Mystical Germany: Black Forest & Rhine Cruise Adventure
JOIN US SEPT. 21ST - 30TH, 2026
10 Days | From $3,995
(A 12-month payment plan is available!)
Join paranormal researcher Mike Ricksecker and spiritual guide Katherine Swinn for a supernatural journey through Germany’s haunted legends.
Cruise the storied Rhine River, explore eerie castles, and uncover the chilling mysteries of the Black Forest on this unforgettable adventure. Let me know if you’d like one that leans more into romance, mystery, or historical intrigue!
(A 12-month payment plan is available!)
About This Trip
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the shadowy realms of Germany’s Black Forest and Rhine River, where ancient legends, ghostly whispers, and interdimensional mysteries come alive.
Our tour’s Ambassadors are Mike Ricksecker and Katherine Swinn, a dynamic duo whose expertise in the paranormal and spiritual realms will guide your odyssey. Their profound wisdom, you’ll investigate, regress, and emerge transformed, forever attuned to the supernatural symphony around you. Secure your passage into the unknown!
This supernatural-inspired tour, themed around the eerie folklore of the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) and the spectral allure of the Rhine, invites you to delve into haunted histories, paranormal investigations, and spiritual awakenings. Expect a blend of immersive explorations, expert-led sessions, and serene reflections—perfect for enthusiasts of the occult, ghost hunters, and seekers of hidden truths. In the Black Forest, you’ll uncover Grimm-inspired enigmas, witch trials, and cursed landscapes that ignite your curiosity about the unseen forces shaping our world.
Transitioning to the Rhine cruise, the river’s romantic yet haunted valleys—dotted with siren rocks and ghostly castles—offer a restful space to bond with fellow travelers, process revelations, and engage in profound spiritual practices. Each region sparks engagement by weaving personal discovery with collective mystery: the forest’s dense, fog-shrouded trails evoke primal fears and ancestral connections, while the Rhine’s flowing waters symbolize eternal cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Prepare for at least two hands-on paranormal investigations, optional excursions to legendary sites, and daily insights from our ambassadors, fostering a transformative experience that lingers long after.
This tour isn’t just a trip—it’s a portal to the extraordinary, blending Black Forest’s primal shadows with the Rhine River’s flowing enigmas.
(A 12-month payment plan is available!)
WHAT'S INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
+++ PACKAGE INCLUDES +++
- Airport Transfers to & from Strasbourg Airport in Germany
- Accommodations for 9 Nights, 3/4 Star Rated
- One Welcome Dinner, 9 Breakfasts, A Private Celebratory Farewell Dinner
- SPECIAL GUESTS: Be led by paranormal author & investigator, Mike Ricksecker & Katherine Swinn
- Luxury Coach with Expert Drivers
- Fees for all venues and activities listed on the final itinerary
- Expert Mysterious Adventures Tour Guide
- Use of Paranormal Investigation tools (You may bring your own gear and protection tools)
- Snacks and water/soft drinks on the bus
- Information on each location’s information, history, and supernatural stories.
- Our Mysterious Adventures’ whimsical bag of gifts
- Our signature “Secret” tour addition surprise
- 24-Hour Emergency Customer Service while in Germany
- Hotel Portage of one suitcase per person (when offered)
- All taxes and charges associated with hotel accommodations
- Souvenir eBook upon returning home
>>> PACKAGE EXCLUDES <<<
- This is a Land Package only. Travel to/from Airfare, Bus, and rail Fare is not covered. (We will assist you in capturing the best route and rates.)
- Pre and Post Accommodations (may purchase separately; During the tour, accommodation not listed in the final itinerary)
- Any other destinations/services not listed on the final itinerary
- Any personal expenses, such as laundry, room service, mini bar, telephone, etc.
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Expenses incurred due to unforeseen travel disruptions such as catastrophic natural weather conditions/disasters, and local conditions (strikes, protests, political disturbances, etc.)
- Additional meals and drinks outside of the itinerary’s offerings, including alcoholic beverages
- Passport Fees
- Excess baggage fees
- Required (or elective) COVID-19 Testing
- Tips for Tour Guide, Coach Driver, and hotel staff.
Where You'll Stay
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Our “Spectral Service” Package
Enjoy our personalized and enriched customer service, included with every booking at no additional cost: “Our Spectral Service” Package.
- Access to a private “Gateway” Portal: This is a private entry website, only for those traveling together on your tour. The Gateway will provide you with relevant information, resources, and perks associated with the tour you have purchased.
- Private Livestreamed Live Gatherings: Four separate weekly Group Zoom Calls, 2 months prior to the tour, will be offered for you to attend. Each meeting is prepared to offer the information that most travelers need. Discussions of VISA requirements, money exchange, communicating internationally, and even what to pack will be held, to make you feel comfortable about such an important experience. Most importantly, here you will meet fellow travelers, exchange ideas, and even make plans together. Relationships are started and enriched with your fellow travelers!
- Flight Booking Assistance (Complimentary): Although we are not a travel agency, our experience will engage our skills to find you great flights! We offer a one-to-one session with someone on our team to suggest good flights that offer value and proper access to the destination. This will make sure that the arrival and departure times work well with the given itinerary.
- A Social Media (Facebook) Private Group Page: Communication is vital to share updates, ideas, notifications, and many other important segments in preparing for such an important experience. Facebook is the best place to do this, and it will be private only to our tour group. As we proceed to our destination, we will use a Chat Group that is pulled from this group to keep organized and well communicate with each other.
