Glacier Express Route Private Tour
Embark on an unforgettable day trip along the world-famous Glacier Express route. This private train tour starts and ends in Zurich and includes scenic travel throughglaciers, alpine villages, the breathtaking Rhine Gorge, and the Oberalp Pass.
Enjoy Swiss comfort on historic Swiss 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 2000 meters (6560 ft.) up among the glaciers over the Oberalp Pass, where we continue to the alpine ski village of Andermatt and return to Zurich.
This tour takes the iconic Glacier Express route, offering the same stunning views with a more flexible and personal touch.
Highlights • Ride the Glacier Express route without the tourist traps • Guided by a knowledgeable local host • Comfortable seats with large windows • Visit Chur, Disentis, Andermatt • Return to Zurich the same day • This private tour is for your party only
Options
Premium Tour
First class rail tickets
Enjoy lunch in the Swiss Alps
Hotel pickup and dropoff
What's included in Glacier Express Route Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chur
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.
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
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.
Inclusions
- 2nd class day pass for all trains, buses, trams, and ferries in the entirety of Switzerland.
- Meals
- Gratuities
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet under the Blue Angel sculpture on the ground floor of Zurich Main Train Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Your tour guide will greet you under the Blue Angel sculpture in Zurich Main Train Station.
