Switzerland Escapes: Unforgettable Day Trips

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Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps and Lake Thun.
Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps, highlighting best time for tours.
Schynige Platte mountain view with scenic railway in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch train station with snow-covered peaks in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Gondola ascending from Grindelwald Village to Grindelwald First, Interlaken, with scenic mountain views.
Couple enjoying scenic view at Grindelwald First, Switzerland.
Cliff Walk by Tissot in Swiss Alps with panoramic mountain views.
Trottibike riders descending scenic trail with mountain views in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Trottibike ride through scenic Grindelwald with mountain views.
Funicular Railway from Harder Kulm to Interlaken
Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps and Lake Thun.
Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps, highlighting best time for tours.
Schynige Platte mountain view with scenic railway in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch train station with snow-covered peaks in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Gondola ascending from Grindelwald Village to Grindelwald First, Interlaken, with scenic mountain views.
Couple enjoying scenic view at Grindelwald First, Switzerland.
Cliff Walk by Tissot in Swiss Alps with panoramic mountain views.
Trottibike riders descending scenic trail with mountain views in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Trottibike ride through scenic Grindelwald with mountain views.
Funicular Railway from Harder Kulm to Interlaken
Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps and Lake Thun.
Paragliders soaring over Interlaken with views of Swiss Alps, highlighting best time for tours.
Schynige Platte mountain view with scenic railway in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch train station with snow-covered peaks in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Gondola ascending from Grindelwald Village to Grindelwald First, Interlaken, with scenic mountain views.
Couple enjoying scenic view at Grindelwald First, Switzerland.
Cliff Walk by Tissot in Swiss Alps with panoramic mountain views.
Trottibike riders descending scenic trail with mountain views in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Trottibike ride through scenic Grindelwald with mountain views.
Funicular Railway from Harder Kulm to Interlaken
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From Zürich: Day Trip to Grindelwald & Interlaken

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12 hr.
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  • Travel to the idyllic Bernese Oberland as well as the crisp snow-covered mountain tops of the Jungfrau region on this tour.
  • Start with a scenic journey to Interlaken, the heart of the Jungfrau region. Get a brief orientation from your friendly guide and continue onwards to Grindelwald.
  • Along the way, enjoy the stunning views of the impressive mountains surrounding you, including the iconic triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
  • In your leisure time, hop on a cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt. First, and try the 40-meter-long Cliff Walk by Tissot.
  • At Interlaken, browse through everything from regional produce to precious jewelry and watches, and shop to your heart's content.
  • Alternatively, head over to Interlaken's home mountain, the Harder Kulm. Ride the funicular to the top, bask in the splendid views of the surrounding areas, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
  • Travel to the idyllic Bernese Oberland as well as the crisp snow-covered mountain tops of the Jungfrau region on this tour.
  • Start with a scenic journey to Interlaken, the heart of the Jungfrau region. Get a brief orientation from your friendly guide and continue onwards to Grindelwald.
  • Along the way, enjoy the stunning views of the impressive mountains surrounding you, including the iconic triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
  • In your leisure time, hop on a cable car to the sunny terrace of Mt. First, and try the 40-meter-long Cliff Walk by Tissot.
  • At Interlaken, browse through everything from regional produce to precious jewelry and watches, and shop to your heart's content.
  • Alternatively, head over to Interlaken's home mountain, the Harder Kulm. Ride the funicular to the top, bask in the splendid views of the surrounding areas, and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Inclusions

  • Day trip to Grindelwald and Interlaken
  • Expert English, Spanish and Mandarin-speaking guide
  • Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach
  • Train ticket from Grindelwald to Interlaken
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions

