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8 DAYS
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  • Walk in the crisp mountain hills above the Château d'Oex
  • Hike through flower-covered pastures and dramatic scenery in Wegenalp
  • Walk through Land of the Chamois
  • Enjoy easy paths all day as we walk to Schild and on to Rigi Scheidegg 
ACTIVITIES ON THIS TRIP
Primary: Walking Tour
Other: sightseeing, Local Food
$3995USD
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Bernese Oberland & Lake Lucerne

For centuries, the Swiss have mastered these mountains, bringing cheeses, salt and spices to Roman Italy. On every side are the legendary mountains of The Bernese Alps, their white peaks brilliant in the clear air. Below, are mountain lakes, woodlands and Alpine pastures dotted with timber chalets.

For centuries, the Swiss have mastered these mountains, bringing cheeses, salt and spices to Roman Italy. Today, highly efficient cable cars, cog railways, and chairlifts bring walkers to trails high above the treeline where we walk through verdant meadows filled with wildflowers, cows carrying their Alpine bells and wildlife including agile chamois and adorable marmots. On every side are the legendary mountains of The Bernese Alps, their white peaks brilliant in the clear air. Below, are mountain lakes, woodlands and Alpine pastures dotted with timber chalets.

We ride a cog train to the base of the Eiger, visit a farmer's chalet and see how L'Etivaz cheese is made, and walk with panoramic views of the Monch and Jungfrau. We visit the historic and charming city of Lucerne and we enjoy the famous quietness of Swiss life on the lakeside in a fashionable resort. 

