From Lake Como or Milan: Bernina Red Train Tour
Description
Experience the heart of the Alps in unparalleled luxury and comfort. This is more than a tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Private Pick-up: Start your day with a seamless, private transfer directly from your accommodation in Lake Como or Milan and enjoy mesmerizing views of famous towns like Varenna and Bellagio. The UNESCO Red Train: Board the spectacular Bernina Red Train. Prepare for breathtaking panoramas as the train climbs over dramatic viaducts and past glaciers. This engineering marvel delivers unforgettable alpine scenery, ascending to St. Moritz. Alpine Glamour: Enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time in this glamorous Swiss resort for exploration and lunch. Scenic Return Drive: Your private vehicle takes you back, crossing the stunning Maloja Pass. We pause to admire the beautiful Lake Silvaplana and the impressive Acquafraggia Waterfalls near Chiavenna (Note: The Waterfall stop is excluded in August and on all weekends).
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Milan, you'll pass next to Lake Como, where world-famous cities are located, like Varenna and Bellagio.
The tour starts from Lake Como or Milan, depending on where is located your accommodation. Our private driver transfer will pick you up to reach your first stop: the train station of Tirano. To reach Tirano from Lake Como, you'll pass through world-famous cities, like Varenna and Bellagio.
At the railway station of Tirano you'll get on board of the Bernina Red Train. It is not a simple train, but a real arena overlooking the fascinating spectacle of the nature. In fact, the Bernina Train is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! From the train, you can admire the breathtaking scenery that unveils itself throughout the trip. After 2 and a half hours, you'll reach St.Moritz.
From Tirano to St.Moritz, you will run along villages, small hamlets, rivers, lakes and glaciers on board of the Bernina Train, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ospizio Bernina is the highest point of the Red Train line, which here reaches an altitude of 2,253 m.
Once in the centre, between a slice of Engadin walnut cake and a chocolate praline, you can combine a tasty break with a quiet walk to discover the many contradictions of this sumptuous and cosmopolitan mountain town with its Alpine charm.
Lake St. Mortiz, which can be reached from the station via a convenient underpass, is undoubtedly the highlight of the journey with the Bernina train to the Engadine village. Here you can take a walk along the footpath around the lake or simply reach the Church of St. Charles, which can be seen in the distance.
On the way back from St. Moritz by car, we will cross the mountain pass of Maloja, a panoramic road immersed in the woods between the Italian and the Swiss alps.
A beautiful lake used heavily for sports, such as kitesurfing and windsurfing in the summertime. In the winter, once the lake freezes, it is used for cross country skiing, walking trails, and kitesurfing on snow, with the famous Engadin Skimarathon crossing the lake annually.
You will have a short visit of Acquafraggia Waterfalls during your return trip to your accommodation (except on weekends and in August). The Acquafraggia Waterfalls, located near Chiavenna, are a breathtaking natural monument. They feature a magnificent double cascade of about 170 meters, so impressive that they were even mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off from all accommodations located at Lake Como is included in the price. If the accommodation is located in Milan, please select the correct option. The tour and the itinerary may be subject to some minor changes (hours variation according to the pick up location).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A passport is required to enter in Switzerland
- A sweater and light raincoat is recommended in all seasons
- This tour will be cancelled in case of heavy snow
Reviews(38)
This was a great experience and the scenery was beautiful. Unfortunately, there had been a recent fire near the tracks and we were not able to ride the train the entire way, however, Giovanni immediately decided to drive us to the next station instead of sending us on the bus that the trains were using to move passengers to the next stop. Furthermore, he dos a great job of telling us about the history and taking us to “surprise” stops.
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
Great experience with Giovanni. He was knowledgeable and helpful. We had great seats on the train and the views of the Alps were amazing.
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
Great driver/tour guide (Giovanni), beautiful train, amazing scenery.
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
Really lovely day going on the Bernina Express to Saint Moritz from Lake Como. Our driver Giovanni made sure we had a day to remember!
Dear Sarah, thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate that you chose to experience our tour. We hope to have you back on Lake Como, we wish you all the best. Samantha
Giovanni was an amazing driver and host with a wealth of knowledge of the area and made the day so special !! Thank you soo much, we will remember this forever. 😃
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
The Ultimate Bernina Train Experience with Giovanni De Angelis! If you want a truly exceptional experience in Lago di Como, look no further than Giovanni De Angelis! His extraordinary knowledge, professionalism, and passion made this the most unforgettable journey we’ve ever had. Giovanni isn’t just a guide—he’s a master storyteller, a hospitality expert, and a true connoisseur of the region. From the breathtaking Swiss Alps to hidden gems along the way, he curated every detail flawlessly. His deep insights, seamless organization, and warm personality made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. An absolute must-do—this is not just a tour, it’s a masterpiece of travel excellence! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simply outstanding!
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
Wonderful experience from Start to finish. Giavanni our driver was professional, informative and fun. The drive to Tirano was diverse with scenic views of farms, wine vineyards, mountains, and towns along the route. A bonus experience was seeing the magical church in Tirano. Wonderful experience! Giavanni hand delivered us to the Red bernini train and made sure we boarded the correct train to St moritz. It was snowing in st moritz and Giavanni met us in the st moritz train station with a pair of women’s gloves for my Lady. Nice touch!! Giavanni also provided lunch recommendations in St Moritz, and coordinated our meeting place and time. Well done! The 2 hour plus train ride was amazing and picturesque. Fun to wrap around the mountain with lake and mountain views. Tons of pictures at different elevations and scenery. On the drive back to town, we stopped to take pictures of a beautiful waterfalls. Magnificent! Overall a fun adventure and journey from start to finish. 😀☝️
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
My wife, Donna Jo, and I were overwhelmed by our trip to St. Moritz via the Bernina Red Train. We retuned by car. Our driver/guide, Giovanni (John), was the best. He kept us informed, interested, and entertained. He made us laugh. Thanks to Giovanni for his professionalism, and thanks to Martina for arranging our trip, especially including sending Giovanni our way. Rick Thomas
Thank you for your review. We were very happy to have you with us for our Bernina tour! Giovanni also had a great time with you. Thank you again. We hope to see you again soon!
Definitely worth the day trip. So many amazing sites, bucket list views. Wife and I had a great time. Our personal driver Giovanni made it special. He was great, teaching us about the area and was a lot of fun on the ride.
Thank you for your review. We are really very happy that you had a good time and that you enjoyed Switzerland. Giovanni was very happy to be your driver! We hope to see you again soon.
Giovanni was our guide and he was amazing! Learned a lot about the history of the area from him. The train ride was great, recommend it to all. It’s a great day trip.
Thank you for your review. We are really very happy that you had a good time and that you enjoyed Switzerland. Giovanni was very happy to be your driver! We hope to see you again soon.
