Special Interest Groups Switzerland
Swiss Lake Cruise
Destination:
6 nights
1st day:
Arrival in Zurich - Airport
Pick up by the guide and the Minibus or private car.
Drive to Interlaken,
Overnight in Interlaken,
Indian Dinner at Interlaken.
2nd day:
Titlis and Lucerne
Excursion to Engelberg and visit
of the Mount Titlis
The Titlis is the highest glacier excursion destination and biggest ski and
snowboard paradiese in Central Switzerland. The Titlis, Engelberg's "House
Mountain" and it's glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway.
At an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level visitors are treated to a
fabulous view of the central Alps. The Titlis Glacier Park and "Ice Flyer"
chairlift are a paradise for those keen to glide down the slopes on skis or
some of the other snow-gliding equipment for beginners and adventurers
which is available free of charge. And there are a freestyle park, glacier
grotto in the eternal ice and walking options on the Titlis.
Visit of Lucerne and Cruise on the Lake Lucerne,
Excursion to the famous sightseeing attractions in Lucerne
including Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and Hofkirche.
Enjoy a cruise on the lake lucerne which is fascinating due its
picturesque landscape and historical sites
Overnight in Interlaken,
Indian Dinner at Interlaken.
3rd day:
Jungfraujoch
Full day excursion to Jungfraujoch
The Jungfrau Railway, which leads through the heart of the mountains
and up to the highest train station in Europe (at 3454 meters above sea level),
offers unbelievable views of the mountain giants Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
and of the longest river of ice in the Alps.
The Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch. It
climbs nearly 1400 meters in height and covers a distance of more than seven
kilometers in tunnels along the nine kilometer long stretch.
In the interior of the summit at Europe's highest train station (the peak
is called "Sphinx"), a lift takes visitors to the peak with it's observatory and
the famous observation platform, from which one has a magnificent view
of the mountains and the Aletsch Glacier. The Jungfrau-Aletsch region with
it's unique plant and animal world is the first Unesco World Natural Heritage
Site in the entire Alpine region.
Further sights include the Ice Palace, the Ski and Snowboard Park and the
glacier restaurant "Top of Europe".
Indian Lunch at the Restaurant Top of Europe.
Overnight at Interlaken,
Indian Dinner at Interlaken.
4th day
Leukerbad
Full day excursin to the famous Spa of Leukerbad.
Leukerbad is the largest spa and wellness resort in the Alps - and this
in combination with a rich offerig of sports and culture as well!
Most of the thermal baths and wellness applications are open to the
public and available to guests all year around.
A copious supply of 3.9 million litres of 51°C water flows into the thermal
baths of Leukerbad every single day, bringing relief to body and soul.
Even the Ancient Romans appreciated the hot springs of Leukerbad
and took the waters both to forget the stress of their increasingly hectic
everyday lives and to replenish their stocks of energy.
Overnight at Interlaken,
Indian Dinner at Interlaken.
5th day:
Glacier by Helicopter
Half day excursion to visit the Glaciers by Helicopter.
Sightseeing flight with glacier landing
Over the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, following the
impressive ice stream of the great Aletsch Glacier, you can
cross the Valais and fly directly towards the mighty pyramid of
the Matterhorn. At the end we serve you with champagne
on the glacier ice. To crown this incredible day.
In the afternoon drive to Zurich
Evening Cruise and Dinner on the lake of Zurich.
Overnight at a hotel in Zurich.
6th day
Full day in Zurich for optional Excursions and Shopping
As a "metropolis of experiences" by the water, with a magnificent view
of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture
of attractions - over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries,
international fashion labels and Zurich designs, and the most flamboyant
and lively nightlife in Switzerland. Recreational activities range from a visit
to the riverside and lakeside bathing areas in the very heart of the city,
to a spectacular hike on the Uetliberg mountain.
Dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Zurich,
Overnight at a Hotel in Zurich.
7th day
In the morning drive from Zurich to the airport
fly back to india.
Option
View Point Glacier 3000
The mountain station located at 3000 meters above sea level was designed
by the famous architect Mario Botta
The View Point is reached by walking a few feet to a staircase that leads
to the top. It is located next tot the Mountain Restaurant Botta. Once you
reach the top, your view sweeps across the fabulous 360° panorama.
The most beautiful Alpine peaks - fro Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to the
Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc - can be admired from here. No less than
24 four-thousand-meter peaks delight the visitor
Option
Rhine Falls - Spectacular Falling Water
To stand high above Europes largest waterfall feeling the roar and
vibration of the water over ones entire body - this can be experienced
at the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. By ship one can reach castles, the
Rhine Falls Basn and even the mighty rock in the midst of the waterfall.
Due to tectonic shifts in the Ice Age, the Rhine River was forced into
a new riverbed oveer 15'000 years.
The rock can be reached on a circular tour of the Rhine Falls, during
which one can observe the natural spectacle from up close.
Virtually in the middle of the waterfall, visitors stand on platforms
that jut out and partially hover over the Rhine.
Package Cost: On request Basis
