Glittering Glaciers & Alpine Lakes: Walks in the Heart of Austria

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Apfelstrudel. Mountain vistas. Mozart’s spirit. Austria’s signature is found in every footstep of a hiking adventure in a tiny country with a big heart and an even bigger backstory.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Hike in the spectacular Salzkammergut, an Austrian landscape of rugged mountain peaks, rolling valleys and picturesque lakes
    • Ride to a mountain summit on the SchafbergBahn — a crimson-colored steam train that’s the steepest cogwheel railway in Austria
    • Experience the small but charming baroque town of Salzburg, which hosts 4,000 cultural events annually

What's this trip about?

    Apfelstrudel. Mountain vistas. Mozart’s spirit. Austria’s signature is found in every footstep of a hiking adventure in a tiny country with a big heart and an even bigger backstory.

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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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  • Education / Learning

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Strobl D Gutshof Wolfgangsee Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 PM. Afternoon: Meet at 4:00 p.m. at the hotel for the Welcome Orientation. Your Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We...
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3 Wolfgangsee Strobl B,L,D Gutshof Wolfgangsee Activity note: Up to 6 miles of hiking for 4 hours on mountain trails. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, col...
Day
4 Strobl to St. Wolfgang Strobl B,L,D Gutshof Wolfgangsee Activity note: Up to 5 miles of hiking for 3.5 hours on mountain trails. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: We begin on a spectacular panoramic walking trail around a huge rocky hill, whe...
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5 Zell am See Zell am See B,L,D Hotel zum Hirschen Activity note: Up to 2 miles of hiking for 2 hours on mountain trails. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Zell am See by private coach. Check in to hotel. After chec...
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6 Mooserboden Reservoir and Dam Zell am See B,L,D Hotel zum Hirschen Activity note: Up to 2 miles of hiking for 2 hours on mountain trails. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: Transfer to the 2000 meter (6562 feet) high Mooserboden Reservoir with...
Day
7 Grossglockner, Heiligeblut Zell am See B,L,D Hotel zum Hirschen Activity note: Up to 3 miles of hiking for 3 hours on mountain trails. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Grossglockner by private coach. The Pasterze...
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8 Hallein Salt Mine, Salzburg Salzburg B,L Goldenes Theater Hotel Activity note: Up to 2 hours of city walking. Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Salzburg with a stop at the Hallein Salt Mine via private coach. Hall...
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9 Salzburg Salzburg B,D Goldenes Theater Hotel Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. Morning: Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities, which can be foun...
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10 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: In the hotel restaurant. This concludes our program. Morning: Transfer to the airport for flights home. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Price per day$265
Last Updated: 2/4/2022

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Meals Included
  • 21 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
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