Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel
Description
Enjoy a drive around some of the best countryside Switzerland has to offer. Start your journey in your private and exclusive Mercedes Mini Van. Let Chris drive you along the Brunig Pass, stopping off at Lungernsee to reach the spectacular Bernese Oberland. From there, choose the spectacular sights you want to visit ranging from the fascinating Aare Gorge which is 1’400 metres long and up to 200 metres deep. The Giessbach Falls are breath-taking as is the 150 year old Giessbach hotel for lunch overlooking Lake Brienz. Take a boat trip over to Brienz and stroll along Brungasse, one of Europe`s prettiest streets. Journey onto Interlaken for a souvenir stop and then go along the Lauterbrunnen valley to see the 300metre Staubbach Falls. Drive onto the Trummelbach Falls and witness waterfalls within a mountain and finally drive up to Isenfluh for some awesome views of the big 3 - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau or go one further and take the cable car to Sulwald for more incredible views.
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Itinerary
Stop off at Lungern (see pics) for a great photo opportunity on route to the Bernese Oberland.
Visit the Aare gorge, one of the most stunning gorges. Take a 50 minute walk through the gorge and marvel at the steep cliffs and the milky river running through. Admission is subsidised at 6chf.
Journey onto one of the most beautiful settings in Central Switzerland. Visit the stunning tiered waterfalls and walk under the falls themselves. Have a delicious lunch at the 200 year old majestic hotel and then take some photos overlooking Lake Brienz. Then after that, take a free ride on the oldest funicular in Europe to the boat, taking you to Brienz where Chris will be waiting for you.
Take a walk round this 400 year old Lakeside village taking in a traditional wood carving shop and the picturesque Brungasse.
Drive along Hohweg, pass the grand Victorian hotels and watch the Paragliders land. Make a short stop for a souvenir before driving on
Drive through the mesmerising valley onto Lauterbrunnen and walk to the enchanting Staubbach Falls to see wisps of water fall from 300metres. Take a walk up the cliff to get within 10 metres of the water. Walk back to the car park passing the most beautiful cemetery in Switzerland,
Drive 2 km from Lauterbrunnen Centre and arrive at the unique Trummelbach Falls, known for being waterfalls within a mountain - the only one in Europe. See over 10 chutes of water crashing through the rock at great speed causing erosion which has been happening for thousands of years. Admission 11chf
For the final and most stunning and breathtaking leg of this tour, drive back to Interlaken and take a left up to Isenfluh. Park and walk along the village and take is the beautiful vistas of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, commonly known as the Pearly whites all close or over 4000m high. Amazing
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Rhine cruise pick up available
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(10)
We had the best day of our entire trip with Chris. He was so knowledgeable about this area and took us to fabulous points of interest. Despite a bit of rain he was extremely kind , patient and quite funny. His Mercedes vehicle was very comfortable and we all felt very safe in his care. I would 100% recommend a day trip with Chris for any visitors to Switzerland.
We were so impressed by Chris' energy and knowledge of the local history and culture which allowed us to visit places we would never have known about. Chris' ability to adapt our tour into a personalized experience despite the changing weather created a unique adventure our family will not forget!
Our private tour with Typically Swiss Tours was simply great: perfectly organised, warmly guided and packed with highlights. We have not only seen breathtaking landscapes, but also learned a lot about the region. Chris was very attentive, flexibly responded to our wishes and made the day special with his knowledge and humor. If you want to experience Switzerland off the beaten track, this is the place for you. Clear recommendation, we would love to come back
Chris was wonderful in every way. On a day that began gloomy, he found wonderful sights for us to see. Thx Chris
We did a private tour with Chris. He was communicative, punctual, and a great resource. He provided us with options, and made suggestions based on our personal preferences. After we explained what we wanted to do, he threw in a few other things to see, that we were unaware of. His knowledge, and explanations were clear he knew what he was talking about. Our trip with Chris was amazing and perfect for our group. Chris came highly recommended and we highly recommend him as well! You will not go wrong taking a tour with Chris!
We had a wonderful tour with Chris! He worked very hard to make sure we saw all the beautiful parts of Switzerland and that everyone was comfortable during the process. He was very knowledgeable and made the entire day fun and informative. We would recommend him to anyone interested in a private tour!
Our driver arrived on time and we discussed the areas we were interested in seeing. We went to the Aare Gorge and that was stunning walking along the walkways. The canyon wall was straight up and very majestic. Our driver too us to the exit side which is not crowded and you can pay and enter there as well. Then we went to Interlocken which is a very quaint small town but filled with shops and restaurants. The view of the Alps was amazing. Then off to Lauterbrunnen to see the highest waterfall and Eiger the largest of the Swiss Alps. The town was so picturesque as I’ve seen in many Facebook videos. Everything was incredible and our driver knew the best spots to see everything. We would have never gotten to see all of our top areas in one day had we not hired a private driver.
We had the opportunity to tour with Chris and experience the best of Bernese Oberland. Chris spent many hours on zoom prior to our arrival planning out the perfect trip for us. His preplanning and his flexibility with working around the weather made for the perfect day. He is very knowledgeable of the area and customized activities that he knew we would enjoy based on our calls beforehand. He is absolutely the best guide we have ever used!
Chris was fantastic. I booked this tour a month in advance and he was in touch the whole time before the trip so he could know exactly what we were looking for. He picked us up all the way from Basel and showed us some of the most scenic spots in Switzerland. We had great conversations along the way as well. You can tell he is passionate about his work. He even went out of his way to make a couple stops that we requested outside of the agenda. I absolutely recommend Chris and his tours.
Our guide was informative and friendly and provided a totally wonderful and scenic tour. The Oberland was scenic and enchanting.
Thanks Steve, All the best Chris
