Enjoy an unforgettable rafting trip through the Rhine Gorge. Navigate splashing rapids surrounded by impressive, steep limestone walls and towering rock formations.
You’ll be picked up for your tour in Ilanz. After a short walk to the base, you’ll meet your guide. Once you’ve received all the important information and your gear, it’s off to the launch site. There, your guide will introduce you to the key procedures, safety measures, and paddling instructions.
For two hours, you’ll journey along the water through the stunning Rhine Gorge. White limestone cliffs and lush green meadow landscapes create a unique experience in the heart of the gorge. Along the way, exciting rapids will challenge you. Your tour ends with a small aperitif in Reichenau, where your luggage with dry clothes will be waiting for you.
Practical information:
- Consult a doctor in advance if you have any illnesses
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and a small day backpack
- Good swimming skills are expected; no prior rafting experience required
- Insulating sports underwear is recommended depending on the weather
- You can park your car at the take-out point in Reichenau
- The easiest way to get to Ilanz is by train
Meeting point
Ilanz railroad station, Via dalla Staziun 25, 7130 Ilanz
Highlights
- Embark on an adventurous, half-day river rafting tour through the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Admire the monumental, steep limestone walls and high rock towers
- Experience over 20 km of driving through the impressive gorge
- Pass through wild rapids and calmer passages
- Experience a safe whitewater adventure with qualified guides without the need for previous experience
Important information
- Bring along: Swimwear, small daypack, sports band for goggles
- Minimum age: 10 years accompanied by an adult, from 12 years unaccompanied
- Not suitable for pregnant women
Includes
- 3-4 hours rafting tour (including 2 hours on the water)
- Equipment
- Qualified guide
- Final apero
- Luggage transport to the disembarkation point in Reichenau
