Explore the stunning landscapes of the Bernese Oberland on this 10-hour tour from Lucerne. Absorb panoramic views from the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, hike to Lake Bachalpsee or enjoy one of the adventure activities before descending to the village of Grindelwald by cable car.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation in a comfortable coach with AC
✔ Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
✔ Ascent and descent by aerial cable car to Mt First
✔ "First View" vantage platform
✔ First Cliff Walk by Tissot
✔ Public train ride from Grindelwald to Interlaken
✔ Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
✖ Hotel Pick-up and Drop off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional activities
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Our meeting point is located at Frankenstrasse 2-4, 6003 Lucerne, a side street next to Lucerne train station. Please wait there on the sidewalk, your tour guide will pick you up.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Lucerne
Greet your guide at Lucerne (Frankenstrasse 2-4) close to the railway station and board the coach to enjoy a spectacular drive to the Bernese Oberland.
2
Interlaken
Stop at the famous village of Interlaken (Höheweg 95, 3800 Interlaken) for a first orientation stop before continuing to the charming mountain resort Grindelwald, where the self-guided part of your tour begins.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Grindelwald-First
Once you arrive in Grindelwald and farewell your tour guide, take the cable car to the summit of Mt. First. Experience the unique summit attraction "First Cliff Walk by Tissot". The trail with a 40-metre long one-rope suspension bridge at a dizzying height promises an extraordinary adrenalin kick. Grab a bite to eat on the spectacular sun terrace of the restaurant “Berggasthaus First”.
Hike to lake Bachalpsee and admire the reflection of the surrounding mountains. Just a few steps aside, you find some optional activities: the First Flyer, a gigantic zip line, that gives you the feeling of flying down the hill over 800 meters with a maximum speed of 84 km/h. Continue by Mountain Cart (optional), a new fun sport vehicle with a comfortable seat for an exceptional ride on the rough track to Bort, from where you complete your adventure by Trottibike Scooter (optional). Curve down to Grindelwald through lovely alpine scenery passing by grazing cows and typical Swiss chalets.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Interlaken
Enjoy some time at leisure to explore the alpine village Grindelwald before you take the train back the public train to Interlaken, where you meet your tour guide again.
Duration: 3 hours
5
Lucerne
At the end of the day, meet your tour guide in Interlaken. Sit back and enjoy the coach ride back to Lucerne, where your tour ends.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The tour is accompanied from Zurich/Lucerne to Grindelwald and from Interlaken to Lucerne/Zurich. For the individual ascent and descent at Mt First and the train ride to Interlaken, tickets and a written itinerary are provided.
• All optional adventure activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Long waiting times may occur and slots cannot be pre-booked. Tickets from CHF 21.- per activity.
• Operational dates: First Flyer and First Glider: 16.12.23 - 27.10.24 / Mountain cart and Trottibike scooter: 01.05.24 - 27.10.24.
