From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese
Overview
This full-day train journey invites you to explore the best of the Lake Thun region, where history, nature, and Swiss tradition come together in breathtaking harmony.
Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town with medieval charm and panoramic views. Cruise across the deep-blue waters of Lake Thun, surrounded by mountains and vineyards.
End the day in Interlaken with a tasting experience of local cheese, or Swiss chocolate (Monday to Friday - Cheese tasting, Saturday and Sunday - chocolate tasting)
- All-inclusive tickets: boat and train
- City tour of Thun Old Town with castle views and riverside walks
- Scenic boat cruise on Lake Thun with optional lunch on board
- Cheese/Chocolate tasting
What's Included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Tasting Experience
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- Private Local Guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Centralbahnstrasse 10
4051 Basel, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basel SBB Station
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Thun
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thunersee
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Interlaken
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basel SBB Station
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5562969P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Train tickets (2nd class).
- Tasting Experience.
- Thun Boat trip ticket.
- Private Local Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Basel: Thun Day Trip by Train with Lake Cruise & Cheese will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Train tickets (2nd class)
- Tasting Experience
- Thun Boat trip ticket
- Private Local Guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customers undertake all activities at their own risk. The Tour Operator's liability is limited to the tour price, including for direct damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Liability for slight negligence, auxiliary persons, consequential damages, and lost profit is excluded.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
