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Interlaken Tandem Paragliding: Swiss Alps & Lake Views
Interlaken Tandem Paragliding: Swiss Alps & Lake Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (1,810)1h 30mYou'll be driven to Beatenberg, complete a safety briefing, then fly tandem with a professional pilot for 10–20 minutes over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks and both lakes. The landing happens in central Interlaken, and transport back is included. The whole experience runs 1.5 hours door-to-door.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Swiss Alps experience without months of training — a professional handles the glider, you get the views, and the whole thing fits into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 239View ›
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Interlaken: Eiger Express & Ice Palace
Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Interlaken: Eiger Express & Ice Palace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (554)7hYou travel by coach, gondola, and cogwheel train from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station. You walk through the Ice Palace, stand on the Sphinx Observation Terrace overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, and experience Alpine Sensation, a 100-year anniversary tour of the railway. A multilingual guide leads you throughout, seat reservations are included, and you're guaranteed at least two hours on top before descending back to Interlaken.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Interlaken who want to reach the top of the Alps without arranging separate transport, cable car bookings, and train tickets — the guide and reserved seats handle the logistics. Plan for a full day out and bring warm clothes; the altitude and snow are constant, which is exactly what makes the Ice Palace and glacier views possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 327View ›
Lake Brienz: Winter Kayak Tour with Drysuit & Photos
Lake Brienz: Winter Kayak Tour with Drysuit & Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (450)3hYou’ll slip into a drysuit and paddle across Lake Brienz with a small group, led by an expert guide who shares local stories as you float past snowy peaks. Expect moments of deep quiet broken by laughter, warm gear provided, and a photo package so you can leave your phone behind — just focus on the water and sky.Instant confirmationTop ratedfromUS$ 191View ›
Interlaken: Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour & Trümmelbach Waterfalls
Interlaken: Lauterbrunnen E-Bike Tour & Trümmelbach Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (238)6hYou ride an e-bike from Interlaken through Lauterbrunnen Valley, stop for a quality Swiss picnic with local cheese and bread in the middle of the waterfalls, enter the Trümmelbach Falls inside the mountain, and return past glacier-fed Lake Brienz. The guide handles the route and stories; the e-bike handles the climbs; you handle the scenery and the meal.Is it for me?Right for confident intermediate cyclists who want to see the valley's waterfalls without arranging their own transport or food—the e-bike removes the climb, the guide removes the navigation, and the included picnic removes the need to hunt for lunch in a remote valley.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 326View ›
Interlaken: Lütschine Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV
Interlaken: Lütschine Whitewater Rafting Class III-IV★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (173)4hYou raft continuous Class III-IV rapids on the Lütschine for 1.5–2 hours with a professional guide, all equipment provided, starting below the Eiger and finishing at Lake Brienz. The trip includes changing rooms, hot showers, and a free drink after you pull out. Plan for about four hours total, and bring a swimsuit and towel.Is it for me?This is for people who want real whitewater, not a scenic float — the continuous Class III-IV rapids and the pace demand strong swimmers and a high level of fitness, which is what makes the rush possible in just two hours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 194View ›
Interlaken: Canyoning Half-Day Adventure & Free Drink
Interlaken: Canyoning Half-Day Adventure & Free Drink★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (134)3hYou’ll feel your pulse racing as you rappel into Interlaken’s canyon, splash through cold pools with your guide cheering you on, and share laughs over drinks back at base. All gear is included, plus hot showers to warm up after your half-day adventure—just bring your swimsuit and maybe a bit of courage.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 194View ›
Interlaken: Stockhorn Bungy Jump 134m & Mountain Lake
Interlaken: Stockhorn Bungy Jump 134m & Mountain Lake★★★★★★★★★★ 4.65 (96)4h 30mYou meet your guide in Interlaken, ride the gondola to 134 meters, receive safety gear and instructions, then jump and rebound over Stockensee lake. The package includes the gondola ticket, all safety equipment, a professional guide, transport from Interlaken, and a free drink afterward. The whole trip takes a few hours and you'll have a photo of the jump.Is it for me?Book this if you want to bungy jump in one of the world's most unusual locations — a mountain gondola over an Alpine lake — without arranging transport, equipment or safety certification yourself. The fixed schedule and professional crew mean you show up and jump.Free cancellationfromUS$ 300View ›
Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway: 1893 mountain train
Schynige Platte Cogwheel Railway: 1893 mountain train★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (87)1h–4hYou’ll ride an old cogwheel train from Wilderswil up to Schynige Platte, passing meadows and mountain views that make you stop more than once. There’s time for hiking or wandering through an alpine garden at nearly 2000 meters high. Listen for live alphorn music near lunch—and don’t be surprised if you lose track of time completely.Free cancellationBest valueKids −68%fromUS$ 80View ›
Interlaken: Chli Schliere Canyoning Advanced Challenge
Interlaken: Chli Schliere Canyoning Advanced Challenge★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (72)7h 30mYou’ll face wild jumps, steep slides, and technical rappels on this advanced canyoning day trip from Interlaken to Chli Schliere—with expert guides leading every step. Feel your nerves turn into laughter as you tackle each section together, then relax with a light lunch before heading back tired but kind of proud.Free cancellationfromUS$ 300View ›
Grindelwald Beginner Ski Day from Interlaken with Lessons
Grindelwald Beginner Ski Day from Interlaken with Lessons★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (33)8hYou’ll start your day traveling from Interlaken into Grindelwald’s snowy hills, where your local guide helps you gear up and learn to ski at Bodmi Arena. Expect hands-on lessons in a small group, plenty of laughs (and maybe some wobbles), plus time to soak up those Alpine views. By afternoon you’ll feel braver on your skis — or at least have some good stories.Free cancellationfromUS$ 250View ›
Interlaken: Afternoon Beginner Ski Lesson Grindelwald
Interlaken: Afternoon Beginner Ski Lesson Grindelwald★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (13)2h 30mYou'll travel to Grindelwald, collect rental gear and helmet, then spend 2.5 hours on the Bodmi beginner slopes learning to ski or snowboard in a group of no more than eight. The lift ticket and all equipment are included, so you show up and ski; the instructor handles the rest. Book for an afternoon departure from Interlaken.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about skiing but nervous about jumping into a full day on a mountain. The afternoon length, small group size and beginner-only terrain mean you learn without feeling rushed or lost in a crowd.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 175View ›
Interlaken Half-Day Tour by Private Car: Caves, Waterfalls & Villages
Interlaken Half-Day Tour by Private Car: Caves, Waterfalls & Villages★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (1)4h–6hYou’ll see famous Swiss villages, waterfalls you can walk behind, glacier-fed caves, and peaceful mountain towns—all with a friendly local who knows every shortcut and story along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 691View ›
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