB! This is not a course -  just an introduction for children and beginners. This is a great activity for 2 or 3 generations, no matter the age. Maximum 5 participants/session. Larger groups can contact us (when making the reservaton) to add another 60-90 minutes of climbing. If you are 10 yrs or older, used to indoor climbing and would like to try out rock climbing we recommend Level 2 instead. Click the BOOK NOW button to see dates, time and price categories for different departures. The booking is not binding until the check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: Varying depending on where we can find dry crags, normally Trellebystrand or Lilla Långevik (in central Lysekil)  Season: April-October Requirements:   3-73 yrs  No previous experience required Fairly healthy knees and ancles What’s included: Helmet, harness and climbing shoes. Guide who will be instructing and belaying.  Every participant will get to try 2-3 different routes, depending on the length and difficulty of the routes. Duration: 90 mins Language: Swedish or English   Public transport Västtrafik: Bus stop FINNSBOVÄGEN (30 min walk) Parking: Payment through swish to Trellebystrands Camping Water slide: One-day pass payed at the reception Kiosk: Ice cream, coffee, soda, hot sandwiches, freshly baked goods etc. There is a  required number of participants for each occasion/departure to run. Your payment will be reserved, but not collected, until that number is met. If there are not enough bookings at the cut-off time your booking will automatically be cancelled and any payment will be refunded.

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Outdoor West Climb and scramble: BEACH DWELLER - a family adventure

Climb and scramble: BEACH DWELLER - a family adventure

Walking horizontally on a narrow shelf by the waterfront and the possibility to try top rope climbing. Family members, colleagues or friends work together as a team and support one other as you step out of your normal comfort zone. We start off with an adventurous and physically demanding walk and scramble that takes us to our via ferrata (corda).  Click the button BOOK NOW! to see dates, departure times and price categories for various departures. The booking will not be binding until the check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: Trellebystrand, 4 km from central Lysekil Season: April-September Requirements: 3-73 yrs Shoes that stay tight on the foot. The shoes should have a hard and patterned sole for good grip. Youths: From 10 yrs can participate without the supervision of an adult Included: Guide Harness, helmet (shoes for top rope climbing) What to bring:  (water, backpack - as you may need both hands to assist your children/friends)  Duration: 2 hours Language: Swedish and English Food: No   Public transport Västtrafik: Bus stop FINNSBOVÄGEN (30 min walk) Parking: Payment through swish to Trellebystrands Camping Water slide: One-day pass payed at the reception Kiosk: Ice cream, coffee, soda, hot sandwiches, freshly baked goods etc.  

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Outdoor West Rental SIT ON TOP Kajak eller WAVERIDER

Rental SIT ON TOP Kajak eller WAVERIDER

When we do not have guided tours, spare kayaks can be rented on site. For your own convenience, (less waiting) we recommend booking in advance. Always included: kayak, spray deck, paddle, life jacket and a bilge/bailer.   How to book: 1) Select time slot when You would like to pick up your rental kayak 2) Choose between K1 (singel) or K2 (double) kayak 3) Add contact information for one contact person in your group. 4) Add payment information, secure payment solution powered by TrekkSoft and complete your reservation. 5) Bring receipt/email confirmation/ ticket to our kayak ware house at 6, Norra Hamngatan in Lysekil.  

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Outdoor West Kayak rental in Lysekil, Outdoor West Sweden

Kayak rental in Lysekil, Outdoor West Sweden

When we do not have guided tours, spare kayaks can be rented on site. For your own convenience, (less waiting) we recommend booking in advance. Always included: kayak, spray deck, paddle, life jacket and a bilge/bailer.   How to book: 1) Select time slot when You would like to pick up your rental kayak 2) Choose between K1 (singel) or K2 (double) kayak 3) Add contact information for one contact person in your group. 4) Add payment information, secure payment solution powered by TrekkSoft and complete your reservation. 5) Bring receipt/email confirmation/ ticket to our kayak ware house at 6, Norra Hamngatan in Lysekil.  

