Swiss Natural Beauty: Walking & Hiking Tour

Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Switzerland, where the majestic Alps cradle mountain villages and nature's allure is unparalleled. Here, trails weave through remote hamlets, glacial lakes, and verdant pastures, navigating hidden mountain passes and alongside glistening glaciers. What makes this journey truly exceptional is its meticulous tailoring by a dear Swiss friend, deeply enamored with and immensely proud of his homeland.

Our itinerary is unlike any other, designed by a native Swiss who knows the heart and soul of Switzerland better than anyone. Each hiking trail has been carefully selected to capture the most scenic routes, offering vistas that will leave you in awe. Moreover, our dining experiences will be equally unforgettable, as we've handpicked restaurants renowned for their delectable cuisine and panoramic views.

Here are some highlights of what you can expect on this adventure:

• Customized Hiking Trails: Discover the most stunning and less-traveled routes, taking in the beauty of Switzerland's natural wonders at your own pace.

• Scenic Views: From rolling meadows to pristine alpine lakes and majestic peaks, you'll be surrounded by postcard-worthy landscapes at every turn.

• Gourmet Dining: Enjoy mouthwatering Swiss cuisine at charming restaurants with unparalleled views, creating a perfect blend of culinary delight and visual pleasure.

Excursion Includes: Jungfraujoch, Schilthorn, Kleine Schidegg, Lauterbrunnen 72 Waterfalls Valley, Eiger Trail, Grindelwald and Grindelwald First, Bachlpsee, Gimmelwald, Murren, Wengen, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz (The Giessbach Falls trail), Harder Kulm (The Funicular Ride), and Interlaken.

Trip Date: 7/4/2024 – 7/12/2024

Price: $5,485

Itinerary at a Glance:

Day 1 (Thu, 7.4.24): Arrive at Zurich, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Interlaken (D) 

Day 2 (Fri, 7.5.24): Pilgrim path Interlaken – Weissenau castle ruins – St Beatus Caves - Merligen (B, D)

Trekking: Interlaken – Beatushöhlen – Merligen T1➚ 500m | ➘ 500m⛰ 570m - 724m⏱ 4.5 hours ➞ 12 km 

Day 3 (Sat, 7.6.24): Wildlife observation trek – Niederhorn1963m – Burgfeldstand – Chüematte – Waldegg (B, D)

Trekking: Niederhorn – Burgfeldstand – Chuematte – Waldegg T2➚ 400m | ➘ 1100m⛰ 2063m - 1201m⏱ 6 hours in total ➞ 9.5 km 

Day 4 (Sun, 7.7.24): Grindelwald First – Bachalpsee – Faulhorn 2682m – Busalp (B,D)

Trekking: Grindelwald First – Bachsee – Faulhorn – Busalp T2➚ 650m | ➘ 1050m⛰ 2682m - 1800m⏱ 5 hours. ➞ 9 km

Day 5 (Mon, 7.8.24): Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch Top of Europe – Mönchsjoch Hut 3650m (B, D)

Today's hike will give us enough time to explore the Sphinx and Ice Palace before descending into the valley. Trekking: – Jungfraujoch 3454m – Jungfraufirn – Mönchsjochhütt3650m T2➚ 200m | ➘ 200m⛰ 3650m - 3454m⏱ 2,5 hours. ➞ 3 km

Day 6 (Tue, 7.9.24): Magic Waterfall Loop – Unesco Trail to Obersteinberg (B, D)

Trekking: Stechelberg 910m – Obersteinberg 1800m – Schürboden – Trachellauenen T2➚ 1160 m | ➘ 870m⛰ 1800 - 910 m⏱ 5 hours. ➞ 9 km

Day 7 (Wed, 7.10.24): Via Ferrata Mürren (B, D)

A via ferrata is a unique mountain route adorned with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors, originally created during the World Wars to assist soldiers in traversing mountains without any mountaineering skills. You can skip this and do the 5km hike. Via Ferrata: Mürren – Gimmelwald K3➚ 50m | ➘ 300m⛰ 1640m - 1360m ⏱ 3 – 4 hours. ➞ 2,2 km

Day 8 (Thu, 7.11.24): Isenfluh – Lobhorn Hut 1955m – Grütschalp – Lauterbrunnen (B, D)

Trekking: Sulwald 1520m – Lobhornhütte 1955m – Grütschalp 1480m T2➚ 750m | ➘ 780m⛰ 1955m - 1480m ⏱ 4 – 5 hours. ➞ 9 km

Day 9 (Fri, 7.12.24): Depart (B)

Note: Please be flexible! All the hikes might be re-arranged according to weather conditions. Also, this is not the final order of the hike, they can be swapped, re-arranged, removed or added-on.

Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate hike

Price Includes:

• Airport pick up and transfer

• Expert alpine mountain guide

• Breakfast and dinner daily

• Daily transportation between tour locations

• 3 nights at Hotel Bellevue Interlaken, & 5 nights at Parkhotel Grindelwald

• Cable cars, tickets and entry fees

• Sunset dinner cruise on Lake Thun

• Daily 2/3-course meals fine dining

Price Excludes:

• International airfare

• Travel beyond what is included during the tour

• Health insurance

• Tipping: $10 person/day for driver(s) and guide(s). To be collected prior to the trip

• Personal expenses/meals/sightseeing that are not listed in itinerary

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