  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • A guided coach tour from Zurich to Interlaken.
  • Continue towards Grindelwald.
  • Free time to go on a cable car ride to Mt. First or try the 40-meter-long Cliff Walk by Tissot.
  • Take the public train (unescorted) back to Interlaken.
  • Go shopping or take the funicular to Harder Klum.
  • In the late afternoon, meet your coach and guide to make the return journey to Zurich.
  • Tip: During summers, you can also try a trotti-bike ride and go speeding downhill at Grindelwald.
  • The stay in Grindelwald and the train ride to Interlaken are unguided. For this part, you will receive schedules and detailed written information.
  • This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. It is, however, stroller accessible.
  • Some shops in Grindelwald and Interlaken are closed on Sundays.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch
Terravision bus passengers traveling from Fiumicino Airport to Rome City Center.
Eiger Express cable gondola
Family riding Eiger Express cable car with views of Swiss Alps en route to Jungfraujoch.
Jungfraujoch Railway
Passengers aboard Jungfraujoch Railway with scenic mountain views in Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
People with polar bear ice sculptures in the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
View from the windows at Jungfraujoch
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch
Terravision bus passengers traveling from Fiumicino Airport to Rome City Center.
Eiger Express cable gondola
Family riding Eiger Express cable car with views of Swiss Alps en route to Jungfraujoch.
Jungfraujoch Railway
Passengers aboard Jungfraujoch Railway with scenic mountain views in Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
People with polar bear ice sculptures in the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
View from the windows at Jungfraujoch
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch
Terravision bus passengers traveling from Fiumicino Airport to Rome City Center.
Eiger Express cable gondola
Family riding Eiger Express cable car with views of Swiss Alps en route to Jungfraujoch.
Jungfraujoch Railway
Passengers aboard Jungfraujoch Railway with scenic mountain views in Switzerland.
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
People with polar bear ice sculptures in the Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
View from the windows at Jungfraujoch
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From Zürich: Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Day Trip

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12 hr.
Transfers included
  • Depart from Zürich's central bus station and get the best of modern and traditional routes as you ascend 3,500m to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe!
  • After a small break in Interlaken, hop on the Eiger Express from Grindelwald. Then, ride the historic cogwheel to Europe's highest railway station.
  • At the top, gaze at astronomical phenomena in the Sphinx Observatory, stroll through the glacial tunnels of the Ice Palace, and more!
  • Head to the Plateau, a vantage cliffside platform, to take in stunning views of the Mitteland all the way to the Black Forest and the Vosges.
  • On the way back, take a seat on the winding Wengernalp railway from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen, where your coach to Zürich awaits.
  • Depart from Zürich's central bus station and get the best of modern and traditional routes as you ascend 3,500m to Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe!
  • After a small break in Interlaken, hop on the Eiger Express from Grindelwald. Then, ride the historic cogwheel to Europe's highest railway station.
  • At the top, gaze at astronomical phenomena in the Sphinx Observatory, stroll through the glacial tunnels of the Ice Palace, and more!
  • Head to the Plateau, a vantage cliffside platform, to take in stunning views of the Mitteland all the way to the Black Forest and the Vosges.
  • On the way back, take a seat on the winding Wengernalp railway from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen, where your coach to Zürich awaits.

Inclusions

  • Full-day trip around Jungfraujoch
  • Round-trip AC coach transfers from Zürich Bus Station
  • Expert English-speaking tour leader
  • Eiger Express gondola tickets from Grindelwald Terminal to Eiger Glacier
  • Round-trip cogwheel train tickets to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
  • Wengernalp rack railway tickets from Little Scheidegg to Lauterbrunnen
  • Access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation

Your AC bus/coach will depart from this location at 8am.

  • Interlaken

Take a short break and a stroll around this stunning resort town.

  • Grindelwald Terminal

From here, board the Eiger Express Aerial Cableway and enjoy a panoramic journey up to Eiger Glacier Station.

  • Eiger Glacier Station

Catch the historic cogwheel train of Jungfrau Railway for your final ascent to the Top of Europe!

  • Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

Enjoy a range of attractions up on this 'saddle', with access to the Sphinx Observatory, Ice Palace, Plateau & Alpine Sensation.

  • Little Scheidegg

On your descent, you will get off at Kleine Scheidegg instead, to experience the Wengernalp rack railway! Ride this scenic traditional route down to Lauterbrunnen.

