Embark on an adventurous rafting tour through the Rhine Gorge. Navigate the Rhine surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and high rocky towers, and optionally enjoy a hearty barbecue.
In Ilanz, you will be picked up for your tour. After a short walk to the base, you will meet your guide. Once you receive all important information and your gear, you will head to the launching point. There, your guide will introduce you to the essential procedures, safety measures, and paddle instructions.
The rafting tour takes you through the breathtaking Rhine Gorge and its tall rocky towers. Along the way, you will encounter rapid currents. In the heart of the gorge, in Versam, a delicious barbecue awaits you by the riverside if you booked it.
Your tour concludes with a small aperitif in Reichenau, where your luggage is also waiting for you.
Practical information:
- In case of illness, consult a doctor in advance
- Bring swimwear, a towel, and a small daypack
- Depending on weather conditions, heat-insulating sports underwear is recommended
- Good swimming skills are expected, no rafting experience necessary
- Self-catering instead of a barbecue gathering is also possible
Meeting point
Ilanz railroad station, Via dalla Staziun 25, 7130 Ilanz
Highlights
- Embark on an adventurous river rafting tour on the Vorderrhein
- Marvel at the impressive, steep limestone cliffs and towering rock spires
- Experience over 20 km of navigating rapids and calmer stretches through the picturesque Rhine Gorge
- Optionally enjoy a comprehensive barbecue by the riverbank in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- No previous experience required; suitable for everyone
- Safe rafting with certified guides
Important information
- What to bring: swimwear, small daypack, sports band for glasses
- Minimum age: 10 years with an adult, 12 years without
- Not suitable for pregnant women
Includes
- 5:00 to 6:00 hours rafting tour
- equipment
- qualified guide
- closing aperitif
- baggage transfer to the disembarkation point in Reichenau
- extensive barbecue including non-alcoholic drinks (vegetarian option available upon advance notice)
