Active Alps

What's Included

• Meals

  The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 2 dinners.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at Contiki Haus Schoneck (or similar) in Hopfgarten and Schutzenbach (or similar) in Lauterbrunnen.

• Transport

  Transport from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck and from Hopfgarten to Lauterbrunnen is included.

• Guided Activities

  The tour includes guided activities such as a bike tour, white water rafting, and hiking.

• Local Host

  An expert Local Host will be available to provide insights at every destination.

• Welcome Meeting

  A welcome meeting conducted by the Trip Manager is included.

• Sunset Hike

  A gentle sunset hike is included on the first day.

• BBQ Lunch

  A BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst and kraut salad is included on the second day.

• Picnic Lunch

  An included picnic lunch is provided on the third day.

• Cable Car Ride

  A cable car ride to Murren is included.

• Visit to Trummelbach Falls

  A visit to Trummelbach Falls is included.

What's Not Included

• Visa

  Visa application and fees are not included.
  
  

• Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged by the traveler.
  
  

• Transport to Start Location

  Transport to the start location of the trip is not included.
  
  

• Pre and Post Trip Accommodation

  Pre and post trip accommodation is not offered.
  
  

• Towels

  Towels are not provided on this trip.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as tandem paragliding and canyon swing are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Enjoy included transfers from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck, and travel by train from Hopfgarten to Lauterbrunnen, passing through scenic landscapes and small European countries.

Accommodation

Stay at the cozy Contiki Haus Schoneck in Hopfgarten im Brixental and Schutzenbach in Lauterbrunnen, offering comfortable lodging with home-cooked meals and stunning mountain views.

Dining Summary

• 2 Dinner (D)
• 6 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)

FAQs

• London: What is a Detour? Our Detour trips are minibreaks packed full of unique, local-led experiences. They’re perfect if you’re looking for a short weekend trip or just wanna spend a little more time at your destination.
• London: How many people will be on my trip? You know we love social travel here. While most of our trips have large groups, the Detour trips are all about small group travel. Check out the maximum group size on the trip page above, your group will never be larger than this.
• London: What’s included? In classic Contiki style, your accommodation and transport are included in the trip. Plus, we’ll sort out some meals and activities that are outlined in the itinerary. That’s not all, though. You’ll also have an expert Local Host to give you an inside scoop at every destination.
• London: What’s not included? All you have to do is check whether you need a visa (and apply for one if you do!), book your insurance and arrange your transport to the start location of the trip. We’ll handle the rest!
• London: Can I stay for a few extra days? Our Detour trips are short & sweet (and loaded with fun activities). That’s why we don’t offer pre or post trip accommodation.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: How strenuous are the activities on this trip? You’ll need a moderate level of fitness for this trip since you’ll be hiking, biking and rafting. You’ll also need to be able to swim if you wanna participate in white-water rafting. There will be 1 course in the morning and 1 in the afternoon (between grade 2 & 3). Both the courses are beginner friendly.    The bike ride on Day 2 is about 25 kms long, through valleys and some steep ascents. But you can always take it at your own pace. Paragliding has a 115kg (255 lbs) weight limit, but it’s not physically strenuous.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Do I need to be able to swim to go on this trip? Yes. For your own safety, you must be able to swim to take part in the rafting on this trip (which is where we will spend most of Day 3).
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: What are the alps? The alps are an incredible mountain range stretching across 8 Alpine countries: Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Perfect for skiing, biking or hiking!
• Bucharest: Can you cater to dietary requirements? Your Trip Manager will endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements where possible. Vegetarianism, lactose intolerance, and gluten intolerance will be catered for in most instances. There are, however, some meals and activities that are fixed in advance and therefore cannot be modified to suit dietary requirements. Please use My Contiki to notify us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. For those suffering from particular food allergies, your Trip Manager will endeavour to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in the dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic.
• Beaujolais Wine Region: Are towels provided? We don’t provide towels on this trip. So, please remember to pack your own towel!

Included Experience

• Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide an arrival transfer from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Mountain Views? Check! We'll end the day with a sunset hike.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & meadows. Once you've worked up an appetite, there's a BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad to finish.
• Lauterbrunnen: We'll head out into the slopes for a hike to Murren. Don't worry, a cable car will help us conquer the steepest part of the trail! Afterwards, we'll visit Trummelbach Falls before taking the bus home.