Private Tour Highlights
- Discover why Zurich is ranked as one of the best cities to live in the world with a self-guided stroll through the old town and along the river Limmat
- Expeireince the magic of Lucerne, a city well known for its stunning medieval architecture and its location on the edge of Lake Lucerne amid snowcapped mountains.
- Take part in numerous methods of transportation while visiting Mount Pilatus summit by aerial cableway, cogwheel railway, ending with a cruise on lake Lucerne.
- Enjoy a self-guided excursion to Mt Jungfrau, the "Top of Europe" and ride in the brand new Eiger Express gondola.
- Feel the suspense on the Thrill Walk and Skyline Walk with breathtaking views from atop Mt Schilthorn - the James Bond mountain.
- Explore the real Glacier Palace with an optional mountain excursion to Klein Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and enjoy a gondola ride in a cabin fitted with a glass floor, revealing views of the glacier below.
Tour Overview
Experience the splendor of the highest and most extensive mountain range system in Europe with Yampu Tours Swiss Mountain Explorer voyage. Using the intuitive and easily accessible public train system, travelers will experience the quaint medieval beauty of Lucerne before witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the nearby mountain ranges.
Embarking on numerous methods of transportation including train, cogwheel, glass floor gondolas, and boat rides, Yampu Explorers will take in the stunning beauty of the Swiss alps from nearly every possible vantage point, all while soaking in the Swiss culture and sumptuous culinary delights in Yampu Style.
Feeling inspired? Contact one of our travel experts to start planning your own Swiss Mountain Explorer voyage with a free custom quote.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: From £$ 5417
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Switzerland
Overnight International Flight to Zurich.
Overnight International Flight to Zurich.
Welcome to Switzerland!
Upon arrival to Zurich, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.
Zurich is famous for luxurious lifestyles, high-end shopping, and fancy chocolates. However, despite its expense and extravagance, it is also ranked as one of the best cities to live in the world.
Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to enjoy and explore Zurich on your own.
Upon arrival to Zurich, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel.
Zurich is famous for luxurious lifestyles, high-end shopping, and fancy chocolates. However, despite its expense and extravagance, it is also ranked as one of the best cities to live in the world.
Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to enjoy and explore Zurich on your own.
Zurich - Lucerne
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This morning, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station to board a train to Lucerne (approx. 1-hour).
Upon arrival to Lucerne, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel.
The city of Lucerne is a popular stop for most people visiting Switzerland. The city is well known for its stunning medieval architecture and its stunning location on the edge of Lake Lucerne amid snowcapped mountains.
Private Half Day Lucerne Walking Tour
This afternoon, you will enjoy a privately guided walking tour. You will visit the chapel bridge, lion monument, and glacier garden and explore Lucerne's old town. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to Mt. Rigi, the queen of the mountains, including a horse carriage ride of 30 minutes.
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Self-Guided Golden Round-Trip Mt. Pilatus Tour
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After breakfast, you will walk the short distance to the train station for a direct train ride to begin your self-guided Golden Round-Trip Tour to Mt. Pilatus. The Golden round trip takes you to the most spectacular spots on the Pilatus and to the summit by aerial cableway, cogwheel railway, ending with a cruise on lake Lucerne. Upon arrival to the pier from your cruise you will walk the short distance back to your accommodation. Overnight in Lucerne.
Note: These are all direct connections, changing from train to cog train to boat. Note that train station and pier are next to each other.
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Train to Interlaken and Self-Guided Mt. Jungfrau Excursion
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station to board a train over the Brunig pass to Bernese Oberland and along lake Brienz to Interlaken (approx. 2-hours).
Upon arrival to Interlaken, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel.
Tourist attractions are all around it, with boat tours on Lakes Thun and Brienz at either side of the town and thrilling train and funicular rides to the spectacular surrounding mountain peaks. Interlaken is one of the oldest, best known, and most popular summer holiday resorts in Switzerland.
This afternoon, you can enjoy a self-guided excursion to Mt Jungfrau, the "Top of Europe" (guide available upon request). You will ride in the brand new Eiger Express gondola from the Grindelwald Terminal to the Eigergletscher station. In the ultra-modern cabin, you get very close to the 1,800-meter-high Eiger north face. Overnight in Interlaken.
Note: The train from Lucerne to Interlaken is direct. The train from Interlaken to Grindelwald is direct. In Grindelwald you will change from train to cog train (or cable car).
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Self-Guided Murren, Mt. Schilthorn & Piz Gloria Excursion
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After breakfast, you will make a short walk to the station to begin your self-guided excursion to Murren and up to Mt Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, the James Bond mountain. Enjoy the spectacular views to Mt Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau and feel the suspense on the Thrill Walk and Skyline Walk. Via Gimmelwald you travel down to Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen valley which is famous for its many amazing waterfalls. Before your return to Interlaken, you visit the impressive Trummelbach waterfalls. Overnight in Interlaken.
