Rafting from Děčín to Bad Schandau and back on bikes
Overview
Discover the beauty of paddling on the Elbe river in combination with a relaxing return by bike along the Elbe Cycle Route. You´ll spend half a tour on the water and half a tour cycling along the river. The cycling trail follows the river without any hills, so even children will enjoy the trip.The river is calm without any weirs and therefore suitable for beginners.
Behind Děčín begins the Bohemian Switzerland National Park with the deepest sandstone canyon in Europe. During the paddle tour, you will enjoy views of rock walls and towers of various shapes and shores full of herons. This tour leads across the border to Bad Schandau in Germany, a spa town with typical Saxon folk architecture and a café atmosphere.
At the end of the boat tour, we will take the boats with all the equipment from you and give you the bikes. We will take care of the transport of boats and bicycles and you can enjoy your hassle free day.
What's Included
- Transportation of the equipment
- Bike rental incl. helmet and lock
- Rental of a raft, paddles, life jacket, dry bag
- Instructions in boat manoeuvring
- Original map
- Bottled water
- Personal transportation back to Děčín
- Transport personal baggage
Meeting Location
Polabí
405 02 Děčín-Děčín 2, Czechia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your experience starts at Camp Děčín, where we will hand you a raft, paddle, and a dry bag. A short briefing will take place on-site. The longest trip from our offer, with 22 km of a pleasant pace in 4.5 hours. When leaving Děčín, you will be amazed by the looks of the Shepherd's Wall with the Via Ferrata and with Děčín chateau on the other side, which rises above the river. The river will take you through a majestic sandstone canyon through the national parks of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland to the spa town of Bad Schandau in neighboring Germany. The handover point is located on a small beach on the left river bank, before the first bridge you will see in Germany. Under the ferry and train station Bad Schandau
After you reach the handover point, we will take the boat from you and give you the bikes. You can visit the center of the spa town, which has many restaurants and nice cafes, or take a direct route back to Děčín along the Elbe Cycle Route. The bikes must be returned by 6 p.m. at the Kemp Decin reception. We charge 300 CZK for late returns.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Rafting from Děčín to Bad Schandau and back on bikes?
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Activity code: C-70189P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- transportation of the equipment.
- bike rental incl. helmet and lock.
- rental of a raft, paddles, life jacket, dry bag.
- instructions in boat manoeuvring.
- original map.
- bottled water.
- personal transportation back to Děčín.
- transport personal baggage.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rafting from Děčín to Bad Schandau and back on bikes is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation of the equipment
- Bike rental incl. helmet and lock
- Rental of a raft, paddles, life jacket, dry bag
- Instructions in boat manoeuvring
- Original map
- Bottled water
- Personal transportation back to Děčín
- Transport personal baggage
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
