Bernese Oberland Hiking Tour: 8 Days in the Swiss Alps

Things to know

• What's included?

  Included:

  • • Experienced hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Accommodation for 7 nights in 3-star hotels (double occupancy)
    • 7 breakfasts
    • Picnic lunches on Days 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7
    • Dinner on Day 1
    • All lifts, bus, and train transfers to and from the start and end of each hike
    • Group airport transfers to/from Zurich
    • Group transfer from Mürren to Kandersteg
    • Bag transfers between hotels
    • Welcome drink and briefing on Day 1

  Not included:

  • • Flights to/from Switzerland
    • Dinners on Days 2 through 8, lunch on Day 5
    • Drinks and snacks
    • Personal gear
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance—mandatory, available to add at checkout
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join this Bernese Oberland hiking tour, great fitness is required, along with comfort hiking in mountain terrain.

  The most you’ll cover in a day is 12 km (7.5 mi), with up to 600 m (1,970 ft) of elevation gain. Most days are moderate in effort, with well-maintained trails and gondola or train access to the higher starting points—so the climbs are real but never extreme. That said, you’ll be hiking on consecutive days, so solid base fitness and comfortable footwear matter.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 20–30L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes
    • Hiking poles—optional but useful on the descents
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, tissues, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera—optional (but strongly recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Bernese Oberland hiking adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
    • Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is required—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout. Also, if your group has an odd number of people (e.g., 3 or 5 people), adding the single occupancy option is mandatory as well.

  Bernese Oberland hiking adventures can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this Bernese Oberland hiking adventure is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.+

  Solo travelers are welcome to join, but securing a single occupancy room for themselves is required—you’ll be able to add it to your booking at checkout. Also, if your group has an odd number of people (e.g., 3 or 5 people), adding the single occupancy option is mandatory as well.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Bernese Oberland hiking tour is Grindelwald, Switzerland. Most people fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH)—group airport transfers from Zurich are included in the price. If joining independently, please aim to arrive in time for the welcome briefing and dinner on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.