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Harmony for Body and Soul
Kandersteg, Gornergrat, Weggis, Rigi, Luzern

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7 Nights / 8 Days Tour Programme

Tour Map of Body and Soul
Itinerary
Day 01 Zürich (Zurich) - Kandersteg
On arrival in Zürich continue to Kandersteg (approx. 2.5 hrs). The small mountain village in the Bernese Oberland has a giant network of hiking trails. Its central location and excellent connections ensure an easy access by public transport. There are countless ways to explore the fascinating mountain world- either by sports and activities or by adopting a gentle, more relaxing approach. Overnight stay at Kandersteg.
Day 02 Kandersteg
Today you can visit the Oeschinensee, which is on the application list for the UNESCO World Heritage (not incl. / 50% reduction with your Swiss Pass). From the top of the chair-lift there are plenty of ways leading down to Oeschinensee. All of them take you through a stunning alpine scenery. The lake is about 60 m deep. Snow-melt increases the depth. Overnight stay at the hotel Doldenhorn in Kandersteg.
Day 03 Kandersteg - Gornergrat
After breakfast, travel to Gornergrat in Zermatt by train (approx. 2 hrs). The famous car-free resort lies at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. Discover a stunning natural paradise: The Gornergrat train takes you from Zermatt to the top of the 3'089 m (11'333 ft) Gornergrat. The journey goes through aromatic stone pine and larch forests, across alpine meadows, which are blossoming with flowers in summer and covered with snow in winter. Experience 29 four-thousand-meter-high mountains covered with snow and ice. In the afternoon you return to Kandersteg (approx. 2 hrs). Overnight stay at Kandersteg.
Day 04 Kandersteg - Weggis
After breakfast, travel to Weggis (approx. 4 hrs) by train and boat, and then check in at the Wellness Hotel Rössli. Because of the very mild climate and the numerous southern plants growing here, Weggis is also known as the "Riviera of Central Switzerland". Overnight stay at Weggis.
Day 05 Weggis - Mount Rigi Today you spend a day in the heart of Switzerland. An excursion to Mount Rigi by Europe's first ever mountain railway gives you a stunning 360 degree panoramic view over the Alps, the lakes of Central Switzerland and the Swiss midland. In the afternoon you return by cable car to Weggis (approx. 1 hrs). Overnight stay at Weggis.
Day 06 Weggis
Today you relax in your hotel. Relax in your hotel's spa area, book a treatment and just leave the hectic and the stress of the world behind you. Overnight stay at Weggis.
Day 07 Weggis - Luzern (Lucerne)
After breakfast, travel to Luzern by boat (approx. 45 minutes). After you have checked in at your hotel you are free in the afternoon to visit the 700 years-old wooden Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument, the Swiss Transport Museum or to do some shopping. Overnight stay at Luzern.
Day 08 Luzern - Depart for the onward journey
After breakfast, you either proceed to the airport for your onward flight or else continue your stay in Switzerland.
Prices per person in CHF
Valid from 01st April 2011 - 31st Oct 2011
  3-Star-Hotel 4-Star-Hotel
Single Room 2045 2580
Double Room 1555 1740
Triple Room 1535 1670
Double  - Upgradation to 1st Class  CHF 180 per adult.
Single - Upgradation to 1st Class  CHF 210 per adult.

Valid from: 01st Nov'10 - 31st Mar'11
3 Star Hotel 4 Star Hotel
Double CHF 1450 Single CHF 1670 Double CHF 1620.- Single CHF 1925.-
CHF 175 Upgradation To First Class Train Travel Double.
CHF 205 Upgradation To First Class Train Travel Single.
Hotels  
  3-Star-Hotel 4-Star-Hotel
Kandersteg Hotel Bernerhof Hotel Victoria Ritter - Mini Suites/ Superior Room-3*
Weggis Post Hotel Post Hotel Weggis
Lucerne Waldstatterhof Radison BLU
Our Price Includes
point 3 overnight stays at Kandersteg with breakfast.
point 3 overnight stays at Weggis with breakfast.
point 1 overnight stay at Luzern with breakfast.
point Excursions to Gornergrat and Rigi.
point Swiss rail travel in 2nd class as per the given tour program.
point All taxes.
Price does not include
point Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature.
point Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance.
point Local Transfers from Airport/Railway Station to Hotel and Exucursion Sites or vice-versa at places mentioned above.
Enjoy an evening cruise on Lake Brienz
point Indian Dinner Cruise - (Every Tuesday and Friday from May until June 2010).
An Indian Dinner Cruise on Lake Brienz can add more charm to your Switzerland tour.
point Swiss Dinner Cruise - (Every Tuesday and Friday from July until August 2010).
A Swiss Dinner Cruise on Lake Brienz can add more charm to your Switzerland tour.
Note
point The Tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice.
point Hotels : Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservations.
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