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Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
3.7
272 Ratings
Zürich
Escape to ‘Glacier Village’, nestled amidst Swiss Alpine landscape for spectacular vistas and crisp mountain air, then head to the picturesque Grindelwald, a popular vacation spot. Undoubtedly, this is a worthy city-break for a genuine Alpine adventure - a whole day of exploration!
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sihlquai - Check in for your tour at the Gray Line trailer at the bus parking Sihlquai.
- Interlaken - The guided coach tour takes you on scenic routes to Interlaken at the foot of the snow-covered Alps of the Bernese Oberland. Enjoy some time at leisure (without guide) in Interlaken.
- Grindelwald - Grindelwald is nick-named the ‘Glacier Village’. In Grindelwald you will have enough time to explore this region on your own (without guide). Maybe you wish to take an optional cable car ride to the sunny terrace of Mt. First at 2168 m / 7113 ft. (only available during summer months)
- Sihlquai - In the late afternoon meet your coach and guide for the return journey to Zurich. Your tour will finish at the bus parking Sihlquai in the evening.
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What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food & Drinks
- Cable Car Ride up Mt First (optional, only in summer months)
Location
Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
Ausstellungsstrasse
Bus Terminal Sihlquai is located 200 meters behind Zurich HB (central station). IMPORTANT: When using GPS - please type in ‘Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich’. You can find our Gray Line check-in booth right at the first parking lot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(272 Ratings)
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Margaret_p
Jul 15, 2024
The trip was wonderful,... - The trip was wonderful, however I could not understand why since the bus had a bathroom, we weren’t allowed to use it.
Also the guide, Kid, seemed to me to be
condescending.
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Tam
Jul 13, 2024
Our day with Kid - Kid! Definitely kid!! He had us cracking up all day! If you’re one of those “Karens” who get easily offended, may not wanna join this one. He’s direct and sometimes abrupt but truly just wants to make your experience wonderful. We didn’t know what to expect after reading reviews but he was absolutely fantastic. His character and energy was loads of fun!
The views and the ice palace are exquisite and the lake is to die for. Truly an awesome day! Sometimes you feel a bit rushed but that’s because you have to cram all that in one day!!
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Wendy_f
Jul 9, 2024
So much fun! - Absolutely loved our guide Kid, what a hoot!! It was supposed to rain all day, but we got very lucky and it was cloudy but dry. Interlaken was so beautiful and quaint. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the town and took many photos on the scenic bridges. I wish we had more time there. Grindelwald was also gorgeous, we enjoyed a nice lunch at Bebbi’s with a wonderful view. My adult son enjoyed a strenuous hike and cable car ride while my Mom and I opted to shop and have a drink on the patio at the Romantik Hotel. If it were clear, it would have been better for the views, but we made the best of our day and really enjoyed our time.
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Faraway34912699239
Jul 8, 2024
Interlaken and Grindelwald - This trip is great if you only have a limited time in Switzerland. Kid our tour guide was excellent and funny! We had a short time at Interlaken but a lot of time at Grindelwald.
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Jessica_h
Jul 6, 2024
Perfect day - Words can’t describe how beautiful this tour is. My mom and I decided to take the last minute trip up to Jungfraujoch and it is the best choice. It’s nothing like I have ever seen. Raymond was great every step of the way. Couldn’t ask for a better tour guide.
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Abigail_h
Jul 6, 2024
Stunning Nature Adventure - Absolutely stunning views! Eccentric tour guide that shared great recommendations. The stops in both towns were amazing.
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Alessandrobianchi2
Jul 7, 2024
A Breathtaking Day Trip - This day trip from Zurich to Interlaken and Grindelwald in the Swiss Alps is a perfect way to experience the beauty of the region in a single day. The tour offered by Gray Line Zurich allows you to explore these charming towns at your own pace, while also providing the option to take a cable car ride to the summit of Mount First for breathtaking panoramic views.
Interlaken, located between two lakes, is a popular resort town known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Grindelwald, car-free and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, offers a quintessential Swiss village experience.
Whether you're interested in exploring the shops and cafes of Interlaken, hiking in the mountains around Grindelwald, or ascending to the summit of Mount First, this day trip offers something for everyone. The comfortable coach transportation, knowledgeable guide, and optional cable car ride make it a convenient and enjoyable way to experience the highlights of the Swiss Alps in a day.
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Hannah8192
Jun 29, 2024
An amazing alpine adventure - We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and were aware that we had to make our own itinerary in interlaken and Grindelwald. Both locations were stunning and we would definitely recommend the gondola in Grindelwald for amazing views and to make the trip extra special. Be prepared the travel is 2/2.5hrs each way, but the coach is comfortable and has phone charging plugs.
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Joe_a
Jul 16, 2024
Great place terrible tour guide - The places we visited were unbelievable but our tour guide (kid) was terrible tried to do an extra activity on our tour but he was blunt and didn’t give us the time of day as we were unsure of the process to apply for the activity he never answered any questions and the ones he did answer were sarcastic and unhelpful
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Angus
Jul 20, 2024
Meeting and pick-up point issues - I encountered issues finding the meeting and pick-up point for this tour. Seems silly, but under "Meeting and pick-up point" in the TripAdvisor app, this tour provided a dropped pin to a location in Klingen Park opposite Museum Gestaltung. I arrived at this location promptly but turns out, after contacting the tour operator I was supposed to go to a bus terminal about a 5 min walk from the provided dropped pin location. Later I find out this bus terminal was called Sihlquai bus terminal, however I was unable to find this bus terminal in time and consequently missed the tour.
I requested a refund, but this request was denied.
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