Switzerland 5-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 6 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Switzerland.
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Lauterbrunnen valley
Map of Best of Bernese Oberland - 5 days
Best of Bernese Oberland - 5 days

Hike from hut to hut under the snowy facades of some of the most famous peaks in the Swiss Alps with this five-day itinerary. As you hike past the iconic peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, you'll make your way through Alpine pastures, glacial lakes, and rushing waterfalls, with stops on mountaintop tramways and charming villages in between.

Take a kayaking tour past the charming town and Alpine scenery of Lake Brienz
Map of Swiss Alpine Adventure: Lucerne & Interlaken - 5 Days
Swiss Alpine Adventure: Lucerne & Interlaken - 5 Days

Discover towering mountains, glacial lakes, and thundering waterfalls on this five-day adventure in the Swiss Alps. Based in the towns of Lucerne and Interlaken, you'll head off on day excursions traveling by cable car and cogwheel railways up the mountains of Jungfraujoch and Rigi-Kulm. Cruise and kayak on serene turquoise lakes and e-bike through forested, farming, and riverside landscapes, stopping at historic villages to meet the locals and taste their produce.

See the best of Switzerland's mountain and lake panoramas by train
Map of Switzerland by Train - 5 Days
Switzerland by Train - 5 Days

Experience all that Switzerland offers on this five-day rail adventure that includes the steepest cog railways, highest cable cars, and crystal-encrusted gondolas. With overnights in Lucerne, Grindelwald, Zermatt, and Montreux, you'll journey through mountain, lake, and vineyard landscapes—taking day trips to view the Alps from Klein Matterhorn's summit, kayak on Lake Brienz, hike Alpine pastures, walk a glacier crevasse, and taste wines in the centuries-old Lavaux wine terroir.

Luzern's waterfront comes alive with lights in the winter season
Map of Swiss Christmas Highlights: Zürich, Lucerne, Montreux & Geneva - 5 Days
Swiss Christmas Highlights: Zürich, Lucerne, Montreux & Geneva - 5 Days

Rekindle your festive spirit on this five-day winter getaway that promises the best of Switzerland in December, including holiday cheer, culinary delights, and snowy landscapes. Ride a rotating cable car, master the art of cheese fondue, and time travel in a medieval castle. Stay in Zürich, Lucerne, Montreux, and Geneva, where you'll find twinkling Christmas markets, quaint chalets brimming with crafts, and the enchanting sight of Santa's flying sleigh.

Mix outdoor adventure with cozy Alpine towns on this quick Switzerland getaway
Map of Swiss Winter Adventure: Engelberg, Grindelwald, Zermatt & Chamonix - 5 Days
Swiss Winter Adventure: Engelberg, Grindelwald, Zermatt & Chamonix - 5 Days

Dive into the pristine snow of Switzerland's Alpine region on this five-day self-drive adventure. Ski on fresh powder, sled the Alp's highest run, and snowshoe hike in a picturesque valley. Stay in Engelberg, Grindelwald, Zermatt, and Chamonix for adrenaline-packed mornings exploring summits by cable car and cog railway and relaxing afternoons indulging in luxury spa treatments and Swiss cuisine.

A terraced vineyard on a southern Swiss lake
Map of Swiss Food & Wine Experience in Lugano - 5 Days
Swiss Food & Wine Experience in Lugano - 5 Days

Explore the cuisine and wines of Switzerland's southern canton, Ticino, on this five-day foodie adventure. Sip, taste, walk, and cycle your way through scenic landscapes—from steep vineyards to lush valleys dripping with fresh produce, regional delicacies, and fine wines. Based in Lugano, you'll take culinary day trips to the towns of Morcote, Ascona, Locarno, and Bruzella before topping it off with a hot-air balloon flight.

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