Hiking the Hillsides: Switzerland & Austria With Your Grandchild

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Explore an ancient castle, ride a historic train and witness some of Europe’s most spectacular views as you and your grandchild walk and discover the alpine wonders of Switzerland.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
    • Walk and learn about the classic Swiss tale, Heidi
    • Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

What's this trip about?

    Explore an ancient castle, ride a historic train and witness some of Europe’s most spectacular views as you and your grandchild walk and discover the alpine wonders of Switzerland.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPontresina
End CityInnsbruck

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 8 nights of accommodations
    • 23 meals (8B, 7L, 8D)
    • 6 expert-led lectures
    • 13 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrivals in Switzerland
Location: Pontresina Meal: D Hotel: Sporthotel Pontresina Activity note: Hotel check in is at 3:00 PM. Afternoon: Meet your group by 12:00 PM, at the Zurich Airport, for the group transfer to Pontresina (approx. 2.5 hours). Pontresina enjoys a sunny, sheltered locati...
Day 3

Alpine Cheese Dairy, Diavolezza
Location: Pontresina Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Sporthotel Pontresina

Activity note: Approximately 2 miles of walking, for 1.5 hours, on mountain trails.

Breakfast: On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, c...

Day 4

Muottas Muragl
Location: Pontresina Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Sporthotel Pontresina Activity note: Approximately 4 miles of walking, for 3 hours, on mountain trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: A funicular railway takes you up to the peak of Muottas Muragl (8045 feet). The trail ...
Day 5

St. Moritz, Piz Nair and High Ropes Park
Location: Pontresina Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Sporthotel Pontresina

Activity note: Approximately 4 miles of walking, for 3 hours, on mountain trails.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: After a short ride by public bus, arrive in St. Moritz. By funicular and gon...

Day 6

The Story of Heidi, Transfer to Scoul
Location: Scuol Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Bellaval

Activity note: Approximately 5 miles of walking, for 2.5 hour, on mountain trails.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: Your luggage will be transferred to the next hotel in Scuol. Travel to Celerina and exp...

Day 7

Schellen Ursli Path
Location: Scuol Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Bellaval

Activity note: Approximately 3 miles of walking, for 1.5 hours, on mountain trails.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: An adventure for people of all ages, the Schellen Ursli Path (Via Uorsin) starts at Gu...

Day 8

Castle Tarasp, Organic Farm, and Trotti-Bike Fun
Location: Scuol Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Bellaval

Activity note: Approximate walking time: 2 miles for 1 hour on a paved road and at the farm and castle.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: Visit the Castle Tarasp. This landmark of the lower Engadine is a ...

Day 9

Innsbruck
Location: Innsbruck Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Sailer Activity note: Approximate walking time: 3 hours of city walking. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Transfer via private coach to Innsbruck. Explore the ski jump tower of Innsbruck. From the stylish restaurant, t...
Day 10

Departures
Location: In Flight Meal: B Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: Transfer to the airport for departures. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,899
Price per day$390
Last Updated: 9/3/2021

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Meals Included
  • 23 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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