Half-Day Rafting from Ilanz to Reichenau on the Vorderrhein
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Activity
Rafting
Minimum age
10 years
Languages
German, English, French
Included
Snack
Difficulty
Moderate
Meeting place
Ilanz
We meet at the train station in Ilanz (Via dalla Staziun 25) and then walk to our base (Giessli 8, 7130 Ilanz).
Details
Get ready for one of the most popular rafting tours in the Alps. What will become a mighty stream is here a wild river where the experience of nature is paramount. You will go along through the Rhine ravine which is not without reason also known as the "Swiss Grand Canyon". With you in the raft will be our state-licensed guide who will help to turn this tour into a first class experience.
Tour programme- Preparation:
We meet at the station in Ilanz, from where we take you to our base. There you will be welcomed by our guides who will give you a short introduction and detailed information about the tour. You will then receive your whitewater clothing and can put it on immediately. At the embarkation point, you will receive a short safety talk and paddling instructions.
- Tour:
Now we can head off and start into the impressive Rhine Gorge with steep limestone walls and high rock towers. Splashing rapids provide a lot of fun and excitement. The tour ends at our disembarkation point in Reichenau.
- Return:
Your dry clothes and a Happy Landing aperitif are already waiting for you!
Arrival by public transport
By train to Ilanz station. Our starting times are coordinated with the timetable (morning tour at 9:32 am, afternoon tour at 2:32 pm).
Departure times of the train in Reichenau-Tamins:
Morning tour: 9:05 am (Arrival in Ilanz at 9:32 am)
Afternoon tour: 2:05pm (Arrival in Ilanz at 2:32pm)
Arrival by car
If you arrive by car, leave your car in Reichenau and take the train to Ilanz (direction: Disentis). The best way is to park your car in the free gravel car park at our disembarkation point in Reichenau (for navigation: Im Farsch, 7402 Bonaduz). From there you reach the station Reichenau-Tamins in 10 minutes on foot. At the end of the tour you will arrive directly at your cars.
Tour facts
- River: Vorderrhein (Difficulty level: Level III)
- Description: Over the years, the river has created a unique landscape: white limestone cliffs and green floodplains characterize the area. You can expect splashing rapids, which are passable for everyone due to the easy to medium whitewater.
- Distance: 20 km
- Total duration: approx. 3 hrs
- Rafting duration (time on river): approx. 2 hrs
Included services
- State-licensed rafting guide
- High class rafts
- Complete whitewater equipment
- Luggage transport to the disembarking point
- Happy landing apéro after the tour
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Backpack/bag (big enough for your clothes and shoes)
- Sunscreen
- Depending on the weather, synthetic sports underwear for better insulation
- For spectacle wearers: Eyewear strap for glasses
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years if accompanied by an adult, otherwise 12 years
- Physical health
It's a ton of fun and excellently organized. I felt completely safe with the equipment. The guides are very, very nice. There could have been more water, but that was due to the weather, and you can't blame anyone... In one sentence: we'd do it again in a heartbeat... and I have to add one more thing: we're not the youngest anymore... 59/63... and we still had a blast.
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Patrick · FamilyFrance · September 2024
I highly recommend.
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Patrick · FamilyFrance · August 2024
Very well organized and supervised.
I highly recommend.
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Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
This tour is ideal for beginners. The route on the Vorderrhein is classified as easy to medium difficulty and is suitable for everyone.
Where can I store my personal belongings and valuables during the activity?
Your personal belongings will be transported from the meeting point to the disembarking point in Reichenau, where they will be waiting for you at the end of the tour.
What are the requirements to participate?
The minimum age is 10 years if accompanied by an adult, or 12 years for unaccompanied participants. All participants must be in good physical health.
What is included in the price?
The price includes a state-licensed rafting guide, high-class rafts, complete whitewater equipment, luggage transport to the disembarking point, and a "Happy Landing" apéritif after the tour.
What should I bring with me?
You should bring swimwear, a towel, a bag for your clothes, and sunscreen. Depending on the weather, synthetic sports underwear is recommended. If you wear glasses, please bring an eyewear strap.
How long does the tour last?
The total duration of the experience is approximately 3 hours, of which you will spend about 2 hours on the river.
How do I get to the meeting point?
The meeting point is at the Ilanz train station. If you come by car, it is recommended to park for free in Reichenau (Im Farsch, 7402 Bonaduz) and take the train to Ilanz. This way, your car will be at the tour's end point.
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80 CHF
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The activity Half-Day Rafting from Ilanz to Reichenau on the Vorderrhein by Swiss River Adventures is available every day, from August 11, 2026 through October 4, 2026. Each day offers 2 start times between 9:30 and 13:30. Sessions last 3.5 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from CHF125.00 per person.
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