Full-day Swiss mountain passes excursion from Lucerne
Excursions & day trips

Full-day Swiss mountain passes excursion from Lucerne

Free cancellation
Language: English, German
Availability: Sundays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 7 hours 45 minutes
Do this because
  • Visit the remarkable Aare Gorge by footbridges and tunnels
  • Walk through the 100m long blue Ice Tunnel to the Ice Room
  • Enjoy the magnificent vistas over Gotthard Massif and the Urseren Valley
  • Cross the Schöllenen Gorge with the legendary Devil's Bridge
What to expect

Journey off the beaten track right into the heart of the Swiss Alps! The winding mountain roads pass through sparse landscape offering stunning views of the impressive natural surroundings and ensures a memorable Swiss Alpine adventure.

This small group excursion in a comfortable minibus (max. 16 passengers) heads out over the Brünig Pass (1,008m) to the majestic Bernese Oberland. Visit the remarkable Aare Gorge and cross it on a short walk on secure footbridges and through tunnels to the other end of the canyon. See the blue glacier water of the torrential river, which sculptured this impressive natural wonder in ancient times.

After some free time for lunch, you ascend the Grimsel Pass through wild landscapes. On the top (2,165m), an amazing view over the Dead Lake rewards you. Continuate to the imposing Rhone Glacier located at an altitude of 2,300m. Walk through the 100m long magnificent blue Ice Tunnel to reach the Ice Room - a once in a lifetime experience!

Warm up with a hot drink and relish the spectacular view down to the valley before you continue to the Furka Pass, the highest point of today's journey at 2,431m. Enjoy the magnificent vistas over Gotthard Massif and the Urseren Valley before you descend to the mountain resort of Andermatt. Continue through the Schöllenen Gorge with the legendary Devil's Bridge.

After a last picture stop, the return journey begins.

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What's included
  • check Live driver-guide speaking in English and German
  • check Transportation in comfortable minibus (max. 16 Passengers)
  • check Admission to Aare Gorge and Rhone Glacier
What's not included
  • x_not_included Meals
  • x_not_included Beverages
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where

Frankenstrasse 2, 6003 Lucerne

Meeting point:
Meet your tour on the sidewalk next to Lucerne train station.
What to remember
  • Due to the limited accessibility of the high mountain passes, the tour can only run for a few months in summer
  • Must be at least 6 years old to join this excursion
  • Maximum group size of 16 people
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Provider
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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