Swiss Mountain Adventure – The Big Five
Swiss Mountain Adventure – The Big Five
Swiss Mountain Adventure – The Big Five
9 Days Starting and ending in Northern France
Visiting: France, Hergiswil, Hammetschwand Elevator, Stanserhorn, Rigi Railways, Pilatus Railway, Titlis
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Tour code:
l-smaf
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Switzerland is renowned for its scenic railway journeys and gravity defying cable cars, and on this tour we will experience five of the best it has to offer. From the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to the world’s first revolving cable car, enjoy taking in the mountainous landscapes and awe-inspiring scenery from a unique perspective.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Northern France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Arrive On The Edge Of Lake Lucerne
Location: Hergiswil
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We continue to our hotel on the edge of Lake Lucerne.
Day 3 : Hammetschwand Lift
Location: Hammetschwand Elevator
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We visit Hammetschwand Lift today, where we climb over 150m to enjoy magnificent views across Lake Lucerne, Stanserhorn, Pilatus and the Bernese Alps. We start by taking the funicular to the Burgenstock Resort before enjoying a scenic walk to the lift. This will involve a return walk of around 90-120 minutes
For this reason, this excursion is not suitable for passengers with limited mobility.
Day 4 : Stanserhorn Cable Car
Location: Stanserhorn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we enjoy a ride on the Stanserhorn Cable Car, the world’s first Cabrio cable car famous for an outside deck with nothing but the fresh air above you. We start by experiencing the nostalgia of the funicular railway, which dates back to 1893, before the cable car takes you to the summit where astonishing views and a revolving restaurant await.
Day 5 : Rigi Railway
Location: Rigi Railways
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We take a trip on the Rigi Railway today, Europe’s first mountain railway built in 1871. During this 30 minute trip we climb over 1000m to take in the 360 degree views from the summit, passing grazing cows, traditional farms and colourful wildflower meadows.
Day 6 : Pilatus Railway
Location: Pilatus Railway
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another awe-inspiring journey today as we enjoy a ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the Pilatus Railway. Through woods and tunnels, across flowery meadows and along rocky outcrops, we climb over 2000m before the cable car returns you to ground level in Kriens, from where we return to our hotel.
Day 7 : Titlis Rotair Cable Car
Location: Titlis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Seehotel Pilatus
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our final excursion is to the world’s first revolving gondola. We will climb Mount Titlis, the highest summit in central Switzerland, crossing steep rocky walls, deep crevasses and snow-covered summits whilst turning 360 degrees during the five minute journey. At the top, the daredevils amongst you can walk across Europe’s highest suspension bridge, the Skywalk!
Day 8 : Travel Back To Northern France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We depart Lake Lucerne today and travel back to Northern France for our overnight stay.
Day 9 : Return Home
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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