Swiss scenic and cultural experiences around Bern, with season-aware options
SWISSVOYAGERS CH TOUR PROGRAMME INFORMATION
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DESTINATION REGIONBernese OberlandArea explored on this journey
PROGRAMME PACEBalanced private touring
TRAVELLER PROFILERoad & RailWho the programme is designed for
ROUTE PREVIEW
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BernSTART
Thun
Interlaken
GrindelwaldFINISH
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OPENSTREETMAP JOURNEY
Bern → Thun → Interlaken → Grindelwald
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KEY EXPERIENCES
Tour highlights
Swiss scenic and cultural experiences around Thun, with season-aware options
Swiss scenic and cultural experiences around Interlaken, with season-aware options
Swiss scenic and cultural experiences around Grindelwald, with season-aware options
MEDIUM-PACE OPERATING PLAN
Detailed day-wise FIT itinerary
Each day protects sensible sightseeing windows, meal time, realistic driving and traveller comfort. Exact timings are reconfirmed against the guest’s travel dates.
DAY 1
Arrival in Bern · welcome and scenic introduction
Bern • Arrival & orientation • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Bern
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Arrive via the chosen Swiss gateway (Zurich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA)). After immigration or rail arrival as relevant, meet the booked transfer service or follow the agreed rail connection. Keep the schedule flexible until the actual arrival time is confirmed.
AFTERNOON
Continue towards Bern, the first overnight base for this Bern & Bernese Oberland programme. Walk the arcades of the UNESCO-listed old town and note the Zytglogge clock tower. Depending on check-in and arrival time, enjoy a gentle introduction rather than an ambitious sightseeing schedule.
EVENING
Check in at the confirmed property and review the next day’s meeting point or rail departure. Explore Bernese cafés and local shops at an unhurried pace. Meals and luggage handling depend on the accepted quotation.
Included today
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Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 2
Bern · culture and local life
Bern • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Bern
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Bern after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Walk the arcades of the UNESCO-listed old town and note the Zytglogge clock tower. Today’s emphasis is architecture, local crafts and regional identity; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Take in views around the Aare and the Rose Garden viewpoint. Consider a visit to the Federal Palace area and the cathedral. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Bern. Explore Bernese cafés and local shops at an unhurried pace. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 3
Bern · alpine viewpoints
Bern • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Bern
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Bern after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Walk the arcades of the UNESCO-listed old town and note the Zytglogge clock tower. Today’s emphasis is mountain silhouettes and valley panoramas; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Take in views around the Aare and the Rose Garden viewpoint. Consider a visit to the Federal Palace area and the cathedral. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Bern. Explore Bernese cafés and local shops at an unhurried pace. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 4
Bern · slow-travel discovery
Bern • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Bern
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Bern after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Walk the arcades of the UNESCO-listed old town and note the Zytglogge clock tower. Today’s emphasis is local food culture, gardens and gentle waterfront areas; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Take in views around the Aare and the Rose Garden viewpoint. Consider a visit to the Federal Palace area and the cathedral. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Bern. Explore Bernese cafés and local shops at an unhurried pace. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 5
Bern to Thun · regional excursions
Thun • Scenic connection & sightseeing • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Thun
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
After a flexible breakfast, check out or leave luggage as arranged in Bern. Follow the confirmed travel plan towards Thun, with scenery breaks along the way. Explore Thun old town and its riverfront squares. Today’s emphasis is nearby viewpoints, villages and signature scenery; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Admire Thun Castle and elevated views of Lake Thun. Consider a lakefront cruise or a scenic rail/road ride to Spiez. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Check in around Thun after the transfer. Enjoy a relaxed riverside evening near the Aare. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 6
Thun · classic landmarks
Thun • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Thun
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Thun after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Explore Thun old town and its riverfront squares. Today’s emphasis is orientation and signature heritage sites; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Admire Thun Castle and elevated views of Lake Thun. Consider a lakefront cruise or a scenic rail/road ride to Spiez. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Thun. Enjoy a relaxed riverside evening near the Aare. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 7
Thun · panoramic scenery
Thun • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Thun
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Thun after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Explore Thun old town and its riverfront squares. Today’s emphasis is landscape photographs and accessible lookout points; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Admire Thun Castle and elevated views of Lake Thun. Consider a lakefront cruise or a scenic rail/road ride to Spiez. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Thun. Enjoy a relaxed riverside evening near the Aare. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 8
Thun to Interlaken · rail and lake experiences
Interlaken • Scenic connection & sightseeing • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Interlaken
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
