5 Day Swiss Alps Rail Tour
5 Days/4 Nights Rail and Trail Tour
5-Day Semi Guided Rail Tour
Welcome to our 5-day Swiss Alps Semi-Guided Rail Tour, where you’ll embark on an adventure through some of the most stunning landscapes in Switzerland. Our tour takes you to the famous Alpine Village of St. Moritz, where you’ll experience the impressive Engadin Mountains.
On this tour, you’ll experience the iconic Glacier Express for an 8-hour scenic train ride to Zermatt, where you’ll take a ride on a Cogwheel train and enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Our tour is designed to showcase Switzerland’s world-class public transportation system, allowing you to relax and soak up the beauty of the Alps.
This private tour is available year-round, except from middle of October to beginning of January, and offers four-night stays in 4 or 3-star hotels.
Leave the details to us, so you can fully immerse yourself in the journey of a lifetime.
Book your spot today and get ready to explore the Swiss Alps like never before!
Highlights
- Meet & Greet at the Zurich Airport
- Guided Tour – St. Moritz and Engadin Valley panorama hike with English speaking guide
- Glacier Express Experience
- Guided Hiking Tour Zermatt and the Matterhorn with English speaking guide
- Four night stays at 3* and 4* hotels (two nights in St.Moritz, two nights in Zermatt), including breakfast
- Panoramic views of the Swiss Alps
- First-class travel on all trains
Itinerary
Join us for a 5 day spectacular Swiss Alps Experience.
DAY 1: TRAIN RIDE TO ST. MORITZ
One of our Echo Rails & Trails Guides will pick you up right after customs at the Zurich Airport (alternate pick-up location might be available).
Your guide will give you all the information and details you need for your journey and escort you to the train station at the Zurich Airport. You will board the train and enjoy a 3 ½ hour relaxed train ride to the world famous resort town St.Moritz.
Accommodations: Hauser Hotel (or comparable lodging)
DAY 2: ST. MORITZ DAY TOUR - MUOTTAS MURAGL
Your local Echo Rails & Trails guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning.
Today you will experience the most scenic panorama views of the surrounding Bernina Mts, St.Moritz Engadin Valley, World Championships Ski runs, in a relatively flat and leisurely hike. Hike along the sunny side of the Alps and experience why many people continue to return to this most beautiful Engadine Valley year after year.
Your local guide will explain the Rumantsch culture in Graubünden, artistic St. Moritz “Graffiti” architecture, St. Moritz history as the world’s first Winter tourism resort, along with current St. Moritz stories about its people, hotels and things going on.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Hauser Hotel (or comparable lodging)
DAY 3: GLACIER EXPRESS ST. MORITZ TO ZERMATT
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as today you embark on a journey on the world-renowned Glacier Express. This slow express train is a masterpiece of engineering, taking you on a scenic ride through the heart of the Alps for approximately eight hours. During the ride, you'll pass through 91 tunnels and cross 291 bridges.
With newly installed amenities such as power outlets and free Wi-Fi, each seat is designed for your comfort and convenience. Moreover, the train features a newly built information system that allows you to track your location on the map, along with an audio guide, to learn about the incredible sights you'll see along the way.
As you travel West up through the Rhine gorge, you'll have the opportunity to see the Albula tunnel, Landwasser viaduct, and Switzerland's Grand Canyon. The train will ascend 1000m / 3000 ft from Disentis to Oberalp, where you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the few dining cars that still serve hot food.
In the evening, you will arrive in Zermatt, where you can relax and unwind in the spa area of your hotel. You'll also have some time to explore the car-free, picturesque town of Zermatt. Be sure to go out enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. - we'll provide some suggestions.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodations: Hotel LaGinabelle (or comparable lodging)
Transport: Glacier Express
DAY 4: THE MATTERHORN
Your private Echo Rails & Trails guide will pick you up at your hotel in the morning. Today, you will experience breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the Alps in an excursion that combines a cogwheel train ride with an easy-to-moderate day hike of your choice.
You'll ride Europe’s second highest railway and the highest open-air railway on the continent, the Gornergrat cogwheel train, climbing up to 10,134 feet (3089 meters) and offering incredible views of the Matterhorn along the way.
You walk up to the 360-degree platform area providing a panoramic view of 29 alpine peaks higher than 13,123 feet (4000 meters), including the world-famous Matterhorn.
Depending on the season and your input, our 1-2 hour guided hike travels along sign-posted trails of an alpine nature reserve featuring awe-inspiring views of the Matterhorn mirrored in pristine alpine lakes.
Along the way, you'll learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the canton of Valais (French) or Wallis (German).
In the evening, your guide will bid you farewell after giving you all the information you need to travel back to Zurich the next day.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodations: Resort La Ginabelle (or comparable lodging)
The Gornergrat Cogwheel Rail Train
DAY 5 - DEPARTURE
After breakfast you depart to your own destination.
Our guide will provide all the information so you safely get to your final destination.
We bid you a farewell and wish you safe travels.
RATES
Rates
Adult Standard: US $3,670* per person. Double occupancy and minimum 2 participants.
Adult Standard: US $3,880* per person. 1 participant
10% Deposit secures the booking – balance due 90 days before the departure date
INCLUDES
Includes
- Echo Rails & Trails Guide meet & greet at the Zurich airport
- 6 Day Swiss Travel Pass First Class
- 2 nights Zermatt 4 star hotel, 2 nights St.Moritz 3 star hotel
- Breakfasts
- Guided Full Day Tour St.Moritz including Muottas Muragl
- First Class Glacier Express with lunch
- Guided Full Day Tour including Gornergrat Rail to the summit and walk-hike down
- Guides are English speaking local travel experts
- Detailed Itinerary sent you 30 days before arrival
- Dedicated helpline from 9am to 5pm
NOT INCLUDED
Not Included
Lunches and dinners (except lunch on Glacier Express).
Items of personal nature.
Fitness
Reasonable Fitness
This is a private tour and the excursions can be adapted to your abilities and wishes.
However, changing trains and walking from the hotels to the train station requires a moderate level of fitness.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Currency Exchange
The US$ / 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.
BOOKING A TOUR
Booking a Tour
Glacier Express
We do not guarantee the reservation on the Glacier express if the booking is made within 90 days from arrival.
Click on the “Book Now” button anywhere on this tour page
1. On the right hand side, select the Date you wish to take the tour in the Date Box
2. Input the number of participants: adults & children
3. Go To the Tour Box and click on BOOK button – the payment form will open
4. Under Options: See if you qualify for Swiss Pass or Half-Card tax – Select one or Select “No Card or Pass”
5. Review the final price – make sure it is correct
6. Read our Cancellation Policy – check the Terms & Conditions Box
7. Pay with either a PayPal account or debit/credit card
Once the payment has been processed, a written confirmation will be sent to your email address
Booking within 7 days of tour date?
Phone or text our Lucerne office – +41 79 813 3610 – to check if we can take you, before making a booking