Jungfrau and Pilatus
Overview
Start from Basel and journey through Lucerne and Interlaken, visiting the magical peaks of Mount Pilatus, the Dragon Mountain, as well as the iconic Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
Format
Trip Highlights
Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Switzerland
- Basel
- Interlaken
- Lucerne
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Basel
- 5 nights of accommodation including breakfast
- Rail ticket in selected class of service
- Seat reservation to Jungfraujoch
- Excursion Pilatus (Golden Round Trip)
- Excursion Jungfraujoch (self-guided)
- Guest Cards in Basel, Lucerne and Interlaken
- 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and selected mountain excursions
- Digital Swiss Coupon Pass
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Basel.
Day 2
Welcome to Basel
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll collect your luggage and make your own way to your hotel using local public transportation. Guests may use their hotel booking confirmation as proof of their reservation when travelling from the airport to Basel city centre. Upon check-in, the BaselCard will be provided by the hotel, offering access to local transportation and other benefits during your stay.
Day 3
Basel - Lucerne
Travel by rail to Lucerne and spend the afternoon at leisure exploring this wonderful lakeside city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Lucerne - Pilatus
Enjoy the Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus, featuring a stunning lake cruise from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, a cogwheel train from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm and a panoramic gondola from Pilatus Kulm to Kriens. You also have time to enjoy the summit station, where amazing views and spectacular hiking opportunities await ($).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Lucerne - Jungfraujoch - Interlaken
Travel on the scenic Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.
Enjoy an excursion to Jungfraujoch, known as the “Top of Europe.” The Jungfrau Railway leads to the highest railway station in Europe, offering incredible views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks and the 22 km-long Aletsch Glacier.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Interlaken - Basel
After breakfast, take the train back to Basel for the final night of your journey. From Basel, you can easily explore Switzerland, France and Germany, all just a short journey away.
Head to the Dreiländereck (Border Triangle) monument, where the borders of Switzerland, France and Germany meet along the Rhine River. From there, walk or take a short tram ride to the Three Countries Bridge (Dreiländerbrücke), allowing you to easily visit France and Germany. Additional transportation fees may apply.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Basel - Return to Canada
After breakfast, make your own way to the airport using your BaselCard for your return flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Room details
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people
Ideal for
Fly & Rail tours
Enjoy the romance and joy of train travel. Tour packages include:
- Round-trip flight with Air Canada
- Hotel accommodation
- Train transportation
- Aeroplan® points
Earn more with Aeroplan
In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Travel completion by December 31, 2026.
Important Information
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Daily departures from June 15 to October 16, 2027
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Tours Exclusions
- Meals, unless specified
- Porterage
- Personal expenses
- Transfers
- Local taxes
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Available in 1st or 2nd class trains