White Water Rafting in Thun - from 66.13CHF (3 offers)

White Water Rafting · Thun

3 offers 66.13CHF – 154.3CHF 5.0 (19 reviews) Verified March 2026

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All 3 trips run 2.5h on the Aare River from Uttigen, operated by Aareschlauchboot, and are open to all fitness levels. The gap between them is the craft, not the effort. Tubing (66 CHF) puts you directly in the current with minimal gear, the rawest contact with the water. Canorafting (77 CHF) adds a hybrid boat that gives more control without losing the river's pull. Full rafting (154 CHF) doubles the price because you get a full inflatable raft, typically suited for groups wanting a proper whitewater setup on the Aare. Pick tubing or canorafting for solo or duo runs on a tighter budget. Book the rafting option if you want the full raft experience with your crew.

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Self-Guided Tubing Trip on the Aare river from Uttigen near Thun

5.0 (2) 66.13CHF See offer

Self-Guided Canorafting Trip on the Aare River from Uttigen near Thun

5.0 (8) 77.15CHF See offer

Self-Guided Rafting Trip on the Aare River from Uttigen near Thun

5.0 (9) 154.3CHF See offer

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Best Rush for the Price

Self-Guided Tubing Trip on the Aare river from Uttigen near Thun

At 66 CHF for 2.5h of direct river exposure, tubing with Aareschlauchboot is the lowest-cost way to feel the full force of the Aare current.

66.13 CHFSee offer

Best for Groups

Self-Guided Rafting Trip on the Aare River from Uttigen near Thun

The full rafting trip at 154 CHF puts your whole crew in one inflatable raft for 2.5h on the Aare, the only format built for a proper group whitewater experience.

154.3 CHFSee offer

Frequently asked questions

How intense is the Aare River current near Thun?

The Aare between Uttigen and Thun flows with a consistent current driven by Alpine meltwater from the Bernese Oberland. It's enough to keep you moving the full 2.5h without paddling hard, but it's not a Class V whitewater river. All three formats are rated open to everyone, including beginners.

What's the most physically demanding moment of the trip?

Staying stable during the stronger current sections is the main challenge, especially in tubing where you have no hull around you. The physicalLevel is rated 'Everybody welcome' across all formats, so no prior experience is required.

What's the difference in sensation between tubing and rafting?

Tubing gives you direct body contact with the river, cold water splashing against you the entire ride. Rafting seats you above the water in an inflatable raft, which absorbs more of the current's force. If you want to feel the river, tubing is the rawer option.

Are these trips guided or self-guided?

All three are explicitly self-guided. You handle the craft yourself from start to finish. Aareschlauchboot provides the equipment and the starting point, then you navigate the Aare under your own control.

What's the best time of year to go?

The season runs from May through September. Early summer (May to June) means higher water volume from snowmelt, making the current faster and the experience more intense. July and August are warmer and more comfortable but can be busier.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Coordinates

46.7941°N, 7.5826°E

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under whatever Aareschlauchboot provides, and bring water shoes with a secure strap. For a 2.5h self-guided river trip open to all levels, leave valuables ashore and pack sunscreen you can apply before launch.

Getting there

All three trips depart from Aareschlauchboot on Stationsstrasse in Uttigen, directly next to the Uttigen train station, making it straightforward to reach by rail from Thun in a few minutes.

Updated on 3 March 2026