Terms, Policies & Recommendations
Terms of Agreement, Policies, and Recommendations are offered for the purpose of assuring a safe, viable, and quality tour package. There are limitations, obligations, and responsibilities that we must make as Tour Operators to assure a most incredible experience at the most affordable package price.
These terms and conditions constitute the entire understanding and agreement between you, the trip participant (“traveler”) (“Traveler”), and Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC (“Mysterious Adventures Tours”,” “we,” “our”, or “us”) with respect to any and all bookings, tours or transactions made with Mysterious Adventures Tours LLC.
Acceptance: By submitting a booking form and paying a deposit, and “checking off” the acceptance option on our checkout payment page, for yourself or the travel partner you are booking for you accept all of the terms in this agreement and direct us to perform services on your and any Travel Partner’s behalf.
NOTE: WHEN YOU BOOK THIS TRIP, IT CONFIRMS YOU READ OVER THE TERMS.
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Cancellation Policy
As written in our Terms & Conditions, please note the following Cancellation Policies:
It is considered upon meeting the following standards and penalties: The collected deposit is not refundable at any time. The balance due for the tour (and options) is subject to the following penalties, after the deposit is removed from the obligation.
- Within 150+ days prior to Tour Start Date: You will be penalized Deposit Only
Deadline Date: January 25, 2026 - Within 120-149 days prior to Tour Start Date: You will be penalized 25% of the complete tour package (and options) costs after the deposit is deducted.
Deadline Date: February 24, 2026 - Within 91-119 days prior to Tour Start Date: You will be penalized 50% of the complete tour package (and options) costs after the deposit is deducted.
Deadline Date: March 25, 2026 - Within 61-90 days prior to Tour Start Date: You will be penalized 75% of the complete tour package (and options) costs after the deposit is deducted.
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026 - Within 0-60 days prior to Tour Start Date: You will be penalized 100% of the complete tour package (and options) costs after the deposit is deducted.
Deadline Date: June 24, 2026
Begin Your Mysterious Journey
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Destination
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Departure
Strasbourg, Germany -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light.
From our gallery
Prepare to be spellbound as we encounter the spirits of ages past and stand in awe at the foot of cascading waterfalls, where the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, and tales of otherworldly beings come alive.
Tour Plan
DAY 1: Sept. 21, 2026
Arrival and the Enchanted Gateway of Gengenbach
DAY 2: Sept. 22, 2026
Triberg's Cascading Secrets and Clockwork Enigmas
DAY 3: Sept. 23, 2026
Gutach's Ghostly Echoes and Open-Air Phantoms
DAY 4: Sept. 24, 2026
Freiburg's Gothic Veils and Abbey Apparitions
DAY 5: Sept. 25, 2026
Freiburg Farewell and Rhine's Mystical Embarkation
DAY 6: Sept. 26, 2026
Koblenz Confluence and Past Life Revelations
DAY 7: Sept. 27, 2026
Lorelei's Whispering Rocks and Vineyard Veils
DAY 8: Sept. 28, 2026
Rüdesheim to Mannheim: Heidelberg's Alchemical Shadows
DAY 9: Sept. 29, 2026
Rhine Return and Celebratory Reflections
DAY 10: Sept. 30, 2026
Disembarkation and Ethereal Farewells
Gallery
Prepare to be spellbound as we encounter the spirits of ages past and stand in awe at the foot of cascading waterfalls, where the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, and tales of otherworldly beings come alive.
Your Tour Ambassador
Paranormal Author & Investigator, Mike Ricksecker
Mike Ricksecker, a renowned paranormal researcher, author, filmmaker, and Gaia TV personality, has spent more than two decades exploring ghosts, ancient mysteries, and unexplained phenomena. He is the creator and producer of The Shadow Dimension docuseries, the author of several influential works, including A Walk in the Shadows and Alaska’s Mysterious Triangle, and a frequent contributor to programs such as History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, Travel Channel’s The Alaska Triangle, and Gaia TV’s thought-provoking series.
Mike’s unique ability to blend storytelling with evidence-based research has made him one of the most respected voices in the paranormal field. His investigations span haunted hotspots and sacred sites across the world, where he seeks to connect modern phenomena with ancient legends. On this journey, Mike will guide guests through paranormal investigations, unravel Rhine River legends, and dive deep into the folklore of Germany’s Black Forest—bringing a personal connection to places like Gengenbach while sparking discussions that link history, mystery, and the supernatural.
Spiritual Researcher, Katherine Swinn
Katherine Swinn is a gifted spiritual researcher and certified QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) Practitioner. From childhood, Katherine has perceived realities beyond the ordinary—seeing, hearing, and feeling energies others miss. Her journey led her to connect with light beings, capturing photographic evidence of extraterrestrial presences, and mastering tools like soul contracts and human design. Inspired by Dolores Cannon's work, Katherine's soul mission, as revealed in her own contract, is to create structures of truth, teach higher understanding, and draw in other dimensions through healing. She offers profound sessions that help individuals access past lives, connect with guides, and elevate their frequency. On the tour, Katherine will lead a group Past Life Regression session, blending her intuitive gifts with the mystical settings to unlock personal spiritual insights. Together, Mike and Katherine create a supportive, intriguing atmosphere, encouraging you to embrace the magical and share in their wisdom.