Travel Dates: 8 -25 June 2023
The beautiful mountain range that spans Europe is home to a wide range of opportunities for outdoor recreation, in addition to providing breathtaking vistas. Imagine yourself driving through the emerald alpine lakes, idyllic Alpine valleys, and quaint Alpine villages, and hiking up some of the mountains.
ONE ROUTE TO COVER THEM ALL
GERMANY - ITALY - AUSTRIA - SWITZERLAND - LIECHTENSTEIN - FRANCE
CITIES: MUNICH, INNSBRUCK, GENEVA
NATIONAL PARKS & PLACES
Cortina d Ampezzo, Bolzano, Mittenwald, Village of Seefeld, Interlaken, Vaduz, Lauterbrunnen, St. Anton am Arlberg, Lucerne, Lech Zürs, Täsch, Davos, Zermatt, Grindelwald, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy
and more!
ONE ROUTE TO COVER THEM ALL
GERMANY - ITALY - AUSTRIA - SWITZERLAND - LIECHTENSTEIN - FRANCE
CITIES: MUNICH, INNSBRUCK, GENEVA
NATIONAL PARKS & PLACES
Cortina d Ampezzo, Bolzano, Mittenwald, Village of Seefeld, Interlaken, Vaduz, Lauterbrunnen, St. Anton am Arlberg, Lucerne, Lech Zürs, Täsch, Davos, Zermatt, Grindelwald, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy
and more!
I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me.
Why You Should Go On this 16D/15N Road Trip Adventure
1. Curated hikes that showcase the best of the European Alps
2. Roam around freely on wheels, stop and take pictures whenever you feel like it!
3. You can be more spontaneous
4. Listening to awesome road trip music and making new friends
5. The journey is the destination, a road trip is an adventure!
1. Curated hikes that showcase the best of the European Alps
2. Roam around freely on wheels, stop and take pictures whenever you feel like it!
3. You can be more spontaneous
4. Listening to awesome road trip music and making new friends
5. The journey is the destination, a road trip is an adventure!
Oh, The Places We'll Go!
Here are just some sights and treks that you will come across during the road trip. The full itinerary will be given to confirmed participants.
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Munich
Munich, Bavaria’s capital, is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous museums. The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the Altstadt (Old Town), central Marienplatz square contains landmarks such as Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall), with a popular glockenspiel show that chimes and reenacts stories from the 16th century. We will do a 10km walk tour today, including climbing up the St Petersburg, where you will catch panoramic views of the city and the Bavarian alps. |
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Dolomites Dolomites is a mountain range in the northern Italian Alps with 18 peaks over 3,000 meters and 141,903 ha. It has vertical walls, sheer cliffs, and narrow, deep, long valleys. The nine-area property contains steeples, pinnacles, rock walls, glacial landforms, and karst systems. It has frequent landslides, floods, and avalanches. The property has fossil records of Mesozoic carbonate platform systems. It's a hiker's paradise. Hike to peaks, alpine lakes, and breathtaking viewpoints. Treks: Tre Cime Di Lavaredo, Secada, Lago di Braies, Val Di Funes |
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Innsbruck Innsbruck would win any city beauty pageant. The capital of western Austria's Tyrol region is nestled in a pleasant valley with mountains to the north and south. Innsbruck is a mix of Baroque churches, gabled houses, and narrow streets. You could spend all your time photographing medieval houses surrounded by snow-covered peaks, but there's more to do. The city's culture and outdoor activities are impressive. |
Just grab a friend and take a ride, together upon the open road
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SEEFLED. MITTENWALD
Nestled in the heart of the Alps and in a prime, central location in Western Europe, Seefeld is a popular vacation destination in summer and winter. Winding through mountains and gorges, the ride offers views of the unique landscape and can be perfectly combined with our drive to Mittenwald. Located along the Austrian border, Mittenwald is the home to charming cobbled streets, mountain landscapes, and the art of crafting classical instruments. Visitors may feel like they are on the set of "The Sound of Music," walking its storybook lanes with houses straight out of a fairy tale, all in view of the Alps. |
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Liechtenstein Liechtenstein, a tiny country wedged in between Switzerland and Austria, is situated in the Rhine Valley, surrounded by foreboding mountain ranges. Liechtenstein is a mountain principality governed by an iron-willed monarch, embedded deep in the Alps, and crowned with turreted castles. Visiting one of the world's smallest and richest countries is an added bonus. |
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Lech Zürs am Arlberg
The unrivalled quality found only here in the birthplace of skiing attracts guests from around the world. In the heart of Austria's largest ski area, Lech Zürs am Arlberg offers dramatic mountain scenery. This idyllic, enthralling village is surrounded by enticing meadows and trails in summer. We'll do an 8km hike as we walk past the Capricorn Monument and the Alpe Formarin. After that, let's chill at Lech Zurs. |
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The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.
