Post Tour Hike – Additional 3 nights and 4 days
Now that you’ve experienced the magnificent Jungfrau region and the Via Alpina # 1 trail, a visit to Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn is a highlight you will want to think about before leaving Switzerland.
It’s definitely worth the visit and a great way to “top-off” your Swiss trip.
We’ve planned this Semi-Guided Zermatt 3 night / 4 day post-trip package so you have the services of our full-day local Swiss resident guide where you learn about the history, fauna, best hikes and insider tips. Read about our local guides here.
You have a 2nd full day to experience Zermatt on your own. More about Zermatt..
Your guide can explain all the various hiking options so you maximize your time in Zermatt.
Day 8: Mürren – Lauterbrunnen – Interlaken Ost – Zermatt / Matterhorn
Day 8
Mürren – Lauterbrunnen – Interlaken Ost – Zermatt / Matterhorn
Morning – At Leisure to enjoy the Mürren resort
Afternoon – 4 hour train ride to Zermatt
Transfer to your Hotel on your own.
All your details will be included in your documentation.
Please note – You can call the hotel in advance and ask for their courtesy cart to meet you at the train station.
Day 9: Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt
Day #9
Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt – Full Day Guided Hike
Our Guide will meet you at your hotel.
Together you will:
Experience amazing views of the Matterhorn and the Alps.
This includes a combination of cogwheel train ride and easy to moderate day hike.
You will be riding Europe’s second highest railway and the highest open-air railway of the continent – the Gornergrat cog wheel train – up to the 10,134 ft / 3089 meter
Gornergrat has incredible views of the Matterhorn.
Walk up to the 360 degree platform area where you see over 29 of the 79 alpine peaks higher than 4000 meters/13,123 ft, including the massive Matterhorn.
Enjoy a 1-2 hour guided hike along signposted trails through an alpine nature reserve with stunning Matterhorn views mirrored in pristine alpine lakes.
Learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the canton of Valais (French name) or Wallis (German name)
This is a quiet, private, tour where you can learn about the region and Switzerland – while enjoying great Alpine views
Day 10: Zermatt
Day 10
Full Day in Zermatt
You have the entire day to enjoy your Zermatt experience.
There are a group of hiking options based on the weather conditions and on your “wish-list”.
During Day #9 our guide will review all the opportunities and help you choose the best one.
Day 11: Zermatt and departure
Day 11
Zermatt to Zürich airport
After breakfast you can depart to your own destination.
We wish you a safe travel.
Rates
Post-trip tour price: US $1,416 – per person double occupancy
Single supplement if traveling alone – US $294
Program and services subject to change.
Included
Included
3 nights lodging @ 4 star family run lodging
3 Swiss Breakfasts
1 Full Day Local resident hiking guide
Gornergrat train ticket
Half-Fare Card
Local Help Line
Not Included
Not Included
Meals – Lunch or Dinner
Ground transportation not listed on the tour
(Your Half-Fare ticket provides you a 50% reduction on all public trains, cable cars and cogwheel trains)
All items of personal nature
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange
The US$ / Swiss Franc currency exchange rates have been relatively stable over the years. However, should the currency exchange rate change more than 2% at time of the final payment, we reserve the right to add the net difference to your final amount.
