Swiss trip details

July 19-31 – Hike the Bernese Oberland, SwitzerlandLEADER: John Nichols 480 860-5758 jnichols13@cox.net Join us for a trip to the heart of the Alps, Switzerland. We will visit Zofingen, a 13th-century city in the foothills of the Alps, Bern, the charming capitol of Switzerland, Interlaken, the main village in the Bernese Oberland, Wengen, the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Murren, Kandersteg, and Luzern. Wengen and Murren are car-free towns high in the Alps. Our hikes will take us through the glories of the Swiss Alps. Imagine hiking below the face of the Eiger and the Jungfrau! We will hike some of the many trails around Murren, one of the most glorious spots in the entire world, and around the town of Kandersteg, with time for a day hike up to a spectacular, emerald green lake surrounded by cliffs, waterfalls, and glacier-clad peaks. We also will explore the narrow, stunning Gasterntal Valley. Gorgeous Luzern awaits us! Our trip will end with a catered dinner of Swiss specialties in the town of Zofingen. The trip cost covers air fare, trip insurance, Swiss rail passes, lodging (double occupancy) luggage transfers, and most meals, including daily continental breakfasts. Some lunches and dinners are not included. Trip cost is $4695, double occupancy. A $1000 deposit will be required when you sign up.