A geography school trip to the Swiss Alps will allow your students to explore a glacier, learn more about river processes and see some of the most famous peaks in the Alps, including the Matterhorn!

The Swiss Alps, although making up just 14% of the total area of the mountain range, is home to 48 of the 82 ‘four-thousanders’ (peaks above 4,000m).

This, plus the fact that Switzerland is the most alpine country in Europe (65% of its territory is in the Alps) makes it an incredible destination for young geographers.

Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)

Day Morning Summary Afternoon Summary Evening Summary
1

Flight from the UK to Geneva

Visit to chocolate factory and onward transfer to hotel in Leysin 

Evening meal

2

Full day excursion to Langglestscher Glacier and Fafleralp

Evening meal

3

Visit to the Thermal Baths

Visit to Les Diablerets and Grand Eau River

Evening meal

4

Transfer to airport

Return flight to the UK

Arrive back at school

4 days, 3 nights Price from £559 pp
  • 3 nights' half-board accommodation
  • Airport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
  • Airport transfers in resort
  • ATOL protected return flights from the UK
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Detailed information pack
  • Excursion to Langgletscher glacier and the Fafleralp, includes private coach and experienced guide
  • Free staff place ratio 1:10
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
  • VAT at current rates to tour operators
  • Visit to Les Diablerets and Grand Eau River
  • Visit to thermal baths in Lavey le Bain includes return transfers and entry

Accommodation

Educational Activities

Berneuse

Berneuse

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The Berneuse is the mountain that stands over Leysin, in the Bernese Alps. Take the cable car to its summit… Read More

Grande Eau

Grande Eau

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This tributary of the Rhône flows from Les Diablerets and offers the opportunity to delve deeper into river processes.… Read More

Langgletscher and Fafleralp

Langgletscher and Fafleralp

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The Langgletscher is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a nature trail designed to educate visitors on… Read More

Thermal Baths at Saillon

Thermal Baths at Saillon

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Relax in the thermal baths at Saillon! Let the current carry you along the Thermal River, heal your aches and… Read More

Tourism Study - Les Diablerets

Tourism Study - Les Diablerets

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Les Diablerets is an area popular with tourists, particularly those interested in adventure sports.… Read More

Cultural Activities

Maison Cailler

Maison Cailler

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An absolute 'must' when visiting Switzerland is tasting some of its famous chocolate! At the Maison Cailler, you'll find out… Read More

Restaurant La Fromagerie

Restaurant La Fromagerie

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You can’t come all the way to Switzerland without trying some of its famous alpine cheeses! Housed in a 17th… Read More

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We highly recommend this visit for both pupils of all ages and teachers. Salamanca is a very compact and manageable city with many points of interest and is easily combined with other historical towns in the area. An additional recommendation is to experience genuinely delicious and authentic tapas in the restaurant Hispania 20 near the main square. They are extremely accommodating to large groups and take into consideration all dietary requirements and allergies as well as offering tapas from all regions of Spain. Overall, we are hugely impressed with your organisation and service and are sure to use your company again. — The Godolphin and Latymer School , September 2019

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