After a flexible breakfast, check out or leave luggage as arranged in Thun. Follow the confirmed travel plan towards Interlaken, with scenery breaks along the way. Orientate along Höheweg and Höhematte with views towards the Jungfrau massif. Today’s emphasis is beautiful transport corridors; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the Harder Kulm funicular for an elevated panorama, subject to operating dates and weather. Choose a Lake Thun or Lake Brienz cruise, or a gentle Aare-side stroll. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Check in around Interlaken after the transfer. Explore the historic Unterseen streets and relaxed lakeside cafés. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 9
Interlaken · culture and local life
Interlaken • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Interlaken
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Interlaken after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Orientate along Höheweg and Höhematte with views towards the Jungfrau massif. Today’s emphasis is architecture, local crafts and regional identity; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the Harder Kulm funicular for an elevated panorama, subject to operating dates and weather. Choose a Lake Thun or Lake Brienz cruise, or a gentle Aare-side stroll. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Interlaken. Explore the historic Unterseen streets and relaxed lakeside cafés. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 10
Interlaken · alpine viewpoints
Interlaken • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Interlaken
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Interlaken after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Orientate along Höheweg and Höhematte with views towards the Jungfrau massif. Today’s emphasis is mountain silhouettes and valley panoramas; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the Harder Kulm funicular for an elevated panorama, subject to operating dates and weather. Choose a Lake Thun or Lake Brienz cruise, or a gentle Aare-side stroll. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Interlaken. Explore the historic Unterseen streets and relaxed lakeside cafés. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 11
Interlaken to Grindelwald · slow-travel discovery
Grindelwald • Scenic connection & sightseeing • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Grindelwald
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
After a flexible breakfast, check out or leave luggage as arranged in Interlaken. Follow the confirmed travel plan towards Grindelwald, with scenery breaks along the way. Explore Grindelwald village and its Eiger north-face panorama. Today’s emphasis is local food culture, gardens and gentle waterfront areas; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the First gondola and summit viewpoint, subject to conditions and separate ticketing. Choose a scenic ride towards Kleine Scheidegg or the valley viewpoints. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Check in around Grindelwald after the transfer. Enjoy an easy village walk and mountain-facing café rather than a strenuous trail. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 12
Grindelwald · regional excursions
Grindelwald • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Grindelwald
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Grindelwald after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Explore Grindelwald village and its Eiger north-face panorama. Today’s emphasis is nearby viewpoints, villages and signature scenery; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the First gondola and summit viewpoint, subject to conditions and separate ticketing. Choose a scenic ride towards Kleine Scheidegg or the valley viewpoints. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Grindelwald. Enjoy an easy village walk and mountain-facing café rather than a strenuous trail. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 13
Grindelwald · classic landmarks
Grindelwald • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Grindelwald
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Grindelwald after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Explore Grindelwald village and its Eiger north-face panorama. Today’s emphasis is orientation and signature heritage sites; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the First gondola and summit viewpoint, subject to conditions and separate ticketing. Choose a scenic ride towards Kleine Scheidegg or the valley viewpoints. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Grindelwald. Enjoy an easy village walk and mountain-facing café rather than a strenuous trail. The exact dinner arrangements remain flexible unless a meal plan is contracted.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 14
Grindelwald · panoramic scenery
Grindelwald • Regional discovery • Balanced private touring
Overnight: Grindelwald
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Begin from the confirmed overnight base in Grindelwald after breakfast, with an easy start and time for orientation. Explore Grindelwald village and its Eiger north-face panorama. Today’s emphasis is landscape photographs and accessible lookout points; use suitable public transport or the quoted private vehicle where needed.
AFTERNOON
Consider the First gondola and summit viewpoint, subject to conditions and separate ticketing. Choose a scenic ride towards Kleine Scheidegg or the valley viewpoints. Allow free time for photographs and cafés; choose the day’s paid admissions only after confirming availability, weather, and the preferred pace.
EVENING
Return to your hotel in Grindelwald. Enjoy an easy village walk and mountain-facing café rather than a strenuous trail. If a rail/boat/cable-car leg was chosen, its timetable and ticket terms will be confirmed in advance.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
DAY 15
Departure from the Grindelwald area · onward journey
Grindelwald • Departure • Balanced private touring
Overnight:
Suggested startBased on confirmed transport / attraction times
Suggested finishFlexible, subject to final services
MORNING
Have breakfast only where included in the hotel booking, then check out at the confirmed time. Allow for luggage collection and the final transfer from Grindelwald to the booked airport or rail connection.
AFTERNOON
Proceed to the agreed departure gateway, allowing an appropriate check-in margin for the individual service. If the departure is later in the day, a short nearby stop can be considered only if it does not put the journey at risk.
EVENING
End of the proposed SwissVoyagers CH programme. Any onward accommodation or additional services require separate confirmation.
Included today
- ✓
Daily sightseeing sequence and routing are itinerary concepts; chargeable transport, admission and accommodation are included only if listed in the confirmed proposal
Not included today
- ×
Unconfirmed excursions, optional cable cars or mountain trains, meals and other services not specified in the accepted quotation
LAND PROGRAMME
Detailed package inclusions & exclusions
The following are detailed planning inclusions and exclusions—not a booking confirmation. Only the final accepted quotation and supplier vouchers define the services and ticketing actually included.
