Swiss Alps Small Group Day Tour from Zurich
- Location:Zurich, Switzerland
- Duration:9 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3885ZRHPASS
Set off on a Swiss alpine adventure encompassing gorges and glaciers on this full day, guided coach tour from Zurich. Even better, you'll travel in a personalized small group with a maximum of 16 people!
Highlights
- Guided Zurich day trip into the Swiss Alps
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures personalized attention
- Travel by coach over Brunig Pass and walk on a footbridge over Aare Gorge
- See Grimsel Pass, Rhone Glacier, Gotthard Massif and Schollenen Gorge
- After a full day of alpine adventure, you'll return to Zurich by coach
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Sit back as your coach ventures over Brunig Pass (1008 meters) to the Bernese Oberland (highlands). Walk along a secure footbridge to get an impressive view of Aare Gorge, spend approximately 1.5 hours here before ascending through wild landscapes to Grimsel Pass (2165 meters).
At an altitude of 2300 meters you'll arrive at Rhone Glacier. Don't forget your camera as you explore the fascinating long blue ice tunnel leading to the Ice Room for approximately one hour. From here your small group day tour will tackle the Furka Pass, offering spectacular views over the Gotthard Massif.
Discover the Urseren Valley followed by Schollenen Gorge with its legendary Devils Bridge at the base of St. Gotthard Mountain. Your full day guided tour concludes this evening with a coach return to Zurich.
Schedule Details
Swiss Mountain Passes Day Trip from Zurich
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10:30am
Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:30pm
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Additional Information
- Entrance fees to Aare Gorge and Rhone Glacier
- English speaking guide
- Return transportation by motor coach
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking subject to availability.
- Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended for Aare Gorge and Rhone Glacier
- Infants and children aged 5 years and under are free of charge, providing they are not occupying a coach seat. Please advise infant details at time of booking in the "Special Requirements" field.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 16 years
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Excellent tour! Definitely go with the small group tour. Our guide was Heinz; he was ... Read more ›
David L, USA, September 2011
This tour was OUTSTANDING! It is a MUST SEE and DO, when visiting Zurich, Switzerland, and ... Read more ›
jim, August 2011
