Active Swiss Alps
Tour Description:
In just 4 days, this trip will take your breath away more ways than one. That’s right. From epic cable car rides to even more epic hikes, you’ll witness some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the world. Plus, you’ll have the chance to climb one of Europe’s tallest peaks. And even dine on warm home-cooked meals on the coolest rocky cliffs of the Swiss Alps. Your breath won't know what took it away.
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Dates & Pricing
Monday 05 May 25 — Thursday 08 May 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Friday 30 May 25 — Monday 02 Jun 25 | Starting at $509 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 12 Jun 25 — Sunday 15 Jun 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Tuesday 24 Jun 25 — Friday 27 Jun 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 06 Jul 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $509 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 14 Jul 25 — Thursday 17 Jul 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Thursday 24 Jul 25 — Sunday 27 Jul 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 10 Aug 25 — Wednesday 13 Aug 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 17 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25 | Starting at $565 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 25 Aug 25 — Thursday 28 Aug 25 | Starting at $480 | Get a Quote | |
Sunday 28 Sep 25 — Wednesday 01 Oct 25 | Starting at $565 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
1 Dinner (D)
3 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
FAQs
London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Lauterbrunnen: How do I get to Lauterbrunnen? The trip starts/ends at the accommodation in Lauterbrunnen - Schutzenbach Hostel. The biggest nearby international airport is Zurich. To get there, you can take a train from Zurich Airport to Interlaken Ost (2 hours and 15 mins) and take a connecting train to Lauterbrunnen from there.From the train station, you can either walk (15 mins), take the 141 bus (10 minutes), or take a taxi (5 minutes).Trains and public transport services across Austria and Switzerland are reasonably priced and very efficient. Most rail staff speak some English and you can also switch the ticket machines to English. The trains are clean and comfortable, with awesome views of the mountains and countryside. Your Trip Manager can also offer more advice in the days leading up to the trip.
London: Can I share a room with my partner on this trip? Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
Hopfgarten im Brixental: How strenuous are the activities on this trip? You’ll need a moderate level of fitness for this trip since you’ll be hiking, biking and rafting. The hike on day 2 is mostly flat or downhill as we take a gondola to the starting point. The canyon swing on day 3 has a weight limit of 120kgs and you must be in good health to participate, but it is not physically strenuous.
Bucharest: Can you cater to dietary requirements? Your Trip Manager will endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements where possible. Vegetarianism, lactose intolerance, and gluten intolerance will be catered for in most instances. There are, however, some meals and activities that are fixed in advance and therefore cannot be modified to suit dietary requirements. Please use My Contiki to notify us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. For those suffering from particular food allergies, your Trip Manager will endeavour to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in the dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic.
Hopfgarten im Brixental: What are the alps? The alps are an incredible mountain range stretching across 8 Alpine countries: Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Perfect for skiing, biking or hiking!
Beaujolais Wine Region: Are towels provided? We don’t provide towels on this trip. So, please remember to pack your own towel!
Included Experience
Lauterbrunnen: We'll head out into the slopes for a 15 km (mostly flat or downhill) hike to Murren, passing by beautiful woodlands with epic mountain views. Oh, and don't worry, a cable car will help us conquer the steepest part of the trail! Plus, we'll check out Gimmelwald on the way and even visit Trummelbach Falls