Switzerland Hiking with Lyss!

Meet the group! You will have the opportunity to taste some of the typical Swiss cuisines during your welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Perhaps try a traditional fondue. Dinner tonight will be a set menu, and include a starter, main and a dessert. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Overnight in Zurich

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

After breakfast you will walk 15 minutes to the train station where you will board a train heading to Interlaken. This journey will take 2 hours 30 minutes. There are restrooms and a snack carriage on board.

Take a quick 15 minute transfer to begin your kayaking tour in Bönigen. Upon reaching Bönigen, you'll take in the lake's beauty from an incredible vantage point, kayaking across its turquoise waters while surrounded by a breathtaking mountain panorama. This experience is beginner friendly and has a maximum weight restriction of 265 lbs. Life jackets are included. After kayaking, you'll take a public boat transfer back to Interlaken. If you plan to kayak please be sure to pack: a swimsuit and towel, t-shirt short or long (no cotton, if possible), shorts, sport sandals/water shoes/flipflops or Crocs, sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat) and a water bottle.

Overnight in Interlaken

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Enjoy this scenic train ride from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen. The train will take you through the picturesque landscapes of the Bernese Oberland region.

From the train station you will walk to the trailhead. Hike through Switzerland’s most iconic valley, home to 72 waterfalls, some as tall as 1300 feet. This circular hike starts in Lauterbrunnen and will let you experience the spectacular valley and the beautiful Trümmelbach Falls. Depending on the pace of the group, you will be hiking for 3-5 hours (5.1 miles total). This hike is rated moderately difficult with an elevation gain of 1,177 ft. The stone steps inside the mountain can be quite slick, so wear shoes with a good grip.

After lunch on your own, hop on a train to Wengen.

From Wengen, you'll take cable car to Männlichen to begin the hike. The Panorama Trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg is a stunning alpine hike in the Swiss Alps, offering breathtaking views of iconic peaks like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The trail is a gentle, well-marked path that stretches winding through vibrant meadows filled with wildflowers during the summer months. As you hike, you're treated to sweeping vistas of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and the Grindelwald region. Distance: 2.8 miles / Elevation Gain: -500 ft / Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours / Difficulty: Easy

After your hike, take a train back to Interlaken via Lauterbrunnen and have a free evening at your leisure.

Overnight in Interlaken

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

From your hotel you will walk 15 minutes to the train station. You will take a train to Lauterbrunnen and a cogwheel railways will take you to Kleine Scheidegg, a high-altitude pass with stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. Once there you'll board the Jungfrau Railway which takes you up to the Jungfraujoch. This part of the journey is particularly breathtaking as you ascend into the high mountains. The train passes through a tunnel inside the Eiger mountain and stops at the Jungfraujoch station.

Explore the Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch. As icy air sweeps over your face, snow crunches under your feet, and the panorama take your breath away, you'll know you have arrived at one of the best places in Switzerland and all of Europe. You will have plenty of time to explore the area. The Sphinx Observation deck is a highlight, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Alpine landscape. You can also visit the Ice Palace, which is a tunnel system through the glacier and also you can decide to grab a warm drink and eat something to the many cafes and restaurant at Jungfrauj.

Join your group and tour leader and board the Jungfrau Railway train which will take you through a tunnel inside the Eiger mountain and bring you to the Eigerwand station.

After the train arrives at the Eiger station you will begin your hike. This trail traverses underneath the famous (and notorious) north face of the Eiger. Unlike the rock face, the trail is safe for casual hikers and allows for mostly easy walking, with a few switchbacks and rocky sections to navigate. Enjoy fantastic views of the Grindelwald valley and surrounding peaks. You will be hiking for 3 hours (3.7 miles total) on mainly gravel road. This hike is considered moderately difficult and you will be hiking downhill.

Board on a train from Alpiglen to Grindelwald, a scenic route in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, providing stunning views of the Alps.

Grindelwald is a charming Swiss mountain village located in the Bernese Oberland region. Take some photos in the beautiful town of Grindelwald before heading down to Interlaken.

Continue your journey back to Interlaken with a train from Grindelwald. During your journey, you'll have the opportunity to see stunning vistas, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. The train will pass through lovely valleys and charming Swiss villages. After arriving back in Interlaken you will have the remainder of the day on your own.

Overnight in Interlaken

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

You will rise early this morning to enjoy your last day in the Bernese Oberland. After leaving your luggage at the reception, you will board a train from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald (via Interlaken West). After the train arrives at the Grindelwald station you will stop at a local supermarket to purchase your lunch (at your own expense) which you will take on your hike. Then you will walk 10 minutes to the cable car station to take the cable car up to First.

From First, you will start the picturesque Flower Trail hike. The hike typically takes 3 to 4 hours to complete, reaching its highest point at Bachalpsee lake, situated at 2,265 meters (7,431 feet). You'll stop here for a picnic lunch at the lake before continuing onwards through Waldspitz, and then descending to Bort. From Bort, you will take the cable car down to Grindelwald. Along the way, you will be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and alpine meadows, with the trail featuring a gentle to moderate gradient. Distance: 6.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 656 feet / Duration: 3-4 hours / Difficulty: Moderate.

After your hike, take the train from Grindelwald back to Interlaken and enjoy the views of the Bernese Oberland one last time. When you arrive in Interlaken, you'll have time to pick up your luggage at the hotel before heading to Zurich. With your group and tour leader board the train heading to Zurich, for 2.5 hours. This train journey will provide you with scenic views of the Swiss countryside and the transition from the mountains to the plains. There are restrooms and a snack carriage on board. You should arrive in Zurich around in the evening.

In the evening, get together to explore the food scene in Zurich on your farewell dinner – perhaps try raclette or Zürcher Eintopf (Hot-pot Zürich style). Dinner tonight is a set menu, appetizer, main entree and dessert. Alcoholic drinks are not included.

Overnight in Zurich.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.