Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Zurich Regensdorf
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport,take a train to Zurich Regensdorf (own expense). Take over your rented bicycle which will be your transportation for the next 5 days. After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel
Day 02 Zurich Regensdorf – Arau
Ride through the Limmattal valley, have a swim in Baden and marvel at the gothic glass panes in Königsfelden. Continue your ride from the Aare dam to Aarau with its charming old town, embedded in the Jura landscape.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 50 KM
Day 03 Arau – Chocolate Frey – Sursee
Visit Chocolate Frey in the morning. Under expert supervision, you will decorate two bars of chocolate and they are yours to enjoy. Next, hit the pedals through the lavel Suhrental and arrive into the quaint little town of Sursee at the lake of Sempach in the afternoon.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 30 KM
Day 04 Sursee– Lucerne
Ride along the lake of Sempach and onwards to Reussto Lucerne. The Lake of Lucerne is a beautiful lake surrounded by rough mountain backdrop. Once you reach the lake, board the panorama yacht Saphir and take a round trip in the lake bay of Lucerne.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 30 KM
Day 05 Lucerne– Root – Zug
The mostly flat trail connects the cities of Lucerne and Zug. The bike trail leads you along the Reuss towards the Zugerland. Make a stop in Root to visit the exciting world of Chocolatier Aeschbach. End the day’s ride as you arrive into the beautiful old town of Zug with its neat lake side promenade.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 30 KM
Day 06 Zug – Zurich & surrounding
Today’s ride leads you through the natural park, Sihlwald. A little paradise right at Zurich’s doorstep. Stroll along the world famous Bahnhofstrasse before getting on your bike one last time.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel
Cycling Distance : 45 KM
Day 07 Depart Zurich
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out (11 AM). Leave your bicycle at the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 6 nights in desired accommodation with breakfast;
~ rental of 24-speed bicycle with 26” tyres, v-brakes, lights and hub dynamo on day 2 to day 6;
~ luggage transfer on day 2 – day 6;
~ visits to chocolate worlds of von Chocolate Fret and Aeschbacher;
~ ride on panorama yacht on Lake Lucerne;
~ detailed route description and digital map;
~ GPS navigation app;
~ emergency service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel to Switzerland;
~ travel around Switzerland;
~ cycling helmet;
~ lunches and dinners;
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourism tax at each accommodation check in;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is good for 1 cyclist to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Switzerland, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ All cyclists are required to wear helmets (compulsory, no helmet no ride) and covered shoes when cycling. Cyclists may be denied cycling if not dressed appropriately.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to ride.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered by the Travel Wander due (not limited) to bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Cyclist(s) can bring their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander cannot be held responsible for breakdown of member’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander shall not be liable to refund any tour cost.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ A Tourism Tax costing CHF 3 to CHF 5 per cyclist per night may be levied and cyclists required to pay this tax in cash at each accommodation each day upon check in.
~ Cyclist(s) is/are allowed to bring their own bicycle(s). Travel Wander and its European Partner cannot be held responsible for breakdown of cyclist’s own bicycle. In the event of a breakdown which results in trip not being completed, Travel Wander and its European Partner shall not be liable to refund any trip cost. Travel Wander and its European Partner will do their best to help the client to the next hotel or back to the start location. Any cost incurred shall be the responsibility of the cyclist.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
