Private Day Trip to Zermatt Village and Mountains

Overview

Discover the stunning beauty of Zermatt and Glacier Paradise on this private day trip from Zurich. Begin your journey in a luxury Mercedes vehicle, enjoying the scenic ride through Switzerland’s picturesque landscapes. Once in Zermatt, spend time exploring the charming village before heading to the Glacier Paradise, where breathtaking views and the impressive ice cave await. With opportunities to savor local cuisine, this tour combines adventure with leisure, making it ideal for travelers looking to experience the Swiss Alps in style. - Private transportation from Zurich in a luxury vehicle - Explore the enchanting village of Zermatt and the Glacier Paradise - Admission tickets for Glacier Paradise not included, but options available - Approximately 13 hours of unforgettable exploration

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Zermatt

   20 min

   Once at the village of Zermatt we will take a small battery operated taxi car that will take us to the glacier paradise cable car.

2. 2

   Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

   2 hrAdmission not included

   Option 1: Then we will climb in a cable car to the very top of the Klein Matterhorn. Once at the top we will enjoy lunch in a panoramic restaurant with direct views of the Matterhorn. Then we will enter the Gletcher Palast which is an ice cave located at 3883 meters above sea level. Then we will continue to the very top of the mountain to have the most stunning views of the alps.

3. 3

   Gornergrat

   2 hrAdmission not included

   Option 2: Here we get on an amazing Cogwheel Train and climb to the top of the Gornergrat where you have spectacular views of the Matterhorn and the glacier. The Gornergrat is one of Zermatt’s most breathtaking viewpoints — a dramatic ridge at 3,089 m where the world suddenly opens into a panorama of 29 towering 4,000-meter peaks, including the mighty Matterhorn. You reach the summit on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway, climbing above forests, lakes, and glaciers until you stand face-to-face with the vast, glowing Gorner Glacier. It’s an unforgettable, cinematic alpine experience — pure “wow” from the first turn of the tracks to the final step onto the viewing platform.

4. 4

   Zermatt

   2 hr

   Back down at the village of Zermatt we will explore the whole village with the option to view the Matterhorn museum.

Meeting point and pickup

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Any time unaccounted for is time needed for driving from pickup to drop off

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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