Canoe tours in Ticino

Canoeing in Ticino – pure nature on the Ticino

Experience the River Ticino on a guided canoe tour in Ticino – a highlight for anyone who loves nature, water and adventure. The Ticino has its source in the Swiss Alps and meanders through Ticino, past bright granite rocks, through green valleys and along Mediterranean landscapes. Here you can paddle through crystal-clear water with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

With an inflatable canoe or Canadian canoe, you actively steer through gentle waves and calm sections – just right for beginners, families or sporty adventure seekers. The experience combines canoeing in Switzerland with slowing down, teamwork and a real outdoor feeling.

Canoe tour on the Ticino – relaxed, guided and active

Before you start your canoeing experience in Ticino, you will receive a thorough introduction from our experienced guides. We will show you how to steer the boat safely, explain the correct behavior on the water and accompany you on a suitable stretch of the Fiume Ticino, which is ideal for beginners as well as those interested in sports.

The guided tour offers you the opportunity to paddle actively, coordinate with your team and enjoy the impressive nature of the region at the same time. Between gentle currents and calmer sections, there is plenty of time for short breaks, swimming or simply taking a deep breath. This allows you to experience canoeing in Switzerland in a relaxed, natural and exciting way – without time pressure, but with plenty of room for real impressions.

Whether as an individual, with friends or family – our canoe tours in Ticino combine safety, team spirit and an outdoor experience in one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Switzerland.

Everything at a glance

Canoe family

The canoe tour for the family!

Route:

8 Km from Cresciano, to Arbedo

Requirements for a canoe family tour:

Good general state of health
Average swimming skills
Minimum age: approx. 8 years

Inclusive services:

Planning and implementation of the beginner’s tour
Coordination of the canoe event on site
Supervision by certified purelements guides
Guide-guest ratio is a maximum of 1:12
Canoe inflatable canoes (2, 3, 4 or 10 seats)
Special equipment incl. Helmet, life jacket, neoprene socks and wetsuit
No time pressure

You have to take care of the following things yourself:

Swimwear (swimming trunks, swimsuit/bikini) + towel
Change of clothes for after the tour
Any medication you need (asthma spray, allergy medication, etc.)
Food/drink for before/after
Sunscreen waterproof

Tour duration:

3-4 hours total time

Start time:

10:00 or 14:30

Period:

April to October

Number of participants:

at least 4 people

Procedure:

We meet directly at our base (Agriturismo La Finca) in Cresciano. After a short introduction and handover of the equipment, we walk for 5 minutes to the starting point.
Here we do the safety briefing. Finally we can start! After about 1.5 hours on the river (duration depends on the current) we arrive in Arbedo-Bellinzona.

Transport:

We will take your clothes and valuables from the starting point to Arbedo, where the tour ends.

Option 1

If you are traveling by public transport, you can travel to the starting point in Cresciano (bus stop: Cresciano Paese) and leave directly from the arrival/end point of the canoe tour (bus stop: Abredo Molinazzo).

Option 2

If you are traveling by car, you can park your car either at the start (Agriturismo La Finca) or at the end (parking spaces in front of Camping Bellinzona) and take a public transport route.

Canoe basic

Canoe tour on an easy level!

Route:

8 Km, from Cresciano to Arbedo.

Requirements for a basic canoe tour:

Good general state of health
Average swimming skills
Minimum age: approx. 8 years

Inclusive services:

Planning and implementation of the beginner’s tour
Coordination of the canoe event on site
Supervision by certified purelements guides
Guide-guest ratio is a maximum of 1:12
Canoe inflatable canoes (2, 3, 4 or 10 seats)
Special equipment incl. Helmet, life jacket, neoprene socks and wetsuit
No time pressure

You have to take care of the following things yourself:

Swimwear (swimming trunks, swimsuit/bikini) + towel
Change of clothes for after the tour
Any medication you need (asthma spray, allergy medication, etc.)
Food/drink for before/after
Sunscreen waterproof

Tour duration:

3-4 hours total time

Start time:

10:00 or 14:30

Period:

April to October

Number of participants:

at least 4 people

Procedure:

We meet directly at our base (Agriturismo La Finca) in Cresciano. After a short introduction and handover of the equipment, we walk for 5 minutes to the starting point.
Here we have a safety briefing. Finally we can start! After about 1.5 hours on the river (duration depends on the current, among other things) we arrive in Arbedo-Bellinzona.

Transport:

We will take your clothes and valuables from the starting point to Arbedo, where the tour ends.

Option 1

Option 2

If you are traveling by car, you can park your car either at the start (Agriturismo La Finca) or at the end (parking spaces in front of Camping Bellinzona) and take a public transport route.

Canoe pro

Canoe tour for experienced or sporty beginners!

Route:

13 Km from Biasca to Cresciano.

Requirements for one canoe per tour:

Good swimming skills
Good general state of health
Average fitness level
Canoe experience

Inclusive services:

Planning and implementation of the beginner’s tour
Coordination of the canoe event on site
Supervision by certified purelements guides
Guide-guest ratio is a maximum of 1:12
Canoe inflatable canoe (2, 3, 4 or 10 places)
Special equipment incl. Helmet, life jacket, neoprene socks and wetsuit
No time pressure

You have to take care of the following things yourself:

Swimwear (swimming trunks, swimsuit/bikini) + towel
Change of clothes for after the tour
Any medication you need (asthma spray, allergy medication, etc.)
Food/drink for before/after
Sunscreen waterproof

Tour duration:

5-6 hours total time

Start time:

10:00 or 14:30

Period:

April to October

Number of participants:

at least 3 persons

Procedure and transport:

We meet directly at our base (Agriturismo La Finca) in Cresciano. After a short introduction and handover of the equipment, we drive 20 minutes (with our own vehicle) to the starting point.
A safety briefing is held here. Finally we can start! After about 3 hours on the river (duration depends on the current) we arrive in Cresciano. Changed clothes again, a purelements® employee will bring you back to the car that we left at the embarkation point.

Easy or more demanding canoe tour? We offer both!

Our guided canoe tours in Ticino are divided into three levels of difficulty – the right adventure for every level:
– Family: relaxed paddling with children aged 8 and over
– Basic: ideal for beginners with no previous experience
– Pro: sporty, technically more demanding, with more powerful white water

Whether it’s quiet paddling fun or a more intensive canoeing experience – all tours are in the whitewater level I-II range and are suitable for stag parties, club outings, school classes or company incentives. Team events in Ticino can also be wonderfully combined with our offers.

Start your next adventure with a professionally guided canoe tour on the Ticino – safe, close to nature and guaranteed to be unforgettable.