6 Rafting Trips in Switzerland to Build a Day Around

1.River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Join guides such as Jackie, Morgan, or David for a four-hour Lütschine River rafting trip from Wilderswil. After a safety lesson and gear fitting, you’ll paddle through class III and IV rapids, float toward Lake Brienz, and finish with a swim, hot shower, and free drink. Pickup is available from Interlaken and nearby municipalities.

“Start to finish the trip was very memorable. The team and our guide were all welcoming and informative about the area and the adventure. It was well worth the money and time invested.”

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2.Family Rafting Experience in Engadin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $154

Join Engadin Outdoor Center for a four-hour family rafting trip from Zuoz. Depending on water levels, you may raft the Flaz near Pontresina or the Inn near Zernez. Expect small rapids, big splashes, swimming, river toboggans, Alpine views, a local guide, hot showers, snacks, and photos afterward.

“Came here with a group of friends and all I can say is - CAN'T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN!!!”

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3.Whitewater Action Rafting Experience in Engadin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $184

Meet the Engadin Outdoor Center in Zuoz at 9:00 a.m. for a five-hour rafting trip on the Inn River. You’ll practice commands, swim before the gorge, then tackle continuous Class IV rapids beneath 100-meter cliffs. A helmet, life jacket, neoprene suit, warm shower, beer, and post-trip photos are included in the experience.

“Best experience in the Engandin! Every part of our experience was incredible, from the location of the route, the rafting experience and our guides. The guides are so trained in what they’re doing but also so fun the time just flies by. We cannRead more”

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4.River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Leave Interlaken for a half-day rafting trip on the Simme River. After a 40-minute drive, you’ll gear up, learn the basics, and raft for 1.5 to 2 hours through class II and III rapids to Därstetten. Guides such as Heath and Owen lead small boats of up to eight people. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

“The trip was incredible! Class II-III was perfect for us who haven’t been rafting before, but it was still super thrilling. Our guide Heath was AMAZING, super funny and informative. They do pick up and drop off and even a free drink at the end?!? 100% do it!”

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5.Family Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Meet your guides at the Interlaken base, gear up, and ride the Lütschine River toward Lake Brienz. You get a safety briefing, about 45 minutes on the water, changing rooms, hot showers, and a drink afterward. The small group is capped at eight. Ask about current face-covering rules before booking.

“So much fun as a family. We had Benjy as our guide and I believe Adam as our driver. It was a great excursion. We have differing levels of comfort in the water. Myself and our 10 year old can swim but aren’t strong swimmers while my husband is a competitive swimmer. Despite all the differences we all had so much fun and felt comfortable and safe the whole time. Thanks. We would do it again and maybe even up the rapids to the next level for next time.”

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6.Raclette Rafting in Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $131Best value

Drift from Bönigen toward Interlaken on a guided raft while eating raclette, drinking two glasses of white wine, and staying warm under blankets. The small group holds up to eight people, and guides such as Allen and Danny are known for keeping the mood lively. The tour starts at 6 pm and ends in Unterseen, without return transport.

“Almost £200 for two of us, it was on a dingy, very compact, quite uncomfortable, very close to person next to you and no leg room due to boxes under the table. Only drink options were wine, sparkling water an tea, none of which we drink. Then was given some cheese a potatoes, which weren’t bad, was just very expensive for just that. It went dark quickly so couldn’t see any scenery on the lake, didn’t get to row down into interlaken so we just circled the same spot for an hour. Just overall very underwhelming and very very expensive for what you get. I complained and asked for a…”

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