Scout Trips to Switzerland (KISC)
Alive with Scouting spirit and endless adventure
From £460pp
A sweeping scene of Swiss mountains, glacial waterfalls and never-ending hiking trails, Switzerland is the definition of rural beauty. And where better to experience it all than KISC? As the home of international friendship, this Mini Jamboree is full of Scouting spirit and camp camaraderie. Spend your days hiking, biking and river rafting, then lap up the KISC life at night with Scout groups from around the world at the International Campfire. Ultimately, a Scout trip to Switzerland is as soul-warming as it is adventurous.
We’re thrilled to see groups are as keen as ever to get back out exploring the world and we’re already helping leaders get their plans underway for 2022 and 2023.
Another World Centre to tick off
Great on and off-site activities
Meet Scout groups from all over the world
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- Activities
KISC offers over 130 varied activities, so your Scout group will be active from morning to night! Here’s a small sample of activities available:
- Gorge walks
- Overnight hut hikes
- Rock climbing
- River rafting
- Summer toboggaining
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Pioneering
- High ropes park
- Canyoning
- Summer Set Departure Dates, Prices & Inclusions
Our set departure coach service runs throughout the summer on the following dates. You can opt to fill your own coach or share with other groups allowing you to keep costs down.
2022 departure dates – from £460pp
Friday 22nd July 2022 [Limited Availability]
Friday 29th July 2022 [Limited Availability]
Friday 5th August 2022 [Limited Availability]
Friday 12th August 2022 [Limited Availability]
Friday 19th August 2022 [Limited Availability]
2023 dates are now available, please get in touch for more information and prices.
10 days, 7 nights from £460pp including:
- Return coach travel
- Return Channel crossings
- Canvas troop tents
- Self-catering equipment
- On-site Venture Abroad Representative
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
- Travel insurance
- Price is based on a self-catering option. Full board option available at an extra cost.
Example prices based on a minimum of 40 passengers per departure date travelling in July or August 2020. Contact us for a bespoke quote for alternative group sizes and dates.
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Evening:
Depart by coach and overnight ferry crossing
Day 2
Afternoon:
Arrive at KISC for a tour of the site and time to explore the surrounding area
Evening:
Evening at leisure in KISC
Day 3
Morning:
Set off on a 3-hour hike up 1,800m to the Alpine Cheesery
Afternoon:
Descend back down to camp and enjoy an afternoon of abseiling
Evening:
Enjoy a light trail around the grounds
Day 4
Morning:
Gondola ride from Kandersteg village to Lake Oeschinensee, where you can swim in the shadows of the mountains
Afternoon:
Go mountain biking around Kandersteg or attempt to beat the crate stacking record at camp
Evening:
Evening of food and music with Scouts and Explorers from around the world
Day 5
Morning:
Visit Jungfraujoch via the highest mountain railway in Europe for stunning summit views
Afternoon:
Spend the afternoon hiking the Eiger Trail
Evening:
Evening at leisure at KISC
Day 6
Morning:
Travel to Adelboden for a morning hike or cable car ride to the stunning Engstilgen Falls
Afternoon:
Visit the Cholerenschlucht Gorge for its impressible waterfall
Evening:
Return to KISC for a chilled evening by the campfire
Day 7
Morning:
Visit the Trummelbach Falls and stand behind the thundering glacier waterfalls
Evening:
Traditional Swiss evening of yodelling and fondue
Day 8
Morning:
Take the Tschentenalp cable car for spectacular views of the Bernese Oberland
Afternoon:
Return to Adelboden village and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Day 9 & 10
Depart by coach and ferry back home
- Accommodation
KISC
Enjoy your exclusive Venture Abroad campsite, with tents up and ready for your arrival and catering equipment provided for you. Indoor accommodation is available at a supplement.
- Welcoming over 12,000 Scouts from around the world each year
- All tents and catering equipment provided
- Everything is set up for your arrival
Kandersteg is a must for any scout troop – amazing activities, a historic site and all set within the beautiful backdrop of Switzerland. Mr Mark Urban, 1st Margaret’s Scouts KISC
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