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Sankt Anton am Arlberg
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, commonly referred to as St. Anton, is a village and ski resort in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies in the Tyrolean Alps, with aerial tramways and chairlifts up to 2,811 m (9,222 ft), yielding a vertical drop of 1,507 m (4,944 ft). It is also a popular summer resort among hikers, trekkers and mountaineers. Let's go for a 8km hike offering great views of the Tyrolean alps and little gorge with wooden walkways, bridges and small waterfalls. |
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Grindelwald, a village on the north face of the Eiger, is surrounded by a magnificent mountain scape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. Due to its mountainous landscape and numerous lookout points and activities, Grindelwald has become one of the most popular holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, and the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region.
7km hike on a wide, well-kept path along blooming alpine meadows to the Bachalpsee. Then you can walk to the blue jewel of the Bernese Alps. The sharp peaks of the Wetterhorn, the Schreckhorn and the Finsteraarhorn on the other side of the valley are impressive. |
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You can find amazing views of the Swiss Alps in Zermatt. In this area you will find MATTERHORN, one of the most famous mountains in the world. Zermatt is one of the prettiest villages in the world, with an amazing mountain view as a backdrop. It's a postcard perfect place to stay for the night!
The 5 Lakes Trail is a beautiful hike in the alpine universe of Zermatt: the Matterhorn is reflected in mountain lakes such as Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee. The mountains offer breathtaking views, and the hiking trails are rich in biodiversity. The area is also a moraine of the Findelen glacier. 11 km hiking distance |
Roads are a record of those who have gone before.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (also known as Chamonix) is a ski resort near the borders of France, Switzerland, and Italy. Skiing is renowned in this region because of its location at the base of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. Visitors can take cable cars to several nearby peaks with panoramic views, including Aiguille du Midi above town, and Pointe Helbronner across vast glacier fields on the Italian border, all year long. 25/4 - A 8.5km hike in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in the Haute-Savoie department. The route starts at La Flègère, then takes you to the Lacs de Chéserys and Lac Blanc, via the Grand Balcon Sud. |
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Lucerne When traveling across Switzerland, the majority of tourists make their way to the city of Lucerne, often known as Luzern in German. Both the city's spectacular medieval architecture and its stunning position on the edge of Lake Lucerne amid snow-capped mountains have contributed to the city's widespread recognition. |
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Lauterbrunnen Between towering cliffs and snow-capped peaks, the picturesque town of Lauterbrunnen may be found nestled in one of the most breathtaking through valleys in the Alps. The Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of the largest natural protected zones in Switzerland. It is known for its 72 roaring waterfalls (including the roaring, 300m-high Staubbach Falls), hidden valleys, colorful alpine meadows, and solitary mountain inns. |
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I may not have ended up where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.
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Annecy is a small alpine town in southeastern France. Known as the ‘Venice of France’ with the old town gliding around the Lake Annecy through the Thiou River. Charming canals, flower-bedecked banks, small delightful bridges, beautiful houses with colourful facades; Annecy’s scenery is an Art in its own. A must-visit, must-add to bucket list especially during summer !
