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Self-Guided Tours

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Self-guided tours are a great balance between the structure of a guided tour and planning a trip all on your own.

Our self-guided tours are carefully organized trips that combine the freedom to hike and travel on your own with your own personal travel planner. We’ll organize all of the reservations and logistics, buy appropriate rail passes, recommend favorite hikes and sights, and arrange a trip that meets your specifications.

There’s no guide and no group, so you’ll make your own decisions, choose your own pace, and enjoy Switzerland at your leisure. As Swiss travel specialists, we’ll fill you with knowledgeable advice and superb vacation plans. You do the rest.

If you want flexibility and privacy, we’ll give you the support you need to navigate on your own.

We describe each of your destinations in depth, noting activities and sights of particular interest, and providing you with choices for rainy days or taking a rest.

You will receive a personal information packet complete with daily itineraries, hotel confirmations, detailed hiking route descriptions, topographic maps of your hikes, train schedules, and specialized information about the regions you’ll be visiting.  Most tours include rail passes and luggage transfers.  Clients with non-US addresses, you will receive your materials digitally.

This is your personal guidebook, so we also help you with what to pack, how to get in shape for walking in the Alps, how to phone home, and what to do if your plans change en route.  And if you have any questions or need any help, we are always just a phone call away.

We have a lot of great itineraries like the Tour du Mont Blanc, Bernese Oberland Traverse and Dolomite Traverse to choose from, but our self-guided tours can be easily customized to meet your specific needs… make them longer or shorter, stay in rustic inns or luxury hotels, or a bit of both (why not)!  Choose any day to start – this is your tour.  If you can let us know your dream trip, we’ll make it work for you.

Just want to thank you for a wonderful trip to Italy’s Dolomites. Your package with hike descriptions, accommodations and other recommendations was spot on. We didn’t even get lost, which is unusual for us. Loved the food especially the Kaiserschmarrn at Gostner Schwaige. We were welcomed even though we were soaking wet. As we came out the hut the rain turned to snow. It snowed the rest of the way to Schlernhaus but made for a beautiful hike the next day with fresh snow and lots of sunshine. After that the weather was perfect. We had strudel at most every stop, which became a favorite for everyone. Will be happy to give comments or recommendations to prospective hikers. Thanks also for the additional tee-shirt. Will wear it proudly.

—Bob, Sue and Kim Kancir + Jeff Notar
Great Dolomites Traverse

Words simply cannot express my excitement at receiving our travel packet.  It arrived the Friday before I flew out and I was simple blown away by the quality of resources you and your team put together.  Receiving everything before I flew out gave Scott and I a wonderful holiday to look forward to!

—Fiona & Scott Bridges
Custom Bernese Oberland Traverse
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Self-guided Munich to Venice

Traverse the Alps from Germany to Austria and Italy, a journey filled with storybook villages, inspiring lakes and rugged alpine peaks.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $5290 Per Person,
  • $1450 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 15 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Classic Bernese Oberland Traverse

Our signature tour, this superb trip covers the most scenic and challenging sections of the Alpine Pass Route across the Bernese Oberland region.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Bernese Oberland
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $3890 Per Person,
  • $850 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 20-Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Best of the Bernese Oberland

A great choice for anyone, and especially for early-season hikes, families, and people of varying abilities…

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn
    Region
  • Bernese Oberland
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $2890 Per Person,
  • $650 Single Room,
    Departures
  • May 25 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Deluxe Bernese Oberland Traverse

This deluxe tour covers the most scenic sections of the Bernese Oberland in style, with luxurious hotels and 1st class service.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn
    Region
  • Bernese Oberland
    Length
  • 9 days, 8 nights,
    Cost
  • $4690 Per Person,
  • $1250 Single Room,
    Departures
  • May 25 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Classic Eiger to Matterhorn

Hike along the Eiger on a jaw-dropping inn-to-inn tour followed by 2 nights at the base of the Matterhorn.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 9 days, 8 nights,
    Cost
  • $4090 Per Person,
  • $950 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 1 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Classic Tour du Mont Blanc

Hike the self-guided TMB through France, Italy, and Switzerland - stopping at beautiful inns and enjoying unequaled variety.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn
    Region
  • Mont Blanc
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $4490 Per Person,
  • $1450 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 20 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Deluxe Tour du Mont Blanc

