Into the Alps - Swiss Mountain Passes
Product code: 4379 This small group excursion in a comfortable minibus (maximum 16 passengers) heads out over the Brünig Pass (1008m) to the majestic Bernese Oberland.
Visit the remarkable Aare Gorge and cross it on a short walk on secure footbridges and through tunnels to the other end of the canyon.
See the blue glacier water of the torrential river, which sculptured this impressive natural wonder in ancient times.
After some free time for lunch, you ascend the Grimsel Pass-through wild landscapes.
On the top (2165m), an amazing view over the Dead Lake rewards you.
Continue to the imposing Rhone Glacier located at an altitude of 2300m.
Walk through the 100m long magnificent blue Ice Tunnel to reach the Ice Room - a once in a lifetime experience!
Warm up with a hot drink and relish the spectacular view down to the valley before you continue to the Furka Pass, the highest point of today's journey at 2431m.
Enjoy the magnificent vistas over Gotthard Massif and the Urseren Valley before you descend to the mountain resort of Andermatt.
Continue through the Schöllenen Gorge with the legendary Devil's Bridge.
After the last picture stop, the return journey begins.
- Scenic drive through stunning countryside
- Brünig Pass 1'008 m.a.s.l.
- Grimsel Pass 2'165 m.a.s.l.
- Furka Pass 2'431 m.a.s.l.
- Aare Gorge
- Rhone Glacier
- Devil’s Bridge at Schöllenen Gorge
- Small group for a more personal experience: maximum16 passengers
Scheduling: Semi-Private Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German
Duration: 10 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Infants (0 – 5 years): not recommended on our small group excursions. Exceptions on request.- This tour operates on a Thursday and Sunday from June 2019 to September 2019
- Due to the limited accessibility of the high mountain passes, the tour can only run for a few months in summer.
- Children from the age of 16 pay the full adult rate
- Children from 6-15 pay 50% of the adult rate
Pick-up serviceSihlquai Bus Station
Easy CancellationRegular Tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the Tour start free of charge.
Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
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Cut-off Time Available to be booked until 3 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
- Live guide in English and German
- Transportation in comfortable minibus (maximum 16 Passengers)
- Admission to Aare Gorge and Rhone Glacier
- Meals
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
Limmatstrasse 4
8005 Zürich Arrival by tramway Take tramway no. 4 / 13 / 17 and alight at the stop "Sihlquai / HB". The coach parking is located across the street and the meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here".
Arrival by train Take a train to Zürich main train station (HB). The departure place is located on the backside of the train station, about 5 – 10 minutes walking distance away. Please direct yourself to track no. 18. This is the last track on the street level. Walk along the track with the tracks to your left and the street to your right until the street turns to the right – follow the street to the right and you will see a restaurant called "St. Gallerhof", then Hotel Walhalla and a Starbucks coffee shop. The bus parking is located across the street and the meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here".
Arrival by car There are several car parks around Sihlquai coach parking. Please be aware that they are very expensive and we, therefore, recommend to arrive by public transport. If you still prefer to arrive by car, we recommend the following car park, which is very close and open 24 hours:
Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof
Sihlquai 41
8005 Zürich
Cross the coach parking towards the main train station. Our meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here".
- For the check-in we require your confirmation details and a proof of identity (ID).
- Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start at our departure point.
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