• All accommodation as described
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes
• Luggage transfer
• 27 gear bike hire
• Bike accessories (panniers/ milometer/ puncture repair kit/ pump)
• Visit to chocolate world of the Lindt factory
• Visit to chocolate world of Aeschbacher Chocolatier
• Boat crossing of Lake of Lucerne from Brunnen to Breckenried
• Discount code to the value of CHF 10 when booking your train with Swiss Federal Railways (www.sbb.ch/en)
• Navigation App and GPX tracks available

• Travel insurance
• Travel to/from Zurich
• Train journey from Rapperswill to Einsiedeln (approx CHF 20)
• Visas (if applicable)
• Tourist Tax
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Personal equipment
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit, about the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook and all your relevant documents no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start date. We will send your documents using signed for courier so that you can track your package and know that they are safely on their way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our sales team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker so please remind them to pack it before you set off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start date, please do inform our sales team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

The trip starts and ends at your hotel in Zurich. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you. The nearest airport for this trip is Zurich Airport with many departures from regional UK airports.

If you are flying into Zurich Airport you can take the direct train from Zurich Flughafen to Zurich. The journey takes approx. 15 minutes and operates approx. every 15- 20 minutes.

It is also possible to travel flight-free from the UK to Zurich via the Eurostar to Paris, then taking the train from Paris to Zurich HB which takes between 4-5 hours. With your booking confirmation you will also receive a discount code to the value of CHF 10 when booking your train with Swiss Federal Railways (www.sbb.ch/en).

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water is drinkable from the taps on this holiday. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

Swiss food is an amalgamation of French, German and Italian cuisine which is hardly surprising with cantons of each language too; and not to mention that Switzerland is a cheese and chocolate lover’s dream destination with some of the world’s finest cheese makers and chocolatiers calling it home. But there is much more to Swiss food than cheese and chocolate. Zurich in particular is a hotspot for foodies where traditional Swiss dishes from across the cantons are served alongside creative new trendy dishes earning it several Michelin-starred restaurants and the city and surrounding areas are often a buzz with food festivals.

The great Swiss staple, the cheese fondue, is a custom all visitors must try; it is almost a rite of passage. A mix of melted delicious Swiss Gruyere cheese, wine and herbs it is the meal the Swiss Cheese Union claim ‘creates a good mood’, well unless you are first to drop your bread in the fondue that is. Tradition states the poor soul who drops their bread first, must foot the bill.

Although cheese fondue is delicious, it is certainly not the only yummy dish on the menu. Other national delights include Rosti, a fried potato dish which is served with anything from eggs to apples; Zurcher Geschnetzeltes, which translates to ‘meat cut Zurich style’ and made using slices of veal cooked in a mushroom cream sauce. Traditional food is generally rich and hearty but you will find many lighter options too such as soups, and fresh fish from Zurich’s surrounding lakes.

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

This trip has been designed with comfort in mind. You will stay in a selection of handpicked 3 and 4 star rated hotels all of which have been chosen for their hospitality, excellent facilities and close location to your cycle route. All of the hotels have well-appointed rooms with Wifi and offer a buffet breakfast to keep you fuelled on your bike ride. Some of the hotels also have wellness centres and gardens, perfect for relaxing after a busy day exploring.

Your accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis staying in twin or double rooms, however all of the hotels also have a restaurant where you can enjoy an evening meal should you prefer to stay in after a busy day on your bike.

It is possible to arrange additional nights accommodation if you wish to extend your time in this beautiful area. Please speak to one of our sales team for further information.

Bikes come with 27 gears and all bikes come equipped with a pannier bags for your daily essentials plus a bike lock, pump and repair kit. Helmets are available on request but we strongly recommend you bring your own helmet with you for the best fit and comfort.

We also recommend packing a gel seat for extra comfort or a pair of padded cycling shorts, whilst the cycling is leisurely and there are plenty of opportunities to stop and explore it is always nice to have some padding for a comfortable ride.

E-bikes are also available at an additional supplement of £260. We are also able to arrange children’s bikes, trailers and child seats. Please ask our sales team for details.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out on your bike. We ask that you please ensure your luggage is under 20kg and that your luggage is ready for collection each morning.