Family holidays in Switzerland
| country: | Switzerland |
| location: | Swiss Alps |
| departures: | 2008: 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug 2009: 23 May, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug |
| price: | From £749 (8 days) per adult and £709 per child including flights from the UK, from £679 excluding flights |
| late availability: | Late availability on 19 July departures. Special offer: Free insurance on late availability departures |
the amazing things you'll be doing
An action-packed week amongst the mountains and glaciers of the Swiss Alps.
Cable Cars, Hiking & Biking
Lying between the Matterhorn to the South and the Eiger to the North, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and lies at the heart of a classic alpine environment. Beneath the peaks lies the small village of Fiesch, an ideal base from which to get active in the alps! You’ll travel by cable car from Fiesch onto Feischeralp for a panoramic walk and the chance to see some of the local wildlife. You then take to two wheels for an exhilarating ride down the valley – with the option of a more demanding route for those that wish.
Glacier Trek and Rafting
You’ll take the spectacular cable car ride to the summit of Eggishorn at 2927m. Then descend from the peak to the Aletsch Glacier below and take a guided walk onto the ice. With the thrills and spills of white water rafting, a hunt for minerals in one of the world’s richest mineral quarries and a free day to visit Zermatt and the Matterhorn – this is alpine action at its best.
Cable Cars, Hiking & Biking
Lying between the Matterhorn to the South and the Eiger to the North, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in Europe and lies at the heart of a classic alpine environment. Beneath the peaks lies the small village of Fiesch, an ideal base from which to get active in the alps! You’ll travel by cable car from Fiesch onto Feischeralp for a panoramic walk and the chance to see some of the local wildlife. You then take to two wheels for an exhilarating ride down the valley – with the option of a more demanding route for those that wish.
Glacier Trek and Rafting
You’ll take the spectacular cable car ride to the summit of Eggishorn at 2927m. Then descend from the peak to the Aletsch Glacier below and take a guided walk onto the ice. With the thrills and spills of white water rafting, a hunt for minerals in one of the world’s richest mineral quarries and a free day to visit Zermatt and the Matterhorn – this is alpine action at its best.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Geneva; transfer by train to Fiesch |
| Day 2: | Cable car to Fiescheralp, walk to Riederalp & Villa Cassel. Visit nature centre |
| Day 3: | Mountain biking between Oberwald & Fiesch |
| Day 4: | Cable Car to Fiescheralp; walk down and onto Aletsch Glacier |
| Day 5: | Free: optional excursions/activities |
| Day 6: | Looking for “Cat’s Gold” in a mineral quarry |
| Day 7: | White water rafting in Oberwald |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Geneva, fly to UK |
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our stay employs the services of local people who depend on our visits for valuable income. We use locally-run accommodation and activity operators. Our visit to Villa Cassel provides us with an understanding of the natural environment and how best to protect and conserve it, with our entrance fees contributing to ongoing environmental education programmes. Our small groups have minimal impact on the local environment.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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