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Examples of our custom-made travel packages
Don’t settle for a standard tour. Save time and let us design a unique Switzerland travel package that is exactly what you need. Check out the below examples to see what’s possible.
- Lake Lucerne and Lake Lugano
- German and Italian speaking Switzerland
- Stoos funicular, Mount Pilatus, boat trips, Mount San Salvatore
- 2nd class Swiss rail
- 3-star hotels with breakfast
- GoldenPass Express Prestige Class Montreux to Interlaken
- Glacier Express Excellence Class Zermatt to St. Moritz
- All other trains 1st class
- Schilthorn, Gornergrat (Matterhorn), Lake Geneva excursions
- 5-star hotels with breakfast
- St. Gallen, Interlaken, Montreux, Brig, Lugano, St. Moritz
- Voralpen-Express, GoldenPass line, Glacier Express, Bernina Express
- Famous peaks, hidden gems and historical cities
- Boat trips, funiculars, cable cars and cogwheel trains
- 2nd class Swiss rail
- 4-star hotels with breakfast
Why choose MySwissAlps Plan + Package over DIY planning?
Sure, you can plan your own trip! We offer tips and sample itineraries to help. But with MySwissAlps Plan + Package, you:
- save days or even weeks of research.
- avoid planning mistakes and choice overload.
- skip the booking hassle: one package, one payment.
- let experts do the work: we design your itinerary, and our reliable partner offers you one easy package.
Meet your experts: Arno and Annika


We’ve been exploring Switzerland for more than 25 years, and have answered tourist questions for more than 20 years. So we understand how overwhelming planning can be, with so many rail passes, panoramic trains, mountains, and charming towns to choose from! Without help, it takes days or weeks to figure everything out.
You can skip the planning and use our expertise to get an itinerary that works. Here’s what our insider know-how gives you:
- the best base towns in the best order. We consider scenery, location, and travel time for your day trips. We also check your Switzerland arrival and departure locations, and make sure your transfers are convenient, scenic, and without backtracking.
- towns that are worth extra nights because there’s so much to see, or for better weather flexibility.
- stunning train routes, apart from the few famous panoramic trains.
- excursions that are available during your travel dates.
- the rail pass that fits your plans.
- fresh ideas if you’ve already visited Switzerland before.
MySwissAlps is independent. We’re not a traditional travel agency, and we don’t sell anything ourselves. So we do not have to include or exclude specific trains, attractions, or hotels in your itinerary. We only recommend what’s best for you!
Annika, co-founder of MySwissAlps: “I’ve explored Switzerland since early childhood. I’d love to use that experience to design your perfect mix of towns and activities, creating a trip that’s uniquely yours.”
Why book with our travel package partner?
Our travel agency partners have years of experience booking the best Swiss hotels, making train reservations, and arranging rail passes and excursion tickets. They’ll turn the personalized plan we made for you into one easy package. You make one booking only, while you still travel independently (no group, no guide).
With their help, you’ll:
- save time: one package instead of many separate bookings.
- avoid hassle: no need to find reliable websites for each hotel, rail pass, and ticket.
- get early scenic train booking: our partner can secure popular panoramic train seats earlier than individual travelers. And they have more options to seat all members of your travel party together.
- get simultaneous train reservations and hotels: no risk of one being confirmed while the other is sold out.
- avoid worries about limited availability: our partner will suggest changes if a hotel or excursion is fully booked.
- have one point of contact.
- cancel everything in one go if needed: no need to deal with the different policies and deadlines of many separate bookings.
➤ Get started or get a price estimate
What happens after I submit a Plan + Package request?
- You receive our confirmation e-mail. Please check your spam folder if you can’t find it.
- If our Plan + Package service is the best match for you, we’ll proceed with follow-up questions to fully understand what you need. We’ll then design a travel plan that is unique to you, your interests, the season, and the time you have. If Plan + Package is not the best match, we’ll suggest an alternative way to plan your trip.
- Once you’re happy with your final travel plan, we’ll request a quote from our travel package partner.
- When you are satisfied with the quote, you confirm you want this travel package.
- Our partner handles all hotel, rail pass, train, and excursion bookings for you.
