Rafting on the Vorderrhein River from Ilanz

Explore the Swiss Grand Canyon on a whitewater rafting excursion down the Vorderrhein River from Ilanz to Reichenau!

Rating near Ilanz | Full-day excursion with BBQ lunch

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6 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
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Practical information

Go rafting from Ilanz and enjoy an extensive barbecue lunch on the banks of the Vorderrhein river, in the heart of the gorge!

  • Section of the river : Ilanz – Reichenau.
  • Distance : approx. 20 km (7.4 miles).
  • White water level : moderate.

Course of events

Please allow for 5 to 6 hrs in total for this activity, including 2 hrs of rafting.

  • Meet your guide at the train station of Ilanz.
  • After a short walk, you will be welcomed at the rafting base.
  • Here, you will receive information about the trip and change into rafting equipment.
  • Afterwards, you will get a detailed safety talk as well as paddle instructions – then you are ready to go!
  • Your rafting trip will lead you through the impressive Rhine Gorge from Ilanz to Reichenau.
  • Halfway through the trip, you'll enjoy a barbecue lunch on the banks of the Vorderrhein river.
  • Your dry clothes as well as a Happy Landing Apéro await you at the end of the excursion.
Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

This activity isn't suitable for pregnant women.

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).

Meeting point:
Ilanz Train station, 7130 Ilanz, Switzerland (or as agreed with your instructor)
Spoken languages:German, English
Included
  • Raft
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Wetsuit
  • Guided rafting excursion
  • Transport to raft site
  • Refreshments
  • Luggage transport to the disembarkation point
  • BBQ-Lunch
Excluded
  • Photos and videos
Do not forget to bring
  • Spare change of clothes
  • Backpack
  • Swimwear/towel
  • Sunglasses & suncream
  • Camera/GoPro
  • If needed: sports band for your glasses
  • Depending on the weather we advice you to bring additional synthetic sports underwear for better protection (no cotton)