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Outdoor West Kayak tour: SUNSET PADDLING

Kayak tour: SUNSET PADDLING

Enjoy the beautiful granite crags shifting colour as the sun sets over the North Sea. A steady sea kayak and a guide that tell you tales about Lysekil's past and present will make you apreciate the scenery even more! As the sun sets the wind usually dies off and the boats get fewer. Thus, this can be a good option for families with young children. Please note the age limit on different departures. Theme: City and Nature The guide will stop at regular intervals to let participants have a rest and to tell you about the surroundings. Families with children age 5-10 can also book a morning departure (City paddling) as the sea is often calmer during morning hours. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL Northern and Southern Harbours and the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve            Season: May-September  Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure),  (Friday evenings minimum 16 years) Requirements: Regular health Children Youths (aged 12 or older, and min 150 cm tall) are welcome if sharing a K2 tandem kayak with their accompanying adult. What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, with spray deck, paddle and life jacket. What to bring:  (Headgear, sunglasses, retainer for glasses, 0.5L flask with water) Duration: 2,5 hours  (2 hours seated) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English   Meal: None   Add-on: Single seating in K1 Kayak Opitonal:         Bring your own ocean kayak and join the guided tour.    

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Outdoor West Sea kayak tour: HERRING HERITAGE

Sea kayak tour: HERRING HERITAGE

Kayak tour sutiable for beginners, running in calm, sheltered waters in one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos (according to a recent CNN Traveler listing). You’ll find yourself in “Wilderness light”, after only a few minutes of paddling. Smooth granite crags on one side and the North Sea on the other. Learn more about herring (Clupea harengus) and its importance to the Bohuslan region in the past - and enjoy an open-air herring meal trying out different flavours. A stable sea kayak (double seating) lets you enjoy the moment even more! Click the BOOK NOW! button to see available dates, time and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until your basket check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants havae booked. The booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL Saltö fjord (north of the Northern Harbour) (If there is too much wind at sea, we will relocate the trip to protected waters further inland.) Season: May-October  Recommended for:   Anyone (almost) aged 16 and older Some departures from 13 yrs Level: Soft Adventure Easy, suitable for beginners Requirements: Regular health, able to swim 200 meters You should not have long-term problems in the shoulders or arms and be able to be sit upright in a kayak for at least 75 minutes consecutively.  Min age 13 yrs and min 160 cm tall What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, life jacket, spray deck, paddle, outdoor meal What to bring:  Headgear, reinforcement garments for the break, sunglasses, (retainer for glasses), potable water (0.5L, can be placed on top of kayak) Duration: 4 hours total (2.5 hours seated in the kayak) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English Meal: A selection of herring with different flavours  (veg(etari)an option available) Alcohol-free beverage for lunch included Optional add-ons: Dry suit (beginning and end of summer season) Single seating in K1 Kayak Families with youth and children can book  the family kayak tour Seafood à la granite.(4hrs) or City paddling (2.5 hrs) or a Private tour that is tailored to your wishes.

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Outdoor West Guided tour: Set in stone - mini van from Lysekil to Härnäset

Guided tour: Set in stone - mini van from Lysekil to Härnäset

Guided tour by car - 4.5 hours. Visit to quarries and workers dwellings in Rixö and Härnäset and to the rock carvings in Backa.  Learn more about stone workers lives and working conditions, "Hitler Stones", Bronze Age cult and petroglyphs. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  ​​​​​​​You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed.

