Luleå Archipelago with its 800 islands offer unique possibilities for experiences and adventures. Luleå Archipelago is situated along the coastline that stretches from the Västerbotten border in the south to the Finish border in the northeast. With over 800 islands, it is one of the most picturesque archipelagos in the country, offering rich and varied plant and bird life.The island forests attract a number of game birds – ptarmigan, black grouse and capercailzie. Other wildlife like Moose, reindeer and some of the predators are not unusual to see on our tours.
Programme 2012 Season 20th of MAY – 20th of SEPTEMBER
Day 1
Our guides meet you at airport. Minibus transfer to Luleå city. From the South Harbour we take the tour boat out to our Kayak centre at Hindersö Island. Dinner and overnight in 4 –bed rooms at the nice and comfortable hostal Jopik garden. Briefing over the tour with guides after dinner. Possibilities to Sauna for the one who wants.
Day 2
Breakfast. Preparation of gear and security instruction before we leave the Hindersö island heading north in the Archipelago. We paddle out to the Klunt islands on the first day. During the day we make a stop for lunch and snacks on one of the smaller islands. Kluntarna is very special island with a nice nature reserve. We make a stop at Basta skär to look at the shipwreck on the east end. At Kluntarna we make our basecamp for the first night. Dinner by open fire. Overnight in tent or cabin.
Day 3
We start our morning with a real wilderness breakfast before entering our kayaks, this day we will paddle higher up in the Archipelago. On our way we will pass through the outer reefs with some small bird reserves. And more isolated islands Stop for lunch on route. In late afternoon we reach the Lapp island with a nice primary forest reserve. Dinner and time for shorter hikes around the camp area. Overnight in tent.
Day 4
Wilderness breakfast Paddling with stop for lunch by the shore at Råneå Archipelago. After. Depending on weather we try to reach the Bergön the mountain island or Huvön typical 1000 year old fishing village. Wilderness dinner and overnight in tent.
Day 5
Wilderness breakfast. After breakfast we help each other to pack our gear and we start our way back to start point at Hindersö island. Stop for lunch and rest at the beautiful islands in Tisters öarna. Wilderness dinner and overnight in tents.
Day 6
Early wilderness breakfast. We pack our kayaks and make the last distance back to our start point. At arrival to Jopik garden hostal, sauna and three course dinner. Over night at the hostal in 4 bed room.
Day 7
Breakfast at hotel. Tour boat transfer to Luleå. Free day for shopping or other activities in Luleå. Transfer to airport in afternoon.
Price: SEK 14 950 per person incl. VAT (25%) (4 – 8 paying guests)
Price includes: Professional and licensed guides, Transfer by car or minibus two way Luleå – startpoint, Fully equipped sea kayak with life vest, all meals mentioned in programme, snacks and non alcoholic beverages in route, Overnight in tents, sleeping bag, , guided trekking on islands, tour boat ticket, 2 overnight with dinner at Jopikgården hostal transfer to Airport hostal, Airport.
Price does not include: Alcoholic beverages and items of personal character