Tour Overview
The Bernese Oberland is a beautiful mountain region with a dramatic skyline, deep gorges and traditional Alpine villages. Home to snow-capped Alpine giants such as the Eiger, Jungfrau and Mönch, it forms the longest chain of continuous peaks in the Alps. Yet, despite these obvious attractions, it seems that the Swiss have kept parts of it their secret: with quiet trails, flower-filled meadows and high mountain pastures this is a very special place. This one-week tour includes 5 days hiking following wellmaintained paths to a number of different Alpine 'chocolate box' villages. The routes take us across meadows, past crashing waterfalls and along hillsides strewn with colorful flowers. There are panoramic views of impressive mountains, tumbling glaciers and near-vertical rock walls. The finalé of the trip is spent at the head of the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Itinerary:Day 1 Join Geneva; transfer to Kandersteg.
2 Day-walk from Kandersteg.
3 Trek along high mountain path to Kiental.
4 Walk from Kiental to Darligen and train to Wilderswil.
5 Optional mountain train to Shynige Platte or optional visit to Interlaken by foot.
6 Mountain railway to Burglauenen and walk to Lauterbrunnen.
7 Optional walk to Murren with views of Eiger, Jungfrau & Mönch, or optional ride on Jungfrau railway.
8 Transfer to Geneva; tour ends.
(Reference ID: EXOB)
Prices
Date: Base Price06/21/2009: $1,410
06/28/2009: $1,410
07/05/2009: $1,430
07/26/2009: $1,430
08/30/2009: $1,430
09/06/2009: $1,430
09/13/2009: $1,430
06/20/2010: $1,490
06/27/2010: $1,490
07/04/2010: $1,490
07/25/2010: $1,490
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
7mights hotel/guesthouse - staying at standard accommodation throughout
Are meals included?
7 breakfasts & 4 lunches included.
Notes :
A hotel-based tour with hikes through flower-filled meadows and along high rocky paths amongst classic Alpine scenery. The trails are well maintained and no great ascents or descents are made. There are 3 days where walks are optional and so you have the choice of whether to take them or not.
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