Thanks for a great trip in the Oberland. The scenery can’t be beat. I look forward to future trips with Alpenwild. - T.G. - California
After arrival in Zurich, you will ride the train to Lauterbrunnen with a rail pass that we will provide. The group will meet on the first day at 1:00 pm in the hotel lobby for a casual meet and greet on the first day of the tour. The group will take an afternoon hike nearby. Welcome dinner in the evening.
After a final breakfast in the hotel, we again provide a one-day rail pass to get you back to Zürich (or any other Swiss town) for onward travel. Note: it is a 3-3.5-hour train ride to Zürich airport and the first train departs Gstaad at 5:02am, so plan departure flights accordingly. We can recommend hotels in Zürich if needed.
Our Alps experts and Certified Switzerland Specialists can assist with recommendations for your pre- and post-tour travel arrangements. Simply call or email us your plans and we are happy to help make the best of your vacation experience. Consider an Alpenwild Getaway, a short-stay, self-guided option that’s easily combined with your tour plans. For those wanting to conquer the entire Via Alpina from east to west, this tour can be combined with the Via Alpina as a back-to-back tour.
You will stay in carefully chosen 3- and 4-star hotels that capture the authentic charm of the Alps.
NOTE: There are no twin-bed rooms at the Adelboden hotel. You can upgrade to a junior suite and add a rollaway bed. Keep in mind that some hotels with twin beds cannot pull them apart. They will provide separate bedding in this case.
The hallmark of an Alpenwild trip is our exceptional dining, including buffet breakfasts, picnic lunches, and many dinner options. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, one lunch in Gstaad (day 11), as well as one dinner in Kandersteg (day 6) are not included.
We can accommodate a vegetarian diet, but since Alpine cuisine is centered around dairy products, accommodating a vegan diet is difficult. Be aware that our hotels will have vegetarian options, but not necessarily vegan for dinner. You’ll have plenty of whole grain and fresh fruit options at breakfast. For lunch, we will purchase items for the day and you’re welcome to come with us or give us specific requests. You’ll find the larger grocery stores have good gluten-free and vegetarian selections. HOTEL GRIESALP can only provide vegetarian meals and cannot accommodate vegans.
The services of an expert trip leader
All accommodations (10 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels)
All meals as shown (B = Breakfast, S = Snack/ picnic lunch, D = Dinner)
Two 1-Day Swiss Rail passes (1st class) to be used to get to and from the tour (within Switzerland)
Swiss Half-fare travelcard that can be used for discounts on any pre- or post-tour days you may have in Switzerland
Ground transportation, including cable cars and mountain railways
All admissions
Fully supported with luggage transfers every day
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine) and specialty drinks with meals
One lunch in Gstaad (day 10) as well as one dinner in Kandersteg (day 6)
Trip insurance (can be purchased separately). See our cancellation policy.
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Extra shuttles (if you choose not to hike)
Optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff
