Welcome to Kanuwelt Buochs, the kayak and canoe school at lake Lucerne!

Kayak and canoe trips on the lake Lucerne

Discover the wonderful lake of Lucerne together with Kanuwelt Buochs in a kayak or canoe. Located in Buochs just 20km outside of Lucerne we offer both guided group tours and individual courses for kayaks and canoes.

You will find a list of all our offers below and can sign up for any kayak/canoe rental, tours and courses by filling in the registration form on the right side of this page.

Please note that it is a requirement that you are a competent swimmer in order to take advantage of any of our offers.

Kayak/canoe rental (open from May to September)
In Buochs we offer numerous single and tandem sea kayaks as well as canoes. Our prices include a life-vest, dry-bag and a canoe-map indicating the most scenic tours around our lake.

Prices:
single seakayak basic (1 person): CHF 35.- (3h) / CHF 55.- (1d)
single seakayak comfort (1 person): CHF 40.- (3h) / CHF 65.- (1d)
double seakayak/canoe (2-3 people): CHF 65.- (3h) / CHF 100.- (1d)

Booking: via booking site.

Private tours
We would love to plan an individual private kayak- or canoe-trip just for you, your family or friends. Discover the fascinating natural landscape with one of our guides, who will lead you safely and competent to the most beautiful spots on Lake Lucerne.

Prices:
1.5 hours: CHF 140.00 per person
3 hours: CHF 220.00 per person
1 day: CHF 370.00 per person
every additional person: + CHF 40.00 per person

Reservation: via registration form (at least 24h in advance) or by telephone 078 635 24 14 (short-term).

Seakayak Tour in Lucerne
During this two-hour kayak tour, you will discover the skyline of Lucerne with its magnificent hotels, the historic Kappel Bridge, the modern KKL and the fascinating Mount Pilatus in the background. This sea kayak tour in Lucerne is a very special experience.

Price per person: CHF 115.-

Details: see booking site

Sunset-tour in Buochs or Lucerne
On Thursdays we offer a sunset-tour in Buochs or Lucerne. During this 1.5 hour tour you can enjoy the wonderful sunset on lake Lucerne. This tour is as well accompanied by one of our excellent guides.

Price per person: CHF 40.- in Buochs / CHF 45.- in Lucerne

Dates: see calendar (Sunset-Paddeln).

Sausage-tour :-)
Setting off in Buochs this tour will take us along the shore towards a remote barbecue area set right at the lake. There we will prepare a typically local sausage over the open fire. As a vegetarian option, we also offer a vegetable-cheese-stick which also can be prepared over the open fire. We will end our trip by paddling back to our base in Buochs.

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Price (lunch included):
1-5 person: CHF 95.00 per person
6 or more person: CHF 76.00 per person
youth up to age 16: CHF 76.00 per person

Dates: see calendar (Brätli-Tour).

Maccaroni-tour
This tour leads us from Buochs to Stansstad. Together with one of our charming guides, you will enjoy the stunning natural landscape. On the lake-terrace of the restaurant “Obermatt”, you can enjoy a typical swiss pasta-dish which is prepared with a selection of our famous swiss-cheese. Yummy!

Duration: approx. 6 hours

Price (lunch included):
1-5 person: CHF 130.00 per person
6 or more person: CHF 110.00 per person
youth up to age 16: CHF 110.00 per person

Dates: see calendar (Maggronen-Tour).

Full moon-tour
Paddling at night only guided by the moonlight is a breathtaking experience. The moonlight, the stars and the villages around the lake are reflected by the waters’ even surface. Our guide will lead you safely through the darkness.

Duration: approx. 2 hours

Price: CHF 50.- per person

Dates: see calendar (Vollmond Paddel-Tour).

Brunch-tour
At dawn we will set our kayaks to lake, to watch from the middle of the lake how the sun appears up behind the Alpine peaks. Absolutely stunning! Impressed by this experience we return back to the rental station. On our centers sun terrace, we will enjoy an extensive brunch together.

Duration: approx. 2 hours with subsequent brunch

Price (brunch included): CHF 75.- per person

Dates: see calendar (Frühstücks-Tour).

White water-tandem
It is an unforgettable adventure to plunge the freezing torrent in a narrow kayak. This tour is only meant for experienced paddlers, but with our white water-guide you can do that as well! In a double-kayak you can have an adventurous trip down the Engelberger Aa. Don’t hesitate and book your personal white water-experience right now!

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Price: CHF 230.- per person

Booking: via registration form