Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
“Paddle, cycle and hike your way around the Sormland countryside and lakes close to Stockholm on a week-long self guided multi-activity trip.”
Highlights
Stockholm | Sörmland | Marviken lake system | Gripsholm Castle | Royal Tullgarn Palace | Trosa | Mariefred | steamboat ride on Lake Mälaren |
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17 May 2019
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Responsible tourism: Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Environment
All our trips are about enjoying and experiencing the natural and cultural beauty of the region, in a respectful and considerate way. Our trips are only run with small groups, most often from two people to four people, to ensure that impact on the environment is a minimum at all times, and the most personal and rich experience can be had by all.We are a member of the Svenska Ekoturismföreningen (Swedish Ecotourism Association) which works towards an improved tourism which protects and takes responsibility for our delicate natural and cultural environment. Our company beliefs reflect this vision.
As our trips are self-guided, we make extra efforts to provide travelers with as much information about the local area as possible, including information about bird, animal and plantlife as well as historical and cultural information. This ensures that, even without a guide, we can inform travelers about the region. With additional knowledge, travelers can go one step further to protecting the environment.
We take responsibility of ensuring that rubbish is handled accordingly. both in the countryside and in the office, with a developed sorting system. Use of paper is spared with all marketing made online to avoid the production of own brochures. Travelers are encouraged to recycle as much literature as possible that they are provided with at the start of the trip.
Community
We wholeheartedly support the local economy - our guests want to experience the genuine region in which they are traveling, and our aim is to let it be seen and enjoyed.Encounters with the locals is a fundamental aspect of our trips, and we therefore make all efforts to use suppliers from the area. With this aim in mind, we ensure all meals are provided from local suppliers with a commitment to using local produce. Where meals are not provided, we encourage travelers to visit locally-owned restaurants, take extra day trips, etc.
We prefer to use accommodation that is smaller and more personal which allows an insight into the local community. Where possible, we use local suppliers (e.g. boat and canoe suppliers). Our aim is always to promote and support the local community.
Our trips are designed so that travelers pass by cultural and historical sites en route, and information is provided about these sites. Travelers are encouraged to visit or take guided tours, and all opening times of sites, shops, facilities are indicated to allow the traveler the opportunity to maximise their visit.
We have also supported the local community by providing translation services of local websites to help encourage tourism from abroad.
Our trips would quite simply not be the same without the support of the local community.
13 Reviews of Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2018 by George Clayson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We had an amazing time - Stockholm is beautiful and so cool and the food amazing. The best part was our kayaking in deserted lakes from near Mariefrec - the peace and tranquility combined with the beauty of the countryside was simply incredible and the water in the lakes like a lovely warm bath. The trip hosted by the wonderful Carmen from a local operator, combining a couple
of nights in Stockholm and then 4 nights in the countryside kayaking, mountain biking, walking and boat tripping was a fabulous success for my family including two teenage kids who are eager to return. Thank you responsible travel and the operator we had an absolute blast.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Love every minute and enjoy the space, and sense of enormous well being and beauty of the people. On a practical level avoid buying bottles of wine in restaurants as wine est tres expensive...
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We stayed in glorious hotels and wonderful local b&bs - in the countryside we felt we were contributing massively to the local economy as there were very few other people around.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic - the variety was incredible - from Stockholm to mariefred then down to Gniesta via a nights wild camping and then on to Troisa - fabulous activities and great hospitality especially at the Stattshotel in Troisa - we loved it all and in the future will be looking to explore further north in Sweden
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2018 by Jonathan Moreland
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We are a family of 4 and spent 2 weeks in August 2018 in Sweden. The first and main section was the multi-activity adventure.
