Rafting on the Vorderrhein from Ilanz

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3.5 hrs to 5 hrs
Spoken languages: English, German
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Discover the exciting torrents and stunning landscapes of the Swiss Grand Canyon on rafting excursions down the epic Vorderrhein waterway.

Rafting on the Vorderrhein is a family-friendly excursion with new adventures hidden around each turn. Combining the best aspects of the Swiss alpine region, this graded river is a dramatic landscape of energetic river torrents and lazy gorges that impact the landscape in breathtaking ways. A grade two river for adventurous beginners, expect to get wet as this half day/full day rafting excursions is packed with fun - suitable for big kids of any age!

Location
The Vorderrhein aka the Swiss Grand Canyon is a 20-kilometre river section between Ilanz and Reichenau. A grade two river with exciting whitewater rapids as well as an extraordinarily beautiful landscape with vertical cliffs, deep chasms and steep scree slopes, this section of the Rhine is located predominantly in the canton of Graubünden. 

Activity
Operating as a half day (3.5 hours - 20km) or full day (5 hours - 20km) rafting excursion on the Vorderrhein, guests will start their whitewater experience in Ilanz where you will meet your instructor at the train station and receive a short safety briefing along with a few basic paddling techniques. The rafting trip will lead you through the impressive Rhine Gorge renowned for its steep chalk walls and high rock towers looming on both sides of the river. Rafting groups will also have the chance to navigate small grade two rapids that are suitable for adventurous beginners (BBQ lunch organised for full day guests). The trip ends in Reichenau, just above the confluence of the Vorder- and the Hinterrhein. Your dry clothes and a complimentary drink will be waiting for you at the end of the excursion.

Conditions
The Vorderrhein is a grade two class river. This means straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels which are evident without scouting. Occasional maneuvering may be required, but rocks and medium-sized waves are easily avoided by trained paddlers. Swimmers are seldom injured and group assistance, while helpful, is seldom needed.

Offers

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Half day rafting
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The half-day tour is one of the most popular tours. In about two hours on the river you will experience the entire impressive Rhine Gorge from Ilanz to Reichenau.

Expect about 3.5 hours for the entire activity.

There are two starting times per day.
- Morning tour: 09.35 a.m.
- Afternoon tour: 02.35 p.m.

Activity requirements

This white water experience is suitable for (almost) everyone from 10 years - especially also for families, groups and companies.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Not suitable for pregnant women.

Special terms

If you arrive by private car, please park in Reichenau at our disembarkation point (address: Im Farsch, 7402 Tamins, Switzerland) and take the train from Reichenau to Ilanz (timetable: www.sbb.ch).

Do not forget to bring
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Swimwear/towel
  • Sunglasses & suncream
  • Camera/GoPro
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Ilanz Train station, 7130 Ilanz, Switzerland (or as agreed with your instructor)

Included:
  • All necessary equipment
  • Guided rafting excursion
  • Transport to raft site
  • Complementary refreshments
  • Luggage transport to the disembarkation point
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Full day rafting incl. BBQ lunch
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The day tour is ideal for people who want to spend a little more time together and experience the beautiful Rhine Gorge even more leisurely. The tour goes from Ilanz to Reichenau and thus through the complete Rhine Gorge. Halfway, we stop and enjoy an extensive barbecue lunch on the banks of the river, right in the heart of the gorge.

Starting time is at 10.35 a.m. (or as agreed with the instructor).

Allow 5-6 hours for the entire activity, 2 hours of which will be on the water.

 
Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Not suitable for pregnant women

 
Special terms

If you arrive by private car, please park in Reichenau at our disembarkation point (address: Im Farsch, 7402 Tamins, Switzerland) and take the train from Reichenau to Ilanz (timetable: www.sbb.ch).

Do not forget to bring
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Swimwear/towel
  • Sunglasses & suncream
  • Camera/GoPro
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Ilanz Train station, 7130 Ilanz, Switzerland (or as agreed with your instructor)

Included:
  • All necessary equipment
  • Guided rafting excursion
  • Transport to raft site
  • Complementary refreshments
  • BBQ Lunch
  • Luggage transport to the disembarkation point
  • BBQ-Lunch
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Meeting point

Ilanz Train station, 7130 Ilanz, Switzerland (or as agreed with your instructor) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

The rafting was well organized, with good equipment, skilled people, and a lot of positive energy.

  • 4.8 / 5

Action packed fun all the way

  • 4 / 5

Very fun activity got the whole family

  • 5 / 5

Trotz Kälte haben wir die Tour sehr genossen

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Full day river rafting with BBQ lunch

  • 5 / 5

Beste Bewertung völlig verdient!!!!! Our day wast just really great ... not a single small problem