Our deluxe, luxury version of the TMB features 5-star hotels, private transfers, and world-class hiking.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Mont Blanc
    Length
  • 10 days, 9 nights,
    Cost
  • $6190 Per Person,
  • $1950 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 20 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

For a quick trip to the Mont Blanc region, this half-TMB tour is a fantastic hike from Courmayeur through Switzerland to Chamonix.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Mont Blanc
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $3290 Per Person,
  • $1050 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 20 – Sep 1, 2025
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Self-guided Great Hikes of Mont Blanc

Spend 6 days hiking quiet trails near Mont Blanc and exploring the wonders of Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Base Camp Adventures
    Region
  • Mont Blanc
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $2690 Per Person,
  • $900 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 10 – Sep 1, 2025
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Self-guided Classic Hikers Haute Route

The self-guided Hiker's Haute Route tour links Chamonix to Zermatt via a spectacular series of trails with high passes, quiet trails, and stunning views.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 12 days, 11 nights,
    Cost
  • $4190 Per Person,
  • $1050 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jul 1 – Sep 25, 2025
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Self-guided Best of the Haute Route

This abbreviated Haute Route tour links Grimentz to Zermatt via a spectacular series of trails with high passes, quiet trails, and stunning views.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $3490 Per Person,
  • $850 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jul 1 – Sep 25, 2025
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Self-guided Classic Dolomites Traverse

The otherworldly beauty of the Dolomites is on full display on this hut-to-hut hike from the Gardena Valley to San Cassiano

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Dolomites
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $3890 Per Person,
  • $1050 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 5 – Jul 15, 2025
  • Sep 1 – Oct 10, 2025
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Self-guided Great Hikes of the Haute Route

Our self-guided Great Hikes of the Haute Route explores the prettiest valleys and best mountain hikes between Chamonix and Zermatt.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Base Camp Adventures,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $4090 Per Person,
  • $1250 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 15 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Deluxe Haute Route Highlights

Our Deluxe Haute Route Highlights is luxurious adventure, crossing numerous high passes from Chamonix to Zermatt.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 10 days, 9 nights,
    Cost
  • $5490 Per Person,
  • $1650 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Best of the Dolomites

This self-guided loop through the Gardena Valley is a gorgeous introduction to the Dolomites

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Dolomites
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $2790 Per Person,
  • $850 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 5 – Jul 15, 2025
  • Sep 1 – Oct 10, 2025
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Self-guided Deluxe Dolomites Traverse

Traverse the Dolomites in style, with luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, private transfers, and gourmet meals.

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    Support
  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Dolomites
    Length
  • 11 days, 10 nights,
    Cost
  • $5890 Per Person,
  • $1650 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 5 – Jul 15, 2025
  • Sep 1 – Oct 10, 2025
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Self-guided Great Hikes of the Dolomites

Explore the Dolomites of Gardena and Alta Badia, an inspiring landscape of enormous limestone towers, colorful wildflowers, and lush green meadows.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Base Camp Adventures
    Region
  • Dolomites
    Length
  • 9 days, 8 nights,
    Cost
  • $3590 June/Sep,
  • $4190 July,
  • $4790 August,
  • $1200 Single,
    Departures
  • Jun 5 – Oct 10, 2025
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Self-guided Great Hikes of the Engadine

With charming villages, abundant wildlife, and a slow, easy vibe, the Engadine is an excellent getaway to one of Switzerland's hidden treasures.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Base Camp Adventures
    Region
  • Engadine
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $4290 Per Person,
  • $1200 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 15 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Best of the Engadine

Combining dayhikes with a superb 2-day inn-to-inn trek, this tour explores the rustic, preserved beauty of Switzerland's Engadine region.

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  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Inn-To-Inn,
    Region
  • Engadine
    Length
  • 7 days, 6 nights,
    Cost
  • $3790 Per Person,
  • $1050 Single Room,
    Departures
  • Jun 15 – Sep 30, 2025
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Self-guided Deluxe Grand Tour

Stay in luxurious inns, enjoy classic train rides, and hike three of the grandest mountain destinations in world on this deluxe tour.

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    Support
  • Self-Guided
    Style
  • Base Camp Adventures,
  • Scenic Journeys,
    Region
  • Multiple Regions
    Length
  • 8 days, 7 nights,
    Cost
  • $5590 per person,
  • $1400 Single room,
    Departures
  • Jun 10 – Sep 30, 2025

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