Austria | Alps to Salzburg

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This trip has been discontinued. Instead see itinerary for Antarctica Peninsula Expedition Cruise Cycle your way from the Alps to Salzburg on our Austria vacation package. Discover the endless vistas of hills and mountains while on your way to Mozart’s birth house. See if you can identify many of the settings used in The Sound of Music. Take a scenic bo...
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Pedal your way through Mittersill and Zell am See to a backdrop of 14,000-year-old glacier-carved gorges, crystal-blue lakes and the colossal Alps
    • Bike from Lake Zell through quaint villages to the market town of Saalfelden
    • Soak up eye-popping panoramic views on a cable car ride to Schmittenhöhe
    • Hike into Salzach Valley and (for a true adrenaline rush) opt for a tandem paraglide
    • Pedal along the enchanting Salzach River past flower-bedecked homes to the 250-foot Gollinger Waterfall and Hellbrunn’s palatial castle
    • Hum a tune from The Sound of Music as you feast on trout strudel and cream cheese lemon mousse at the two-star Michelin rated Obauer restaurant

What's this trip about?

    This trip has been discontinued. Instead see itinerary for Antarctica Peninsula Expedition Cruise Cycle your way from the Alps to Salzburg on our Austria vacation package. Discover the endless vistas of hills and mountains while on your way to Mozart’s birth house. See if you can identify many of the settings used in The Sound of Music. Take a scenic boat ride on the Zeller See or opt to paraglide over pastoral meadows or tour Eisriesenwelt, the world’s largest cave system. Experience the grand history and culture of Austria and get closer to nature on our Austria vacation.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityZell am See
End CitySalzburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Trip includes

    • Double occupancy rooms with private baths.
    • All breakfasts. Lunches and dinners as listed by day. Snacks along the route.
    • Fully trained, first-aid certified professional guides and knowledgeable local partners.
    • Bikes and other necessary equipment – all safe and well maintained.
    • Vehicle support and land transportation during the trip.
    • Austin Adventures t-shirt, water bottle, luggage tags and luggage service.
    • Pre-departure and packing information.
    • Incidental expenses such as taxes, dining and housekeeping gratuities, local guide and expert gratuities.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Zell am See

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel

We meet in the morning in Munich and are transferred to Neukirchen.

After a briefing and setting up the bikes, cycle through wondrous villages admiring folk art museums and sawmills.

Bike t...

Day 2: Zell am See

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel

For a change of pace, ride a cable to the Schmittenhöhe, with stunning views of the lakes and mountains.

Hike over the hilltops and back to the Schmittenhöhe

The option to go par...

Day 3: Zell am See

Meals:  Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Grand Hotel

Bicycle through quaint villages to the pilgrimage village of Maria Alm and the market town of Saalfelden.

Avid cyclists will want to include the side trip up a secluded valley to and beyond Leogang before cycling back to Zell am See.

Tonight, enjoy a wonderful dinner with view over the lake!

Day 4: Werfen

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Obauer

A short transfer takes us to Taxenbach, where we embark in rafts to experience the thrill of white water rafting (minimum age: 10), offering you the trip of a life time on the Salzach River.

I...

Day 5: Salzburg

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Auersperg

Opt to tour Eisriesenwelt, the world's largest cave system and a miracle of nature!

Ride along the Salzach River, past flower-decked houses and the Gollinger Waterfall

Cycle to Hellbrunn with ...

Day 6: Salzburg

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Auersperg

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Salzburg in the morning.

Visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress perched on a rocky peak or opt for an easy afternoon bike ride along the Salzach River into Germany...

Day 7: Salzburg

Meals: Breakfast

On the final day, bid "Auf Wiedersehen" to the Magical land of Salzburg.

You will be dropped off at the Salzburg train station or airport, or the hotel of your choice if you would like to spend more time in this fascinating city.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,598
Price per day$514
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Gratuities to Austin Adventures guides.
    • Alcoholic beverages and related gratuities.
    • Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses.
    • Air and land transportation to/from host cities.
    • All types of personal insurance.
    • Personal expenses.

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Meals Included

The hallmark of an Austin Adventures vacation is our exceptional dining. All meals: breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, refreshments and receptions are included as indicated by itinerary. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Alcoholic beverages and related gratuities are not included in the trip price.

Age Requirements
6 years and up
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