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.
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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.
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.
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.
Depart by coach and overnight ferry crossing
Arrive at KISC for a tour of the site and time to explore the surrounding area
Evening at leisure in KISC
Set off on a 3-hour hike up 1,800m to the Alpine Cheesery
Descend back down to camp and enjoy an afternoon of abseiling
Enjoy a light trail around the grounds
Gondola ride from Kandersteg village to Lake Oeschinensee, where you can swim in the shadows of the mountains
Go mountain biking around Kandersteg or attempt to beat the crate stacking record at camp
Evening of food and music with Scouts and Explorers from around the world
Visit Jungfraujoch via the highest mountain railway in Europe for stunning summit views
Spend the afternoon hiking the Eiger Trail
Evening at leisure at KISC
Travel to Adelboden for a morning hike or cable car ride to the stunning Engstilgen Falls
Visit the Cholerenschlucht Gorge for its impressible waterfall
Return to KISC for a chilled evening by the campfire
Visit the Trummelbach Falls and stand behind the thundering glacier waterfalls
Traditional Swiss evening of yodelling and fondue
Take the Tschentenalp cable car for spectacular views of the Bernese Oberland
Return to Adelboden village and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Depart by coach and ferry back home
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.
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
Travel in safe hands
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.