  • Lauterbrunnen

Your coach back to Zürich Bus Station awaits. Ride comfortably and soak in the memories of the day.

  • Tip: On your way back, look out for the car-free holiday destination, Wengen.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tourists enjoying a scenic view of the Swiss Alps during the Heidiland - The Great Country Tour in Zurich
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with rolling hills and traditional Swiss chalets near Zurich.
Heidiland tour bus with tourists exploring Swiss countryside near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village houses.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and lush fields, Zurich tour experience.
Heidiland countryside with lush green hills and traditional Swiss chalet near Zurich.
Tourists enjoying a scenic view of the Swiss Alps during the Heidiland - The Great Country Tour in Zurich
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with rolling hills and traditional Swiss chalets near Zurich.
Heidiland tour bus with tourists exploring Swiss countryside near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village houses.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and lush fields, Zurich tour experience.
Heidiland countryside with lush green hills and traditional Swiss chalet near Zurich.
Tourists enjoying a scenic view of the Swiss Alps during the Heidiland - The Great Country Tour in Zurich
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with rolling hills and traditional Swiss chalets near Zurich.
Heidiland tour bus with tourists exploring Swiss countryside near Zurich.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and traditional Swiss village houses.
Heidiland countryside with scenic mountains and lush fields, Zurich tour experience.
Heidiland countryside with lush green hills and traditional Swiss chalet near Zurich.
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From Zurich: Day Trip to Heidiland

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7 hr. 30 min.
Guided tour
  • The fairytale begins - experience some of Switzerland’s most scenic sites and immerse yourself in the story of Heidi through this guided tour.
  • Learn all about the fascinating history of the cultural capital of Switzerland, Zurich, from your tour guide, and go back in time to the wonderland of Hiedi.
  • Admire the rich architectural array and hear tales about Zurich’s prosperous past before traveling to Rapperswil, the city of Roses where you will visit the picturesque Old Town and Medival Castle.
  • Lights, Camera, Action and click as you pass through the Ricken Pass with its panoramic view of the Alps to reach the Toggenburg region.
  • Head to Vaduz where you have some free time to explore the town independently. A visit to the famous post office is recommended!
  • Arrive at Maienfeld, the stunning setting of Heidi’s stories. Walk through the breathtaking mountains and valleys and relive the stories of Heidi.
  • See the oldest house in Switzerland in Werdenberg and take a beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen.
  • The fairytale begins - experience some of Switzerland’s most scenic sites and immerse yourself in the story of Heidi through this guided tour.
  • Learn all about the fascinating history of the cultural capital of Switzerland, Zurich, from your tour guide, and go back in time to the wonderland of Hiedi.
  • Admire the rich architectural array and hear tales about Zurich’s prosperous past before traveling to Rapperswil, the city of Roses where you will visit the picturesque Old Town and Medival Castle.
  • Lights, Camera, Action and click as you pass through the Ricken Pass with its panoramic view of the Alps to reach the Toggenburg region.
  • Head to Vaduz where you have some free time to explore the town independently. A visit to the famous post office is recommended!
  • Arrive at Maienfeld, the stunning setting of Heidi’s stories. Walk through the breathtaking mountains and valleys and relive the stories of Heidi.
  • See the oldest house in Switzerland in Werdenberg and take a beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen.

Inclusions

  • Professional tour guide
  • Air-conditioned deluxe motor coach (or Minibus, depending on group size)
  • Wifi onboard

