Kayak Tour of the Turquoise Lake Brienz
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Truly unique guided kayaking tour on the beautiful Lake Brienz. Fit for explorers of all skill levels, this outing features the towering cliffs, forested hillsides, and calm waters that make Interlaken one of the most picturesque settings around. The session lasts 3 hours of which we spent around 2 hours on the water. What’s included: experienced sea kayak coach, small group sizes (from 2-6), top quality sea kayaks and paddles, as well as a digital photo package.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Check-in is 5 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
- Children 11 and younger are not allowed.
- You do not need previous kayaking experience, but you must be able to handle a kayak on your own.
- If you have back, neck, lower back, joint or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether or not to participate.
- You should bring swimsuit, change of clothes, waterproof footwear, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and snacks.
Reviews(591)
Kayaking on Lake Brienz is one of the most rewarding experience I had in the Jungfrau region, and I had spent cumulatively 4 months there, so it's really special. I'm not good at water sports and initially hesitated at the 3 hour tour, but the turquoise water of lake Brienz is simply irresistible. Our tour guide Dave really put us all at ease, everything just feels effortless and so fun. He took us to the glacial river inlet, to the cliff side, to a secluded beach for a refreshing swim, and to see a 13th century ruin perched on the cliff top. The evening hours on the lake are magical. I was tired from the day's activities, but the 3 hour kayak tour actually energized me, and I was so hooked on kayaking that I'm considering taking proper lessons to start a new hobby. Thank you Hightide kayak school and Dave!
The tour with Jolien was brilliant! Jolien took great care of us, especially our son, who is a wheelchair user, shared a lot of information about Lake Brienz with us, and even spoiled our 4-year-old with blackberries from the shore and cookies she brought along! Thank you very much Jolien, you are great! The whole crew welcomed us very warmly, everyone is extremely nice and helpful, thanks especially to Olivia, who made the tour possible for us on short notice! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone involved, we would love to do this again! We can only recommend Hightide!!!
Easy to book and clear communication with instructions, and on-site everything ran smoothly, facilities were clean and organised. Lake Brienz is just stunning, and the three-hour tour was enough to get a full experience at the lake, but not too tiring. The group was nice and small. The instructor took good care of us, and also took photos so we didn't need to risk our phones falling in the lake. Will definitely book another activity with Hightide!
The trip was enjoyable and informative. Was tailored to the group, lots of lovely views and locations picked to visit on the summer kayaking tour by our guide (Andrea) and the information was great. Enjoyable experience from start to finish would recommend to people
Both tours were led with much friendliness and warmth. The explanations were clear and effective. Both guides, Ben and Patricia, worked very professionally. They communicated openly and created a pleasant collaboration. The tour was very varied and beautiful. All participants were attended to and considered. As a beginner, I felt safe at all times.
It was a beautiful day for a kayak tour, we had fun, but didn't learn much from our guide. Hoping to learn more about the lake and the surrounding area. Also, we moved very very slowly at times, just sitting in the lake doing nothing. For a new kayak this may be great, but for experienced kayaks, I would look for a different trip.
Wonderful experience. The lake itself is the most stunning setting. Our instructor was great, led our small group well, but very relaxed and let us crack straight on with the kayaking, without endless instruction. Equipment was top quality, location easy to find, and the whole experience couldn't have gone smoother.
Ben is a nice and thoughtful guide who made the experience enjoyable. The only downside was that the activity was a bit too easy and lacked any real challenge. If you're looking for something more adventurous or physically demanding, this probably isn't the right activity for you. Also, we still haven't received our photo.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that Ben made it special—we will definitely pass along your kind words to him! We also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding the difficulty level. Our standard tours are designed to be relaxing and accessible to participants of all experience levels, but we completely understand the desire for a greater physical challenge. Regarding your photos: they have already been sent out on our end. However, email filters can sometimes be tricky! If you haven't received them in your inbox or spam folder, please send a quick email to info@hightide.ch and we will gladly resend the direct link to you right away. Thank you again for joining us! Warm regards, The High Tide Team
From start to finish it was a fantastic day out with our group kayaking! For many people in our group it was their first time kayaking. Our guide, Ben, was so knowledgeable and helped to make sure everyone felt confident before we even got on the water. Once on the water, Ben was continually checking in and made everyone feel as though they could do it. Halfway through we stopped for a break and got to play some fun games on the water as well. Overall it was a great time between the views and the tour everyone had a fabulous day!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled your group had such a great day on the water, especially those trying kayaking for the first time. It’s wonderful to hear that Ben made everyone feel so confident and that you enjoyed the break and games! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you all back soon! Best, The High Tide Team
Brilliant, relaxed fun morning kayaking on the lake. Ben was a great guide, fun and informative. One of our highlights for sure
Thank you so much for the brilliant review! We’re thrilled to hear that kayaking on the lake was one of the highlights of your trip. We’ll definitely pass your kind words along to Ben—he’ll be delighted to know he made your morning so fun and relaxed!
