Active Tour of Switzerland

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Lucerne & Mount Pilatus, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Zermatt, Lausanne

This luxury tour of Switzerland includes private cultural touring, adventure activities and top luxury hotels in some of Switzerland's most beautiful and iconic landscapes. Among the many wonderful Swiss experiences on the tour are hiking in the Swiss Alps, visiting charming Swiss villages, taking trains up high peaks, visiting a Swiss winery, mountain biking, kayaking and climbing on a via ferrata.

Begin in Lucerne, a picture-perfect Swiss town on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Stay at one of Switzerland's most impressive hotels in a room offering expansive views of the lake and nearby mountains. During private touring, explore the highlights of the Old Town. Cross Chapel Bridge, a landmark covered wooden bridge containing paintings of the city history, and walk the cobblestone streets to see the city's tiny squares and painted facades. Return to your resort for an afternoon at leisure to walk local trails and perhaps take in views from the Hammetschwand Lift outdoor elevator.

One day, enjoy a private cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne, passing lakeside farmhouses and small villages clustered below high peaks. Then, ride a cogwheel train up iconic Mount Pilatus for panoramic views over the lake and mountains. Perhaps opt for a lunch of Swiss cuisine at a restaurant on the mountain, take a toboggan run down the slopes, or go for a hike in the fresh mountain air.

Continue to Interlaken, the gateway to the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Berner Oberland. One afternoon, enjoy a private kayaking excursion on the sparkling turquoise water of Lake Brienz. Also enjoy a privately guided full-day hiking excursion high into the Swiss Alps of the Berner Oberland. This will be customized to your interests and desired activity level, but it can include options such as taking mountain trains and cable cars to access spectacular alpine ridge hikes and scenic walks between mountainside villages with views of waterfalls, glaciers and impressive peaks such as the Jungfrau, Eiger and Monch.

Next, transfer by private vehicle to Zermatt, and stay at a luxurious hotel with views of the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic mountains in the world. Enjoy outdoor adventures that capture the spirit of the region and its diverse mountain landscapes, including a private e-mountain biking adventure in the hills above the town, a challenging private via ferrata excursion—including rappelling, climbing and zip lining—through the Gorner Gorge, and  a cogwheel train ride up to Gornergrat for classic views of the Matterhorn followed by private hiking in the hills above Zermatt. Artisans of Leisure will arrange a lunch reservation at a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and other mountains. If desired, also see the historic wooden buildings in the center of Zermatt, and visit the Matterhorn Museum to learn about the traditional local lifestyle and the human drama surrounding the majestic mountain that looms over the region.

Continue with your private driver to Lausanne and the beautiful Lake Geneva region for a stay at the elegant Beau-Rivage Palace—one of the best luxury hotels in Switzerland—among lush parkland on the lakeshore. En route, tour Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland's most interesting castle, and enjoy a private wine tasting in the Lavaux wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 800-year-old terraced vineyards that skirt the edge of Lake Geneva and offer dramatic views of the Alps. One day, take a private mountain biking excursion in the Lake Geneva region. Or, consider other options such as visiting a cheese-making facility, touring a chocolate factory, visiting the former house and estate of Charlie Chaplin, exploring the Olympic Museum, visiting the medieval hill town of Gruyeres and spending time at the hotel's excellent spa and leisure facilities.