We will do a guided city walk upon reaching the town. Free and easy in the afternoon. Time to do shopping! |
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Situated along the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Alps, Geneva sparkles as one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Home to the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva has a long history of diversity and tolerance dating back to the Protestant Reformation. Today, the city of Geneva is a cultural center second to none featuring world class entertainment, top rated restaurants and unlimited opportunities for recreation.
We will do a 2 hours city walk covering
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Adventures Unlimited in the Best of Alps 2022
The otherworldly landscapes of the Alps offer an open invitation to explorers from all walks of life. It is time to answer that call.
The full travel itinerary will be provided to our confirmed trip participants during the trip briefing.
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LAND COST (in EUR)
(min 10 pax to go, max size 16 including hosts) €2600 (Loyalty price, those who travelled with us during the past 12 months)* €2700 Early bird (before 15 January 2023) €2800 (Regular price after 15 January 2023) ADDITONAL DISCOUNTS FOR DRIVERS: $200SGD * valid till 15 January 2023 * does not include trips to Malaysia * 1% Credit Back to your AU Travel Bank Account Trip Inclusions: - Hotel accommodation (3-4 stars hotels and farm stays) - Transport Transfers within the itinerary (see exclusions) - Daily breakfast for all days - Customised endurance walks training from AU - Car Rentals, including parking, tolls and petrol - Application fees for International Driving Permit Trip Exclusions: - International Return flight from Singapore to Munich and Geneva to Singapore - Meals at own expense, except breakfast - All personal charges in hotels are to be borne by the individual - Admission fees to attraction sites; cable car, bus and train rides to attraction and hiking sites (estimated around 360 Eur) - Travel Insurance - VTL Travel requirements, if any (costs of application, PCR tests, etc) - Hiking gear and equipment - Tips and Gratuities (optional) Recommended flight Details will be given to confirmed participants. |
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Registration and Payment Details:
Deposit of $500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED,
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd SWIFT / BIC: DBSSSGSGDBS
Account Number: 885-164-4795-99 (Digital Account)
PAYNOW TO UEN CODE 201600903H
(IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "BEST OF ALPS 2023")
Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to date.
Refund Policy
* The deposit will be fully refunded if the trip does not commence due to insufficient participants.
* Balance to be called for 60 days prior to start of event
- Bookings cancelled 60 -46 days prior to arrival –50% of the total amount will be reimbursed excluding the non-refundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 45-31 days prior to arrival – 70% of the total amount will be deducted as a cancellation fee excluding the nonrefundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 30 days & less prior to arrival – 100% cancellation fee - full penalty - no refund
You are encouraged to purchase travel insurance upon the confirmation of the trip
Travel Bank Credit
Beginning 1 January 2023, we help you save by giving you a 1% credit on your land tour to your personal travel bank account with us!
You can then use these credit amounts to offset any overseas trip with us or to purchase our merchandise.
Read more about our Travel Bank credit scheme here
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Deposit of $500SGD via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED,
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd SWIFT / BIC: DBSSSGSGDBS
Account Number: 885-164-4795-99 (Digital Account)
PAYNOW TO UEN CODE 201600903H
(IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "BEST OF ALPS 2023")
Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to date.
Refund Policy
* The deposit will be fully refunded if the trip does not commence due to insufficient participants.
* Balance to be called for 60 days prior to start of event
- Bookings cancelled 60 -46 days prior to arrival –50% of the total amount will be reimbursed excluding the non-refundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 45-31 days prior to arrival – 70% of the total amount will be deducted as a cancellation fee excluding the nonrefundable deposit.
- Bookings cancelled 30 days & less prior to arrival – 100% cancellation fee - full penalty - no refund
You are encouraged to purchase travel insurance upon the confirmation of the trip
Travel Bank Credit
Beginning 1 January 2023, we help you save by giving you a 1% credit on your land tour to your personal travel bank account with us!
You can then use these credit amounts to offset any overseas trip with us or to purchase our merchandise.
Read more about our Travel Bank credit scheme here
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
