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Glacier Express Route Private Tour

By Hello Switzerland Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,318 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 10h
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Overview

Skip the tourist trains and travel the legendary route like the Swiss, with sightseeing in mountain villages along the way. This tour rides the exact route of the iconic Glacier Express, and includes scenic travel along glaciers, the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, and the Oberalp Pass.

Enjoy Swiss comfort on historic trains with your expert local guide by your side. You can enjoy a relaxed lunch (optional) and sightseeing in the charming mountain village of Disentis, before our train leads us 2000m (6560ft.) up among the glaciers over the Oberalp Pass, where we continue to the alpine ski village of Andermatt and return to Zurich.

Highlights

  • Ride the Glacier Express route without the tourist traps
  • Your own private local guide
  • Comfortable seats with large windows
  • Visit Chur, Disentis, and Andermatt
  • This private tour is for your party only

Important This is not the official Glacier Express, but a carefully curated route that follows the most scenic sections of its journey.

Activity location

  • Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bahnhofplatz 15
    • 15 Bahnhofplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Premium Tour (First Class)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

First class rail tickets
Enjoy lunch in the Swiss Alps
Hotel Pickup and drop off

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$1,381.17 x 1 Adult$1,381.17
Total
Price is $1,381.17
Until Sun, Oct 26
Signature Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$1,318.34 x 1 Adult$1,318.34
Total
Price is $1,318.34
Until Sun, Oct 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2nd class day pass for all trains, buses, trams, and ferries in the entirety of Switzerland.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 5,000 steps

Activity itinerary

Chur
  • 1h
Ride to Switzerland’s oldest city Travel through the serene landscapes of eastern Switzerland on your way to Chur, the oldest city in the country. Enjoy panoramic views from your window as you ease into the day.
Rheinschlucht (Pass by)
Switzerland’s Grand Canyon Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge — a jaw-dropping natural wonder carved by ancient glaciers. Towering cliffs, winding rivers, and untouched beauty await you on this unforgettable segment.
Disentis
  • 2h
Sightseeing in the heart of the Alps Step into the peaceful mountain village of Disentis. Here, you have time for sightseeing and the option to enjoy a traditional Swiss lunch at a cozy local restaurant, surrounded by alpine charm and fresh mountain air.
Oberalp Pass (Pass by)
Climb to the height of the Alps Continue your journey upwards to over 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) via the legendary Oberalp Pass. This stretch offers glacier views, high-mountain panoramas, and an unforgettable ride to the ski town of Andermatt.
Andermatt
  • 1h
Stroll through a quaint ski village Take in the fresh air and alpine scenery in the picturesque village of Andermatt. Discover its blend of traditional charm and modern mountain elegance.
Goschenen (Pass by)
After a day filled with scenery and stories, unwind on the scenic return trip to Zurich — with memories, photos, and alpine impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Location

Activity location

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    Chur
    • Chur, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bahnhofplatz 15
    • 15 Bahnhofplatz
    • 8001, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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