OFFER. Let s get active. Dates: Summer 2018 Number of guests: 2 / 4 persons

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1 OFFER Tour: Let s get active Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Dates: Summer 2018 Number of guests: 2 / 4 persons

2 Accommodation 5* Hotels Day 1 3 Lucerne Hotel Schweizerhof or Grand Hotel National Double rooms with lake view Day 3 5 Grindelwald Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof Superior double room with Mountain View Day 5 8 Zermatt Hotel Mont Cervin Palace Alpine junior suite with Matterhorn view and balcony Accommodation 4* Hotels Day 1 3 Lucerne Hotel Des Balances Double room with river view Day 3 5 Grindelwald Hotel Kirchbühl Double room Eiger superior Day 5 8 Zermatt Hotel Monte Rosa Double room superior (Enzian) with mountain view incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

3 Program Day 1 Arrival in Switzerland, flight TBA Private airport assistant to hand over travel documents and escort to the train First class train from Zurich airport to Lucerne by Swiss travel pass Direct train from Zurich airport to Lucerne approx. 1 ¼ hours Seat reservation not possible Optional: Go hiking around the beautiful Lake Lucerne Undertake a boat cruise or rent one on your own Explore Lucerne old town with its many sights The world-famous, historical city of Lucerne lies in Switzerland in the heart of Europe. Because of its central location right on Lake Lucerne, which is surrounded by grand mountains like Mount Titlis at 3000 meters high or the impressive Mount Pilatus, Lucerne is considered to be the "Switzerland in Switzerland". You will find everything here: the lake, the mountains, the city a distinctive consonance of nature and work of man, which has been preserved and carefully developed for centuries. What do you want to see while in Lucerne? The Chapel Bridge with its gabled paintings of old battles and the adjacent quaint quarters with little streets ranging and changing from silence to abundant liveliness? The curiosities of the museums, the treasures of the many churches? Take a leisurely walk through a maze of small streets, bridges, promenades and plazas dominated by countless historical towers, fountains and frescoed buildings. Chapel Bridge Lucerne Lake Lucerne Jesuit Church incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

4 Day 2 Excursion to Seelisberg and stand up paddling on Lake Lucerne First class boat tickets from Lucerne to Treib by Swiss travel pass Tickets for funicular from Treib to Seelisberg Bus and first class train from Seelisberg to Lucerne by Swiss travel pass Stand up paddle board rental for 1 hour including entrance fee to lido Duration of excursion to Seelisberg approx. 4 5 hours Option: Private guide for full day Visit to cheese dairy in Seelisberg Private lesson for stand up paddling Start with a cruise by steam boat from Lucerne relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Rigi, Bürgenstock and Mt. Pilatus, passing through the Nas, the narrowest point of the lake and arrive at the Haus zur Treib which housed 72 meetings of the delegates of the Old Swiss Confederacy. The building dates back to Here descend the boat and you may enjoy some refreshments in the garden under the chestnut trees. Take the small funicular drive-train up to Seelisberg here, 2400 feet above sea leave, you will enjoy a fantastic view of the lake and the area. Continue by postal bus through farmland to Emetten and down to Stans, change to train back to Lucerne. Old house on Seelisberg View from Seelisberg Funicular incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

5 Day 3 Travel from Lucerne to Grindelwald First class train from Lucerne to Grindelwald by Swiss travel pass Total train ride from Lucerne to Grindelwald approx. 2 ¾ hours Change of trains in Interlaken Ost Seat reservation possible between Lucerne and Interlaken The Eiger village of Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland lies embedded in a welcoming and green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountainscape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. This mountainscape and the numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, and the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region. Grindelwald village Cable car in Grindelwald Hiking in Grindelwald incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

6 Day 4 First fun package adventure Tickets from Grindelwald to First First fun flyer from First to Schreckfeld Tickets from Schreckfeld to Bord (cable car or mountain-cart) Scooter bike from Bord to Grindelwald Duration of excursion approx. 4 6 hours Minimum weight 95 pounds, maximum weight 330 pounds First, a cable car heads up from Grindelwald to First. From there, you speed rapidly along 800 metres of steel cable up to 50 metres above the ground at a speed of up to 84 kilometres per hour with the First Flyer towards Schreckfeld. After the thrills, you are spoiled for choice. Either you take the next gondola cable car (included in the price), or enjoy the racy part by mountain-cart to Bord station. At Grindelwald Bord, a restaurant offers tasty snacks on a sunny terrace overlooking the mountains. Afterwards, the next adventure waits for you grab a scooter-bike and feel the wind in your face while you drive down to the village of Grindelwald. First flyer Mountain Cart Scooter bike incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

