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Rafting & Canyoning near Lugano

The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Lugano are Cresciano, Gordevio and Vocca. In the area of Lugano you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations.
Cresciano is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 41 km away from Lugano. You can reach it in about 38 min by car.

  • Picture of a man during his Canyoning tour in the Boggera Canyon in Ticino for Explorers with Swiss River Adventures Ruinaulta.
    The car route on the map to go from Lugano to Cresciano, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Cresciano
    41 km from Lugano (38 min by car)
    24Reviews
    6Rafting & canyoning offers
    Cresciano: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Picture of a man during his Canyoning tour in the Boggera Canyon in Ticino for Explorers with Swiss River Adventures Ruinaulta.
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    Canyoning in the Boggera Canyon in Ticino for Explorers
    "Daughter 17j and son 15j went canyoning in the Boggera Gorge today! It was very exciting full of adrenaline and with a super nice leader!"Tanja · July 2023
    From 140CHF
    Heli-Canyoning in Boggera Canyon from Ticino Adventures.
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    Heli-Canyoning in Boggera CanyonOur Heli-Canyoning trip is probably the best canyoning tour in the world. We start with a short but spectacular helicopter flight from the Lodrino airbase to our landing zone at an elevation near 1100 meters. We actually fly below the level of the canyon walls, and you’ll catch a glimpse of the excitement to come. Once we begin to descend you will find a huge variety of abseils, slides through natural chutes, and jumps into narrow fissures with crystal clear pools. This is a long and varied canyon, one of the best in a canyoning region known throughout the world. The actual time in-canyon is about 6-7 hours. Tour programme We will start this extraordinary tour at our base, where you will meet your guides and get your complete canyoning equipment. A free car park is available on site. Then we can already hit the road for the Lodrino Airport, where the helicopter is already waiting for us. By helicopter, we will start a flight full of action to the point of entry. A brief safety instruction is following on site, before we will spend about 6 hours in the canyon. After a challenging descent we will return to our base. You will get snacks and drinks in between as well as in the end of this long tour! Tour facts - Canyon: Boggera Canyon (Difficulty level: difficult) - Description: Boggera gorge is an open sunny canyon with a crystal clear water of the Boggera River and is one of the most popular places for canyoning in the Ticino region - Abseiling height: Up to 45 m - Jumps: Up to 15 m - Waterslide length: Up to 16 m - Total duration: appr. 7.5 hrs - Time spent in the canyon: appr. 6 hrs Included services - Transfer to the point of entry and back to the base, incl. helicopter flight to the canyon - State-certified canyoning guide - High-class harness and rope material - Complete canyoning equipment Bring along - Swimwear - Towel Requirements - Rappelling experience (of at least 21 abseilings) or rappelling refresher training on site on the evening before the tour for 1-2 people max. (50 CHF/hour) - Swimming ability - Physical health - High level of fitness - Surefootedness and freedom from vertigo - Minimum age: 18 years
    From 400CHF
    Canyoning in the Boggera Canyon in Ticino from Cresciano from Ticino Adventures.
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    Canyoning in the Boggera Canyon in Ticino from Cresciano
    "Great guides who safely led my two kids (10 and 12 years old) through their first canyoning experience. They spoke English, entertained us with jokes and their athleticism (e.g. front and backflips from 10 m high rocks into the water), and provided snacks and drinks (including beer) after we returned our equipment at the end. Would definitely go out with them again. "Christine · August 2024
    From 160CHF
  • The car route on the map to go from Lugano to Gordevio, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Gordevio
    52 km from Lugano (55 min by car)
    7Reviews
    1Rafting & canyoning offer
    Gordevio: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Val Grande Canyoning in Ticino
    "This was as good and better than we expected. The most beautiful setting for an physically challenging adventure with our three teenagers. Our guide was fantastic; super clear in directions and very fun."Lynne Marie · July 2024
    From 179CHF
  • The car route on the map to go from Lugano to Vocca, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Vocca
    128 km from Lugano (113 min by car)
    47Reviews
    5Rafting & canyoning offers
    Vocca: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Easy Canyoning in the Sesia Gorge
    "Had a very nice day!!"Raffael · August 2026
    From 55€
    Intermediate Canyoning on the Sorba River
    "We had a great/fun canyoning experience. The instructor was nice, explained things well, and guided us well. It was a beautiful route, stunning nature, nice slides, jumps, and climbing with safety ropes. We enjoyed it. The value for money was good."Couzijn · August 2026
    From 60€
    Adventurous Hydrospeed on the Sesia River
    "Guide was awesome, also experience"Jan · May 2026
    From 60€
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What customers love about rafting & canyoning near Lugano

Easy Canyoning in the Sesia Gorge
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Rene
"There were nine of us as a group. It was simply a wonderful experience, also for the children."
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Intermediate Canyoning on the Sorba River
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Maria
"It was a fantastic experience! Thanks to our guide – he led us safely and with great enthusiasm throughout the tour! Highly recommended!"
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Rafting on the Adda River - Extra Fun
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Intermediate Canyoning on the Sorba River
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