We then spent 4 nights in Stockholm and a further 4 nights on Uto island. All were organised superbly by Carmen. It is difficult to identify one highlight but it is probably a combination of the canoeing over the stunning lakes and hiking through the wilderness with camping in between.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack for all weathers. On the whole we had beautiful sunny days but also a spot of rain. We all wore decent trainers and they were fine for the activities. It is essential to at least have a modicum of fitness. Although the activities are certainly not overly challenging, you do feel you have earned your supper in the evening.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely - it was a very 'green' vacation and only local, independent businesses were used for accommodation, canoe hire etc. It all felt a long way from big chains and mainstream tourism.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
First class and that is down to a combination of Carmen and the beauty of Sweden. I cannot recommend this adventure highly enough. If in any doubt, book it! From first contact, Carmen could not have been more helpful or pleasant to deal with. All queries were dealt with promptly and patiently. The organisation throughout was faultless and like a military operation!
Thank you so much Carmen and to Sweden for a memorable vacation - we will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 07 Aug 2018 by Caroline McGregor
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Great camping spot beside the lake. Wonderful stay in B and B in Malby. Personal service and advice from Carmen
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take a free walking tour in Stockholm. Ask Carmen if you want to add on any extras and she will give excellent advice
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We used a local company for canoe hire and stayed in some small hotel/B and Bs.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Great introduction to Stockholm and the surrounding area. Thanks to Carmen for all her help.
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2018 by Jol Turner
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Watching the sun set over the lake on the wild camping night after a wonderful day of canoeing.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go to Sweden! It’s so spacious and empty compared to the usual European destinations. If you are reasonably fit and want variety then chose the multi activity tour. Incredibly well organised by Carmen who made sure that we ,and our luggage, arrived in the right place at the right time!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes , it was great to stay at small family run B&Bs - different place every night.
Throughout there was an emphasis on leaving no trace on the environment.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent!
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2018 by Jane Denton
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Kayaking on the lakes
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack a watertight phone bag for the kayaking day - the kayaks are two person open metal hull types.
Make sure you have a charged phone for the trekking day- we got lost and needed to use Google maps.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes hopefully so
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A real experience-packed itinerary - beautiful countryside, friendly people and delicious food - we had a heatwave so the trekking was seriously hardwork but
the cycling and kayaking thoroughly enjoyable. Loved all the Lake swimming and had no problem with mosquitos and ticks - think that was luck !
Reviewed on 08 Jul 2018 by Claire Nicholas
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The canoe trip, down through the wilderness lakes . Definitely the trip for you if you want to get away from it all.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It is quite physical, so you do need a certain level of fitness. We were very lucky with the weather - end of June/ beginning of July. We took plenty of insect repellent - but didn't need it!
Make sure you have a mobile phone that works, in case you need to contact support. We needed to and the response from Carmen was swift and issues were sorted quickly.
We also arrived in Stockholm a few days before so had opportunity to explore the city before getting away from it all. Rather than using public transport we did most of our exploring on foot
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A great way to see a country and meet local people and get an understanding of swedish way of life.
Reviewed on 03 Sep 2018 by Cristina Boccato
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Canoying in the lake, despite the raining wather, and the swimming in the warm water in the following.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don't forget padded pants for the bycicle. Keep your bike and have a bike tour in the park in Stockholm the day you come back from the trip
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Amazing, a very good idea to explore Swedish country
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2017 by Andrea Austin
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
jumping in the lake for a cool off after a long day canoeing
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Pack for all weathers and bring good walking boots
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We camped in local state camping areas, used a local canoeing company and used our own manpower to get about by biking, canoeing and walking.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Had a great vacation. After busy days there was always a great place to stay and good food to eat. It was well planned and thought through and Carmen smoothed it all along nicely.
Reviewed on 05 Aug 2017 by David Davies
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The day canoeing and camping it really felt like a wilderness adventure even though you are really not far from Stockholm.. We were lucky with the weather.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The activities are quite tiring, though you can cut the walking and cycling short (we did on the walking day). The walking and cycling distances don't sound
much but the walking is quite up and down and some of the cycling is on gravel tracks so you don't go very fast. You might want cycling gloves or similar to
use for the canoeing and cycling and we had padded cycling shorts for the cycling which we appreciated given how bumpy some of the gravel tracks were.
