Via Alpina 8 Days Guided Hiking Trip in Swiss Alps
Overview
On the Best of Via Alpina tour, you will discover breathtaking landscapes in Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland, featuring towering peaks, green meadows, and waterfalls.
Enjoy the atmosphere of a small group and admire stunning views along the route from Engelberg to Melchsee-Frutt, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Mürren, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and natural wonders. With the guidance of a local English-speaking guide, you can explore Switzerland with ease.
This captivating journey will help you immerse yourself in the beauty of the Swiss Alps. The best of Via Alpina hiking trip has been designed to showcase the varied landscapes of Switzerland and deliver a well-rounded experience available to more and less experienced hikers.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers from Lucerne to Melchsee-Frutt, from Melchsee-Frutt to Grindelwald and to Mürren
- Complete digital itinerary including all documentations, delivered to you 3 weeks in advance
- Meet & Greet at the Airport and escorted transfer to Lucerne
- Items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Optional tips to the Guides
Meeting and Pickup
Zurich Airport
Zurich 8058, Switzerland
Your Guide will meet you outside the customs area at Zurich Airport. After a warm welcome, the Guide will help you carry the luggage and guide you to the airport train station. They will also assist you on the train transfer to Lucerne and help you get to your hotel comfortably.
Switzerland
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Mürren
3825 Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
DAY 1: Zurich Airport Meet & Greet
1 Stop
DAY 2: Hike - Lucerne to Engelberg & Melchsee-Frutt
1 Stop
DAY 3: Hike - Melchsee-Frutt to Meiringen & Grindelwald
1 Stop
DAY 4: Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region
1 Stop
Day 5: Panorama Hike - First to Bussalp
1 Stop
DAY 6: Trümmelbach Falls, Gimmelwald & Mürren
1 Stop
DAY 7: Mürren
1 Stop
DAY 8: Departure
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-206435P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Luggage transfers from Lucerne to Melchsee-Frutt, from Melchsee-Frutt to Grindelwald and to Mürren.
- Complete digital itinerary including all documentations, delivered to you 3 weeks in advance.
- Meet & Greet at the Airport and escorted transfer to Lucerne.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional tips to the Guides.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Via Alpina 8 Days Guided Hiking Trip in Swiss Alps is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 Via Alpina 8 Days Guided Hiking Trip in Swiss Alps 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
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers from Lucerne to Melchsee-Frutt, from Melchsee-Frutt to Grindelwald and to Mürren
- Complete digital itinerary including all documentations, delivered to you 3 weeks in advance
- Meet & Greet at the Airport and escorted transfer to Lucerne
- Items of personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Optional tips to the Guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