- You can sit back and look forward to your trip! We follow up with your personal detailed travel plan, which will help you navigate Switzerland effortlessly. Also, our e-mail support guarantees that you won’t have any questions left.
Who is the Plan + Package service for?
| Condition | We can help with Plan + Package if ALL of the below applies: |
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| travel plan status: | you’re sure you’re going to Switzerland and have fixed travel dates |
| booking status: | you didn’t make any bookings for accommodation, rail passes and train/excursion tickets yet |
| the type of trip you want: | self-guided, independent |
| how you want to book your trip: | as 1 complete package booked with our travel package partner |
| number of travelers: | 1 to 9 |
| when you’ll depart to Switzerland: | between 10 days and 12 months from now. Personalized packages generally take 3 weeks to arrange. For trips departing sooner, we’ll find you the best available alternatives. |
| duration of your Switzerland stay: | 3 nights to 4 weeks |
| your budget is: | realistic for a full-service customized travel package. Feel free to submit a request and ask for our price estimate. |
| your travel mode: | train / public transport |
| your preferred accommodation: | 3- to 5-star hotels |
| your preferred activities: | general sightseeing: train rides, mountain trips, boat trips, town/city visits, easy hikes, etc |
| you’re requesting Plan + Package for: | yourself (and your fellow travelers) |
| you’ve used the Plan + Package service in the past 6 months: | no |
| you’re already discussing your plans in our forum: | no |
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FAQ about MySwissAlps Plan + Package
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What does MySwissAlps Plan + Package cost?
We provide our itinerary planning service for free. You will only pay our travel package partner for the package they create for you.
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What does the travel package cost?
We can mix and match as you please, so the exact amount depends on your unique trip. While filling out the request, you’ll see an estimate of the price. This is based on the length of your Switzerland trip, whether you want to travel 1st or 2nd class, which hotel category you prefer, if you’ll be leaving on short term, if you’re traveling in tourist high season, etc.
You’ll find price examples here, and more can be obtained here.
The actual costs of the package offered by our partner can be higher or lower than this estimate.
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How long does it take before I receive my travel plan and package quote?
It usually takes less than a week.
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Am I required to book the package?
No. You’re not required to book the package offered by our partner. We selected them carefully though; you’ll be in good hands!
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How much time do I have to decide?
Once you’ve received the travel package offer, you can take all the time you need to decide or request changes.
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1) reservations are not secured until you have confirmed your booking, so hotels and trains can book out in the meantime.
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Do you guarantee the cheapest possible trip?
No. A personalized travel package is typically more expensive than a DIY trip. That’s because it is tailor-made for you, experts will help you, and all bookings will be handled for you. You’ll save a lot of time and end up with the best possible travel plan, plus personal assistance.
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Do you guarantee a perfect itinerary?
No. We have a lot of travel experience in Switzerland and answer questions every day, but still, there are limits to what we can do. We’ll do our best for you! Also, it’s common to have more on your wish list than what realistically fits into the number of days you have available. We too still have that problem when we’re in Switzerland!
We will make sure you can make the most of your time in Switzerland. We’ll give you a realistic travel plan that meets all of your requirements, with towns and trains perfectly connected for a comfortable and scenic trip.
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Who’s responsible for my trip?
Our travel package partner is responsible for the logistics and the bookings. They will ensure the correct trains are reserved, and your hotel rooms and excursions (optional) are booked. You can call them in case of issues during your trip (issues are extremely rare!).
You are responsible for checking if the itinerary we design meets your requirements. You’ll be traveling on your own. Your trip is not guided.
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When should I book my personalized package?
Switzerland is popular. We advise starting your Plan + Package request 6 to 11 months in advance.
Panoramic trains can sell out 3 to 6 months before travel. Limited premium seats, such as the Glacier Express Excellence Class, are often booked out much earlier. The best hotel rooms at the best prices get booked well in advance, too.
Don’t worry if you’re late! If necessary, we’ll arrange great alternatives. Just be aware that we may not be able to fulfill all of your exact preferences.
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Can I book accommodation or train tickets myself and buy the rest as a package?