Eating out and alcohol (especially in restaurants) is quite expensive so plan accordingly.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
All the accommodation was with locally run hotels or B&Bs and the modes of travel have low impact. It is possible that more could be done to recycle the
containers for the packed lunches or else use less plastic containers. Having said that more than enough food was provided for the packed lunches.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was very good. It was certainly quite tiring but very enjoyable. It was well organised and Carmen was very helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2016 by Ingrid Sloan
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The week of touring Sweden's countryside on our own with some support was amazing, breathtaking and so enjoyable!
Carmen was welcoming, informative and very organised. The equipment, support and food provided was high quality and suited to our needs. The mountain bikes with panniers and map carriers were very easy to use and lock up at various stops, tent and camping gear was top notch, BnB's fabulous with fantastic hosts. Carmen transported our luggage daily with no hassles while we rode, paddled or walked to our next destination. Maps and notes were provided at the beginning of our trip that were detailed and informative.
The highlight was the day canoeing the freshwater lakes, stopping for lunch at a remote location with a picnic lunch provided and then camping beside the last lake in a tent that was already set up. To top this day off we picked fresh raspberries to eat with the feast that was provided for dinner.
Nothing was too much trouble, difficult dietary needs were accommodated, every thing ran smoothly from day one to finish.
Every day was immensely enjoyed, a week full of activity that was completed at our pace.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If you love off the beaten track locations and visiting local places then book this vacation! The variety of activities allowed us to do and see so much and gave us opportunities to use different muscles daily. Pack nicks (bike pants if you are delicate!) for the riding day, suncream and mozzie spray a must. And a good camera as the views are amazing.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
As we walked, rode or paddled every day and stayed in local BnB's this vacation really benefits the local communities and reduces
carbon emissions. The only time a small car was used was to transport our luggage and this was combined with other guests traveling the opposite direction.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fantastic! This week was one of an 8 week European adventure for us visiting 12 countries and was by far a front runner in value for money, experiences and attention to detail. Well done Carmen on offering such a great experience that suited our needs and level of fitness.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2016 by Rebecca Brown
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Canoeing down the lakes from Mariefred. Wonderful scenery, great
fun, swimming off rocks and picnicking on the lakeside.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Do some cycling and walking before you go, to get your muscles in a bit of
shape. Also - ladies especially - take with you, or ask for, a gel saddle pad as
the bike saddles are quite hard!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We spent money locally, especially on food and used a lot of public transport
or our own muscles.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was fantastic - a really good way of seeing a country and having fun at the
same time. And perfectly organised.
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2015 by Mike Platten
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Loved it all. All trails were easy to follow and really beautiful. We had a great time. The accommodation selected by Carmen was all of a very high quality, and provided an excellent taste of real Sweden. This was a perfect vacation for a fairly active family with 12 and 15 year olds. The days are fairly active, so book thIs if you want an active week.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
There was a bit of wet weather around although we got fairly lucky, so pack appropriately. We didn't take walking boots for the hiking day, a good pair of waterproof trainers is enough. Make sure you have enough time in Stockholm, it is worth it. We also booked a follow up week on the island of Uto, which was fantastic, so maybe consider this if you want another week.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we stayed in small bed and breakfasts, and Swedish owned hotels in Stockholm.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very highly, if you are active and want a well planned mix of cycling, kayaking and walking in the depths of the Swedish countryside then go for it. A good vacation for families with teenagers
Reviewed on 04 Sep 2014 by Hilary Thomas
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting the archipelago
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
If cycling invest I'm gel saddle covers - amazon do some £3-4!
Carry water snacks & fruit
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very enjoyable, the operator (Carmen) couldn't have done more, from the moment I started organising it 'til we left Sweden.
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