Zermatt Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic journey from Geneva to Zermatt
- Explore the charming car-free village of Zermatt
- Ride the Gornergrat Railway to panoramic viewpoints
- Visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Europe's highest cable car station
- Breathtaking views of the Matterhorn mountain
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Geneva to Zermatt
- Guided tour of Zermatt village and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Tickets for Gornergrat Railway and Glacier Paradise cable car
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Meet your driver guide in the bus station with our Swisstours bus. Embark for a comfortable bus drive with beautiful sceneries
After 3 hours drive, Upon arrival in Taesch, be transported to the charming village of Zermatt aboard an electric vehicle, where a breathtaking beauty experience awaits you. Admire the iconic silhouette of the Matterhorn dominating the landscape.
At 3883 meters above sea level, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise offers a unique sensory experience: breathtaking views, pure mountain air, and glaciers await you. Take the highest cable car in the world to access the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where a spectacular observation platform, a unique Glacier Palace, and a cinema lounge await you. The journey begins in the comfort of an 8-seat gondola of the Matterhorn Express, traversing varied landscapes, from lush green meadows to impressive moraines sculpted by glaciers. Once at the top, marvel at the panoramic views of 38 majestic Alpine peaks from the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps
Explore the narrow streets of Zermatt during free time and admire the traditional houses built with lots of wood and stone. The old part of the village of Zermatt is located on Hinterdorfstrasse and is a true treasure trove of historical buildings. More than 30 buildings feature the classic architectural style of the early Walser settlers, including barns and attics that are up to 500 years old. They represent a piece of history and show how farmers lived in the past.
Come down to Tasch to meet our bus
Drive 3 hours back to the city of Geneva
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves significant elevation changes; be prepared for altitude.
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as conditions can affect the tour.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for border crossing into Switzerland.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for alpine terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning mountain views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Travel time is included in the overall duration
Traveler reviews
Enjoy trip to Zermatt
The tour guide Radger is very nice and willing to introduce the local culture. Athough the weather is cloudy and unable to see the peak of Matterhorn Mt. In geneal, it is still a relax and good travel experience.
Zermatt and The Matahorn
The Zermatt tour was great! David our tour guide was very informative and full of knowledge of things to see along the way. Highly recommend this tour!
Amazing experience great memories. Fab guide
Excellent experience via Swiss tours who we had used before. Picked up from hotel and guide was excellent very personable and knowledgeable. Friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Asked regularly if we were all ok on the drive there and was a genuinely lovely guy. Explained everything fully so we knew what to expect. Would highly recommend Swiss tours and this trip as it’s truly wonderful from start to finish. I think it’s good value and no stress at all and even though the weather wasn’t perfect for views we did get to see the Matterhorn from the viewing platform which fortunately reopened after we had looked around the glacier paradise. The glacier is amazing and I’m so glad we chose this trip.
Bait and Switch
Beware, this is a bait and switch. The itinerary statutes you get entrance to the glacier paradise but you don't. Viator reps were not helpful at all. The tour company charged us an additional $340 for the glacier paradise. Don't get this through Viator, go directly through a tour company and save yourself money and headache. Essentially it was a $440 bus ride. You can take the scenic train for less than that. We got no information on the bus ride either. We did absolutely love the village and the ride on the ski lift to Glacier paradise and the ice cave. I don't think it was worth $800. I chatted with the viator rep who said the glacier paradise was included, then it changed when I asked for a refund. She gave me an email address to send the receipts to but no one ever responded. I won't use Viator ever again. LESSON LEARNED!
Best tour guide
We did the tour the last day of the year, our guide (roger) was amazing! Gave us a lot of interesting info and made sure we had the best day possible. The tour in itself is very good as you dont have to worry about anything except food. So we could just enjoy our day