Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
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Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano

Riviera
Non-refundable
Highlights
  • Paddle through clear water and gentle rapids
  • Experience a guided basic rafting tour on the Ticino river
  • Discover the Ticino mountain landscape from the river
  • Travel from Biasca to Cresciano
  • Swim in the clear waters of the Ticino
  • Glide with the raft through calm and splashy river sections
Description

This Rafting Basic Tour takes you down the Ticino River from Biasca to Cresciano. The river features clear water, calm sections, and gentle rapids. Along the way, you get to experience the Ticino mountains from the water.

The raft is large and stable, guided by an instructor. During the tour, you paddle actively and navigate varied river passages. Depending on the situation, you can also briefly swim in the clear water.

After the introduction and equipment handover, you head to the starting point. There, you'll receive a safety briefing before the river journey begins. After the tour, you'll be brought back to your car.

Route:

  • 8 km from Biasca to Cresciano

Practical Information

  • Necessary: Canoe experience
  • When wearing a wetsuit, you can wear close-fitting functional underwear made of synthetic fibers or merino wool. Cotton is not suitable under the wetsuit.
  • Glasses or contact lenses are possible; recommended are straps for glasses and a waterproof case
  • Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour

Requirements

  • Good swimming skills
  • Generally good health
  • Average fitness level required
  • Canoeing experience required
Inclusions
  • Guided rafting trip on the Ticino

  • Life jacket, helmet, paddle

  • Boat

  • Hypoallergenic wetsuit for cold days

  • Shoes

  • Food and drink

Meeting point

Purelements Ticino, Al Quatro 1, 6705 Cresciano

Al Quatro 1, 6705 Cresciano, Switzerland

Important information
  • Minimum age: about 10 years when accompanied by adults
  • Minimum group size: 6 people
  • Bring along: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, necessary medication, waterproof sunscreen
  • Start time and conditions may be adjusted depending on the weather
  • Use your own vehicle for the trip to the starting point and back.

Provider

Operated by

Purelements

Verified provider

Alpi

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