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Outdoor West Skeppsbrott

Skeppsbrott

Tur 5-6 timmar till Stora eller Lilla Kornö med rast och promenad i land

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Outdoor West MTB rental

MTB rental

We have a limited number of mountain bikes for rental. They are to be booked online. Bikes without a reservation (rental or activities) for the day, may be rented on site. However, we strongly recommend booking online to be safe. Please note our limited opening hours, even during high season. Online booking closes 4 hrs prior to rental commences. Wednesdays we use the MTBs for special activities/tours etc. Daily rental only (=no multi-day-discounts) Please note the limited number of bikes in each size. If there are no bikes left in a particular size, please select adjecent size - or select another day. How to book: 1) Select day when You would like to pick upp your rental bike: 2) Select pick up and return TIME closest to your convenience 3) Select t Size: S = 160-170 cm M = 168-179 cm L = 176-188 cm If no your favourite size is not available - it has already been booked. Please try another time or day. 4) Add contact information and phone for at least one contact person in a group. 5) Check out your basket ( secure payment solution powered by TrekkPay) and complete the payment of your reservation. 6) Bring receipt/email confirmation/ ticket to our kayak and bike ware house at #6, Norra Hamngatan in Lysekil. Map below.

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Outdoor West Rock Art after dark

Rock Art after dark

Guided tour after dark to see intriguing rock carvings hover above the granite panels. The guide will make the pictures come alive using different lights.Get an update on international trade and the fascinationg Bronze Age cultures. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed.   Plats: Backa, Brastad (Lysekils kommun, se karta "visa resväg" nedan) Säsong: September-April (tiden varierar, och följer solens nedgång) Varaktighet: 45 min i Backa, max 90 min inklusive transp fr Lysekil Språk: Svenska (och engelska, vid behov) Barn: Rekommenderas från 10 år Måltid: Varm dryck ingår Minsta antal: 2 personer, senast 24 timmar innan avgång Preliminärbokning till dess. Minst 2 bokade deltagare senast 24 timmar innan för att turen skall bli av. Max 7 deltagare per tur kan åka med guiden. Är ni en grupp med fler deltagare, kontakta oss. Kan även bokas som "Privat tur/visning" och då finns fler alternativ vad gäller val av tidpunkt, varaktighet, transporter mm. Då kan aktiviteten även anpassas till barn från 5 år. ​​​​​​​Minimum number of participants is two persons, booked at least 24 hrs prior to departure. Third and fourth participant must book 12 hrs in advance.

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Outdoor West Rent Climbing equipment

Rent Climbing equipment

Rent a crash pad or a helmet Rental hours (July-Mid August): Pick up 10.30-12.00 / Return 16.00-16.30  = 4-6 hrs (daily) Pick up 10.30-12.00 / Return 19.30 = 8-9 hrs (Sun-Fri) Pick up 16.30-17.00 / Return 19.30  = 2-3 hrs (Sun-Fri) Daily rental only (=no multi-day-discounts) Please note the limited number of items in each category. If there are no items left in a category, please select another time slot - or select another day.

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Outdoor West Bike rental in Lysekil

Bike rental in Lysekil

We have a limited number of bikes for rental. They are to be booked online. Bikes without a reservation (rental or activities) for the day, may be rented on site. However, we strongly recommend booking online to be safe. Furthermore we do charge an invoicing fee for rentals without previous reservations. Please note our limited opening hours, even during high season. Please note the limited number of bikes in each category. If there are no bikes left in a category, please select another category - or select another day. How to book: 1) Select day when You would like to pick upp your rental bike: 2) Select pick up and return TIME closest to your convenience 3) Choose between 3 or 21 speed/gears. [ For children/junior click here.] 4) Add contact information and phone for at least one contact person in a group. 5) Check out your basket ( secure payment solution powered by TrekkPay) and complete the payment of your reservation. 6) Bring receipt/email confirmation/ ticket to our kayak and bike ware house at #6, Norra Hamngatan in Lysekil. Map below.  

