Self Drive Switzerland
Self Drive Switzerland
6 Days
Winding Roads and Mountain Peaks.
Discover Switzerland’s top sights on a road trip in your own car. The journey is full of variety and packed with highlights: You can expect mountain excursions to the Jungfraujoch with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as the most beautiful view of the Matterhorn from the Gornergrat. The icing on the cake is an overnight stay on Mount Pilatus..
Areas Visited
Interlaken
Lötschberg
Visp
Täsch
Zermatt
Brig
Grimselpass
Brünigpass
Alpnachstad
Pilatus Kulm
Explore the Region
Key Inclusions
- Trip to the Jungfraujoch
- Gornergrat in Zermatt
- Lake Thun/Lake Brienz
- Grimsel Pass
- Overnight stay on Mount Pilatus
- Lucerne
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Itinerary
Switzerland’s national landmarks stand strikingly close to the sky: the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Matterhorn and Pilatus. Dream peaks that you will come close to on this wonderful round trip.
Day 1:
Harder Kulm viewpoint, Lake Thun/Brienz.
Individual journey to the Interlaken region. Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Overlooked by the three mighty mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the town is the ideal starting point to reach the longest ice stream in Europe: the Aletsch Glacier. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 2:
Interlaken – Jungfraujoch excursion (duration approx. 7 hours).
The Jungfrau Railway takes you to the highest railway station in Europe and offers an incredible view of the Alpine chain as well as the 22-kilometre-long Aletsch Glacier. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Day 3:
Interlaken – Lötschberg Tunnel – Visp – Täsch – Zermatt (journey time approx. 3 h / 120 km).
The Lötschberg tunnel connects the Bernese Oberland with Switzerland’s sunniest region, the Valais. The journey is comfortable due to the car transport between Kandersteg and Goppenstein. Passing the highest vineyard in Europe, you drive through the wild and romantic Mattertal valley to Täsch. The shuttle train takes you to the car-free mountain village of Zermatt. Here you will find what is probably the most famous mountain in the world – the Matterhorn.
Day 4:
Zermatt – Gornergrat excursion (duration approx. 4 hrs)
Enjoy the view! Around Zermatt rise 37 four-thousand-metre peaks, dominated by the world-famous Matterhorn, the most photographed peak in the world. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Day 5:
Zermatt – Grimsel Pass – Brünig Pass – Pilatus (journey time approx. 3.5 h / 175 km)
To round off this trip, experience the ride on Europe’s steepest cogwheel railway up Mount Pilatus and look forward to spending the night at 2132 m above sea level. A dreamlike sunset awaits you with a fantastic view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountain panorama. Overnight stay on Pilatus Kulm.
Day 6:
Sunrise on Mount Pilatus,
Return journey Extension or individual return journey to the Swiss border.
Pricing
Pricing Per Person From $1,995 AUD
We can also assist with international airfares, travel insurance and pre and post tour accommodation or trip extensions.
Inclusions
- Trip to the Jungfraujoch
- Gornergrat in Zermatt
- Lake Thun/Lake Brienz
- Grimsel Pass
- Overnight stay on Mount Pilatus
- Lucerne
- 2 x overnight stay with breakfast buffet at a hotel in Interlaken
- 2 x overnight stays with breakfast buffet at a hotel in Zermatt
- 1 x overnight stay with breakfast buffet and dinner in one of the two 3* hotels on Mount Pilatus (Bellevue/Kulm)
- 1 x 2nd class train journey, route: Interlaken – Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch Return
- 1 x 2nd class train journey, route: Täsch – Zermatt Return
- 1 x 2nd class train journey, route: Zermatt – Gornergrat – Return
- 1 x 2nd class train journey, route: Alpnachstad/Kriens – Pilatus Kulm return
- 1 x Swiss Coupon Pass with 2for1 “Eat & Experience” offers
- Price applies per person in a 3-star double room, basic half-fare card, without rental car
Overview
- Interlaken
- Lötschberg
- Visp
- Täsch
- Zermatt
- Brig
- Grimselpass
- Brünigpass
- Alpnachstad
- Pilatus Kulm
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for a custom itinerary and someone to manage my trip. Do you offer traditional travel agent services?
Answer: Absolutely. This is where we started. Planning any sort of travel, particularly international, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Travel shouldn’t add to any daily stressors! It’s to be enjoyed. And that’s where we come in. Our dedicated team of truly passionate travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your travel is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodation to organising guided tours, hosts and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories.
What makes Mind and Body different to traditional travel agents?
Answer: We specialise in meaningful journeys, where we spend time getting to know you and what you really need out of your time away. Going that little bit deeper to truly understand you as a person and as a traveler. To us, there are far more important questions than “where to?” and “how long for?”. Travel is an incredible opportunity to not just see something different, but to feel something different. Better even. Feel revived, refreshed and inspired.
I’m pretty easy, and like what you’re about. Do you have package holidays I can choose from?
Answer: Definitely. We’ve taken our same approach to planning personalised journeys and applied it to creating meaningful pre-arranged packages for you to take you pick. All you have to decide is where (though we can help you with this too). Every element of our package holidays has been carefully selected keeping in mind our purpose for travel – creating experiences to leave you more inspired and feeling well. As well as ensuring the destinations we travel to are cared for as well. Considered approach at every step.
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