7 Day 5 Travel from Grindelwald to Zermatt First class train from Grindelwald to Zermatt by Swiss travel pass Transfer from Zermatt train station to Zermatt hotel by hotel electro taxi Total train ride from Grindelwald to Zermatt approx. 3 hours Change of trains in Interlaken Ost, Spiez and Visp Seat reservation possible between Interlaken and Spiez / Spiez and Visp Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, high-altitude tours and summer skiing are popular attractions in summer and in the colorful autumn season. More than 1'000 different species of plants adorn the mountain meadows above Zermatt. Six draglifts and a cable car serve the highest summer ski area in the Alps from the beginning of July until the end of October. Moreover, a visit to the ski area is not complete without a visit to the "hall of ice"... The natural Glacier Palace beneath the top station at the Matterhorn glacier paradise (3'810 m above sea level) gives visitors an insight in to the fascinating world of snow and ice. Zermatt village Gornergrat sunrise Stellisee Day 6 Private five lakes hike Private guide for five lakes hike, 8 hours Roundtrip ticket to Rothorn The compelling Five Lakes Walk takes you from Blauherd to Sunnegga, passing by five mountain lakes on the way. You will be captivated by the reflection of the Matterhorn in the waters and by the many colorful alpine flowers around the lakes. Leisee and Grünsee lakes are great spots for a refreshing dip. Leisee lake Grünsee lake Grindjisee lake incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

8 Day 7 Half day gorge adventure Private mountain guide for half day Entrance tickets to gorge Climbing equipment (helmet & climbing harness) The Gorner gorge between Furri and Zermatt is composed of imposing rock formations such as glacial mills and water polished rocks, within thundering floods of water - a unique wonder of nature! The traverse of the Gorge is about 1 km long and takes approx. 3-4 hours. The dynamic Fixed Rope Route leads you across the polished rock with the use of steel cables and devices, which are attached to the rock. The highlights of the traverse are three rappelling passages, three flying foxes, a pendulum swing and a Himalayan bridge. Throughout the entire adventure, you are constantly secured, and you will not be in contact with the water. The Gorge Adventure cannot be attempted on one's own; it can only be done with a fully qualified mountain guide who is familiar with the environment. Gorge Flying fox Water in the gorge Day 8 Departure Switzerland, flight TBA Transfer from Zermatt hotel to Zermatt train station by hotel electro taxi First class train from Zermatt to Zurich airport by Swiss travel pass Total train ride from Zermatt to Zurich airport approx. 3 ¾ hours Change of trains in Visp Seat reservation possible between Visp and Zurich airport incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

9 Rates Included in our rate: Accommodation as mentioned above including breakfast, service charge & taxes First class Swiss travel pass, 8 days Day 1 Private airport assistant to hand over travel documents and escort to the train Day 2 Tickets for funicular from Treib to Seelisberg Day 2 Stand up paddle board rental for 1 hour including entrance fee to lido Day 4 Tickets from Grindelwald to First Day 4 First fun flyer from First to Schreckfeld Day 4 Tickets from Schreckfeld to Bord (cable car or gondola) Day 4 Scooter bike from Bord to Grindelwald Day 5 Transfer from Zermatt train station to Zermatt hotel by hotel electro taxi Day 6 Private guide for five lakes hike, 8 hours Day 6 Roundtrip ticket to Rothorn Day 7 Private mountain guide for half day Day 7 Entrance tickets to gorge Day 7 Climbing equipment (helmet & climbing harness) Day 8 Transfer from Zermatt hotel to Zermatt train station by hotel electro taxi Rates: For 8 days / 7 nights (5-star hotels) CHF 10, for 2 persons CHF 18, for 4 persons For 8 days / 7 nights (4-star hotels) CHF 7, for 2 persons CHF 12, for 4 persons Supplements for private transfers and guides: CHF per waiting hour for private transfers CHF night supplement for transfers between 7.00 PM and 7.00 AM CHF per extra hours for private guides incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

10 Swiss Traveling Bellboy Service Enjoy travelling by train without your luggage in Switzerland your luggage will be transferred from one hotel to the next hotel. Simply use your luggage tag and have your luggage ready at the front desk. CHF Zurich airport to Lucerne hotel including express fee CHF Lucerne hotel to Grindelwald hotel CHF Grindelwald hotel to Zermatt hotel CHF Zermatt hotel to Zurich airport including express fee and airport assistant Private luggage transfer from hotel to hotel Insurance CHF 2, per piece of luggage in case of loss or damage included Customized luggage tag 1-4 persons up to 10 pieces of luggage Luggage must be ready by latest 10:00 AM to guarantee delivery the same day at 5.00 PM the latest at the next hotel incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11

11 Notes This is a quote only final rate subject to confirmation and availability All rates are based on adults and on the highest season reduction for children and for low season on request Winter rates and supplements for Christmas / New Year on request A full day includes 8 hours / a half day includes 4 hours The Swiss Travelling Bellboy is a private luggage service from one destination to another one within Switzerland. The luggage will be picked up until 9.00 AM and delivered to the next hotel by 5.00 PM the same day There is no porter / assistant service at the train stations you will need to carry your luggage. If no seat reservation is included please arrive at train station at least 15 minutes prior to your departure to make sure you have a seat. Seat reservations can be purchased and confirmed 3 months prior the train ride at CHF net per seat and train ride (different rates for panoramic trains) Your train tickets are valid for the entire day. Our general terms and conditions are part of this offer Travel Insurance not included incoming@buchertravel.ch, incoming.buchertravel.ch, /11