Grindelwald village with the Eiger North Face rising above green meadows in the Bernese Oberland
🚐 Most flexible Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen tour from Zurich

Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Lake Lungern Small-Group Tour from Zurich

⏱ 10 hours 🗣 English, Spanish, German ✓ Free cancellation 🏃 Easy (some walking)
  • ✓ Maximum 8 participants — a genuinely intimate experience in a luxury van
  • ✓ Hotel pick-up from Zurich or Kloten — no need to find a bus stop
  • ✓ Lake Lungern — a breathtaking turquoise lake often missed by standard tours (1.5 hours)

🚐 Most flexible Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen tour from Zurich

The combination of Lake Lungern and Giessbach Waterfalls sets this apart from every other Zurich–Grindelwald tour. Most coaches miss both. Add hotel pick-up, a luxury van, maximum 8 passengers and a fully flexible itinerary, and this is the closest you get to a private tour at a shared-tour price point.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Lake Lungern and Giessbach Waterfalls — genuinely off the standard tourist trail
  • ✓Hotel pick-up from Zurich or Kloten Airport
  • ✓Maximum 8 passengers — far more intimate than a 50-seat coach
  • ✓Wi-Fi on board and fully customisable itinerary
  • ✓Drone video available — unique documentation of your day

✗ Cons

  • ✗Lauterbrunnen is a 30-minute photo stop only — not a full visit
  • ✗Meals, cable cars and drone extras not included
  • ✗Not suitable for wheelchair users
Best for: Families; couples; small groups wanting a private-feel tour with hotel pick-up; photography enthusiasts; travellers who want to skip the major tourist crowds
Not for: Travellers wanting a mountain summit or cable car experience — see the Titlis or Jungfraujoch tours

Tour highlights

  • ✓ Maximum 8 participants — a genuinely intimate experience in a luxury van
  • ✓ Hotel pick-up from Zurich or Kloten — no need to find a bus stop
  • ✓ Lake Lungern — a breathtaking turquoise lake often missed by standard tours (1.5 hours)
  • ✓ Giessbach Waterfalls — a cascade of 14 falls into Lake Brienz, accessible by historic funicular
  • ✓ Grindelwald — 2 full hours to explore at your own pace below the Eiger North Face
  • ✓ Lauterbrunnen — 30-minute photo stop at the valley of 72 waterfalls
  • ✓ Fully customisable itinerary — tell your guide what you want to see
  • ✓ Drone video/photos available at additional cost

Itinerary

Your hotel — Zurich or Kloten

Pick-up

Your driver-guide picks you up directly from your hotel in Zurich or at Kloten Airport. Confirm exact address at booking.

Lake Lungern

Visit (1.5 hours)

Lake Lungern — one of Switzerland's most underrated lakes, a turquoise glacial gem in the Obwalden canton. Walk along the shore, take photos, and breathe in the mountain air.

Giessbach Waterfalls

Guided visit (1 hour)

Giessbach Waterfalls — a cascade of 14 falls plunging into Lake Brienz. Access by the historic Giessbach funicular (built 1879). Guided tour with commentary.

Grindelwald

Free time (2 hours)

Two full hours in Grindelwald — the village at the foot of the Eiger North Face. Stroll the main street, take panoramic photos, visit a local cheese shop, or explore independently. Optional cable cars at own expense.

Lauterbrunnen

Photo stop (30 minutes)

Photo stop in the valley of 72 waterfalls — Staubbach Falls and the sheer limestone cliffs make this one of the most photographed valleys in the world.

Your hotel — Zurich or Kloten

Drop-off (approximately 10 hours after departure)

Return to your hotel. The itinerary can be adjusted on the day based on your preferences, weather and traffic.

What's included

✓ Included

  • ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Zurich or Kloten)
  • ✓ Driver-guide service (English, Spanish, German)
  • ✓ Air-conditioned luxury van
  • ✓ Wi-Fi on board

✗ Not included

  • ✗ Meals and drinks
  • ✗ Cable cars and optional activities
  • ✗ Drone video/photos (available at extra cost)
  • ✗ Tips

Meeting point & departure

Your hotel in Zurich or Kloten Airport

Pick-up from your hotel in Zurich city or Kloten (Zurich Airport). Confirm exact address at booking.

The itinerary is fully flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences. Drone video/photos available at additional cost — enquire at booking. No alcohol or drugs permitted. Closed-toe shoes recommended.

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Know before you go

  • ℹ The itinerary can be changed and adapted to the group's preferences — discuss with your guide at pick-up.
  • ℹ A minimum of 1 participant (private tour) or up to 8 participants maximum.
  • ℹ Drone video/photos available at additional cost — enquire at booking.
  • ℹ Cable cars in Grindelwald are optional and at own expense.
  • ℹ No alcohol or drugs permitted in the vehicle.
  • ℹ Closed-toe shoes recommended.

Who is this for?

⚠ Not ideal for

  • • People with mobility impairments
  • • Wheelchair users
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