Wild Switzerland: Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

Switzerland is hardly an undiscovered European travel destination. But there's a more secluded side of this mountain-filled paradise that few slow down enough to see. Our meticulously planned itinerary is consciously crafted for the wildest possible encounters with Swiss natural wonders, while enjoying the comfort of remote luxury lodges. Read on to learn more.

1. A Distinctive Nature Focus
   Switzerland has a rich history and culture, but nature is her shining star. Our focus is Switzerland's wild side, from craggy peaks in the Bernese Alps to secluded mountain lakes, a national park and lesser-known local conservation areas adjacent to globally famous resorts. While we don't skip special cultural highlights like Montreux's world-famous wine terraces by Lake Geneva, our aim is to immerse you in Switzerland's most astounding natural landscapes—often arriving by cog rail, gondola or hiking trail.
2. Enjoy Luxury Boutique Lodges in Serene Locations
   On this journey, we'll experience the remoteness of staying at a scientific outpost at Kulmhotel Gornergrat observatory. In Murren, we access our guesthouse by gondola. And when we're in iconic Swiss mountain towns like St. Moritz, Montreux and Zermatt, count on our luxury boutique lodges to supply  views of sweeping landscapes from your bedroom window, plus close access to nature adventures. No place heaps on the untamed scenery quite like Switzerland, and we make sure you're immersed in it, even while you're sleeping!
3. Travel with Just 13 Guests...and TWO Expedition Leaders!
   Our small group size allows the opportunity to explore Switzerland's more remote nature highlights and stay in intimate historic hotels. With fewer people, you get a much more peaceful experience—essential to rewarding adventure travel. And, with two guides for just 13 guests, you get the exceptional attention you deserve.
4. Rail Travel Is First Class
   Riding the Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps is a bucket-list railway experience—and we do it in style, traveling first class in panoramic rail cars from St. Moritz to Zermatt.
5. See Switzerland's Natural Treasures
   This is an all-encompassing adventure in Switzerland, a country works hard to conserve its beautiful natural resources. We make sure you visit some of their proudest conservation achievements, from the more-than-century-old Swiss National Park to hiking in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Lake Oeschinen and Jungfrau-Aletsch.
6. Outstanding Naturalist Expedition Leaders
   We're known for the quality of our guides, and you'll find that the leadership on this trip is no exception! With a deep knowledge Switzerland's range of Alpine ecosystems, your two Expedition Leaders will enhance your adventure in a way that makes you feel safe, cared for and enlightened. Read our Expedition Leader bios and traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.
7. Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures a Rewarding Switzerland Experience
   With Natural Habitat Adventures, you get our exclusive guarantee, promising that we will meet the lofty expectations set in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most impressive guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.
   
8. Feel Good About the Way You Travel
   We all care about the planet, and you can travel knowing that the emissions from your trip are 100-percent carbon-offset—Natural Habitat Adventures is the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company. And we continue to set the bar higher in sustainable travel practices worldwide.
   
9. Natural Habitat Adventures is WWF's Travel Partner
   Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel as well as the exceptional quality of our worldwide adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world's leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat as its worldwide travel partner, a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!