Active Swiss Alps

Active Swiss Alps

4 Days
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$565

Active Swiss Alps

4 Days Starting and ending in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Visiting: Lauterbrunnen

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

DTASMA20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Hiking

From: $565

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking Swiss Alps with the "Active Swiss Alps" tour. Begin your adventure in the charming town of Lauterbrunnen, where you'll settle into your cozy hostel and enjoy a delightful welcome dinner. Explore the stunning landscapes with a hike to the picturesque village of Murren, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Trummelbach Falls. Experience the thrill of reaching the Top of Europe at Jungfrau mountain, with an optional canyon swing for the adventurous. Conclude your days with a final dinner at a local restaurant, savoring the memories of this nature-kissed wonderland. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable experience in the heart of Switzerland's majestic Alps.

Highlights

  • Explore the lush green town of Lauterbrunnen with its stunning cliffs and waterfalls.

  • Hike to the picturesque village of Murren, accessible by cable car.

  • Visit the breathtaking Trummelbach Falls, a series of impressive waterfalls inside a mountain.

  • Experience the awe-inspiring views from Jungfrau, known as the Top of Europe.

  • Option to try an exhilarating canyon swing in the Swiss Alps.

  • Enjoy a delicious packed lunch against the epic Alpine backdrop.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Lauterbrunnen

Location: Lauterbrunnen

Accommodation Name: Schutzenbach (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Hello and welcome to Lauterbrunnen! Our adventure begins in this lush green town where we’ll head to our hostel & get to know each other over a delicious home-cooked welcome dinner. Then, we'll take a short walk to check out the scenery of cliffs & waterfalls.

Day 2: Lauterbrunnen

Location: Lauterbrunnen

Accommodation Name: Schutzenbach (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Time for some hiking! After breakfast, we’ll take the cable car up the slopes and hike to Murren - a picturesque little village. Enroute back, we'll stop by to visit the jaw-dropping Trummelbach Falls & even devour a delicious packed lunch against the epic Alpine backdrop. Then, it’s back to our hostel on a bus. Mother nature sure does love Switzerland…

Day 3: Lauterbrunnen

Location: Lauterbrunnen

Accommodation Name: Schutzenbach (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wakey wakey, today we’re going to the Top of Europe! Yep. We’ll visit picture-perfect Jungfrau mountain. In the afternoon, you can choose to do an epic canyon swing in the mountains, or head back into town to enjoy some ground-level scenery. Afterwards, you can join us for the final dinner of this trip at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Lauterbrunnen

Location: Lauterbrunnen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sorry to break it to you, folks! After breakfast, our magical trip will sadly come to an end. So say your goodbyes. And keep reminiscing about your days spent in this nature-kissed wonderland. Don’t worry, there are plenty more jaw-dropping panoramas left for us to explore!

What's Included

  • Welcome Dinner

    Enjoy a delicious home-cooked welcome dinner on the first day in Lauterbrunnen.

  • Cable Car Ride

    Take a cable car up the slopes to hike to Murren, a picturesque little village.

  • Visit to Trummelbach Falls

    Visit the jaw-dropping Trummelbach Falls during the hike.

  • Packed Lunch

    Devour a delicious packed lunch against the epic Alpine backdrop on the second day.

  • Final Dinner

    Join for the final dinner of the trip at a local restaurant on the third day.

  • Dining Summary

    The tour includes 1 Dinner, 3 Breakfasts, and 1 Lunch.

  • Included Experience

    Head out into the slopes for a hike to Murren with a cable car ride and visit Trummelbach Falls before taking the bus home.

What's Not Included

Optional activities such as an epic canyon swing in the mountains are not included.

Mode of Transport

Enjoy convenient transportation with a combination of cable cars and buses, allowing you to explore the stunning Swiss Alps with ease.

Accommodation

Stay at the cozy Schutzenbach hostel (or similar) in the picturesque town of Lauterbrunnen, offering a comfortable base for your Swiss Alps adventure.

Dining Summary

  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 3 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

FAQs

  • London: How many people will be on my trip? You know we love social travel here. While most of our trips have large groups, the Detour trips are all about small group travel. Check out the maximum group size on the trip page above, your group will never be larger than this.

Included Experience

  • Lauterbrunnen: We'll head out into the slopes for a hike to Murren. Don't worry, a cable car will help us conquer the steepest part of the trail! Afterwards, we'll visit Trummelbach Falls before taking the bus home.

Check out our Q&As

  • What activities are included on the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Lauterbrunnen, head to your hostel, and enjoy a home-cooked welcome dinner. Afterwards, there will be a short walk to explore the scenery of cliffs and waterfalls.

  • What can I expect on the second day of the tour?

    The second day includes a hike to the village of Murren after taking a cable car up the slopes. You will also visit the Trummelbach Falls and enjoy a packed lunch with an Alpine backdrop before returning to the hostel by bus.

  • What is the highlight of the third day?

    The highlight of the third day is visiting the Jungfrau mountain, known as the Top of Europe. In the afternoon, you have the option to do a canyon swing or explore the town.

  • How does the tour conclude on the final day?

    On the final day, after breakfast, the tour comes to an end. You will have time to say your goodbyes and reflect on the experiences from the trip.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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Trusted Customer  

First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Trusted Customer  

Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.