Best of the Swiss Alps

Best day hikes and mountain excursions in Zermatt and the Jungfrau Region

Kleine Scheidegg pass, in the Berner Oberland, Switzerland. Photo by Tom Dempsey

We rate this trip as moderate but also adaptable to those who want easier or longer hikes on some days. Please note that the stats listed on the itinerary can vary, depending on the guide and desires of our hikers. You should be capable of walking 4 to 6 hours per day on well-groomed and graded trails at an elevation up to 9,000 feet above sea level. On one day a mountain railway takes you to an elevation of 11,400 feet to the Jungfraujoch.

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Arrival

After arrival in Zurich we will provide you with a rail pass that can be used to get you to Grindelwald for the start of the tour. The group will meet on the first day at 1:00 pm in the hotel lobby for a casual meet and greet and an afternoon excursion/hike, followed by a welcome dinner.

Departure

As this tour ends in Zurich, you can easily return to the airport for onward travel or a return flight home after a final breakfast in the hotel.

Pre- and Post-Tour Travel

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.

Accommodations

You will stay in carefully chosen inns, small 3- and 4-star hotels that capture the authentic charm of the Alps.

Meals

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 dinner in Grindelwald (day 4) and one dinner in Zermatt (day 7) are not included.

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Included

The services of an expert trip leader
All accommodations (8 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels)
Meals as shown on the itinerary (B = Breakfast, S = Snack, D = Dinner)
Ground transportation, including trams and mountain railways
All admissions to excursions listed on the itinerary
Two 1-Day Swiss Rail passes (1st class) to be used to get to and from the tour (within Switzerland)
Swiss Half-fare travel card rail pass for discounts on additional trains, buses, and mountain excursions
Shuttle transportation between Grindelwald and Zermatt

Not Included

Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine) and specialty drinks with meals
One dinner in Grindelwald (day 4) and one dinner in Zermatt (day 7)
Trip insurance (can be purchased separately)
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff