Guided paddling and handicraft tour on Fyrisån!

From SEK SEK890.00
  • Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Uppsala, Uppsala
  • Product code: PKAGTY

The goal of the tour is to
try something new and have fun while expressing your creativity, to use our
hands and our imagination. There is no goal on what to produce and you don't
need to be an experienced craft person to take part in it!

We are going to hang out while paddling and enjoy the beautiful river in the immediate vicinity of
Uppsala. We will explore its nature and discover the natural materials it
offers to make your own handicrafts. We will harvest them and see how to make
them useable for weaving. We will use our hands and imagination to create
something new, meet other people with similar interests, and have fun
together. Of course, there will be time for coffee!

Overview:

This tour is a boat tour with canoe. The route that we
are going to paddle can vary in length but is often about 8 km long and takes
max 2,5 hours (depending on the interest of the group). It is recommended for
those who can paddle at an easy pace for about 2,5 hours. You are going to
paddle with our experienced guide and do not need to be an experienced paddler
as the tour will be adapted to your conditions. Before we start paddling, all
participants will be briefed on safety equipment and instructions at the level
the individual needs.

The tour begins with gathering in the parking lot by Sport Adventure Travels (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sport+Adventure+Travels+Uppsala/@59.9211956,17.5698004,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x605d890906bb955f!8m2!3d59.9212586!4d17.6311395).

Here is a place where you can change your clothes,
take more water, and use the toilet. Once everyone has arrived, each of us will
get a life jacket and a paddle. We will pack the things that we want to take
with us, the rest can stay at the base. After that, we will go down to the
canoes, where you will receive instructions on paddling and safety, before
getting on water.

On the water, we will paddle downstream and enjoy the
surrounding nature. We will learn about river plants and even collect some for
our handicrafts. And of course, have a fika together before heading back
upstream.

After returning to the starting location, we will get
acquainted with various possibilities, methods and ideas related to making
handicrafts. There will be enough time to make some small craft of your choice,
your guide will provide inspiration and advice. We will even have a closing
round to exchange about our experience and show each other our creations.

Please make sure
to arrive at least 10 minutes before meeting time. Guided tours have to run
when scheduled!

Participation
conditions:
ability to swim. You are going to paddle through calm
waters and no prior paddling experience is required for this tour. From the
previous experience, everyone with average fitness and regardless of experience
could overcome the distance.

Date and time:  from May to September 2023

Place:
Fullerö Ensta 115, Valsgärde, Fyrisån

Start/end location: Sport Adventure Travels,
Fullerö Ensta 115 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sport+Adventure+Travels+Uppsala/@59.9211956,17.5698004,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x605d890906bb955f!8m2!3d59.9212586!4d17.6311395)

Duration: 5 hours

Language:
English

Number of people: min – 6, max – 10

Age: from school age

What's Included: canoe,
double kayaks, life jacket, paddle, waterproof bag, material needed for picking
plants and making handicrafts.

With us you can: change, leave your excess
things, use the
toilet, park your vehicle, pour the water, have a coffee.

To take into
consideration:
shoes for walking in nature, water bottle (can be
refilled on site), sunglasses, sun cream, clothing for bad weather (depending
on the weather), swimsuit, caps, mobile phone protection, vatter bottle, food

Fika: included
in the price.

Weather:
guided tour will be held regardless of weather conditions. In case of bad
weather, the workshop will be held in a sheltered area. Mere info:
https://en.climate-data.org/europe/sweden/uppsala-laen/uppsala-165/

Instructions: instructions in paddling technique and safety before
and during the trip, instructions on the selection of materials and
making handicrafts.

Parking: available at the address.

Price: SEK 890 for adults, SEK 750 for students and pensioners

How to get here:

 -
By car from Uppsala: 2 km after Gamla Uppsala turn left at the Sport Adventure
Travels and Valsgärde sign.

- From Storvreta/E4: turn right
about 1 km after Fullerö Handel at the Sport Adventure Travels and
Valsgärde sign.

- By bus: bus 110 and 823
leave from Uppsala Central Station or look in the UL or SL app. Get off at Ensta stop,
walk 800m.

- There is a
possibility for transportation from the bus station to the location. Car
transport option only by agreement.

LARGE GROUPS -
BUSES
- tour can be adjusted for groups up to the 24
people. Contact the provider on
email info@sportat.se or call 0046 (0)72 3245 832, 0046 (0)73 5302 484.

CANCELATION POLICY

You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full efund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the tour’s start time. If you
cancel less than 48 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid
will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 48 hours before the
experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the
local time tour’s start. The tour is going to be held regardless of weather
conditions. If it has to be canceled due to extreme poor weather which may
endanger the safety of the group, you’ll be offered a different date or a full
refund. This experience requires a minimum number of participants. If it’s
canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different
date/experience or a full refund. Additional info confirmation will be received
at time of booking.