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River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland
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- 4 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Prepare to get soaked as you navigate down the Lütschine River through class III-IV rapids. This half-day white-water rafting trip takes you on an exhilarating ride through the Interlaken valley before you float along tranquil Alpine waters to the Lake of Brienz. Refresh with a quick swim followed by a hot shower and coffee or beer at base camp. Numbers are limited to eight people per boat, ensuring a small-group experience with an expert river guide. Safety briefing, and equipment from Interlaken included.
- 4-hour Lütschine River white-water rafting experience from Interlaken
- Pick up tips on how to paddle and navigate the rapids safely from a professional guide
- Bounce along continuous class III-IV rapids through Interlaken valley to the Lake of Brienz
- Relax back at base camp with a cup of coffee or a cold beer
- Small-group experience with a maximum of eight people per boat
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This white-water rafting experience is suitable for complete beginners and kids over 14.
What's Included
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Professional guides
- Changing rooms and hot showers
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Photos of the experience
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- OUTDOOR - Interlaken Raft BaseTellweg 7, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland
Our raft base is located inside the ice rink in Matten
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your morning or afternoon white-water rafting adventure begins with pickup by minivan from either of the Interlaken train stations, or from your hotel in Interlaken or seven local municipalities. After transport to the base camp for your gear, you’re transferred by coach to Grindelwald valley. The 30-minute drive passes a fairy-tale Swiss landscape of chalets and grazing cows.
On arrival at the put-in point, you’ll learn paddling skills during an in-depth safety briefing. Then slip on your provided wetsuit, neoprene booties, life jacket and a helmet, and climb into your eight-passenger raft with your professional river guide.
Pushing away from the bank into the glacial flow of the Lütschine River, your guide navigates the raft through continuous class III rapids that race into the Interlaken valley at speeds of up to 8 mph (13 kph). Then, hold on tight and feel your adrenaline pumping and as you maneuver through breaking waves and raging currents in class IV rapids.
You’re rewarded with postcard-perfect Alpine scenery and time to relax as the rafts calmly drift down to the Lake of Brienz. Dip in for a quick swim in the lake before returning to base camp, where you’re offered the option of a hot shower along with a cold beer or cup of coffee.
If you wish, purchase any digital photos taken of your rafting excursion, before you're transferred back to your hotel or railway station.
Please note: All participants should be confident swimmers.
On arrival at the put-in point, you’ll learn paddling skills during an in-depth safety briefing. Then slip on your provided wetsuit, neoprene booties, life jacket and a helmet, and climb into your eight-passenger raft with your professional river guide.
Pushing away from the bank into the glacial flow of the Lütschine River, your guide navigates the raft through continuous class III rapids that race into the Interlaken valley at speeds of up to 8 mph (13 kph). Then, hold on tight and feel your adrenaline pumping and as you maneuver through breaking waves and raging currents in class IV rapids.
You’re rewarded with postcard-perfect Alpine scenery and time to relax as the rafts calmly drift down to the Lake of Brienz. Dip in for a quick swim in the lake before returning to base camp, where you’re offered the option of a hot shower along with a cold beer or cup of coffee.
If you wish, purchase any digital photos taken of your rafting excursion, before you're transferred back to your hotel or railway station.
