• All accommodation as described

• Meals as described in the Meal Plan

• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes

• Luggage transfer

• E-bike hire

• Bike accessories (panniers/ milometer/ puncture repair kit/ pump)

• Visit to chocolate world of the Lindt factory

• Visit to chocolate world of Aeschbacher Chocolatier

• Boat crossing of Lake of Lucerne from Brunnen to Breckenried

• Discount code to the value of CHF 10 when booking your train with Swiss Federal Railways (www.sbb.ch/en)

• Navigation App and GPX tracks available

• Travel insurance
• Travel to/from Zurich
• Train journey from Rapperswill to Einsiedeln (approx CHF 20)
• Visas (if applicable)
• Tourist Tax
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Personal equipment
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit and the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook, and all your relevant documents, no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start-date. We will send your documents using a signed-for courier so that you can track your package and know that it is safely on its way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our Sales Team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker, so please remind them to pack it before setting off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start-date, please inform our Sales Team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for most of our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, so please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling instead.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

The trip starts and ends at your hotel in Zurich. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you. The nearest airport for this trip is Zurich Airport with many departures from regional UK airports.

If you are flying into Zurich Airport you can take the direct train from Zurich Flughafen to Zurich. The journey takes approx. 15 minutes and operates approx. every 15- 20 minutes.

It is also possible to travel flight-free from the UK to Zurich via the Eurostar to Paris, then taking the train from Paris to Zurich HB which takes between 4-5 hours. With your booking confirmation you will also receive a discount code to the value of CHF 10 when booking your train with Swiss Federal Railways (www.sbb.ch/en).

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water from the taps is perfectly drinkable on this holiday - please use this to fill your personal bottles for your daily activities. We do not encourage the purchase of single-use plastic bottles.

Swiss food is an amalgamation of French, German and Italian cuisine which is hardly surprising with cantons of each language too; and not to mention that Switzerland is a cheese and chocolate lover’s dream destination with some of the world’s finest cheese makers and chocolatiers calling it home. But there is much more to Swiss food than cheese and chocolate. Zurich in particular is a hotspot for foodies where traditional Swiss dishes from across the cantons are served alongside creative new trendy dishes earning it several Michelin-starred restaurants and the city and surrounding areas are often a buzz with food festivals.

The great Swiss staple, the cheese fondue, is a custom all visitors must try; it is almost a rite of passage. A mix of melted delicious Swiss Gruyere cheese, wine and herbs it is the meal the Swiss Cheese Union claim ‘creates a good mood’, well unless you are first to drop your bread in the fondue that is. Tradition states the poor soul who drops their bread first, must foot the bill.

Although cheese fondue is delicious, it is certainly not the only yummy dish on the menu. Other national delights include Rosti, a fried potato dish which is served with anything from eggs to apples; Zurcher Geschnetzeltes, which translates to ‘meat cut Zurich style’ and made using slices of veal cooked in a mushroom cream sauce. Traditional food is generally rich and hearty but you will find many lighter options too such as soups, and fresh fish from Zurich’s surrounding lakes.

This trip has been designed with comfort in mind. You will stay in a selection of handpicked 3 and 4 star rated hotels all of which have been chosen for their hospitality, excellent facilities and close location to your cycle route. All of the hotels have well-appointed rooms with Wifi and offer a buffet breakfast to keep you fuelled on your bike ride. Some of the hotels also have wellness centres and gardens, perfect for relaxing after a busy day exploring.

Your accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis staying in twin or double rooms, however all of the hotels also have a restaurant where you can enjoy an evening meal should you prefer to stay in after a busy day on your bike.

It is possible to arrange additional nights accommodation if you wish to extend your time in this beautiful area. Please speak to one of our sales team for further information.

E-bike hire is included in the cost of this holiday. Equipped with a battery and motor, these electric bikes give you a helping hand whilst you are pedalling, making it easier to climb hills, and travel further with less effort and more comfort.

Bikes come equipped with a pannier for your daily essentials plus lights, a bike lock, pump and repair kit.

The minimum age for riding e-bikes in Switzerland is 16 years. A minimum height of 160cm is recommended for e-bikes. We will reserve the appropriate size of bike for you based on your height.

We strongly recommend for you to bring your own helmet with you for the best comfort. We also recommend packing a gel seat for extra comfort or a pair of padded cycling shorts, whilst the cycling is leisurely and there are plenty of opportunities to stop and explore it is always nice to have some padding for a comfortable ride.

We can also arrange child trailers if you wish to travel with a younger family.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out on your bike. We ask that you please ensure your luggage is limited to one piece under 20kg per person, and that your luggage is ready for collection each morning.