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 Private Tour from Basel Exploring the Gornergrat and Matterhorn
 Private Tour from Basel Exploring the Gornergrat and Matterhorn
 Private Tour from Basel Exploring the Gornergrat and Matterhorn
 Private Tour from Basel Exploring the Gornergrat and Matterhorn
 Private Tour from Basel Exploring the Gornergrat and Matterhorn

Basel Private Tour to the Gornergrat and Matterhorn Paradise

By Tours of Switzerland
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,663 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Indulge in amazing local Swiss history and experience an awe-inspiring summit adventure with us. Guided by a member of our friendly team, the journey will begin with a scenic ascension to Gornergrat via a cosy train ride. Witness remarkable views of surrounding landscapes from the summit of Gornergrat, before learning about the historic open-air railway that occupies this rocky ridge.

The tour will continue with a beautiful journey to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the world’s highest glacier palace, which has an astonishing altitude of 3’883 metres. Here, your guide will share an insight into the area’s compelling heritage. To ensure a truly memorable adventure, a thrilling gondola experience is offered, granting you access to hop aboard the brand-new Crystal Ride cabins. During this magical trip, you can breathe in the refreshing mountain air and absorb bird’s-eye views of 14 surrounding glaciers.

Activity location

  • Basel
    • Basel, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Basel
    • Basel, Switzerland

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Basel Private Tour to the Gornergrat and Matterhorn Paradise
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€1,663.37 x 1 Adult€1,663.37

Total
Price is €1,663.37
Until Mon, 25 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGornergrat Railway Priority Pass
  • What's includedWhat's includedStandard Rail Pass (1st Class Upgrade Available Upon Request)
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatterhorn Glacier Paradise Priority Pass
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHalf-Fare Swiss Travel Pass - Valid for 1 Month
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Basel
  • 3h
Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Zermatt.
Gornergrat
  • 2h
This riveting Alpine adventure will begin with a picturesque train ride up Gornergrat, a rocky ridge in the Pennine Alps that’s surrounded by 29 mountain peaks. During this moment, stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes can be enjoyed, including the idyllic Swiss town of Zermatt and the grand face of Matterhorn (subject to weather conditions). During this part of the tour, the guide will illuminate you with historical information about the construction and cultural significance of the Gornergrat Bahn, the first electric rack railway in Switzerland. Upon reaching the top of Gornergrat, you’ll reach a vantage point where multiple peaks of the exquisite Monta-Rosa region will be visible, as well as the Dufourspitze mountain, which is Switzerland’s highest peak, and the Matterhorn. While soaking up the refreshing mountain air and delightful Alpine surroundings, the guide will provide insight into the region's history and natural landscapes.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The tour will continue to the wondrous Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, the highest mountain station in Europe. As the tour proceeds up this phenomenal summit, sights of the rolling hills of Zermatt Valley and the Monte Rosa region can be admired (subject to weather conditions). Our guide will then lead you to several mountainous viewpoints before reaching the Glacier Palace, where they will share intriguing facts about the region’s heritage and history. Elevated at 3,883 metres, you’ll reach the mountain station before ascending further via the summit lift. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to capture 360º views of 38 Alpine peaks, including views of Matterhorn, an exceptionally unique mountain renowned for its pyramidal shape, will be offered. There will be a chance to jump on the Crystal Cabin rides, an unforgettable gondola experience that delivers unbelievable panoramic views. This tour also presents the option to discover the world’s highest cinema and restaurant.
Basel
  • 3h
After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasel
    • Basel, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBasel
    • Basel, Switzerland

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