Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg
Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg
Cross-country Skiing in Kandersteg
8 Days Starting and ending in Kandersteg, Switzerland
Visiting: Kandersteg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
K07AF
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
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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
Itinerary
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ski lessons
Ski lessons are not included and can be added at an additional cost with the local ski school.
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Ski equipment hire
Ski equipment hire is not included in the package.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.