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Swiss Alps Small Group Day Tour from Zurich
1 day
Small Group
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Sihlquai, Sihlstrasse 41, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Starting your journey from Zürich
Pass By: Brünigpassstrasse, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
Set off from Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Terminal by motor coach with your guide in the morning and head out over the Brünig Pass to the highlands of the Bernese Oberland — the heart of the magnificent Swiss Alps.
Stop At: Aare Gorge, Aareschlucht, Meiringen 3860 Switzerland
Stop first at the impressive Aare Gorge and take a walk along the secure footbridge to enjoy spectacular views out over the valleys and peaks beyond.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Grimsel Pass, Grimselpass, Oberwald 3999 Switzerland
After a little free time for lunch, hop back aboard your coach and descend through wild Alpine terrain to the Grimsel Pass. From your vantage point at a lofty 7,103 feet (2,165 meters) above sea level, admire the serene Lake Toten.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rhone Glacier, Gletsch 3999 Switzerland
Continue on to the Rhône Glacier at 7,545 feet (2,300 meters) and explore the fascinating blue-ice tunnel leading to the Ice Room.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Furka Pass, Switzerland
Warm back up with a hot coffee (optional) then follow your guide through the Furka Pass for stunning views over the Gotthard Massif.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schöllenen-Schlucht Andermatt/Gotthard, 6490 Andermatt, Switzerland
Travel deep into the Urseren Valley to the Alpine resort of Andermatt — where the Schöllenen Gorge, the legendary Devil's Bridge and the mighty peaks of the St Gotthard Pass await. There, pause a while and appreciate the majesty of the Swiss Alps to the full.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sihlquai, Sihlstrasse 41, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
After a full day exploring the peaks and valleys of the Swiss Alps, travel back to Zurich where your small-group day trip will come to an end.
Duration: 1 minute
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Sihlquai, Sihlstrasse 41, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Starting your journey from Zürich
Pass By: Brünigpassstrasse, 3860 Meiringen, Switzerland
Set off from Zurich’s Sihlquai Bus Terminal by motor coach with your guide in the morning and head out over the Brünig Pass to the highlands of the Bernese Oberland — the heart of the magnificent Swiss Alps.
Stop At: Aare Gorge, Aareschlucht, Meiringen 3860 Switzerland
Stop first at the impressive Aare Gorge and take a walk along the secure footbridge to enjoy spectacular views out over the valleys and peaks beyond.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Grimsel Pass, Grimselpass, Oberwald 3999 Switzerland
After a little free time for lunch, hop back aboard your coach and descend through wild Alpine terrain to the Grimsel Pass. From your vantage point at a lofty 7,103 feet (2,165 meters) above sea level, admire the serene Lake Toten.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rhone Glacier, Gletsch 3999 Switzerland
Continue on to the Rhône Glacier at 7,545 feet (2,300 meters) and explore the fascinating blue-ice tunnel leading to the Ice Room.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Furka Pass, Switzerland
Warm back up with a hot coffee (optional) then follow your guide through the Furka Pass for stunning views over the Gotthard Massif.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Schöllenen-Schlucht Andermatt/Gotthard, 6490 Andermatt, Switzerland
Travel deep into the Urseren Valley to the Alpine resort of Andermatt — where the Schöllenen Gorge, the legendary Devil's Bridge and the mighty peaks of the St Gotthard Pass await. There, pause a while and appreciate the majesty of the Swiss Alps to the full.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sihlquai, Sihlstrasse 41, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
After a full day exploring the peaks and valleys of the Swiss Alps, travel back to Zurich where your small-group day trip will come to an end.
Duration: 1 minute
Included
- English speaking guide
- Return transportation by motor coach
- Entry/Admission - Aare Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Rhone Glacier
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended for Aare Gorge and Rhone Glacier
- Infants and children aged 5 years and under are free of charge but must be registered on the booking
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
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Cultural
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Wonderful tour. Enjoyed seeing the countryside outside of Zurich and our guide was great.
The first portion up to and including the Gorge was fantastic. Unfortunately, there was an avalanche and the visit to the glacier and everything with it was eliminated. When I asked for some consideration, the message was that we had been to the glacier as tickets were issued - bad answer as we clearly did not finish the trip. Just a long drive around the lake back to Lucerne. Great countryside terrible customer service.
Amazing!! Aare gorge.. 90 mins to hike down(simple walk) and eat lunch(bring your lunch, food's expensive). Ice caves were cool wish we had more time there. Devil's bridge was beautiful beneath(do the scenic walk down). I will say that for the price, lunch should be provided or at least one water.
This was a wonderful day tour to visiting Aare Gorge, exploring Rhone Glacier and the Alps. We had our guide Karen who's a very experienced guide and she got excellent driving skills too -- very impressing! The whole tour was really enjoyable and unforgettable. No one should miss this amazing experience!
Fantastic day out. Our guide Monika was great and the scenery was amazing.
Tour was OUTSTANDING!! The small group was the perfect size. Smaller bus with no bathroom but they make plenty of bathroom stops along the way. Saw everything and then some!! Would do it again and again. I highly recommend. Worth every penny.