Best of Bernese Oberland from Basel

5.0 (10 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Typically Swiss Tours

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: water

Itinerary

Lake Lungern

15 min

Stop off at Lungern (see pics) for a great photo opportunity on route to the Bernese Oberland.
Aareschlucht

one hour Admission not included

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.
Giessbach Falls

1 h 30 min

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.
Brienz

45 min

Take a walk round this 400 year old Lakeside village taking in a traditional wood carving shop and the picturesque Brungasse.
Interlaken

15 min

Drive along Hohweg, pass the grand Victorian hotels and watch the Paragliders land. Make a short stop for a souvenir before driving on
Lauterbrunnen

30 min

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,
Trummelbach Falls

one hour Admission not included

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
Isenfluh

one hour

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