Note: This excursion starts with the train until Lauterbrunnen. From there you will have a combo of postal bus and cable cars to get up to Mt. Schilthorn.
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Train to Zermatt and Optional Klein Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Excursion
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station to board a train to Zermatt (approx. 2-hours).
Upon arrival to Zermatt, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel.
Zermatt is famous for its magnificent long ski runs, with terrain for all skill levels, but it also offers outdoor sports for other seasons. There is a mountain trail for cyclists from the Winkelmatten up to the Furi, and the Zermatt Alpin Center offers expert guides for climbers year-round.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time at leisure to explore the charming village and surroundings. Optional mountain excursion to Klein Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is also available. On this excursion you will have the chance to explore the real Glacier palace and enjoy the Crystal ride in a cabin fitted with a glass floor, revealing within seconds views of the glacier 170 meters below. Overnight in Zermatt.
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Self-Guided Mt. Gornergrat Excursion
After breakfast, walk the short distance to the cogwheel train station for a self-guided mountain excursion to Mt. Gornergrat with stunning views of the Matterhorn. The platform at 3,131 meters above sea level is reached with an effortless 10 to 15-minute walk from Gornergrat station. Enjoy an optional easy hike to Riffelsee (Riffel lake) which is famous for its perfect reflection of the Matterhorn (3km, about 1-hour downhill). Overnight in Zermatt.
After breakfast, walk the short distance to the cogwheel train station for a self-guided mountain excursion to Mt. Gornergrat with stunning views of the Matterhorn. The platform at 3,131 meters above sea level is reached with an effortless 10 to 15-minute walk from Gornergrat station. Enjoy an optional easy hike to Riffelsee (Riffel lake) which is famous for its perfect reflection of the Matterhorn (3km, about 1-hour downhill). Overnight in Zermatt.
Train to Zurich with Old Town & Limmat River Tour
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the train station to board a train back to Zurich (approx. 2.5 hours).
Upon arrival to Zurich, you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel.
When you are ready, enjoy a self-guided stroll through the old town and along the river Limmat (guided tour available upon request). Later on, walk or take the tram to the pier for a cruise on Lake Zurich to Kilchberg where you visit the new Lindt Home of Chocolate with a huge chocolate fountain, interactive multimedia exhibition, cafe/ and Lindt Chocolate Shop where you can create your own chocolate bar. Upon return to the pier, take a short walk to your accommodation. Overnight in Zurich.
Note: The train ride back to Zurich requires 1 change.
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International Flight Home
Upon arrival to Zurich, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Upon arrival to Zurich, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Zürich, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland
Interlaken, Switzerland
Zermatt, Switzerland
Places You'll See
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Zurich
Zurich is a vibrant city nestling beside Lake Zurich and along River Limmat. Its proximity to the Alps and other Swiss cities makes it an excellent hub to enjoy leisure activities and begin any tour of Switzerland. Considered Switzerland’s most important financial, industrial and commercial center, Zurich also offers gastronomy for all tastes and preferences with a night life that is equally exciting. There is a broad cultural scene, from art in public spaces to festivals to established Zurich museums and theatres. The Opera House and the Tonhalle Orchestra attract stars of world stature on the classical music scene.
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Lucerne
Known as one of Europe’s most charming cities with the beautiful Lake Lucerne and several mountain peaks on its doorstep, Lucerne is an excellent base for tours to the highlights of central Switzerland. A trip to one of the nearby mountains is a must for every visitor. Once a simple fisherman’s village, Lucerne is now an important culture and convention center. With Zurich airport being within an hour from Lucerne, the city serves as a good place to start or end your visit to Switzerland.
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Interlaken
Centrally located in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, Interlaken is a popular vacation destination for many international visitors as well as Swiss citizens. The city lies on an alluvial plain between the crystal clear lakes of Thun and Brienz and is presided by three major mountains, presenting visitors with plenty of year round attractions and activities.
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Zermatt
Zermatt is a car free mountain resort located in the Swiss canton region of Valais. The city lies at the foot of the famous Matterhorn and can only be reached by train, which is part of the scenic Glacier Express route. This destination offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities as well as peaceful and relaxing experiences. The ability to ski year-round transforms Zermatt into a true skier’s paradise. Whether visitors decide to ski or not, they are invited to visit mountain top chalet restaurants with gondolas and cable cars for an unforgettable meal with spectacular panoramic views.
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Zuerich, Schweiz, 4. September 2018 - STS Swiss Travel System, Erklaerbilder.