Please note: All participants should be confident swimmers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 14 years
- Maximum weight is 275lbs (125kg) per person
- Changing rooms and hot showers
- Not recommended for travelers with weak swiming ability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Esther_C
This was one of the best things we did on our 10 day trip to Europe! I went with my family of 5, and everyone loved the rafting experience with Outdoor. The scenery was breathtaking, the river rapids were challenging and SUPER FUN, but most of all, the guides were amazing. Guides can really be the difference between a so-so experience or a fantastic one. The guides were all very knowledgeable about rafting and taught us a lot, were serious about safety and showed us what we needed to know so that we went in with smart confidence, took time with us to teach us the fundamentals in a fun way, and were just VERY COOL guys. They were so friendly, got to know everyone, and dished out lots of fun facts. We had been rafting in Estes Park, Colorado, but this was different. The rapids were much tougher. The water level was much higher, and it was melted glacier water so it was incredibly fresh and clean. It was also much colder. They gave us wetsuits with padded knees, waterproof boots, wetsuit jackets, helmets. At first I was afraid I would freeze, but with all the wetsuit stuff on, it was totally fine. They also had one guy in a kayak come with the rafts and his job was to rescue anyone in case of trouble. They had one person on land taking pics of everyone and took lots of great shots. After, they gave us a drink as we warmed up, looked at pics, and just laughed and chatted about it all. The guides hung out with us all and were super fun and cool to talk with. The other people who came to raft were also really cool fun people. We absolutely loved everything about the experience and wished we could have spent more time in Interlaken to do another one of their many guided experiences. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
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108 reviews
Esther_C, Aug 2023
This was one of the best things we did on our 10 day trip to Europe! I went with my family of 5, and everyone loved the rafting experience with Outdoor. The scenery was breathtaking, the river rapids were challenging and SUPER FUN, but most of all, the guides were amazing. Guides can really be the difference between a so-so experience or a fantastic one. The guides were all very knowledgeable about rafting and taught us a lot, were serious about safety and showed us what we needed to know so that we went in with smart confidence, took time with us to teach us the fundamentals in a fun way, and were just VERY COOL guys. They were so friendly, got to know everyone, and dished out lots of fun facts. We had been rafting in Estes Park, Colorado, but this was different. The rapids were much tougher. The water level was much higher, and it was melted glacier water so it was incredibly fresh and clean. It was also much colder. They gave us wetsuits with padded knees, waterproof boots, wetsuit jackets, helmets. At first I was afraid I would freeze, but with all the wetsuit stuff on, it was totally fine. They also had one guy in a kayak come with the rafts and his job was to rescue anyone in case of trouble. They had one person on land taking pics of everyone and took lots of great shots. After, they gave us a drink as we warmed up, looked at pics, and just laughed and chatted about it all. The guides hung out with us all and were super fun and cool to talk with. The other people who came to raft were also really cool fun people. We absolutely loved everything about the experience and wished we could have spent more time in Interlaken to do another one of their many guided experiences. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
AmyDoty, Jul 2023
Was our highlight to our Switzerland trip. Jackie was amazing guide. It was a beautiful day on the river.
Lori_J, Jul 2023
Awesome experience!! Did with our family of 5 including 14 year old, 17 year old, 19 year old. Highly recommend-the kids loved it! Hamish was our guide, made it so fun, & he taught us well!
lynnefrances_s, Jun 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our rafting tour today. Very professional company yet lots of fun too. Good safety briefing by our guide Morgan and we felt very comfortable and safe in her hands.
Eric_B, Jun 2023
Amazing family experience! Our guide Morgan was excellent, knowledgeable and fun. River a genuine thrill-SYB!
Michelle_W, Jun 2023
The big rapid was exciting to my husband. We both thought the guides were so friendly and helped us all feel safe but also encouraged us to get to know ine another
Vesa_P, Aug 2022
Super flexible and relaxed personnel. The first waves are the scariest but you start to relax very quickly.
Don_H, Aug 2022
Our Raft Guide was excellent. He had a great attitude, extremely competent and safety conscious. He was knowledgeable about the area’s history and our particular river. It was an exciting ride, but not stressful. Look forward to doing this again soon.
2ygf8syf86, Jul 2022
This rafting experience is a great, fun activity for a warm summer day. Very refreshing, with beautiful views of the mountains around. You pass through some fun, stronger rapids, followed by calmer waters, to end the trip in the warm water of lake Brienz. Great organization, and professional, friendly guides.
Matthew_G, Jul 2022
Raft was very adventurous and fun. Guide was awesome. Would definitely recommend again.. make sure to hold on tight.
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