Private Swiss Alps tour: Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken & Aareschlucht

Walk the Aareschlucht's cliffside path over turquoise water 200 meters below.

A private day tour of the Swiss Alps from your hotel, visiting Brünig Pass, the Aareschlucht gorge, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen Valley with a driver and guide. You walk the dramatic 1.4-kilometer gorge carved by the Aare River, explore Interlaken between two lakes, and stand in front of the Staubbach Falls: a 297-meter waterfall that inspired Goethe. The pace is yours. The vehicle is comfortable and air-conditioned.

Step-by-step itinerary

Swiss Alps Scenic Day Tour

• Enjoy breakfast at Brünig Pass café
• Walk along Aareschlucht Gorge paths
• Explore Interlaken town and lakes
• Visit Lauterbrunnen Valley and Staubbach Falls

The experience

The day starts at Brünig Pass, where you have coffee or breakfast in a 100-year-old Swiss café with panoramic views across the mountains. From there, the route descends to the Aareschlucht, a narrow gorge where wooden walkways and rock-carved tunnels let you walk the full 1.4 kilometers alongside the rushing Aare River. The gorge walls rise 200 meters on either side. Sunlight filters through the chasm and catches the mist. This is the stop most people come back to photograph.

Interlaken sits next, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. You explore the town's streets and mountain views at your own speed: no fixed itinerary, no group schedule. Then the route moves to Lauterbrunnen Valley, where the Staubbach Falls drop 297 meters from a vertical cliff face. The name means "dust stream" because the water disperses into fine mist during the fall. The valley itself holds 72 waterfalls in total. The main street and surrounding meadows are framed by towering cliffs.

Your driver and guide speak English or German and stay with you throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned and spacious. Bottled water is provided. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The whole day runs 9 to 10 hours, but you set the rhythm: longer at a stop that holds you, shorter at one that doesn't. Lunch is on your own.

What’s included

• Private driver and guide throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• spacious, air-conditioned vehicle.
• complimentary bottled water.
• coffee or breakfast at Brünig Pass café.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Talwar Travels

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to set your own pace through the Alps without following a fixed schedule. The private vehicle and guide mean you can linger at the Aareschlucht or spend extra time in Interlaken, and the route adapts to what interests you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

How long is the walk through the Aareschlucht gorge?

The Aareschlucht walk covers approximately 1.4 kilometers (0.87 miles) along a well-maintained pathway with wooden walkways and tunnels carved into the rock. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour exploring the gorge at a comfortable pace.

What is the Staubbach Falls and why is it called that?

The Staubbach Falls is a 297-meter free-falling waterfall near Lauterbrunnen, one of the tallest in Europe. "Staubbach" means "dust stream" because the water disperses into fine mist as it falls, creating a spray effect rather than a solid stream of water.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour. You choose where and when to eat during the day, and your guide can suggest options in Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Your driver collects you from your accommodation in the morning and returns you at the end of the day.