Zuerich, Schweiz, 4. September 2018 - STS Swiss Travel System, Erklaerbilder.Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Hotel Florhof
Zurich , SWITZERLAND
Silk used to be manufactured in this building. Today the 18th century patrician mansion is Zurich’s finest boutique hotel. It combines the tranquility of a village with the charms of a city. Having a breakfast or lunch on our terrace under our fig tree with the sound of birds – the good life could not be easier!
Opera Hotel
Zurich , SWITZERLAND
A 4-minute walk from Stadelhofen train station and 19 minutes by train from Zurich airport, this refined hotel is a 3-minute walk from both Zurich Opera House and the lakefront. Casual rooms have traditional furnishings and contemporary bathrooms. All rooms have smart TVs with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and minibars, while some add balconies. Room service is offered. An on-site restaurant specializes in fish dishes and features surrealistic Baroque-style walls and ceiling murals depicting opera scenes. The hotel also offers an elegant chandelier-lit lobby, and access to a lake-view rooftop terrace at a partner hotel across the street.
Ameron Flora
Lucerne , SWITZERLAND
In the centre of Lucerne, between Lake Lucerne and the Alps, the AMERON Luzern Hotel Flora welcomes you. The 4-star hotel combines Swiss originality with urban flair: natural materials such as wood and leather meet fresh colours and modern, minimalist design.
Hotel Cascada
Lucerne , SWITZERLAND
Centrally located in the trendy Lucerne Neustadt district, Hotel Cascada is within walking distance of the train station, Lake Lucerne and the old town. Your stay will be in one of our 74 modern, boutique-style rooms, each one individually designed around the theme of Swiss waterfalls. Rounding out the offering is the BOLERO Restaurante, well-known throughout the city, where a rich breakfast buffet awaits you. And at lunch and in the evening you can enjoy Spanish specialty dishes and select wines and gins at the bar.
Carlton Europe
Interlaken , SWITZERLAND
Carlton Europe hotel is located near the Interlaken Ost train station with connections to all major destinations around the Bernese Oberland, as well as the Jungfrau region. Interlaken itself is a wonderful place, located between two lakes, called the lake of Brienz and the lake of Thun.
Here you will find everything you need to make your holidays unforgettable. From a relaxation area to an outdoor swimming pond with outdoor chess or a french boules set to play in our hotel garden.
Alpenhof
Zermatt , SWITZERLAND
If you are looking for well-being, delicacies and the beauty of nature during your holidays, you will be happy at the Hotel Alpenhof in Zermatt. Here you can enjoy the luxury of being surrounded by tradition and modernity at the same time. Of Swiss mountains and international flair. From spacious designer hotel rooms and suites in a cosy Alpine charm ambience.
Zermatt : Julen Romantik Hotel
Julen Romantik Hotel
Zermatt , SWITZERLAND
A meeting place for generations and friends – cosy, lively and full of stories. The history of the Tradition Julen also begins here in this hotel in Zermatt, in the heart of the Matterhorn village. The Tradition Julen Hotel was built by our forefathers, and to the present day, it has remained authentic and familiar. Cozy and lively, the Tradition Julen Hotel is the heart of the Tradition Julen Zermatt.
5 Star Properties
Zurich : Storchen Boutique Hotel
Storchen Boutique Hotel
Zurich , SWITZERLAND
As a Storchen Hotel guest, you benefit from the entire range of offers of our unique City & Lake Resort with the City & Lake Resort Guest Card. Board the hotel’s own Alex boat at the Storchensteg and let the captain take you to Thalwil, where another oasis right on the water awaits you. From star cuisine in the Widder Restaurant and La Rôtisserie to a relaxing wellness break in Alex Lake Zurich – the range of offers is broad and spectacular.
The Storchen Zürich is a traditional first class establishment with 64 stylishly elegant rooms and suites in the heart of the old city. Whether at the reception, at the Conciergerie, in the restaurant La Rôtisserie or on the Terrasse, on our Rooftop Bar The Nest, in the Cigar Bar, in our trendy Barchetta or even in our elegant hotel lobby, our long tradition of hospitality, together with our warm and personal service, can be enjoyed throughout the hotel.
Baur au Lac
Zurich , SWITZERLAND
Located in the heart of Zurich in the middle of its own park, the historic 5-star hotel welcomes you with a magnificent view of Lake Zurich and the Alps. Its unique, privileged location, stylish rooms & suites, award-winning gastronomy and incomparable Baur au Lac service delight guests from all over the world. The Baur au Lac has set the standard in the Swiss luxury hotel industry from the very beginning and still enjoys the reputation as one of the best hotels in the world.
