Day 1 Arrival in Zurich

On arrival in Zurich, you will go to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day in Zurich getting to know the city, walking around the town, and going out dining.

­ Overnight in Zurich.

Day 2 Rhine Falls Excursion and Zurich Walking Tour

Today you'll be covering the Rhine Falls which is amongst the largest waterfalls in Europe. You can admire the falls from afar from the various viewing platforms. There is also a boat tour to experience the falls even closer. If you are interested in it, you will have to pay for it there. It costs CHF 15 per person. Otherwise it is free to visit and the transport from Zurich to Rhine falls is covered by the Swiss Pass. 

­Next, you’ll be going on a walking tour of Zurich, where you will be covering the key attractions of Zurich like the Town Hall, Cathedral, Opera House and other beautiful historic streets. This is a self guided tour. You will be given a Google Map route and you can follow that trail to explore the place by yourself.  

Note: To travel around Switzerland we will provide you with the Swiss Pass which will give you easy access to all the public transports and sightseeings. You will have the pass for 6 days, which will cover all your days in Switzerland. Except on the first day as that day is kept for leisure Zurich.

­ Overnight in Zurich.

Day 3 Zurich to Zermatt- Glacier Express

This morning you will be transferred to Zermatt from Zurich via Glacier Express using the Swiss Pass. The journey in Glacier Express takes you across the Alps which has been dubbed as the world's slowest express train and takes about eight hours. It goes through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges. The scenic sights and cutting-edge technological achievements of the Glacier Express enchant passengers. The Glacier Express offers unimpeded views of unique landscapes thanks to its panoramic windows that rise above the cabin floor.

On reaching Zermatt check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Zermatt.

Day 4 Visit Matterhorn (optional)- Transfer to Interlaken

This morning you can visit the formidable Matterhorn, which dominates the skyline. The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest summer ski area, is open all year round. Even when the sun isn't shining, there are still plenty of things to do! The Matterhorn Museum has a lot of photos and information about the first ascent of the Matterhorn. It also explains how Zermatt changed over time from a mountain village to a vacation destination in the Alps. (This visit is optional. If you wish to add Mt. Matterhorn, you can select the same on the booking page in the optional add ons)

Then you will be transferred to Interlaken from Zermatt via train using the Swiss Pass that will be provided to you by us. On reaching Interlaken check-in to your hotel.

Overnight in the Interlaken region (the stay would be in the town of Interlaken. In case you wish to stay overnight in one of the villages like Wengen or Grindelwald, which offers a more authentic Swiss experience, you can select the same on the booking page in the optional add ons on an additional cost).

Day 5 Mt. Jungfrau Excursion (Optional) and Interlaken Region Full Day

Today you shall take an excursion to the Jungfraujoch (or Mt Jungfrau). It boasts one of the most famous European peaks and the highest railway station on the continent (hence the phrase ‘Jungfrau’, meaning ‘Top of Europe’). You will take the train from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, the cost of which will be covered in the package. Its track leads through the mountains of Eiger and Mönch, up to incomparable panoramas of the surrounding peaks and the Aletsch Glacier. At the Jungfraujoch you will also see the space-age-like weather station, appropriately named The Sphinx, which contains restaurants, souvenir shops, indoor viewing terraces, and the ice palace. You will also experience the spectacular sight of the ice palace which was carved entirely by hand, the entire 1,000 square meters being chiseled painstakingly with an ice axe and saw.

After that visit car-free villages of Murren, Wengen etc and Hiking Trails in the region. This whole day will be spent in the region of Interlaken. You will have a pass for the entire day which will allow complete access to all trains in the region (however, mountain trains and cable cars are not covered and will require individual tickets)

For gorgeous mountain scenery and tranquility, few spots rival the two carless villages of Murren and Wengen, on either side of the verdant Lauterbrunnen Valley. On a clear day, from Murren, one has a spot-on view of the three most famous Swiss alpine peaks- the Eiger, the Monch and the Jungfrau. Wengen is a more bustling village, with a wider range of restaurants and services.

If you are a hiking enthusiast, you will find several opportunities to hike in the region as well.

Another attraction in the area includes The Trummelbach Falls which are a series of ten glacier-fed waterfalls inside the mountain made accessible by a tunnel-funicular, stairs, and illumination.

If you wish to add Mt. Jungfrau, you can select the same on the booking page in the optional add ons

Overnight in the Interlaken region (If you have chosen to upgrade your stay in the villages, overnight will be in one of the villages otherwise it will be in the Interlaken town).

Day 6 Transfer to Lucerne. Mt Rigi and Boat Ride on Lake Lucerne

This morning you will be transferred to Lucerne from Zurich via train using the Swiss Pass. On reaching Interlaken check-in to your hotel.

After checking in, you will visit Mt. Rigi from Lucerne. You will take the train and cable car to Mt Rigi which is included in the package cost. It’s a typical Swiss green landscape with meadows, forests and grazing cows which will definitely leave you mesmerized.

Ending your day with a relaxed boat ride, you'll cover the boat ride on Lake Lucerne that is included in the package. From the boat, you will see picturesque villages with traditional buildings, as well as very dramatic mountains as you move farther from Lucerne.

­ Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 7 Mt. Titlis Excursion and Transfer to Zurich

On this day you will visit Mt. Titlis where you will head to Engelberg and onward to the hugely popular Mt Titlis by Gondola and cable car. The cost for the ticket of entry, the gondola and  cable car included in the package cost. To reach this place you will need to take a train to Engelberg from Lucerne with the help of Swiss Pass. Watch out for amazing views of a high alpine world of rocks and snow. The 'Ice Flyer' chairlift allows you to 'fly' over the glacier and see it up close (the cost of Ice Flyer is included). 