Exclusions

  • Heidi house entrance fee (optional visit)
  • Audio Guide
  • Meal inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc train ride with views of Mer de Glace glacier and surrounding mountains.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride, showcasing snowy peaks and alpine scenery.
Aiguille du Midi peak with cable car in Chamonix Mont Blanc, France, showcasing snowy mountain views.
Aiguille du Midi viewpoint overlooking Mont Blanc during Chamonix day trip with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride view.
View from observation deck of Mont Blanc with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride in Chamonix.
Chamonix Mont Blanc day trip with cable car ascent and Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, part of day trip including Mer de Glace train ride.
Passenger on mountain train with view of Mont Blanc, Chamonix day trip, cable car, Mer de Glace train ride.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc train ride with views of Mer de Glace glacier and surrounding mountains.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride, showcasing snowy peaks and alpine scenery.
Aiguille du Midi peak with cable car in Chamonix Mont Blanc, France, showcasing snowy mountain views.
Aiguille du Midi viewpoint overlooking Mont Blanc during Chamonix day trip with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride view.
View from observation deck of Mont Blanc with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride in Chamonix.
Chamonix Mont Blanc day trip with cable car ascent and Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, part of day trip including Mer de Glace train ride.
Passenger on mountain train with view of Mont Blanc, Chamonix day trip, cable car, Mer de Glace train ride.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc train ride with views of Mer de Glace glacier and surrounding mountains.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride, showcasing snowy peaks and alpine scenery.
Aiguille du Midi peak with cable car in Chamonix Mont Blanc, France, showcasing snowy mountain views.
Aiguille du Midi viewpoint overlooking Mont Blanc during Chamonix day trip with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascent with Mer de Glace train ride view.
View from observation deck of Mont Blanc with cable car and Mer de Glace train ride in Chamonix.
Chamonix Mont Blanc day trip with cable car ascent and Mer de Glace train ride experience.
Chamonix Mont Blanc cable car ascending with mountain views, part of day trip including Mer de Glace train ride.
Passenger on mountain train with view of Mont Blanc, Chamonix day trip, cable car, Mer de Glace train ride.
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Day Trip to Chamonix Mont Blanc with Cable Car & Mer de Glace Train Ride

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10 hr.
Transfers included
  • Enjoy a day tour to the picturesque valley of Chamonix and see the highest summit in Europe, Mont Blanc. Get transfers from Geneva in a glass-top coach.
  • Embark on an aerial adventure as you board a cable car and ascend to the 12,604 ft high Aiguille du Midi in just 20 minutes.
  • Get down at Piton Nord to savor the finest view of the Chamonix valley and the surrounding French, Swiss, and Italian Alps.
  • Journey on the Montenvers train and be amazed by the breathtaking vistas of Mer de Glace, the 7km long French glacier.
  • Soak in the views of summits like les Drus at 3754m and les Grandes Jorasses at 4205m and explore the area’s diverse wildlife at the Museum of Alpine Fauna.
  • Enjoy a day tour to the picturesque valley of Chamonix and see the highest summit in Europe, Mont Blanc. Get transfers from Geneva in a glass-top coach.
  • Embark on an aerial adventure as you board a cable car and ascend to the 12,604 ft high Aiguille du Midi in just 20 minutes.
  • Get down at Piton Nord to savor the finest view of the Chamonix valley and the surrounding French, Swiss, and Italian Alps.
  • Journey on the Montenvers train and be amazed by the breathtaking vistas of Mer de Glace, the 7km long French glacier.
  • Soak in the views of summits like les Drus at 3754m and les Grandes Jorasses at 4205m and explore the area’s diverse wildlife at the Museum of Alpine Fauna.

Inclusions

  • Day tour to Chamonix Mont Blanc
  • Round trip transfers by coach from Geneva
  • Live commentary on board
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car ride
  • Mer de Glace train ticket

Exclusions

  • Food & beverages
  • Bus ride from Geneva to Chamonix
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car
  • Free time for lunch and to explore the village
  • Mer de Glace train
  • Chamonix to Geneva
  • It is mandatory to carry your passport and visa (whenever applicable).
  • The operation of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Mer de Glace train are both subject to local weather conditions and/or technical problems.
  • The cable car ride to the Aiguille du Midi is restricted for children under 2.
  • You will receive a multipass which gives access to all the facilities of the Mont Blanc company. If you use this multipass for a single activity, it will be considered by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc as used and cannot be refunded if the other activities are closed (alternate activities will be offered).
  • The train tickets include the ice caves and the gondola (but these are not guaranteed).
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.