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Outdoor West KAYAKING for families, an introduction

KAYAKING for families, an introduction

This activity is in Swedish only  - unless you book a private departure. This is a good preparation for families aiming at exploring the Swedish West Coast either on their own, or joining a guided faily tour. However, we strongly urge to take two consecutive classes, as repetition is the mother of learning.  Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL, in the Northern Harbour area and the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve            Season: May-September  Recommended for:   Families   Requirements: Regular health Children Children age 5-9 yrs, accompanied by at least one adult each. Youth aged 10-15 can share a twin kayak with other youth or another adult. What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, with spray deck, paddle and life jacket. What to bring:  (Headgear, sunglasses, retainer for glasses, 0.5L flask with water) Duration: 2,5 hours  (2 hours seated) Language: Either Swedish or English   Meal: None Add-on: Single seating in K1 Kayak Opitonal:         Bring your own ocean kayak     

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Outdoor West MTB-tour: CURBSTONE

MTB-tour: CURBSTONE

Introduction to Mountainbike cycling. Small group. Slow pace. On this tour the guide takes you over crags and thru forests on gravel roads, footpaths and off-road trails. The nature around Lysekil is very diverse and you will be amazed. Soft adventure in a leisurely pace to let you take in the beauty of central Bohuslän. feel free to bring extra drink and a snack or similar for the mid time break.  Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, times and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is complete. When booking, you also select the size of the bike. If there are no bikes of the correct size to book, it is full at that particular departure. (Alternative: book a Private MTB Tour) Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. Area: LYSEKIL    Season: March-December Duration: 2 hrs (8.15 kms) Recuriements: Min 12 yrs, min 155 cm tall No previous MTB experience required Included: Guide, MTB bike, helmet, vest, water bottle 0.5L Bring: You might want to bring a back pack for headgear, sun glasses, (spare) clothes, refreshments or a snack. Meal: No

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Outdoor West Private group (5-10 ppl): Introduction to Rock Climbing (granite)

Private group (5-10 ppl): Introduction to Rock Climbing (granite)

Introduction to top rope climbing on Bohuslän granite crags. During 90 minutes you will learn basics about equipment and rudimentary technique. Depending on group (size (and the location) you will be able to make 2-4 ascents on climbing routes of higher and higher level of difficulty. We provide: Climbing activity guide/leader who makes the belay Harness Helmet Climbing shoes 

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Outdoor West City walk Lysekil 500 years in 2 hrs and 3 languages

City walk Lysekil 500 years in 2 hrs and 3 languages

Guided city walk Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  ​​​​​​​You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed.

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Outdoor West Sea kayak: PRIVATE Trip

Sea kayak: PRIVATE Trip

Time to unwind and recharge your batteries - or speed up and challange your friends. Our PRIVATE TOURS start where and when you prefer.  Our guide will escort you to the  nicest beaches, the narrowest passages and the best places to watch birdlife or seals. Feel free to get inspiration from our regular tours and make it a special occasion for you and your friends/family/workgroup etc. Use K2 tandem or K1 single kayaks.  However, a stable sea kayak and dry suit during the winter months October- mid May makes you enjoy the moment even more! NB! We need your booking inquiry at lest 48 hrs prior to your ETD.  

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Outdoor West Kayak: SEAL SAFARI (dressed in dry suits)

Kayak: SEAL SAFARI (dressed in dry suits)

Slow pace seal spotting tour - 2.5  hrs kayaking Looking into the big eyes of a seal makes most people feel excited or even blessed. Enjoy the silence, paddeling in slow pace while marveling at the pristine landscape along the Swedish west coast north of Gothenburg. We launch the kayaks at a place close to a known seal hang-out. Seated in a sturdy kayak wearing a drysuit you will enjoy the winter kayaking experience even more.   Please click BOOK NOW! to see dates, time and prices for various bookable departures   (or book a Private tour) Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. This tour can also be booked at a different time than our scheduled departures. When booking "Private tour" there are more options, for example in terms of choice of time, duration, transport, overall theme, outdoor cooking etc. For other bookable guided kayak tours, click here  LOCATION: LYSEKIL             Season: September-May Recommended for:   Everyone (Soft Adventure) Requirements: Regular health, able to swim 200 meters 13 yrs, min 160 cm tall (One child, 10 yrs old, min 145 cm tall, is welcome per departure, accompanied by a paying adult) What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 tandem kayak, life jacket, spray deck, paddle, drysuit (with optional use of gloves and hood) What to bring:  Headgear and spare gloves, sunglasses, (retainer for glasses), water flask (to store on top of kayak) Duration: 2.5 hours (2 hours seated) Meal: None, hot beverage is served Add-on: Single seating in K1 Kayak  

