Switzerland (KISC in Winter)
Experience the rural beauty of KISC in winter
From £706pp
As the home of adventure and international friendship, KISC captures the true spirit of camp camaraderie in the rural heart of Switzerland. A sweeping scene of snow-capped mountains and rolling white pastures, KISC becomes a magical wonderland in winter. Wrap up and rev up for cross country skiing, igloo building, sledging and winter survival experiences, then warm up under the stars at the International Campfire where budding new friendships await.
Meet groups from all over the world
Exciting winter activities organised through KISC
Experience a different side of Switzerland
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- Activities
Throw on your snow gear and enjoy a range of adventurous winter activities organised through KISC:
- Guided cross country skiing
- Snow Adventure Day (snowshoeing, sledding & curling)
- Igloo building
- International Campfire
- Curling
- Snowshoeing
- Ice skating
- Winter Light Trail (forest trail by torchlight)
- Winter Survival Experience
- What’s Included
8 days, 7 nights including:
- Return flights from London
- Return airport transfers
- Full board indoor accommodation
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
Price based on an 8 day, 7 night tour for 40 passengers travelling February 2023. Subject to availability.
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning: Fly from the UK to Basel
Afternoon: Transfer to KISC
Evening: Relax with an evening meal at your accommodation
Day 2
Morning: Igloo and Snow Cave Building
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon ice skating
Evening: Evening meal followed by a night of fun team races at KISC’s Winter Olympics
Day 3
Morning: Full day Snow Adventure which includes snowshoeing, sledding and curling
Evening: Relax with an evening meal at your accommodation
Day 4
Morning: Half day trip to Oeschinensee cable car
Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure
Evening: Follow the trail through the forests by torchlight on the Winter Light Trail
Day 5
Morning: Full day of cross country skiing
Evening: Relax with an evening meal at your accommodation
Day 6
Morning: Full day excursion to the impressive Schilthorn for panoramic mountain views
Evening: Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue night
Day 7
Morning: Full day Winter Survival Experience
Evening: Take part in the International Campfire
Day 8
Morning: Transfer to Basel Airport
Afternoon: Fly back to the UK
Evening: Arrive home
- Accommodation
Old Chalet, KISC
Old Chalet is the perfect indoor winter retreat with dormitory style rooms and common rooms with fireplaces. After a day out in the snow, you can warm up back at the chalet and enjoy an evening at the International Campfire, where Scouts from around the world join together for an unforgettable night of friendship and camp camaraderie!
- Dormitory style rooms with bunk beds
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Common rooms with fireplaces
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For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for group travel and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.
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The safety of all our groups is of paramount importance to us. Venture Abroad has rigorous safety checks in place and its own Safety Management Policy.
