The 7 Switzerland Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

1.Lütschine River Whitewater Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $199 a head Our pick

Meet at Outdoor Switzerland’s base in Wilderswil for a four-hour Lütschine River rafting trip. Your guide fits you with gear, explains safety and paddle commands, then leads you through grade 3 and 4 rapids toward the lake. Guides such as Alexis, Jackie, Morgan, and Eion are known for calm instruction, humor, and strong safety care.

“The activity was great and our guide, David, kept it fun and safe for us. This activity is great rain or shine!”

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2.River Rafting Lütschine in Bernese Oberland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $205 a head Best rated

You’ll ride the Lütschine from the Grindelwald valley toward Lake Brienz in a raft of up to eight people. Guides such as Jackie, Morgan, and David teach paddling, lead you through class III and IV rapids, and keep the mood friendly. Gear, transport, a post-trip drink, changing rooms, and hot showers are included.

“This was a great experience and well worth the expense. The guides were knowledgeable and fun while still maintaining very high safety standards. The kids had a great time and wished it could last longer.”

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3.River Rafting Adventure on Simme River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $180 a head Cheapest seat

From Interlaken, you travel to Boltigen for a guided rafting run to Därstetten on the scenic Simme River. Expect a five-hour outing with class II and III rapids, calm stretches, Alpine views, equipment, transport, changing facilities, and a drink at the base. Guides speak English and German.

“This is an easy activity. While it says grade 2 and 3, it's mostly grade 1 and 2 and easy grade 3 rapids, so fun for families, but if you want more adventure, select rafting with grade 3 and 4 rapids. Most of the activity is as described except that there are no hot showers at the base, just changing rooms.”

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4.River Rafting Simme with OUTDOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183 a head

Leave Interlaken for a half-day Simme River rafting trip to Därstetten. You’ll receive a safety briefing, wetsuit, shoes, helmet, and life jacket before 1.5 to 2 hours on class II and III rapids. Guides such as Heath and Owen have led friendly, first-timer-focused trips. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

“The trip was incredible! Class II-III was perfect for us who haven’t been rafting before, but it was still super thrilling. Our guide Heath was AMAZING, super funny and informative. They do pick up and drop off and even a free drink at the end?!? 100% do it!”

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5.Family Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews

Join Outdoor Switzerland AG at its Wilderswil base for a three-hour family rafting trip on the lower Lütschine. After safety training and a short transfer, you will paddle for about 45 minutes through mild waves before finishing with a swim in turquoise Lake Brienz. English and German guides lead the outing.

“Super après-midi, guide au top qui parlait le français ! Trop cool”

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6.From Zurich Rafting Adventure in Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 12 hours · from $323 a head

Travel by coach from Zurich to Interlaken, enjoy free time between two lakes, then paddle the Lütschine below the Eiger North Face. Local outdoor guides provide the raft, safety briefing, changing rooms, and hot showers. This 12-hour trip suits fit swimmers aged 14 to 125 kilograms.

“The tour getting to Interlaken was pretty good. We enjoyed our guide and she did a good job answering questions and passengers who were frustrated about AC. About the rafting, we had an absolute blast! The company, Outdoor, had recently bought a new building that was insanely nice and the raft guides there were exquisite! Interlaken is breathtaking with water a color of blue I didn’t even think was possible! We really enjoyed our day!”

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7.From Zurich: Private Aare River Rafting Day Trip to Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $231 a head

Leave Zurich by private van, ride the train to Thun, then float the Aare River to Bern’s Marzili area. Your guide supplies the boat, paddles, life jackets, and dry bags, so you can swim, relax, and enjoy the Bernese Alps without handling setup.

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