Lucerne : Schweizerhof, Lucerne
Schweizerhof, Lucerne
Lucerne , SWITZERLAND
The five-star-hotel Schweizerhof Luzern is situated right on the shores of Lake Lucerne and only a stone’s throw from the city centre of Lucerne. It has been managed by your hosts, the Hauser family, for more than 150 years. The festival hotel boasts 101 spacious rooms and suites, outstanding service, three speciality restaurants, a wellness area and stunning banquet rooms. Spend a night here and follow in the footsteps of kings, emperors, writers, politicians, musicians and actors.
Besides the excellent location of the hotel and its sweeping views of Lake Lucerne, guests can look forward to a first-class events programme. Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern hosts exquisite concerts by renowned organisers: the Blue Balls Festival, Lucerne Blues Festival, Zaubersee Festival, Retro Festival and World Band Festival are some of our household names
Lucerne : Penthouse by Artdeco Hotel Montana
Penthouse by Artdeco Hotel Montana
Lucerne , SWITZERLAND
With its unique Art Deco design and outstanding views over Lake Lucerne, Montana offers guests a relaxing atmosphere.
Interlaken : Victoria Jungfrau
Victoria Jungfrau
Interlaken , SWITZERLAND
Personal service is our priority at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa. Authentic, vibrant restaurants and a 5500 m² spa offer unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a wellness weekend or a business event, the Victoria-Jungfrau is a haven of tranquillity amid the glorious mountain scenery of the Bernese Oberland.
Zermatterhof
Zermatt , SWITZERLAND
The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof has been named Hotel of the Year by Karl Wild, author of the renowned Swiss hotel ranking. A great honor for our team and a pleasure that we want to share with you this summer. Several top offers are waiting for them in summer. Fans of gourmet experiences also have much to look forward to, with Chef of the Year Heinz Rufibach and Sommelier of the Year Peter Zimmermann providing culinary highlights in the Hotel of the Year.
Our rooms and suites are your personal refuge whenever you want complete privacy. Newly renovated, they offer all the conveniences that you would expect of a room in a hotel of the highest calibre. True to the grand hotel ethos, they are not the product of a robotic search through a fashionable interior design catalogue, but are places you can really live in.
The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof has three restaurants with a wide variety of cuisines: the Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni, the Brasserie Lusi and the “saycheese!” Swiss cheese restaurant.
Hotel Mont Cervin
Zermatt , SWITZERLAND
The Mont Cervin Palace is part of Zermatt – and Zermatt is part of the Mont Cervin Palace. This special connection has grown over 160 years. No cars, just tranquillity, clean air and idyllic mountains, all concentrated in the smallest of spaces. From the Bahnhofsstrasse it is just a stone’s throw through the romantic old village centre to the great outdoors. And rising above it all is the Matterhorn.
Testimonials
Jonathan C.
Traveled October 2021
The best guides, the best experiences, and the best service in every country
My wife and I have used Yampu 4 or 5 times now to plan our travel for us. They have access to the best guides, the best experiences, and the best service in every country we’ve used them to visit – from Portugal to Cambodia and from Peru to Iceland. This most recent trip to Iceland was perfect. Two days in Reykjavik, where we did a walking tour of the city, a food tour, the Fly Over Iceland experience, and some shopping and relaxing. Then 2 nights at the Retreat Spa – which is a very special experience in itself that is hard to describe – and then two nights in the countryside where our private guide took us to all of the main attractions on the Golden Circle and South Coast. Private guides mean no waiting, front row parking and VIP access everywhere, and wonderful knowledgeable guides without a lot of time herding on and off of buses and going places that may not interest you. It is a bit more expensive, although not as much as you might think, often less than a high end group tour — without the group. Yampu has planned each trip just for us, exactly what we want to do, and not anything we don’t – and it has always worked out great – highly recommend.
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Joe F.
Traveled July, 2016
For a few days I felt like the President of Costa Rica
My son and I, no strangers to travel (South America, the Middle East, Iceland, etc.) enjoy hiking and photography in “off-the grid” locales that are as comfortable and safe as they are exotic. The more remote, the better; the more animal life, the better. So our travel company Yampu arranged a week in Costa Rica that packed a lot into our six days, which provided us with more of a “jungle punch” than, ironically, any of our other jungle experiences–Ecuadorian, Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon jungles.
This is because the company’s co-owner, whom we met in the Peruvian Amazon, makes it a point of business and honor to travel herself to check out the lodges and hotels. We were confident that wherever we ended up would be perfect for us. So we left everything to her and we were not let down. Every place was wonderful.
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Alina P.
Traveled December 2018
All their choices were excellent and I recommend them highly
I was very pleased for all the arrangements that Yampu tours made for my family of 12. All their choices were excellent and I recommend them highly. I would definitely use them again.
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