Switzerland

03 Nights / 04 Days Short Scenic Drive

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak. From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 04: Departure

After continental breakfast check out of the hotel. Transfer by Pvt Car to Zurich Airport for your onwards flight OR continue your journey to paradise.

Inclusions:

• 2 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 3 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Engelberg
• Pvt car transfer to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

04 Nights / 05 Days Twin Peaks

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs. Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 04: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arp

Day 05: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise.

Inclusions:

• 2 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 4 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Engelberg & back to Luz
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

04 Nights / 05 Days Twin Peaks – Bollywood Trail

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Tummelbach Falls, Bern, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Tummelbach Falls – Bern – Lucerne (Bollywood Trail)

Morning B/F in the Hotel, Check out and proceed for Famous Glacier Waterfalls Tummelbach Waterfalls, later we visit the beautiful capital city of Switzerland Berne, Free time for Shopping in Berne, Visit Old City, parliament Building. On the way back stop to take photos at some of most popular Bollywood Shooting points. Evening arrive Lucerne city. Check into Hotel, Dinner & overnight in Lucerne.

Day 04: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 05: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and enjoy your beautiful drive to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise.

Inclusions:

• 2 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 2 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Tummelbach Glacier Water falls
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 4 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Bern – drop at Lucerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg from Lucerne & Back

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

05 Nights / 06 Days Twin Peaks

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Tummelbach Falls, Bern, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Tummelbach Falls – Bern – Lucerne (Bollywood Trail)

Morning B/F in the Hotel, Check out and proceed for Famous Glacier Waterfalls Tummelbach Waterfalls, later we visit the beautiful capital city of Switzerland Berne, Free time for Shopping in Berne, Visit Old City, parliament Building. On the way back stop to take photos at some of most popular Bollywood Shooting points. Evening arrive Lucerne city. Check into Hotel, Dinner & overnight in Lucerne.

Day 04: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 05: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 06: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise

Inclusions:

• 2 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 2 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 5 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Bern & drop at hotel in Luzerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg and back
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

06 Nights / 07 Days Best of Switzerland

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Tummelbach Falls, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Tummelbach Falls – Geneva – Interlaken

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Tummel Bach Glacier waterfalls. Tummelbach Falls is a fascinating place where a stream of water has cut its way through the hard rock, creating deep crevices and caves, only a few feet wide. A man-made series of tunnels lets visitors access the caves, and see the torrents of water cascading through the confined space.

On your way to Geneva visit the famous Nestle chocolate factory at Broc. Continue your lovely drive to Geneva. Your car provides you a short city tour of Geneva, one of the most beautiful cities in Old Europe OR you can explore the city on your own. From the shores of the lake Geneva see the emblematic Jet d’Eau, a tall stream of water gushing from the lake, which is an elegant feature of this city. Savor Geneva’s laidback charm, its promenades, its boating quays, elegant mansions and graceful shopping esplanades. Evening back to Hotel, Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 04: Interlaken – Bern – Lucerne

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Bern, capital of Switzerland. Bern’s city center is small & you can easily walk everywhere – Walking is the only way you’re going to be able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the arcades and it’s the principal delight of Bern, covered walkways, wooden staircases of the main high street and collection of museums are the main highlights of the medieval city.On the way to Lucerne stop to take photos at some of most popular Bollywood Shooting points. Evening arrive Lucerne city, Evening Boat Cruise for 01 hour’s duration on Lake Lucerne. Dinner & Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 05: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own. The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 06: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 07: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise

Inclusions:

• 3 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 2 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 6 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Full day drive to Tummelbach falls – Geneva – Chocolate factory and back to Interlaken
• Full day drive to Bern, Bollywood sights, drop at hotel in Lucerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg and back
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

07 Nights / 08 Days Best of Switzerland (Zermatt Special)

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Bern, Tasch, Zermatt, Mt.Gornergrat, Andermatt, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Bern – Tasch – Zermatt

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Bern, capital of Switzerland. Bern’s city center is small & you can easily walk everywhere – Walking is the only way you’re going to be able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the arcades and it’s the principal delight of Bern, covered walkways, wooden staircases of the main high street and collection of museums are the main highlights of the medieval city.

