Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz

Interlaken, Switzerland

From $140.97

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3 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Surrounded by dense pine forests, soaring Alpine peaks, and spectacular countryside scenery, Lake Brienz offers a world of outdoor adventure on Interlaken’s doorstep. On this tour, take to the calm waters by kayak with your guide, and see the best of Lake Brienz in style. Paddle through the clear mountain waters to the 12th-century citadel of Ringgenberg Castle and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

Explore Lake Brienz by kayak with your guide
Admire top attractions including 12th-century Ringgenberg Castle
Includes kayak rental and all safety equipment
Small-group tour limited to six people

What's Included

Guided kayaking tour on Lake Brienz
Expert guide providing valuable & informative instruction
Small-group tour (maximum group size of 6)
Kayak and equipment rental
Photo package
Day ticket to the Strandbad Bönigen with heated pools and aqua park on the lake

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hightide Kayak School
Lütschinenstrasse 24, 3806 Bönigen, Switzerland
By Public Transport: • Regular trains to Interlaken Ost train station • Bus 103 from Interlaken Ost to Bönigen See (direction Iseltwald) o Runs at :05 & :35 throughout the day taking 5 - 10mins o Check your times at http://www.sbb.ch/fahrplan.html o Short walk (3mins) from the Busstop to the Strandbad (see map above)  By Car: • Take the A8 to Interlaken exit at Bönigen, turn left on to Hauptstrasse. At the roundabout take the first exit on to Interlakenstrasse. Turn right after the bridge in to Lütschinenstrasse. You will find a parking area at the end of the road. • Take the A8 towards Brienz, exit at the A26 to Interlaken Ost / Bönigen and follow the signs towards Bönigen. Continue on the Untere Bönigenstrasse till the bridge, then turn left in to Lütschinenstrasse. You will find a parking area at the end of the road. On foot: • From the trainstation Interlaken Ost follow the signs to the boats. Turn right and follow the trail to Bönigen. After the camping area turn right and follow the road to the strandbad (around 35mins).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
Children 11 and younger are not allowed.
Stroller accessible
You do not need previous kayaking experience, but you must be able to handle a kayak on your own.
Near public transportation

If you have back, neck, lower back, joint or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether or not to participate.
You should bring swimsuit, change of clothes, waterproof footwear, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and snacks.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Alyssa_K

This was an overall great experience kayaking in Lake Brienz! Our guide was incredible, and the views are unbeatable! I would recommend this experience to anyone.

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Great fun on the lake

Michael_L, Aug 2023

Great fun out on the lake with the kayaks, our guide Chris was fantastic very friendly and informative. Highly recommended.

Incredible tour, recommend to everyone

Kate_G, Aug 2023

Incredible Tour! We had the best guide and a small group. The weather was beautiful, couldn't have asked for a better morning.

Gorgeous & fun activity!

Katy_B, Aug 2023

We had the most amazing time on our kayaking trip - it was absolutely gorgeous weather and the water almost didn't seem real. We were so glad we did it and well worth the price! There were six people in our group total, and after a short safety run through we hit the water for 2-3 hours, including a stop where we got out and jumped in the water. The guide also brought a go pro camera and took lots of photos so we didn't have to feel bad about leaving our phones in the lockers. Highly reccommend!

Nice trip on the lake

HaeJoo_E, Aug 2023

Sophie was a very accommodating and pleasant guide. The trip was just the right length to thoroughly enjoy the lake Brienz, taking in the various sights and enjoying being out in the open water.

Beautiful Lake Brienz by Kayak

Kenneth_B, Jul 2023

Lake Brienz is spectacular and we had a nice weather day to kayak. Andres, our guide, made sure we were fitted with all the necessary gear. The kayak itself was the best I’ve ever had. It was easy to paddle and control. Much better than others I have rented. Trip lasted for three hours as described and we learned many fascinating facts about the lake and the surrounding area. I would highly recommend this kayak trip to others! Note that if you drive your rental car there is no free parking. The kayak folks were very helpful in telling me where the parking meter was and cost.

Great way to enjoy Interlaken.

Patricia_G, Jul 2023

Andreas was a great teacher and tour guide. We were provided with rain jackets, which saved the day when a storm came up. We played water polo in kayaks which was a ton of fun!

5 star tour, guide, views, and experience

Brett_F, Jul 2023

We had a ton of fun! Our guide Andres was absolutely fantastic. He made sure everyone was safe, ready to use Kayaks, and had fun. We also played a great game at the end in our Kayaks. Views were incredible and a very memorable experience.

Amazing!

Nicole_S, Jul 2023

This is a must do activity! Zophia was an incredible guide who gave us the perfect amount of adventure time and leisure time. I also didn't realize pictures were included and we love the ones and took on the go pro! Perfect for our family of 6 to see the lake.

Amazing trip with a lovely guide

Yaaso_P, Aug 2022

Our guide Sophie, was such an amazing person! She was so knowledgeable, explained a lot about kayaking and the sight itself as well. Such a kind and bubbly person. We had the best time with her!

If you can, GO.

julie_K, Aug 2022

Zsophia was an excellent guide and the views were spectacular. What a lovely, lovely morning on the water. The price is right and worth twice that.

Switzerland at its best!

Alicia_K, Jul 2022

We had a really great tour guide Ben who took us on the tour of the lake. The turquoise of the water, under the backdrop of the amazing mountains was a once in a lifetime experience. Thoroughly recommend to anyone for a peaceful morning in Switzerland.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you so much for these nice words! It is great to read that you had a great time with Ben and we will pass that on to him, for sure!

Unbelievable experience

Max_K, Jul 2022

Amazing experience and Peter and the team were great! The views were incredible and it was a leisurely kayaking activity.

Highly recommended

YianshenGeorge_H, Jul 2022

Unforgettable experience on the lake, and Sean was an amazing guide! He was very accommodating of the different skill levels in the group, especially of my parents, who are in their early 60s. Thanks, Sean!

Awesome Switzerland Must Do!

Cara_T, Jul 2022

This experience was so beautiful and exciting! We loved kayaking among the gorgeous Lake Breinz. Our tour guide was so friendly and even brought us cookies during our beach break! We were able to keep up at our own pace which was helpful.

Well worth it

Haley_C, Jun 2022

Amazing time! Beautiful sights, great guide, Big Bang for your buck. Group size was also very nice and small

Super friendly tour guide!! Good for all type of travelers (solo, couple, friends).

Isadora_G, May 2022

Booked this trip in viator and glad to meet our very friendly tour guide, namely Karel and Sofia. Thank you Karel and Sofia for everything! You guys are awesome.

Highly recommend!

Alyssa_K, May 2022

This was an overall great experience kayaking in Lake Brienz! Our guide was incredible, and the views are unbeatable! I would recommend this experience to anyone.

Drop whatever you need to from your schedule to take this tour, and let Peter talk.

Jory_F, Feb 2022

Few times does a guided tour of anything amount to a life-changing experience. The time I spent paddling around Lake Brienz under the guidance of Peter was life-changing. The Sage of Brienzsee will take you well beyond describing the geography and climate of Lake Brienz and Interlaken into philosophical wisdom centered around living in harmony with your surroundings and the people with whom you share it, and living each day as if it's the last. If thou shalt know when thou breathest thine last, thou wouldst surely live as Peter liveth.