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All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
Recommended minimum age for the trip: 6 years
Kandersteg, Switzerland/Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Culture & History, Geological Wonders, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife
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Meet in Kandersteg 
Ascend by chairlift to 5,500 feet Hike on a ridge above the waters of Lake Oeschinen, where sheer limestone cliffs are capped by snowy peaks and hanging glaciers Enjoy a snack and perhaps a cup of cocoa during a well-deserved break at a traditional mountain hut.
Easy pedaling leads to the lakeside town of Spiez Journey aboard a historic paddleboat across turquoise Lake Thun to Interlaken Consider taking to the skiesparagliding with views of the Jungfrau 
Pedal or catch a cog-rail train to Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger Ascend to First Peak via cable car before walking to Bachalpsee, one of Switzerland's beautiful high-alpine lakes Kids catch a thrilling ride on an alpine toboggan slide.
Bid farewell to Grindelwald and continue to the lush Lauterbrunnen Valley by bike Lauterbrunnen (loud falls) is named for its many glacier-fed waterfalls that drain off the nearby mountains Gather for a Backroads picnic near the rush of these stunning falls Witness magnificent glacier-fed Trummelbach Falls, located inside a cavern Take an exhilarating tram cable car ride to the town of Mürren Hike through fields of wildflowers and by rushing streams, stopping for a tour of the Shiltalp Farm, a classic Swiss dairy farm Cap off your week with a gorgeous morning hike while the kids enjoy the local adventure playground.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
I loved this trip for the same reasons I loved our first trip. I was NOT in charge, the activities from morning to night were fun for all, the hiking and biking were in beautiful locations, the guides amazing, the other families great, the food great (although the picnics prepared by our leaders beat anything we could find in the hotels.) A perfect trip that exceeded our already high expectations! Thank you!- San Francisco, CA
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Kandersteg (1 night): A family-run Swiss chalet with beautiful views, an indoor pool, sauna and steambath.
Grindelwald (2 nights): Modern accommodations, with a spa, sauna and solarium, set beneath the spectacular north face of the Eiger.
Mürren (2 nights): A family-run hotel with cozy guest rooms, a swimming pool, sauna and panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
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The majority of biking on this family multisport takes place on biking paths, however, some routes are on main roads. Hiking routes follow mountain paths with uneven terrain that varies from gently rolling to a few steeper hills; including challenging ascents and descents.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
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| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
