Switzerland (KISC in Winter)

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.

• 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 & sledging
  • 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
  • Travel insurance

  Price based on an 8 day, 7 night tour for 30 passengers travelling February 2020. 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