After that you will be transferred to Zurich using the Swiss Pass and check in to the hotel.

Overnight in Zurich.

Day 8 Airport transfers

Today is the end of the trip and you can reach the Zurich airport by taking aiport shuttle from hotel (If available, between 6-8 Swiss Franc per person to be paid directly at the hotel). 

Inclusions:

• Accommodation

  Hotels mentioned are for reference but rest assured we follow a strict standard and partner only with hotels meeting the criteria as below:

  Hotels will be 3* and you can be assured of the quality of the properties, as we partner only with hotels which meet the following criteria - Overall and Location Rating >=8.0/10 on booking.com and Overall Rating >=4.0/5 on TripAdvisor and >=4.0 on Google. All hotels are centrally located and well connected by public transportation which will make sure your commuting time and costs are minimal

  Zurich- Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, or similar

  Zermatt- BaseCamp Hotel

  Interlaken- Hotel da la paix Interlaken, or similar

  Lucerne- Drei Konige, or similar

  Note: City Taxes on hotels is excluded and must be paid at the time of check-in directly to the hotel. It varies from 2-4 EUR per person per night

• Guide

  While the tour is fully self guided, admission tickets  and transfers shall be included where mentioned in the itinerary. Also priority assistance and guidance will be available over phone and Whatsapp throughout the trip.

• Meals

  Breakast Included

• Additional Services

  The following are the inclusions in this tour:

  - 3 star hotel with breakfast (no other meals are included)

  - Day 1: Walking Tour of Zurich - This is a self guided tour. You will be provided with a Google Maps Link, and you can follow that trail to explore the place by yourself. 

  - Day 2: Rhine Falls Excursion- There's a boat ride at the fall which takes you to closer to the fall. If you are interested in it, you will have to pay it there. It costs CHF 15 per person. Otherwise it is free to visit and the transport from Zurich to Rhine falls is covered by the Swiss Pass. 

  - Swiss Pass: To travel around Switzerland you need to have the Swiss Pass which will give you easy access to all the public transports also sightseeings

  - Day 3: Transfer to Zermatt - Transfer to Zermatt in Glacier Express is included.

  - Day 4: Matterhorn visit- This excursion is optional.

  - Day 4: Transfer to Interlaken

  - Day 5: Mt Jungfrau visit - This excursion is optional.

  - Day 5: Interlaken Region Full Day Tour- You will have a pass for the entire day which will allow complete access to all trains in the region (however, mountain trains and cable cars are not covered and will require individual tickets) 

  - Day 6: Mount Rigi: The train and cable car that you take to Mt Rigi is included in the package cost.

  - Day 6: Boat ride on Lake Lucerne: It is included in the cost

  - Day 7: Mount Titlis - The cost for the ticket of entry is included. To reach this place you will need to take a train to Engelberg from Lucerne. The gondola and the cable car costs are also included in the package.

  - Day 7: Transfer to Zurich

  - Day 8: Departure from Zurich

  - Swiss Pass: To travel around Switzerland you need to have the Swiss Pass which will give you easy access to all the public transports also sightseeings

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• Transport

  Travel using Swiss Pass

  Glacier Express Reservation to transfer from Zurich to Zermatt included

Exclusions:

• Flights

  Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

• Insurance

  Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. 

• Additional Services

  We would like to clarify that this is NOT a group/ coach tour. The plan will be only for independent travel for your party. Although you may be joining groups for certain sightseeing activities (if mentioned in the itinerary) and for your walking tour, overall this is not a coach tour (in which everything is managed from airport to airport).

  Please note that for all sightseeings, the activity starts from a meeting point. You are expected to reach the meeting point on your own. We hope that is okay with you.

  Note: City Taxes on hotels is excluded and must be paid at the time of check-in directly to the hotel. It varies from 2-4 EUR per person per night

 

Payment Schedule :

• 500 EUR per person at the time of booking as registration Cost
• 50% of the tour cost on or before 90 days from the commencement of the tour
• 80% of the tour cost on or before 60 days from the commencement of the tour
• 100% of the tour cost on or before 30 days from the commencement of the tour

 

Price And Exchange Rates

• Exchange rates are calculated from www.forex.fi

• Quotation is calculated on base category of rooms.

• The above rates are valid for the dates of travel and hotels / room types as indicated. Incase of any change in the dates of travel, amendment or rerouting of itinerary, change in hotels / room types, the costs will vary accordingly.

• Any change in the number of pax will affect package cost.

 

Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

• Up to 90 days: 30% of the total tour cost ora minimum of 400 euros per person is chargeable plus any fare/accommodation and train fare which is non-refundable #

• Up to 60 days: 50% of the total tour cost or a minimum of 500 euros per person is chargeable plus any fare/accommodation and train fare which is non-refundable #

• Up to 30 days: 70% of the total tour cost or a minimum of 1000 euros per person is chargeable plus any fare/accommodation and train fare which is non-refundable #

• After 30 days: no refund (any case, visa refusal, medical emergency etc. also)

• No Show: No Refund

Cancellation Policy In Case Of Visa Rejection:

• If your visa is rejected/refused or delayed by the consulate and we know the outcome 15 days prior to departure, then we will charge 25% of the tour cost.

• If the visa is rejected within 15 to 8 days of tour departure then the cancellation will be 40% of the tour cost.

• If the visa is rejected within 7 days or less of tour departure then the cancellation will be 70% of the tour cost.