Florence 2 Interlaken & Lake Como
Welcome to where relaxing beauty and high-octane adrenaline live in perfect harmony! Interlaken is a traditional Swiss village located in the heart of the rugged Alps, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Scenic mountain walks and calming Alpine Spas collide with adventure activities like white water rafting, canyoning, and bungy jumping. Spend the last day exploring Lake Como, renown for its gorgeous landscape, waterfront villas, and celebrity residents like George Clooney and Gianni Versace. Whether you are looking for inspiring beauty, or an action-packed weekend, you will find yourself in Interlaken.
Included:
- Round trip luxury coach transport (with A/C, DVD, & bathroom)
- accommodation with your friends at top rated hostels
- breakfast
- exclusive 5% discount off of all adventure activities
- Round trip transportation to Lake Como
- a Bus2alps trip leader
- The Interlaken Bus2alps informational guide
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Route
A FlorenceB Interlaken Summer
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
The trip departs Florence from the Santa Maria Novella train station at 19:00*. The meeting point is in the International Ticketing Hall opposite tracks 8 and 9. Please meet your trip leader 20 minutes prior to departure. Travel to Interlaken is by private luxury coach with A/C, DVD, and toilet.We make one 45 minute stop. We play DVDs through the duration of the trip. Estimated travel time is 8 hours**. Approximate arrival time is 3:00*. Upon arrival in Interlaken, we will immediately check into our accommodation.
Day 2 & 3
Your personal schedule for the weekend will be based on the activities you choose to do. Activities include Skydiving, Canyon Jumping, Glacial Bungy Jumpy, White-water rafting, Canyoning, Ice Climbing,Paragliding, Hang gliding, Ice Skating, Chocolate Shows, Hiking, plus loads, loads more. On Saturday there will be an optional day trip to Zurich (if trip meets required numbers) that will depart at 9:00am. Some activities are weather permitting so plan accordingly. Consult your Bus2alps Trip Leader, Hostel Staff or City Guide for recommendations and weather updates.
Day 4
Departure for Lake Como is at 9:00*. We will arrive at the lake at around 12:30pm and you will immediately have free time to explore, take photos and have lunch. Departure for Florence will be at 16:00*. Estimated drive time is 5 hours**. We will make one 45 minute stop for dinner and return to Florence at approximately 23:00*
* All departure/arrival times are subject to change due to weather and seasonal availiabiity. You will be informed 24 hours prior about any changes. ** Drive times are all estimated and are subject to change due to road conditions and traffic.
Optional Activities
**Bus2alps guests get 5% off all extreme activities.**
Skydiving: Freefall for 45 seconds over the beautiful Swiss Alps from 13,000 feet up.Video and photos available at additional cost.
White-water Rafting: Find yourself engaged in an exhilirating team effort to navigate through rushing rapids on either the Lutschine or Simme River.
Paragliding: Suspend yourself well above the Swiss countryside, held on only by a parachute and your experienced guide helping your steer.
Canyoning: Make your way through 1 of 4 canyons of varying difficulty by repelling down cliffs, free-flowing down natural water slides, and jumping off 8-30 foot ledges
Canyon Jumping: Bungy Jumping meets rope swing as you jump off an 85 meter high platform attached only to a rope.
Bungy Jumping: Bungy 140 meters (460 feet) into a glacial canyon in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Ice Climbing: Dig yourself out of an ice filled paradise, armed with an ice pick, climbing gear, and surrounded by some of the world’s most famous mountains.
Seilpark: The high ropes course provides an adventure for all skill levels, with six tracks of various difficulty for a fun adventure through nature’s playground.
Fun Car, Scooter, ATVS, Mountain Bike Rentals: If you are looking for an alternative way to explore the area, you can rent any of these three vehicles and set off in search of adventure.
Chocolate Show: At 5 and 6pm everyday you can check out how Schuh makes their world-known chocolate.
Zurich Day Trip: Departs via the Bus2alps private bus on Saturdays. Victoria Jungrau Spa: With treatments ranging from simple massages to full-day wellness, the spa is a great place to stretch out your muscles after of extreme sports.
Plus many more activities including a Spa, Casino, ice rink, and day trips.....
