Interlaken Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 2, 4, 5
Interlaken canyons — 4 days (Saxeten, Chli Schliere, Lauterbrunnen, Schilthorn & Grimsel)
Six days, three canyons, and a dry day in between. Four days with Saxeten and Chli Schliere only, without Grimsel or the rest day.
Old Mule Routes
Runs this trip
Canyoning
Six days, three canyons, and a dry day in between
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
InterlakenSix days of canyoning in the Bernese Oberland, with a rest day in Lauterbrunnen because three canyons in a row is enough for anyone. Saxeten gorgeSaxeten is where everyone starts — short abseils, water slides and a jump nobody has to do. Chli SchlierePolished granite narrows with abseils into pools, and it is cold — Swiss canyon water runs at about eight degrees whatever the air is doing.
Itinerary
Six days of canyoning in the Bernese Oberland, with a rest day in Lauterbrunnen because three canyons in a row is enough for anyone.
InterlakenHow the day runs
- 2 hrsThe train in from Zurich or Geneva
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationInterlaken Hostel
Included Activities
- Guesthouse night
- Kit fitting and briefing
LANDMARKS Interlaken Höhematte Harder Kulm Start point Interlaken, Interlaken Ost railway station 00:00 - 23:59Saxeten is where everyone starts — short abseils, water slides and a jump nobody has to do. The techniques matter more than the height.
Interlaken, SaxetenHow the day runs
- 1 hrs9:00 AM — up the valley
- 10:00 AM — abseils, slides and one optional jump
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationInterlaken Hostel
Included Activities
- Wetsuit, harness and helmet
- Guide
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Saxeten gorge Abseils Natural slides Polished granite narrows with abseils into pools, and it is cold — Swiss canyon water runs at about eight degrees whatever the air is doing.
Interlaken, Chli SchliereHow the day runs
- 1 hrs8:00 AM — north-east into the Engelberg valley
- 9:30 AM — the full descent, five hours in the water
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationLauterbrunnen Hostel
Included Activities
- Full kit
- Guide
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Chli Schliere Granite narrows Abseil pitches Trümmelbach is ten glacier-fed waterfalls inside the mountain, reached by a lift cut into the rock. The valley has seventy-two falls in all.
Lauterbrunnen, SchilthornHow the day runs
- 0 hrs9:00 AM — into the valley
- 1 hrs11:00 AM — up to 2,970 m
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationInterlaken Hostel
Included Activities
- Cable car
- Trümmelbach entry
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Staubbach Falls Trümmelbach Schilthorn Mürren Grimsel has the longest abseils of the week, some of them free-hanging in the spray. It is last for a reason.
Interlaken, GrimselHow the day runs
- 2 hrs7:30 AM — up the Aare valley to the pass road
- 9:00 AM — abseils to fifty metres, in granite
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationInterlaken Hostel
Included Activities
- Full kit
- Guide
- Guesthouse night
LANDMARKS Grimsel Aare gorge Fifty-metre abseil Interlaken Ost connects to both airports in about two hours.
InterlakenHow the day runs
- 2 hrs10:00 AM — the train to Zurich or Geneva
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Kit handback
- Rail to the airport
- Day 1Guesthouse night
- Day 1Kit fitting and briefing
- Day 2Wetsuit, harness and helmet
- Day 2Guide
- Day 3Full kit
- Day 4Cable car
- Day 4Trümmelbach entry
- Day 6Kit handback
- Day 6Rail to the airport
- Day 1 · 2 nightsInterlaken Hostel
- Day 3 · 1 nightLauterbrunnen Hostel
- Day 4 · 2 nightsInterlaken Hostel
- Day 1Interlaken to InterlakenThe train in from Zurich or Geneva
- Day 2Interlaken to Saxeten9:00 AM — up the valley
- Day 3Interlaken to Chli Schliere8:00 AM — north-east into the Engelberg valley
- Day 4Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen9:00 AM — into the valley
- Day 5Interlaken to Grimsel7:30 AM — up the Aare valley to the pass road
- Day 6Interlaken to Interlaken10:00 AM — the train to Zurich or Geneva
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Lauterbrunnen Hostel
Hostel
Day 3
What you'll eat
5 breakfasts and 4 dinners across 6 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 6.
- DinnerServed on days 1, 2, 3, 5
- BreakfastServed on days 2–6
9 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
4.7/5
Based on 12 reviews
Review summary
Food4.6/5
Guide4.4/5
Itinerary4.4/5
Transport4.7/5
Accommodation4.5/5
Tour operator4.3/5
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Elena Petrova – Berlin2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Early starts, but that's where the wildlife is. Well run. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Recommended.
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Rahul Menon – Bengaluru2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. Worth every rupee.
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Tara D'Souza – Delhi2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Excellent sightings and the guides clearly knew the area. Food was plentiful and hot, which counts for a lot at altitude. Good value for what's included.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.
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Manav Sethi – Lucknow2025-11-10 · Verified booking
Bernese Oberland was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down. Good value for what's included.
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Daniel Okafor – Stockholm2025-08-11 · Verified booking
Sightings were thin on our dates, which is luck, but the drives felt rushed. Whoever planned the days knew what they were doing.
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Thanks for writing this up. We've passed your note to the team.
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Tom Bergman – Amsterdam2025-08-11 · Verified booking
Bernese Oberland was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. No hesitation recommending them.
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Owen Clarke – Dubai2025-08-11 · Verified booking
Bernese Oberland was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. No hesitation recommending them.
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Manav Sethi – Mumbai2025-08-11 · Verified booking
Bernese Oberland was quieter than I expected and the camp was comfortable. Hostel nights are basic but clean, and that's what the price says. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Thank you for travelling with us — glad the route worked out.
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