Itinerary

Day 1 - Sunday

Arrive in Switzerland, follow your individual train itinerary (provided) to Lauterbrunnen (dinner at Hotel)

Overnight: Lauterbrunnen

Day 2 - Monday

Ascent of Lauterbrunnen Valley, Trummelbach Falls, overnight at mountain hotel Obersteinberg

Distance: 5-7 miles Ascent: 2800 ft Descent: 250 ft

Overnight: Obersteinberg

Day 3 - Tuesday

Hike to Mürren, Train to Grindelwald

Distance: 4.5-5 miles Ascent: 1200 ft Descent: 2600 ft

Overnight: Grindelwald

Day 4 - Wednesday

Railway or gondola excursion to Eigergletscher, descent along towards Kleine Scheidegg and on to Grindelwald

Distance: 5 miles Ascent: 50 ft Descent: 2300 ft

Overnight: Grindelwald

Day 5 - Thursday

Morning excursion in Grindelwald, transfer to Zermatt with possible afternoon activity before dinner

Distance: varies Ascent: varies Descent: varies

Overnight: Zermatt

Day 6 - Friday

Classic railway ascent to Gornergrat, hiking with Matterhorn views

Distance: 2-5 miles Ascent: varies Descent: varies

Zermatt

Hotel Ginabelle

Day 7 - Saturday

Morning activity in Zermatt, farewell lunch, afternoon trains to onward destinations

Price Per Person: $3160 (based on double occupancy room)

What’s included:

6 nights’ accommodations in conveniently-located, independently-owned inns and small hotels.

6 buffet breakfasts at the hotel, hut, or inn (Days 2-7)

6 dinners at the hotel or nearby restaurant (Days 1-6)

6 picnic lunches and snacks (Days 2-7)

All transportation from starting anywhere within Switzerland to our first hotel on Day 1, and ending with train onward (to anywhere within Switzerland) on day 7

Mountain trams, cableways, and all other transportation during the trip

Entry to any planned activities included on the itinerary

A full-time guide (Nicki Preece)

Pre-trip support by phone or text

Not included

Items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone calls, room service)

Travel Insurance (optional)

Air travel

Guide tip

Payment Policy

A $500 per person deposit and completion of the Tour Reservation form is due at the time of registration to guarantee your space and the price quoted above. Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure.

Fitness Level

The activity level of this trip is moderate. Guests should be able to hike up to 6 miles at a time with an elevation gain and/or loss of 2800 vertical feet.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made more than 60 days prior to departure are fully refundable (April 9, 2025). Refunds for cancellations within 60 days of departure are subject to what I can recover from in-country vendors. Cancellation of individual room nights or non-use of prepaid meals during the trip are not refundable. Transportation vouchers and railpasses are bearer documents and cannot be refunded if lost or stolen.

Minimum Group Size

All trips require a minimum of 6 participants. I would suggest not buying any non-refundable airfare until we have met that minimum. If there are not 6 registered guests by January 31st, I'll cancel the trip and give full refunds to all guests.

The Nature of Adventure

Sometimes it rains, or even snows. Sometimes trains are late. Sometimes pandemics breakout. I will do my best to manage any such potential situations and provide alternate activities when possible, but I can only do my best. Adapting to the unexpected is what adventure is all about. :)