No, unfortunately not. Our Plan + Package service is designed to save you the maximum amount of time, so we offer complete travel packages that include the core elements of accommodation and rail passes/tickets. If you want to book these yourself, you can plan and book your trip yourself with the resources and carefully selected booking links on our website. Feel free to ask in the forum if you need help!
It’s not a problem if you have already booked your travel to and from Switzerland, or accommodation at the start or end of your trip. Buying (mountain) excursion tickets on the spot in Switzerland is fine too.
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Can I use my loyalty or reward programs to get hotel discounts?
No, that’s not possible. Your travel package will contain excellent hotels that fit your budget, but discounts from loyalty, reward, or savings programs can’t be applied.
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Can you include Airbnb’s or holiday homes instead of hotels?
No, Airbnb’s cannot be included in a package. But we can offer lots of excellent hotels in a wide budget range.
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Can I ask for specific hotels?
Feel free to mention specific hotels you’re interested in. There’s no guarantee that these can be included in your package, though. Our partner can offer a wide range of great hotels all over the country, but not all hotels.
If your preference can’t be included in your package, our partner and we will do our very best to offer an equally great alternative!
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Why do you decline some Plan + Package requests?
We want to offer you the very best trip plan. That means we can’t help everyone with the Plan + Package service.
A few examples of why we may not be able to help: 1) Some requests fit better with our area of expertise than others. We have experience with particular parts of Switzerland, activities, and travel markets, for example. 2) We can’t help if your situation doesn’t meet these criteria. 3) Sometimes, there are more Plan + Package requests than we can handle.
We’ll always provide alternative options to plan your trip.
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How can you help me if Plan + Package isn’t right for me?
If you’ve already booked part of your trip, like accommodation, rail passes, tickets or excursions: fill the gaps with our overviews on towns and regions, activities, and train travel. Plus: get fine-tuning tips in the forum.
Need inspiration? Browse our ready-made itineraries, learn how to create your own travel plan, check easy ready-made packages, subscribe to our newsletter, or follow the forum for fresh ideas and updates.
If you prefer a fully guided Switzerland trip or if you want a customized itinerary for group travel, please request assistance here.
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Why not go straight to a travel agency to request a package?
MySwissAlps is independent. We don’t sell anything. We don’t have to include or exclude specific trains, attractions, or hotels in your itinerary. We only recommend what’s best for you, from many years of personal travel experience. By going through us, you get the best possible travel plan, while you don’t pay more.
We only work with the best travel agencies, so you don’t have to sort that out either. They will convert the travel plan into a travel package.
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Why not ask AI to find me a travel package?
AI can give you an answer instantly. And it may even sound convincing. However, its advice is just an average of what tourists have posted online. The information might be outdated, it might miss important details about your preferences, or it might skip asking you practical questions that make or break a trip. It doesn’t know much about off-the-beaten-path towns and activities, or how to efficiently include them in an itinerary.
AI hasn’t visited Switzerland, and didn’t ride the trains or try the food.
With a pure AI travel plan, you’ll likely and up with an average and possibly flawed trip. You’re trip will be like everyone else’s, which is not necessarily best in your particular case.
You’re about to spend a lot of money, and you deserve a fantastic trip. So why not let real, experienced people help you? We love designing itineraries, and we personally know the travel package experts who’ll turn your dream trip into reality.
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What is the detailed personal travel plan?
Book your custom-made travel package within 2 weeks of receiving your quote, and we’ll personally create a detailed travel document to take with you on your trip. It is a PDF with your day-to-day travel plan, timetable instructions for each transfer and day trip, directions on how to reach your hotels, and your town and activity guides. We’ve handled all the complex logistics so you can enjoy a worry-free trip.
You can keep this document on your phone or tablet for easy access during your trip.
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How does the free e-mail support work?
Book your custom-made travel package within 2 weeks of receiving your quote, and you’ll receive 4 weeks of free personal e-mail support, starting from your booking date. This is perfect for asking any remaining questions, so every detail of your trip is clear.
If you do not qualify, we are still happy to help if you ask your questions in the MySwissAlps forum. The supplier of the package will also be available at any time for questions regarding your trip.
A fair-use policy applies. We aim to reply to questions directly related to your trip within 3 business days.