Swiss Alps from Zurich Airport: Zermatt, Jungfrau and Hidden Gems

5.0 (3 reviews) Zurich, Switzerland
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the quiet beauty of the Swiss Alps on this 4-day guided hike through Saas-Fee. Ride panoramic gondolas to 3,200 m, explore glacier trails, and dine at Switzerland’s highest revolving restaurant (3,500 m).

Stay two nights in a cozy 3-star hotel and one night in a high-altitude mountain hut at 3,030 m. Experience the famous Metro Alpin, the highest underground funicular in the world.

This tour is perfect for hikers who want stunning views without the stress of tourist crowds or hard trekking.

✔️ Small group
✔️ Local guide
✔️ All public transport in Switzerland included
✔️ Breakfast & dinner included

No Glacier Express, no Zermatt - just hidden gems, peaceful trails, and deep alpine silence.

Book now and hike beyond the clichés!

What's included

  • Transport in Switzerland (including trains with cable cars or cogwheel trains, cable cars, and ski lifts)
  • Breakfast
  • Insider tips about Switzerland’s hidden gems
  • Unlimited 5G WiFi (via hotspot provided by the local guide)
  • Unlimited high quality pictures in Google Photos
  • Transport to and from Switzerland
  • Lunch, drinks

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival & Scenic Intro: Explore Lucerne, Lake Uri and Ride the Stoos Funicular
  1. Stoos
    3h
    World's Steepest Funicular
  2. Fronalpstock
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Fronalpstock – Panoramic Views from Stoos

    Take the chairlift from Stoos to the summit of Fronalpstock (1,922 m) and enjoy breathtaking 360° views over Lake Lucerne, the surrounding Alps, and up to 10 sparkling Swiss lakes.

    This spot is ideal for hikers, families, and photographers, with panoramic trails, cozy mountain restaurants, and some of Switzerland’s most unforgettable alpine scenery.
  3. Saas-Fee
    30m
    Discover the car-free alpine village of Saas-Fee, surrounded by no fewer than 13 peaks above 4,000 meters. With its charming streets, traditional chalets, and breathtaking mountain scenery, Saas-Fee offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.

    Visitors can enjoy year-round skiing, glacier hikes, and panoramic cable car rides to viewpoints like Mittelallalin and Hohsaas. Families, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike will find Saas-Fee an unforgettable alpine escape with authentic Swiss charm.
Day 2: Gondola to Hohsaas and Längfluh, Scenic Views
  1. Bergbahnen Hohsaas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Gondola to Hohsaas & Scenic Descent from Längfluh with Alpine Views
  2. 30m
    From Längfluh, you can see the Dom and Taschorn peaks. The Dom, at 4,545 meters, is the highest mountain entirely within Switzerland, while Taschorn reaches 4,491 meters.
Day 3: Metro Alpin & Lunch at Switzerland’s Highest Revolving Restaurant, then Zermatt
  1. 1h
    Revolving Restaurant at 3,500 m
  2. Zermatt
    1h
    Zermatt is a charming car-free village in Switzerland, famous for the Matterhorn and stunning alpine views. From Längfluh, visitors can enjoy breathtaking sights of peaks like the Dom and Taschorn.
Day 4: Visit Jungfrau
  1. Murren
    1h
    Mürren is a charming, car-free mountain village in Switzerland, offering stunning views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. It’s a perfect base for hiking, skiing, and enjoying traditional alpine life.
  2. Grindelwald
    30m
    Grindelwald is a scenic mountain village in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland. Nestled beneath the Eiger’s north face, it offers spectacular views, outdoor adventures, and easy access to hiking, skiing, and cable cars.
  3. First Cliff Walk by Tissot
    1h
    Grindelwald First is a popular mountain area above the village of Grindelwald, offering spectacular alpine views and exciting activities. Visitors can enjoy the First Cliff Walk, hiking trails, mountain cart rides, zip-lining, and easy access to cable cars, making it a perfect destination for adventure and nature lovers.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick you up directly from your hotel or residence and drop you off anywhere you like. Please share your pickup address in advance so everything goes smoothly.

If your pickup location is outside the marked area on the map, that’s no problem - just let us know separately and we’ll arrange it for you.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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