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Outdoor West Sea kayak tour: HERRING HERITAGE

Sea kayak tour: HERRING HERITAGE

When winds are too strong for beginners to padle on the coast north of Lysekil, we will relocate the activity further inland, to sheltered waters. You’ll still find yourself in “Wilderness light”, after only a few minutes of paddling, as this trip runs in a sparesly populated area.   Learn more about herring (Clupea harengus) and its importance to the Bohuslan region in the past - and enjoy an open-air herring meal trying out different flavours. A stable sea kayak (double seating) lets you enjoy the moment even more! Click the BOOK NOW! button to see available dates, time and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until your basket check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. LOCATION: LYSEKIL with transportation to a suitable are, most likely Nordströmmarna Season: May-October (extra trip on extra windy days, 8-12 m/s) Recommended for:   Fit, or strong adults aged 16 and older Level: Soft Adventure Easy, suitable for also beginners Requirements: Regular health, able to swim 200 meters You should not have long-term problems in the shoulders or arms and be able to be sit upright in a kayak for at least 75 minutes consecutively.  As we will paddle against the wind in very windy conditions, 16 years of age is our required minimum age. What’s included: Guide, seat in a shared K2 kayak, life jacket, spray deck, paddle, outdoor meal What to bring:  Headgear that stays in place when windy, windproof jacket or a thick fleece sweater that breaths (depenging on sunny or not), reinforcement garments for the break, sunglasses, (retainer for glasses), potable water (minimum 0.5L, that can be placed on top of kayak) Duration: 5 hours total (2-2.5 hours seated in the kayak) Language: Bilingual Swedish/English Meal: A selection of herring with different flavours  (veg(etari)an option available) Alcohol-free beverage for lunch included Optional add-ons: Dry suit (beginning and end of summer season) Single seating in K1 Kayak Families with youth and children can book  the family kayak tour Seafood à la granite.(4hrs) or City paddling (2.5 hrs) or a Private tour that is tailored to your wishes.

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Outdoor West Kayak: Sea food à la granite (Family tour)

Kayak: Sea food à la granite (Family tour)

Unwind and ENJOY SAVORY BLUE MUSSELS  Bring your kids, grandma or best friends along on this highly comfortable culinary tour in steady kayaks. If you apreciate peace and quiet, good food, a short and comfortable paddling in a spectacularly beautiful nature this is the tour for you! Indulge and enjoy the best of Bohuslän Preparing the blue mussels togehter and enjoying this culinary treat is a major part of this tour. But it is equally important to enjoy the scenic views and good company. This is soft adventure, slow food, nature and family gathering all brought into a 4 hour tour. Relaxing The kayaks are comfortable and stable. The pace is low and adapted to beginners and we stay close to the shore when there are kids participating. The guide will give you paddling advice and will also tell you about local customs, lore and the marine life. Explore the island, or stay behind to cook, play, socialize and enjoy yourself. Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) with accessories will be served with non-alcoholic beverage. You are welcome to bring your own "fancy" meal beverage, if desired. Optional add-on: Would you like us to replace the mussels with other marien delicatessen you may chose among: Nephrops Norvegicus (langoustine or Norwegian lobster) or Pandalus Borealis (Northern Prawn) or Cancer Pagurus (Edible Crab.) This will incur an extra fee as the price of seafood fluctuates. We will contact you on the day of the tour for a final decision when we present you with the going price that day. Click the BOOK NOW! button to see dates, time and price categories for different departures. There will be no binding booking until check-out is completed. Your debet/credit card will not be charged until the required number of participants have booked. However, the booking amount will be authorized and blocked and if the booking request is confirmed we will charge the amount on your card.  You will get the PDF tickets by email once the booking request is confirmed. Area: LYSEKIL  Saltö fjord, waters north of the Northern Harbour  Season: May-September Level: Family Fun / Soft Adventure Easy, suitable for beginners Recommended for: Families (2 or 3 generations)  Beginners prefering a short trip and an intense expereince of Bohuslan's food culture and nature Groups with varying paddle expereince who just want to spend time together Requirements: Regular health. Adults need to be able to swim 200 m. An adult who is going to paddle with children in the same kayak must be strong enough / used to paddling, to handle a long K2 kayak in moderate wind. That is, you must not have long-term problems with arms or shoulders. Min age 3 yrs  Included: Seating in a K2-kayak, sharing with other participants or the tour leader, life jacket, spray deck and paddle. Guide, outdoor meal  and non-alcoholic meal beverage (water/beer) Bring this: Min 0.5L of potable water (to be stored on top of the kayak) (sun-glasses, with lanyard) (additional beverage of your choice) Duration:  Max 4 hours total (out of these max 1.5 hrs in the kayak) Children: Min 3 yrs (conditions apply) Family discounts avalilable on some departures (amount and age requirements etc will show up when initiating a booking) Meal: Blue mussels with condiments and a non-alcoholic meal beverage (water/beer) Add-ons:        Your chioce of seafood (the daily price fluctuates) Your own K1 single kayak

