Swiss Alps tour from Zurich: Small groups, mountain villages

Lungern turquoise lake, waterfall hike, Alpine villages by van. Skip tour-bus crowds

This small-group Swiss Alps tour departs from Zurich hotels and travels through Lungern, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen in a van for up to 8 passengers, with a live guide in English, Spanish or German. Hotel pickup is included. The route takes 10 hours and covers Lake Lungern, Giessbach Falls, and time in each village to walk, shop or eat. Cable cars and meals are separate.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 249 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken and Brienz: Swiss Alps tour 08:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 8 people Small group of up to 8 people; pickup is included

Private 08:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 7 people pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Swiss Alps and Alpine Villages

• Pick up customers in Zurich
• Stop at Owi Land for breakfast and views
• Visit Lake Lungern and enjoy scenery
• Hike to Giessbach Falls
• Explore Grindelwald village and surroundings
• Visit Lauterbrunnen and walk in valley
• Return to Zurich accommodation

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Zurich.
• air-conditioned van transport for up to 8 passengers.
• live guide in English, Spanish or German.
• WiFi on board.
• short hike to Giessbach Falls.
• time to explore Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen villages.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 8

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

You're picked up from your Zurich hotel and travel in a van that can navigate the smaller roads and parking spots where full-size buses cannot go. The route starts with a 15-minute stop at Owi Land, a filling station with views where you can grab breakfast or use the facilities, then heads to Lake Lungern. The lake sits surrounded by forest and mountains, famous for its turquoise water, and the tour includes a short hike to Giessbach Falls, where you stand above the lake looking back at a historic hotel perched on the cliffs.

Grindelwald comes next: a village in the Jungfrau region at the foot of the Eiger's north face. You have time to walk around, shop, or sit at a café. If you want to ride one of the cable cars, you can book that separately at the entrance. Lauterbrunnen follows, a valley known for 72 waterfalls dropping from steep cliffs into meadows. The stopping time shifts with the season, but you get a chance to walk and take in the scale of the place. The van returns you to Zurich by evening.

The guide speaks English, Spanish or German depending on the group. WiFi runs on board, the van is air-conditioned, and the pace is built around seeing things without rushing: no crowds, no herding. Meals and cable cars are on you. Everything else (transport, pickup, the guide's time) is arranged.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the shared tour and the private option?

The shared tour runs in a van with up to 8 passengers and departs on set dates. The private option books the van exclusively for your group on a date you choose.

How long does the tour actually take?

The full day is 10 hours from hotel pickup to return, including all stops and travel time between villages.

Can I eat lunch during the tour?

Lunch is not included, but Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen both have restaurants and cafés where you can eat during your time in each village.

Is the Giessbach Falls hike difficult?

It's described as a short hike. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What happens at Lake Lungern?

Lake Lungern is the starting point of the tour after your Owi Land stop. You see the turquoise water surrounded by forest and mountains, and then hike to Giessbach Falls for views back over the lake.

Do I need to book the cable car in Grindelwald in advance?

No, cable car tickets are not included in the tour price, and you can purchase them at the entrance in Grindelwald if you decide to ride once you arrive.