Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg

Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg

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$1580

Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg

8 Days Starting and ending in Kandersteg, Switzerland

Visiting: Kandersteg

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

K07AF

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Multi-Level

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Trip Styles:

Active, Luxury, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1580

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Experience the charm of a picture-postcard Swiss village with our Cross-country Skiing tour in Kandersteg, nestled in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. This flexible skiing program offers a variety of trails through enchanting pine and beech forests, perfect for both beginners and seasoned skiers. Stay at the cosy, family-run Seiler's Vintage Hotel, just a short walk from the village center, where you'll enjoy fine dining with a 4 or 5-course dinner each night, including a special themed evening. Your stay includes unlimited free rides on the local bus network and a guest card for regional discounts, making it easy to explore the area. With access to hotel amenities like a pool, gym, and lounge, and daily breakfast and picnic lunches, this tour promises a delightful blend of adventure and relaxation in a stunning alpine setting.

Highlights

  • Stay in a picture-postcard Swiss village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.

  • Explore a myriad of trails through pine and beech forests surrounding Kandersteg.

  • Enjoy a varied and flexible cross-country skiing program.

  • Access to cable car rides to Oeschinen and Sunnbuel for stunning views.

  • Unlimited free rides on the local bus network with a guest card.

  • Experience a speciality theme evening with a 5-course dinner.

Itinerary

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Day 1 :

Location: Kandersteg

Accommodation Name: 3 star Alfa Soleil hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive at the traditional family run 3 star Alfa Soleil hotel, your base for the next 5 nights. You will receive a welcome drink and a briefing, where you will be given a map. This evening enjoy a 4 course dinner in the hotel's restaurant.

Day 2 - 8 :

Location: Kandersteg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You can explore the miriad of trails that surround the village of Kandersteg during your stay here. There are many easy trails that lead in and out of the pine and beech forests that surround the village. If you wish to go further afield you can also add cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel (additional cost). If you would prefer you can also add private X country skiing lessons (at additional cost) with the local ski school to get you started You will receive a guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access. You will receive a 4 or 5 course dinner each evening, one evening will also be a speciality theme evening. You will also receive 5 picnic lunches.

Day 8 : Return Home

Location: Kandersteg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your trip ends after breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Unlimited free rides on the local bus network

    Guests enjoy unlimited free rides on the local bus network, providing easy access to explore the surrounding areas.

  • Breakfast daily and 5 picnic lunches

    Breakfast is included daily as well as 5 picnic lunches during the week at a traditional 3-star family-run hotel.

  • Gastronomic 5 course meal one night and 4 course meals on the other nights

    Enjoy a gastronomic 5-course meal on one night and 4-course meals on the other nights.

  • Access to hotel facilities

    During your stay, you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool, gym, table tennis, drying room, and wifi access.

  • Welcome drink and briefing

    Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing, where you will be given a map.

What's Not Included

  • Ski lessons

    Ski lessons are not included and can be added at an additional cost with the local ski school.

  • Ski equipment hire

    Ski equipment hire is not included in the package.

  • Cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel

    Cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel are not included and can be purchased at an additional cost.

Food

Breakfast is included daily as well as a 4 course dinner each evening. One evening will also be a speciality themed evening with 5 courses. You will also receive 5 picnic lunches during the week.



With such a mixture of language and tradition co-existing in such a small country, it is no wonder that there are so many regional dishes. In the Bernese Oberland, Austrian and German influences predominate; gastronomic local delicacies include geschnetzeltes Kalbsfleisch (veal in a rich cream sauce), Kandersteger Bratwurst au Mad re-Jus (roast sausage with a Madeira sauce), Lammbraten gefullt mit Krautern (herb roasted lamb) and smoked pork with sauerkraut, and a selection of colourful salads. Typical desserts include Caramel-Birne mit Rum-Sabayon (caramelised pear with a rum sabayon) and Aprikosen-Symphonie (apricot gateau).

Accommodation

The Seiler's Vintage Hotel, formerly Hotel Alfa Soleil, is a traditional, cosy, family-run hotel located just a 5-minute walk from the village center. It offers 30 en-suite rooms with televisions, telephones, and hairdryers. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the restaurant, a lounge bar, and a large lounge area with an open fire.

Mode of Transport

Guests enjoy unlimited free rides on the local bus network, providing easy access to explore the surrounding areas. Additionally, a guest card offers regional reductions, enhancing the convenience of travel during the stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The accommodation is at Seiler's Vintage Hotel, a traditional, cosy, and family-run hotel located on the edge of the village of Kandersteg. It offers a wonderful view over fields to the mountains and includes amenities such as en-suite rooms, a television, telephone, hairdryer, a cosy lounge bar, and a large lounge area with an open fire.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is included daily, along with 5 picnic lunches. Each evening, a 4 or 5 course dinner is provided, with one evening featuring a speciality theme dinner.

  • What activities are available during the stay in Kandersteg?

    Guests can explore a variety of trails around Kandersteg, with options to venture further using cable cars at an additional cost. There is also the option to take private cross-country skiing lessons with the local ski school for an additional fee. The hotel facilities, including a pool, gym, table tennis, drying room, and wifi access, are available for use.

  • Is transportation provided during the tour?

    Guests receive a guest card for unlimited free rides on the local bus network, which also includes other regional reductions, making it convenient to explore the surrounding areas.

  • What is the dining experience like at the hotel?

    The hotel's restaurant is managed by owner/chef Nico Seiler and is highly rated by Headwater customers. Guests can enjoy fine dining with a 4 or 5 course dinner each evening, including a speciality theme evening.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)  

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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