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Outdoor West Private group (2-5 ppl): Introduction to Rock Climbing (granite)

Private group (2-5 ppl): Introduction to Rock Climbing (granite)

During a 2 hour workshop you will get an introduction into the equipment and techniques for top rope climbing on the classical Bohuslän granite. If you have climbed before we will adapt the activity to your level. The climbing will take place on the day and time that best suites you.  Recommended for 2-4 people (beginners) HOW MUCH CLIMBING IS THERE TIME FOR? Depending on the size of the group, your previous experience and the location we choose for the day, each participant will get to climb at least 2-3 routes of increasing difficulty if you are a maximum for four participants. If you are five or six people you will most likely climb 2 routes each. Perhaps some of you will have the time to climb more since it can vary how much climbing everyone in the group feels like doing. CLIMB FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME? If your group wants to climb for more than 2 hours we recommend that you order additional time when in the check-out. If you have climbed before you are more likely to have the time to try more routes than if you are all beginners. If your group wants to climb for longer: book 30 or 60 minutes additional time as an option during the check-out. If you book 60 minutes extra, the equiment for up to 8 people is included. If you are 6-8 people there will be more waiting in between the climbing, but it also means more time for you to socialize in the group. If you want to climb more routes and more effectively we recommend you to book the Private group (5-10 ppl): Introduction to Rock Climbing (granite) since you will then have two climbing instructors. If you are an even larger group in need of more instructors, contact us for an offer.  

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Outdoor West GUIDED TOUR: Culture & History

GUIDED TOUR: Culture & History

Our PRIVATE TOURS start where and when you prefer.  Our guide will escort you to the best views, nicest places to have a pic nic, swedish fika or try local delicatessen.  NB! We need your booking inquiry at lest 48 hrs prior to your ETD.  

FromSEK 2'800
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Outdoor West Walks: PRIVATE HIKING

Walks: PRIVATE HIKING

Translation pending NB! We need your booking inquiry at lest 48 hrs prior to your ETD.  

FromSEK 1'950
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Outdoor West Sea kayak: PRIVATE KAYAK TOUR

Sea kayak: PRIVATE KAYAK TOUR

Time to unwind and recharge your batteries - or speed up and challange your friends. Our PRIVATE TOURS start where and when you prefer.  Our guide will escort you to the  nicest beaches, the narrowest passages and the best places to watch birdlife or seals. Feel free to get inspiration from our regular tours and make it a special occasion for you and your friends/family/workgroup etc. Use K2 tandem or K1 single kayaks.  However, a stable sea kayak and dry suit during the winter months October- mid May makes you enjoy the moment even more! NB! We need your booking inquiry at lest 48 hrs prior to your ETD.  

FromSEK 2'000
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