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

The average age of our travelers in 2023 was 29 years, with most being in their twenties (60%). Couples of all ages, groups of friends, and colleagues book this canoe holiday every year! In the last edition, participants mainly came from the Netherlands & Belgium.

Generally, folks sign up in groups of 2 or 4: a mix of friends and couples.

Want to paddle with your family? Check out our family trip Canoe Tribe.

We love animals! So your dog is more than welcome to join us on this canoe trip. You don't need to notify us in advance. Just keep in mind that your dog can only come along if you're traveling with your own transport. Dogs are not allowed on the bus or airplane.

At the campsite and in nature, your dog must always remain on a leash.

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

Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed in rented camping gear. We ask that you bring your own camping equipment if you're coming with your dog.

Do ye want to be fully covered 'til the moment of departure? Then choose our regular cancellation insurance (€ 59) when ye be bookin'.

Find all the terms of our cancellation insurance here.

Did ye book early and get our Superflex booking conditions for free? Then ye can change or cancel yer booking for free 'til April 1, 2024 without needin' to give a reason.

A parking spot at the base camp is included in the price. However, parking space is limited, so try to carpool as much as possible. That way, we can contribute a bit to a cleaner planet. ?

Are ye comin' by yer own transport? Then the briefing starts at 9 o'clock in the mornin'. Ye'll head straight onto the water after the briefing, so ye can enjoy a full day o' paddlin'.

Make sure ye arrive on time fer the briefing. It's possible to sleep at the basecamp the night before, if ye fancy.

The Canoe Trip can only be booked with an even number of people. The reason for this is that our canoes are specially designed for two people. If you're in an odd group, you can always put out a call for an extra travel buddy in our Canoe Tripper Facebook Group. There might be someone who wants to join you all.

During our canoe holiday, ye be completely free to chart yer own course. Ye don't have to consider anything or anyone and navigate yerself using the map we provide ye.
Ye'll also receive a sample route with tips for places to spend the night each evening. Ye're not obligated to follow this route and can also wild camp in other spots.

At the base camp, there be a ranger always on duty, ready to help with questions or in case of an emergency.

In almost the entire area, ye can simply get signal with yer phone. So ye can always reach the rangers in case of an emergency or just call home occasionally. But be sure to bring a good power bank, for ye won't have access to power to charge yer phone during yer trip.

Fishing is allowed throughout the region with a fishing license. You can buy a license here. With this license, ye can fish in all the lakes; without it, ye ain't allowed to cast yer line. At our basecamp, ye can also purchase a fishing license upon arrival for 200 SEK or 20 euros. Ye can also rent fishing gear here.

In case of a medical problem or any emergency, ye can always contact the ranger on site. In the app, ye'll find an SOS button that will alert the ranger. For life-threatening situations, we recommend callin' 112.

The ranger will either come to ye to offer help or send a medical service your way.

When ye book, ye can choose to add travel insurance to yer booking. This way, ye won’t have to worry if somethin' happens during yer travels. Ye can find the exact terms of the insurance here.

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

During The Canoe Trip, nature is your bathroom. You'll get a small bottle of eco-friendly biodegradable soap from us. Be sure to bring some extra along, so we keep nature intact.

At the shelters, there's always a dry toilet available for you to use.

We ask for a deposit of 30% of the total trip amount 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 keep doing that for a long time, we need to protect it today. That's why we make extra efforts to reduce the impact of our trips, and you can reliably offset the CO2 emissions from your journey in the booking form viaGreentripper.

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 to offset CO2, Travelbase will also offset the emissions on-site, and you'll receive an official carbon credit certificate after your trip.

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

For the rental of the equipment (canoe, cooking set, etc.), we ask for 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.

It be not possible to book this trip alone for safety reasons. Moreover, our canoes be specially designed for two people. There be bound to be someone who wants to embark on this adventure with ye!

If you booked a trip with an arrival date on Saturday, the bus departs on Friday at 12 PM from Brussels and 3 PM from Utrecht. The departure from our basecamp back home is on Saturday evening. The bus will arrive on Sunday in the late afternoon or evening.

If you booked a trip with an arrival date on Friday, the bus leaves on Thursday at 12 PM from Brussels and 3 PM from Utrecht. The departure from our basecamp back home is on Friday evening. The bus will arrive on Saturday in the late afternoon or evening.

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

In Värmland, the water from the lakes ain't drinkable everywhere. Ye can always boil the water with yer cooking set before fillin' up yer bottle. Doubtin'? Bring some water purification tablets for extra safety.