Hike Europe: The Alps (Plus)
12 days, 4 cities | From $3,629 before flights | Payments as low as $185.95
Why go?
A trip designed for those yearning for a European adventure, with a big emphasis on adventure. Fuel up on local chocolate, beer, and cheese and then conquer iconic hikes and earn unparalleled views of a stunning and vast region. 😮💨 NOTE! 😮💨 This is a physically demanding tour. You should be comfortable hiking at high inclines and altitudes for several hours. If needed, please begin training for this tour at least two months in advance.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 10 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 10 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- 6 guided hikes with a local expert
- Entrance to the St. Bernard Museum
Picture yourself
- Summiting Rocher-de-Nayes for an unparalleled view of Lake Geneva
- Stepping into the void atop Aiguille du Midi
- Earning, and indulging in, Swiss delicacies like raclette and chocolate
- White water rafting at the River Arves
- Cooling off in the lakes of Aiguilles Rouge
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Hop on the plane, do some light calisthenics in the aisle to warm up your legs, and try to sleep as much as possible. You’re in for a full-throttle hiking adventure.
Day 2: Arrive in Lausanne + Welcome Dinner
Sitting on the Northern shore of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is Switzerland’s fourth largest city with views of the lake and surrounding mountains that will leave you speechless. But in the words of the Canadian rock band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
During your free time, enjoy Lausanne old town or hang out by Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Western Europe.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Meet an EF representative at the airport.
- Transfer to your accommodations and check in.
- Receive the latest schedule from your Tour Director.
- Meet your fellow travelers as they arrive.
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| Date | Trip type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||
Call to book | $3,819 | |
Call to book | Essential | $3,229 |
Call to book | Essential | $3,229 |
Call to book | Essential | $3,229 |
| 2025 | ||
$3,629 | ||
| Essential | $3,309 | |
$3,629 | ||
| Essential | $3,369 | |
$3,779 | ||
| Essential | $3,369 | |
| Essential | $3,369 | |
$3,719 | ||
| Essential | $3,319 | |