Camping in a tree

It is not as difficult as it seems. When we arrive, we take time to find a good place for our "flying tree tents". Then we help to set them up, attaching them to trees or rocks. Here we can challenge ourselves and be creative together. Should we put them on a slope or maybe as high as we can? The only two rules are that it shall be safe for everyone and gentle on nature so that we don't leave any scars or traces behind.

Things to consider

Nature is wild. It is important that you have good mobility so that you can disembark from the boat safely. Getting in and out of the tents can sometimes also require some climbing and acrobatics.

Our day in the archipelago

Gathering at 10.00
We meet at our home, at Vaxholm's Bed & Breakfast where we go through the route plan based on weather, learn to read the charts and go through safety procedures. Then we help to pack the boat. This way we all have control of the equipment and know where everything is stowed. During the trip to our island, we have lunch in the boat; freshly baked baguettes with good fillings, organic vegetables, home smoked salmon and something sweet to round off. There is much to see and discover throughout the trip. Feel free to ask.

Arrivalat the island, about 12.30
When we arrive, we dock and start to get organized. We look for some suitable attachment points for our tents and then help to set up camp in the air. This takes time. The more careful and creative we are, the more fun the camp will be. We celebrate our first base camp in the air with an archipelago coffee. Then we go exploring.

Afternoon and evening
Once we feel settled, there will be plenty of time to explore the island and its surroundings, together or on our own. Later in the evening we will cook over an open fire. Organic and locally produced, we set the menu when you book.

The summer evenings are long and bright and we take advantage of the moment and learn more about nature and the archipelago. When we feel ready for the night, you crawl into your sleeping bags and rock to rest under the pine tops. With the weightless feeling you get from sleeping a bit up.

The next day
In the morning we make breakfast out on the rocks while the morning coffee simmers, the sun rises and the islands slowly come to life. Maybe a morning dip in the sea before we pack up our camp and say goodbye to your new special place in the archipelago.

Back in Vaxholm around 11.30
On the way home we take a detour so that you have the opportunity to see more of Vaxholm's many islands and landmarks. We dock at the pier, not far from our B&B, just before lunch.

Itinerary

The adventure start and finish at our home at Vaxholm Bed & Breakfast. The Stockholm archipelago is large and we have within an hour from us many islands to choose from. Which of them all we set course for when you are with us, we first plan a few days before the adventure when we know more about the forecast for weather and wind. In this way, each adventure is also unique.

What is included

• Boat trip through the Stockholm archipelago to one of the many uninhabited islands.

• A night in a tree tent among rocks and pines

• Open fire cooking and all other meals, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks.

• All camping equipment

• 2 x kayaks

• Fishing equipment

• Private guide throughout the adventure

• Weather - in extreme cases we may need to change the date of the adventure in consultation with you.

Packing list

• Warm clothes. Even summer evenings can be cool.

• Rainwear or other water-repellent clothing

• Hat, always nice to wear at sea

• Water bottle

• Long underpants and sweater to sleep in

• Change of clothes

• Hygiene products

• Bathing clothes and towel

• Flashlight or headlamp - also available to borrow

• Sleeping bag - also available to borrow

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