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Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

Adventures in the Bernese Oberland of the Swiss Alps

Gondolas whisk you up soaring peaks, ferries ply alpine lakes—but the real star is the spectacular scenery. Explore it on foot, then recharge in Swiss style with hot chocolate and cheese fondue in cozy trailside huts.

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Walk/Hike
Biking

Highlights

  • Breathe in fresh mountain air as you hike through alpine meadows in the shadows of hanging glaciers
  • Pedal to archetypal Swiss villages lined with cheerful wooden chalets and wave hello to the pampered local farm animals
  • Consider a refreshing post-hike swim in alpine Oeschinensee or a mid-ride plunge in turquoise Lake Thun
  • Swim in spring-fed pools, unwind in a “chillout lounge” and enjoy whimsical spas at luxurious hotels
  • Survey the Berner Oberland’s iconic trio of mountains: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau
Switzerland Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Switzerland

StartKandersteg

EndEngelberg

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Itinerary

Four guests walking away from castle-like building. All smiling.

Day 1

Description

Savor breathtaking alpine scenery as you commute the Swiss way: by chairlift! • Hike on a ridge above Lake Oeschinen, surrounded by limestone cliffs, snowy peaks and hanging ice • Meander through alpine meadows and pine forests that give way to superb views of the Blümlisalp and Hohtürli Passes • Say hello to friendly cows who graze freely beside the trail • Hop between pools, cold plunges and scented saunas at our hotel's extravagantly whimsical spa • Dine beneath the ancient beams and ticking cuckoo clocks of a 250-year-old chalet.

Accommodations

Night 1

Waldhotel Doldenhorn
Kandersteg​
Premiere Hotel

A family-run alpine retreat surrounded by verdant forests and soaring snowcapped mountains. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Wide shot of lake, bull in foreground, overlooking mountain.

Days 2-3

Description

From flower-laden chalets to milk cows adorned with brass bells, the scenery is quintessentially Swiss as you bike with family through a serene valley • Ride past teal-colored Lake Thun en route to Interlaken • Dig into a decadent family dinner—local comfort food paired with regional wines • Admire the iconic Eiger towering above the emerald-green landscape • Hike from First Peak to Bachalpsee, an alpine tarn set above the treeline like a jewel • Go local when you trade pedals for the platform of a trotti bike, a fat-tire scooter popular in Swiss mountain towns for whisking down high-altitude bike paths.

Accommodations

Nights 2-3

Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof
Grindelwald​
Premiere Hotel

Catch stunning views of Eiger's north face from this luxurious chalet-style hotel. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
shot of cheese, chocolate, mini Swiss flag.

Days 4-6

Description

Hop in the saddle for a world-class descent down the Grindelwald Valley along winding rural roads • Cycle alongside the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz and past countless waterfalls • Journey from the pastoral Bernese Alps to the rugged Uri Alps, where narrow valleys are lined by towering spires of rock • Pamper yourself amongst the pristine amenities of our stunning resort • Relax off the beaten path in the quaint village of Engelberg • Trek on foot to a traditional mountain dairy farm where we get an exclusive cheese tasting at the source.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Engelberg
Premiere Hotel

Built in 1904 but featuring tasteful modern updates, with serene mountain views out the window but a charming village center on the doorstep, this luxe property lets you have your torte and eat it too. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $6,299 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Waldhotel Doldenhorn
Kandersteg​

Premiere Hotel

A family-run alpine retreat surrounded by verdant forests and soaring snowcapped mountains. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa) 

Nights 2-3

Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof
Grindelwald​

Premiere Hotel

Catch stunning views of Eiger's north face from this luxurious chalet-style hotel. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Engelberg

Premiere Hotel

Built in 1904 but featuring tasteful modern updates, with serene mountain views out the window but a charming village center on the doorstep, this luxe property lets you have your torte and eat it too. (pool, spa)

From $6,299 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

From $6,299 /person

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Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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