Simme River Rafting
Activity overview
This is the perfect introduction to rafting. The upper section of the Simme River has several rapids to provide big thrills and action. The lower section passes through a nature reserve offering breathtaking views and changing the landscape. The Simme provides a safe, scenic and fun-filled experience. Safety instructions and paddle techniques are thoroughly explained before the trip. Morning or afternoon sessions available.
Option 1: morning
Meeting time & place: 09:45 in Därstetten train station.
Finish time & place: 12:30 in Därstetten.
Option 2: afternoon
Meeting time & place: 13:45 in Därstetten train station.
Finish time & place: 16:00 in Därstetten.
Our team will select the best option to fit your programme.
- Price Adult: CHF 108.00 (CHF 117.00 Saturday price)
- Price Adult: CHF 108.00 (CHF 117.00 Saturday price)
Price includes a rafting guide, transport of bags, equipment & clothing for rafting.
Guest cancellation: activity provider’s cancellation policy can be found here.
- A leader or responsible person over 18 years old must be present as part of the group.
- From 10 years old, minimum height 130 cm, maximum weight 125 kg.
- All participants need to have at least basic water confidence.
- Transport of backpacks and bags from meeting point to finishing point is included.
- It is not allowed for anyone to follow along the trip to watch or take photos.
- This activity is provided by an external company. By purchasing a service of a third party you are accepting the terms and conditions specified by the provider. We accept no liability for services brokered through KISC which are provided by a third party. The invoicing is handled by KISC in the name of the provider.
By Road: 1 - 1.5 hours
- Drive to Därstetten train station, directions from KISC to Därstetten can be found in the map below.
By train: 1,5 hours, 1 change
Discounted train tickets, with an exclusive scout price, are only available online with the train company BLS, here (Conditions apply for groups of 10 and more).
Guest cancellation: activity provider’s cancellation policy can be found here.
From Kandersteg to Därstetten (change train in Spiez):
| Train departs Kandersteg | 08:15 | 11:15 |
| Arrive at Spiez | 08:44 | 11:44 |
| Depart Spiez | 09:12 | 12:12 |
| Arrive at Därstetten | 09:34 | 12:34 |
From Därstetten to Kandersteg:
| Train departs Därsetten | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:23 | 16:23 | 17:23 |
| Arrive at Spiez | 13:47 | 14:47 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 |
| Depart Spiez | 14:12 | 15:12 | 16:12 | 17:12 | 18:12 |
| Arrive at Kandersteg | 14:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| 20 minutes walk from train station to KISC | |||||
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Warm clothes for after the trip
- Sun cream
- Mobile phone (at least the main leader)
You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity:
