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Alpenwild trips are built on the philosophy that the best way to discover the Alps is with a small group of friends and in the company of someone who knows and loves these gorgeous mountains and valleys. As a result, you’re not a tourist or client, but a guest and friend. As an Alpenwild guest, you’ll enjoy the Alps up close and personal--the way they were meant to be enjoyed. You’ll stay in small inns, dine in fine restaurants, participate in exclusive experiences, and make personal connections--the kinds of things that would never happen on traditional large-group tours. 
We’re at home in the Alps, where walking and hiking in breathtaking mountain scenery is a way of life--so we’re best known for our hiking and trekking tours. Our in-depth knowledge and expertise in both the well-traveled and off-the-beaten-track regions of the Alps is unmatched. That proficiency and breadth of expertise benefits hikers and many other travelers. If your interests include food and wine, history, culture, outdoors, art, photography, winter sports or classic railway excursions, you’ll love the Alps, and we have a tour that’s perfect for you.
We offer trips for all levels of activity, from strenuous alpine treks to day hikes and gentle walks. If you’re not an active hiker or walker we offer leisurely tours such as our Scenic Alps by Rail, Christmas tour, which can involve less than one mile a day of walking.
No, but you will be walking every day. As needed, we include trams, gondolas, funiculars, cable cars, and of course, Swiss Trains. We make sure you see more in one trip with Alpenwild than you could in a lifetime on your own.
1) Expert Leadership. No one knows the Alps like Alpenwild. Our highly-trained and talented trip leaders know their job is to help you have an awe-inspiring experience in the Alps that you’ll be talking about for years.
2) Innovative Itineraries. Our decades of experience and commitment to 
delighting our guests assure you’ll experience the best the Alps have to offer.
3) Exclusive Features. You’ll see and do things that most tourists will never experience. Our expertise, insider knowledge, and personal connections make this possible.
4) Wonderful Food. Our trips have a strong food focus using local, high quality food. We’ve cultivated close relationships with food producers, farmers, and chefs. We regularly visit cheesemakers, local wineries, and artisan chocolatiers, to provide Alpenwild guests with a window into rural gastronomy, Alpine cuisine, and the everyday local food scene.
5) Exceptional Service. It starts with your first call or email to an Alpenwild specialist as we answer your questions and help match you with the perfect tour and itinerary. We assist with all your pre- and post-tour travel plans. Once you’re on the tour, your trip leader is there to assist with every need. And since we travel in small groups, there is plenty of personal attention.
Trip Leaders are there to help you: 1. Travel and hike safely, 2. Experience breathtaking moments, 3. Discover authentic local cuisine, 4. Connect with alpine charm, 5. Love the Alps like we do; and 6. Share their knowledge of Alpine history, culture, and the outdoor environment. We make it happen on every tour.
Alpenwild Trip Leaders go out of their way to make sure your trip is enjoyable and successful--everything you want it to be. While not mandatory or obligatory, tips recognizing their efforts are appreciated.
Once you are on deposit, you can have full confidence that the quoted price will not change, even in the face of currency fluctuations.
The single supplement is an additional charge for someone that is staying by themselves in a single occupancy room. We always calculate our tour prices based on double occupancy rooms. This means that the price of the hotel room is then split between 2 people. However, if only 1 person is in that room, then we need to charge an extra fee to cover the price for the other half of the room. (Example: If a double room = $300 then it would be $150 per person for sharing. That same room would be $300 for the 1 guest, so we would need to charge an extra $150 as a single supplement to cover the price of the whole room).
We try to book double rooms for all our single guests where possible. But some hotels have a true single room and will only give those rooms to our single guest. If this happens, then the price for that single room is usually a little less than a double room. We’ve already factored this into the total price of the single supplement. A solo traveler many not always have the same size room as our guests sharing a room, but be assured that our solo guests are paying for what each hotel has provided for rooms.
We keep our group size small-typically between 6 and 12 guests-so that you can receive the highest level of service and attention. On occasion, we will have a private group with more than 12 guests and we can accommodate them on a private guided tour.
The definition varies from one location to another, but generally speaking, "hiking" is just walking outdoors on a natural trail surface. "Trekking" is a hiking journey of several days from one place to another. By that definition, our Haute Route adventure and our Deluxe Tour du Mont Blanc are classic treks, while our Best of the Swiss Alps trip is a wonderful collection of day hikes. The Alps Photo Workshop includes short walks and hikes to scenic panoramas and other especially photogenic settings. By calling and talking with an Alpenwild tour specialist you'll be able to determine which option is best for you.
Yes. You'll find the Swiss diet is based around dairy products, with a good variety of fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer season. Just let your guide know of your dietary preferences and we should be able to find excellent meals that satisfy your preferences. Over the years we have successfully accommodated guests with celiac disease, nut allergies, lactose intolerance, and many other specific allergies.
It depends on the tour that matches your schedule and what you want to do. Your decision will be influenced by the season you choose. For example, hiking in Ticino is wonderful in May or October, when the Haute Route would be snowbound. And the Jungfrau is perfect in July when Ticino can be rather hot. December through March is perfect for cross country skiing and winter walking in places like the Engadine and the Upper Rhone. Call us and we can help you pick the best tour for the timeslot you have available.
Absolutely--they're the best. Do you belong to a garden club and want to spend a week discovering Alpine wildflowers? We can show you over 500 species, many of which are endangered, protected, and endemic to the Alps. Are you a geology professor who wants to lead your students on a field study of glaciers? There are over 600 glaciers in Switzerland and we can show you some exceptional examples of the icefall, glacial retreat, and lateral or medial moraine. We also conduct photo workshops and can arrange culinary tours (cheese, wine, chocolate), farm stays, or enterprise exchange programs.
Now that you’ve got a basic idea about who we are and what you can expect from an Alpenwild vacation, just give us a call or send us an email to reserve your place in the Alps. Or, let’s go a bit deeper and talk about which type of trip is right for you.