Proposed inclusions · confirm in quotation
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Tour design: a personalised 15-day / 14-night grand Switzerland programme focusing on Swiss Alps and Bernese lakes; this is a proposed itinerary, not a confirmed reservation.
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Route sequencing and stop planning: Bern → Thun → Interlaken → Grindelwald, with sensible transfer connections and opportunities to adjust the order to suit confirmed services.
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Travel pacing: a longer grand-route programme allowing several regional experiences; relaxed sightseeing breaks can be adapted to the final traveller profile.
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Suggested overnight plan: Bern (4N), Thun (3N), Interlaken (3N), Grindelwald (4N); the specific property, room type, board basis and 14 hotel nights are itemised only in the accepted quotation.
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Arrival/departure coordination outline via Zurich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA), including proposed airport/station meeting points once actual flight and rail times are received.
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A morning, afternoon and evening sightseeing plan for each day, including the overnight base, local routing and weather-sensitive alternatives.
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Bern programme planning: walk the arcades of the UNESCO-listed old town and note the Zytglogge clock tower; any guided admission, attraction pass or excursion ticket requires explicit confirmation in the quotation.
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Thun programme planning: explore Thun old town and its riverfront squares; any guided admission, attraction pass or excursion ticket requires explicit confirmation in the quotation.
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Interlaken programme planning: orientate along Höheweg and Höhematte with views towards the Jungfrau massif; any guided admission, attraction pass or excursion ticket requires explicit confirmation in the quotation.
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Grindelwald programme planning: explore Grindelwald village and its Eiger north-face panorama; any guided admission, attraction pass or excursion ticket requires explicit confirmation in the quotation.
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Regional experience choices: lakeside panoramas, car-free mountain villages and Jungfrau-area access, with scenic photo opportunities and flexible independent time.
- ✓
Mountain/paid excursion planning where relevant: Jungfrau regional railways, First lifts, Schilthorn or other Bernese alpine mountain connections; operating dates, prices, reservation slots and the selected tickets are confirmed separately.
- ✓
Local transport proposal covering the selected combination of Swiss trains, regional buses, boats or private vehicle; actual fares, passes, transfers and guide/driver services are included only if itemised.
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Accommodation and meal-plan comparison for the planned 14 nights, including an optional breakfast or dietary-request preference as quoted.
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SwissVoyagers CH quotation preparation, route clarifications and itinerary adjustment requests before the final accepted booking.
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Seasonal feasibility review of major lifts, railways, ferries and museums, with alternative lower-altitude options when weather or closures affect the route.
Exclusions · unless expressly quoted
- ×
All airfares, flight baggage, airline seat selection, flight amendments and international/domestic air taxes unless individually itemised in the accepted quotation.
- ×
Schengen visa application fees, appointment charges, passport costs, entry permissions and other immigration-related expenses.
- ×
Travel, medical, baggage and cancellation insurance, including emergency evacuation or winter-sports cover.
- ×
Hotel accommodation for the proposed 14 nights, selected room categories, single supplements, local tourism/city taxes and hotel incidentals until specifically confirmed as included in a signed quote.
- ×
Airport pick-up/drop-off at Zurich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA), hotel-to-station luggage transfers, private chauffeurs, local drivers and guides unless the confirmed services list names them.
- ×
Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, point-to-point train/bus tickets, first-class upgrades, panoramic train supplements and compulsory seat reservations unless contracted.
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Mountain transport and ticketed viewpoints such as Jungfrau regional railways, First lifts, Schilthorn or other Bernese alpine mountain connections; these are proposed experiences, not prepaid admissions.
- ×
Lake and water transport, including Lake Thun / Lake Brienz cruising or excursion boats, unless specified and ticketed in the quotation.
- ×
Museum, heritage-site, castle, attraction and paid lookout entrance fees unless individually listed on the confirmed itinerary/voucher.
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Breakfast, lunches, dinners, beverages, snacks, minibar and special dietary meals unless the selected hotel or meal package specifies them.
- ×
Optional guided walking tours, specialist guides, private excursions, bicycle or snow-equipment rental, adventure activities and outdoor sports.
- ×
Early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, extra beds, additional accommodation nights and luggage storage/porterage unless reserved and quoted.
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Personal shopping, phone/data plans, laundry, gratuities and any independently purchased products or services.
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Extra vehicle waiting time, unplanned detours, missed connections, replacement bookings and costs arising from changes requested after confirmation.
- ×
Weather-related closures, alternative lift or rail reservations, unused prebooked services and supplier amendment fees unless the contracted fare terms expressly cover them.
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Anything not explicitly itemised under the included services in the final SwissVoyagers CH quotation and confirmed supplier vouchers.
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