Day 1: Montreux
Try to take the Golden Panoramic Train from Montreux for a wonderful ride to our rendezvous in the village of Saanen. We take an aperitif overlooking the mountains before our Introductory Talk and Welcome Dinner.
Lodging Steigenberger Hotel
Description This hotel offers spectacular views of flower-covered fields and mountains – the view from your balcony makes your stay more than worthwhile. Inside your comfortable room with southern panoramas, you will feel at home thanks to the cosy, rustic Swiss-style décor. You can enjoy the modern comforts including telephone, Satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and bathrobe service and, after a full day of activities, you can sit back and relax in the cosy corner seating area. The hotel has W-Lan access. Value cards for this are available at reception.
Day 2: Château d'Oex
This morning’s walk, in the crisp mountain hills above the Château d'Oex, presents fine views to the peaks of Videmanette and Vanil. After a demonstration of Etivaz cheese making and lunch at 'the chalet', we continue to Rougemont, an authentic 17th century chalet village, to catch a train to our lovely chalet hotel in Kandersteg.
Lodging Waldenhotel Doldenhorn
Description This alpine hotel creates its own wonderfully relaxed atmosphere with an open fireplace, cozy surroundings and its own library. Ensuite rooms are peaceful and elegant and include the usual modern facilities including a telephone, TV, hairdryer and safe. Its Spa offers sauna, steamroom, solarium, hydro treatments and whirlpool as well as individual treatments. W-Lan internet access is available to hotel guests.
Day 3: Kander valley
The Kander valley region offers a wide variety of delightful classic alpine routes. In favorable weather conditions a cable car will take us to high level walks, with outstanding views of the snow-capped Altels and Rinderhorn.
Lodging Waldenhotel Doldenhorn
Description This alpine hotel creates its own wonderfully relaxed atmosphere with an open fireplace, cozy surroundings and its own library. Ensuite rooms are peaceful and elegant and include the usual modern facilities including a telephone, TV, hairdryer and safe. Its Spa offers sauna, steamroom, solarium, hydro treatments and whirlpool as well as individual treatments. W-Lan internet access is available to hotel guests.
Day 4: Kleine Scheidegg
We go to Lauterbrunnen and take a cog train up to Wegenalp where we hike through flower-covered pastures and dramatic scenery. Our walk takes us to Kleine Scheidegg situated at 6200ft and ends at the base of the daunting Eiger North Face and walk down to Grindelwald before returning on the cog train at the end of the day.
Lodging Hotel Kirchbuehl
Description This warm and cosy hotel includes a welcoming open fire in the bar. All rooms have a balcony with a marvellous view to the surrounding mountains. They all have TV, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer and telephone. A PC with a free high speed access to the Internet is always available. There is W-Lan in the main lobby but not in guests' bedrooms. Souvenirs are available in the boutique. The hotel's spa offers sauna, with aquaviva stimulation effects, steam bath, whirlpool, and solarium plus massage and other treatments. The wide range of exquisite dishes and wines in the restaurant satisfy the most gourmet palette.
Day 5: Grosse Scheidegg
From Grosse Scheidegg at 7,000 feet, well-trodden hiking paths take us from peak to peak across the Land of the Chamois from which we have unique views of the impressive Bernese Alps from Wetterhorn to Mönch.
Lodging Hotel Kirchbuehl
Description This warm and cosy hotel includes a welcoming open fire in the bar. All rooms have a balcony with a marvellous view to the surrounding mountains. They all have TV, radio, minibar, safe, hairdryer and telephone. A PC with a free high speed access to the Internet is always available. There is W-Lan in the main lobby but not in guests' bedrooms. Souvenirs are available in the boutique. The hotel's spa offers sauna, with aquaviva stimulation effects, steam bath, whirlpool, and solarium plus massage and other treatments. The wide range of exquisite dishes and wines in the restaurant satisfy the most gourmet palette.
Day 6: Gletscherschlucht
We walk to the beautiful canyon and dramatic scenery of the Gletscherschlucht, then continue by train to Lucerne to discover its famous wooden bridges and medieval lanes. We reach our waterside hotel in Weggis by lake steamer.
Lodging Post Hotel Weggis
Description Completely rennovated in 2000, this boutique-style hotel offers modern design and décor in a breathtaking location. Each bedroom is stylishly decorated in warm colours giving a relaxed, 'chill out' feel a luxurious ensuite bathroom with LED illuminated bathtub and rainshower. Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, all rooms have a stunning views of the lake and mountains. They are equipped with telephone and hairdryer plus modern technology including flat screen TV, superb sound system with ipod docking station and internet access. W-Lan is only available at the Front Desk Area. The hotel's private Wellness gym and spa offer an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and relaxation room complemented by a range of beauty treatments.
Day 7: Vitznau
We take the ferry from our village to Vitznau and connect with the famous cog railway to Rigi Kulm. We enjoy easy paths all day as we walk to Schild and on to Rigi Scheidegg for lunch. We return via Rigi Kaltbad for our Farewell Dinner.
Lodging Post Hotel Weggis
Description Completely rennovated in 2000, this boutique-style hotel offers modern design and décor in a breathtaking location. Each bedroom is stylishly decorated in warm colours giving a relaxed, 'chill out' feel a luxurious ensuite bathroom with LED illuminated bathtub and rainshower. Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, all rooms have a stunning views of the lake and mountains. They are equipped with telephone and hairdryer plus modern technology including flat screen TV, superb sound system with ipod docking station and internet access. W-Lan is only available at the Front Desk Area. The hotel's private Wellness gym and spa offer an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and relaxation room complemented by a range of beauty treatments.
Day 8: Lucerne
We return to Lucerne by lake steamer and The Wayfarers see you safely on your way.
TRIP INCLUDES
  • Full-time services of two staff - a Walk Leader and Walk Manager
  • A backup vehicle for resting walkers and moving luggage
  • Comprehensive Travel Information Package and Reading List
  • Diverse itineraries with an emphasis on history, geography, cutlure, peoples, flora and fauna
  • Demonstrations, wine tasting, admissions to museums and historic sites
  • All ground transfers (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)
  • Maps and unique souvenirs to commemorate your trip
  • First-class accommodations with culural and historical interest
  • All meals - with choices - (Special dietary requirements? No problem!)
  • Wine with dinner
  • On-trail snacks and refreshments
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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