Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Basel
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary one-day journey from Basel as you board the iconic Glacier Express panoramic train, traveling from Chur to Brig. With a private tour guide by your side, immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alpine scenery while relishing a gourmet lunch on board. This exclusive experience seamlessly combines luxury train travel, culinary indulgence, and the personalized touch of a knowledgeable guide, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through Switzerland's majestic landscapes
What's Included
- Travel on scheduled train from Basel to Chur 2nd class (2h 20min)
- Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
- 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
- Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Basel (2 hours) in 2nd class
- All taxes and fees
- Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express
- One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class
- Swiss tourguide for your party only
- Drinks
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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Lake Zurich (pass by)
Walensee (pass by)
Chur
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ruinaulta Rheinschlucht (pass by)
Disentis
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oberalp Pass (pass by)
Andermatt
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Goms (pass by)
Brig
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Thunersee (pass by)
Bern (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-8283P100
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Travel on scheduled train from Basel to Chur 2nd class (2h 20min).
- Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class.
- 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available).
- Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Basel (2 hours) in 2nd class.
- all taxes and fees.
- Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express.
- One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class.
- Swiss tourguide for your party only.
- Drinks.
There 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 Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Basel is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Basel 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
- Travel on scheduled train from Basel to Chur 2nd class (2h 20min)
- Glacier Express train travel from Chur to Brig (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
- 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
- Return travel by scheduled train from Brig to Basel (2 hours) in 2nd class
- All taxes and fees
- Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express
- One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class
- Swiss tourguide for your party only
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
