Everyone who is up for a good dose of adventure is welcome on The Canoe Trip.

The average age of our travelers in 2023 was 29 years old, with the majority being in their twenties (60%). Couples of all ages, groups of friends, and colleagues book this canoeing vacation annually! During the last edition, participants mainly came from the Netherlands & Belgium.

In general, people register in groups of 2 or 4: a mix of friends and couples.

If you want to go canoeing with your family, take a look at our family trip Canoe Tribe.

We love animals! So your dog is more than welcome to join this canoe trip. You don't need to inform us in advance. However, please note that your dog can only come along if you are traveling by private transport. Dogs are not allowed on buses and airplanes.

On the campsite and in nature, the dog must always remain leashed.

We also strongly recommend bringing your own dog life jacket, as we only have life jackets for humans available.

Please be aware that dogs are not allowed in rented camping equipment. Therefore, we ask you to bring your own camping gear if you are bringing your dog.

If you want to be fully covered until the moment of departure, choose our regular cancellation insurance (€59) during the booking process.

You can find all the conditions of our cancellation insurance here.

If you booked early and received our Superflex booking conditions for free, you can change or cancel your booking without giving a reason until April 1, 2024.

A parking space at the basecamp is included in the price. However, parking is limited, so please try to carpool as much as possible. This way, we can contribute to a cleaner planet at the same time. 🌿

If you are coming by your own transport, the briefing starts at 9 AM in the morning. You will go on the water right after the briefing, so you can enjoy a full day of paddling.

Make sure to be on time for the briefing. It is possible to sleep at the basecamp the night before if needed.

The Canoe Trip can only be booked with an even number of people. The reason for this is that our canoes are specifically designed for two people. If you have an odd number of people, you can always make a call for an additional travel companion in our Canoe Tripper Facebook Group. Perhaps there is someone who would like to join you.

During our canoe vacation, you are completely free to choose your own route. You don't have to consider anything or anyone else and navigate yourself using the map provided by us.
You will also receive a sample route with tips for overnight stays for each evening. You are not obliged to follow this route and are free to camp in the wilderness at other locations.

There is always a ranger present at the basecamp, who can be reached for questions or in case of emergencies.

In almost the entire area, you have regular phone coverage. So you can always reach the rangers in case of an emergency or simply call home from time to time. Just make sure to bring a good power bank, as you won't have access to electricity to charge your phone during your trip.

Fishing is allowed in the entire region with a fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. With this license, you are allowed to fish in all lakes. Without the license, fishing is not permitted. Additionally, you can purchase a fishing license for 200 SEK or 20 euros at our basecamp upon arrival. Fishing equipment can also be rented there.

In case of a medical problem or other emergency, you can always contact the on-site ranger. The app contains an SOS button that notifies the ranger. In life-threatening situations, we recommend calling 112.

The ranger will either come to you to provide assistance or send a medical service.

When you make a booking, you can choose to add travel insurance to your reservation. This way, you don't have to worry if something happens during the trip. You can find the exact terms of the insurance here.

Showers and toilets are only available on the arrival day and last night of The Canoe Trip at the basecamp.

During The Canoe Trip, nature is your bathroom. We will provide you with a small bottle of eco-friendly biodegradable soap. Make sure to bring your own as well, so we can keep the nature intact.

There is always a dry toilet available near the shelters for you to use.

We kindly request a down payment of 30% of the total trip cost to be made within 5 days after registration. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 30 days before departure.

Give back to nature via Greentripper

The planet gives us so much beauty to admire, but if we want to continue enjoying it for a long time, we need to protect it today. That's why we make extra efforts to minimize the impact of our trips, and in the booking form, you can reliably offset the CO2 emissions of your trip throughGreentripper.

By contributing to their certified climate project "Wildlife Cambodia", you help protect beautiful forests and their wildlife, support local communities, and plant enough trees to convert the equivalent of your CO2 emissions into oxygen. If you choose CO2 offsetting, Travelbase will also offset the emissions on-site, and you will receive an official carbon credit certificate after your trip.

Learn more about our efforts at travelbase.eu/impact.

For the rental of the equipment (canoe, cooking set, etc.), we require a deposit of €200 per canoe. If you return everything as you received it, the deposit will be refunded within 15 working days after the end of the trip.

For safety reasons, it is not possible to book this trip alone. Furthermore, our canoes are specifically designed for two people. There is surely someone out there who would be willing to embark on this adventure with you!

If you booked a trip with an arrival date on Saturday, the bus departs on Friday at 11 a.m. from Brussels and 3 p.m. from Utrecht. The return from our basecamp to home takes place on Saturday evening. The bus arrives on Sunday, late afternoon or evening.

If you booked a trip with an arrival date on Wednesday, the bus departs on Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Brussels and 3 p.m. from Utrecht. The return from our basecamp to home takes place on Wednesday evening. The bus arrives on Thursday, late afternoon or evening.

The bus journey to our basecamps takes approximately 20-22 hours (from Brussels), including breaks. The exact travel time naturally depends on the pickup location, weather, and traffic along the way.

In Värmland, not all lake water is drinkable. You can always boil the water with your cooking set before refilling your bottle. If you're unsure, bring water purification tablets for extra safety.