Need help finalizing Itinerary and Rail Pass

First of all - thanks for creating an awesome forum to help many of us new Swiss travellers!

Me and my wife are going to be in Switzerland for a total of 6 days beginning September 14th through September 20th. We love nature, want to enjoy hiking/biking and basically are looking for a nice romantic holiday; We arent too big on cities/museums and would want to devote time seeing nature's work.

Here is the proposed itinerary..

Sept 14 - Arrive in Basel via night train from Amsterdam; Head over to Luzern and then take a Golden Round trip to Pilatus before leaving for Murren using the Golden Pass rail; Overnight in Murren
Sept 15 - Explore BO area; Trip to Schilthorn and hikes in and around the area; Possibly bike around as well; Overnight in Murren
Sept 16 - Explore the BO area; Trip to Jungfraujoch and back; Head over to Lauterbrunnen; Visit the Trümmelbach falls; Possibly head down the valley to Interlaken if time permits; Overnight in Murren
Sept 17 - [Unsure about what other things to do - PLEASE SUGGEST]
Sept 18 - Take the Golden Pass rail (via Gstaad) and head on over to Montreux; Visit the Chateau de Chillon and explore the town; Possibly take the Chocolate train through the valley and back; Spend night in Montreux?
Sept 19 - Head on over to Lausanne and later on to Geneva; Spend night in Geneva
Sept 20 - Head back home on an early morning flight

My questions :
> What Swiss pass would you recommend? Also, if me and my wife are always travelling together everywhere, will we each need a pass if we get say, the Swiss Saver? Notice that we are in Switzerland for 6 days

> Would you recommend heading over to Zermatt with the spare day we have (Sept 17) or should we enjoy more sightseeing in the BO?

Please feel free to recommend - we are definitely wanting to adjust our plans accordingly.

Thanks!
Amit

Arno,
Thanks for your reply.

Do I need to buy one 3-day Swiss Saver flexi pass for myself AND my wife (so a total of 2) or should I buy only one pass that will accommodate both me and my wife on the same ticket? I am a little confused here.

I agree that I will not be able to do the Chocolate train on the same day - I will however follow the same route that the train does and goto Gruyere and Broc-Fabrique on that day.

I also agree with you that I could perhaps spend more time in the BO area and have more fun there as opposed to a day's worth of travel to Zermatt and back.

Your recommendations are spot-on - thank you!

Hi Amit,

You need to order a pass for 2 adults. You will receive one pass that is valid for the both of you. It is self explaining once you start ordering.

Have fun!