Rafting tour Vorderrhein Rhine Gorge
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
Description
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
Inclusions
3-4 hours rafting tour (including 2 hours on the water)
Equipment
Qualified guide
Final apero
Luggage transport to the disembarkation point in Reichenau
Meeting point
Bahnhof Ilanz, Via dalla Staziun 25, 7130 Ilanz
Via dalla Staziun 25, 7130 Ilanz, Schweiz
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
Provider
Operated by
Swiss River Adventures
Verified provider
Reviews
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Great tour, well organized, excellent guides, highly recommended. The only downside was that no one really spoke German, which is surprising here in the Swiss Alps.
stefan
12 Aug 2026
Perfect for kids aged 12 and 13. Everyone had a lot of fun, and we will definitely come back.
Stephan
23 Jul 2026