Afternoon enjoy a breathtaking drive to Tasch where your Car / Coach leaves you. From here you board a panoramic train to Zermatt (The Car Free Village).Evening free the beautiful mountain resort at the foot of the mighty Mt.Matterhorn. Overnight in Zermatt. No Car service in Zermatt. Dinner not provided in Zermatt.

Day 04: Zermatt – Mt.Gornergrat – Zermatt

Continental breakfast at hotel. Reach Zermatt railway station to board the oldest electrified cogwheel train of Switzerland to the Gornergrat Enjoy impressive view of the mountain ranges surrounding you, crowned by the glorious view of the Matterhorn. Discover the stunning natural paradise as the train reaches the top 3’089m (11’333 ft). The journey goes through aromatic stone pine. Enjoy the breathtaking view over the most famous peak in Switzerland. Evening Back to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Zermatt. No Car service in Zermatt. Dinner not provided in Zermatt.

Day 05: Zermatt – Andermatt – Lucerne

Morning after B/F, check out of the hotel and proceed to Train Station to board the Famous Panoramic Train Glacier Express from Zermatt till Andermatt. From Andermatt your Car will pick you up and would bring to Lucerne. Arrive Lucerne check into your Hotel. Rest of the day is at Leisure, Visit Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monuments, and Dinner & over Night in Lucerne.

Day 06: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own. The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 07: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 08: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise

Inclusions:

• 2 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 2 Overnight stays in Zermatt , room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 2 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Mt.Gornergrat
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 5 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• No Dinners at Zermatt
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Full day drive to Bern and further to Tasch
• Glacier express ride from Zermatt to Andermatt
• Pvt car transfer from Andermatt to Lucerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg and back
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport
• No Car Service in Zermatt (Zermatt being a Car free zone)

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

07 Nights / 08 Days Best of Switzerland (Geneva Special)

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Tummelbach Falls, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Mt.Pilatus, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak.From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Tummelbach Falls – Geneva – Interlaken

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Tummel Bach Glacier waterfalls. Tummelbach Falls is a fascinating place where a stream of water has cut its way through the hard rock, creating deep crevices and caves, only a few feet wide. A man-made series of tunnels lets visitors access the caves, and see the torrents of water cascading through the confined space.

On your way to Geneva visit the famous Nestle chocolate factory at Broc. Continue your lovely drive to Geneva. Your car provides you a short city tour of Geneva, one of the most beautiful cities in Old Europe OR you can explore the city on your own. From the shores of the lake Geneva see the emblematic Jet d’Eau, a tall stream of water gushing from the lake, which is an elegant feature of this city. Savor Geneva’s laidback charm, its promenades, its boating quays, elegant mansions and graceful shopping esplanades. Evening back to Hotel, Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 04: Interlaken – Bern – Lucerne

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Bern, capital of Switzerland. Bern’s city center is small & you can easily walk everywhere – Walking is the only way you’re going to be able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the arcades and it’s the principal delight of Bern, covered walkways, wooden staircases of the main high street and collection of museums are the main highlights of the medieval city.On the way to Lucerne stop to take photos at some of most popular Bollywood Shooting points. Evening arrive Lucerne city, Evening Boat Cruise for 01 hour’s duration on Lake Lucerne. Dinner & Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 05: Lucerne – Mt.Pilatus – Lucerne

Morning After breakfast, Pls proceed to pier Nr. 2 to board the panoramic Boat Cruise for Alpnachstad. From there board the Steepest Cog Wheel Train in the world to reach to Mt. Pilatus popularly known as the Dragon Mountain. Afternoon Board the cable car and reach Kriens, From Kriens Pls take the local city Bus to reach back to Lucerne. Evening free at Lucerne. Dinner & Overnight in Lucerne. No car Service on this day.

Day 06: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 07: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 08: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise

Inclusions:

• 3 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 3 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Mt.Pilatus (No car service on Day 05)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 7 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Full day drive to Tummelbach falls – Geneva – Chocolate factory and back to Interlaken
• Full day drive to Bern, Bollywood sights, drop at hotel in Lucerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg and back
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also

07 Nights / 08 Days Best of Switzerland

Destinations Covered

Interlaken, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch, Tummelbach Falls, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mt.Titlis, Peak Rigi, Schaffhausen, Zurich

Itinerary

Day 01: Zurich Airport – Interlaken

Arrive Zurich Airport. Meet and Greet at the Airport. Enjoy your scenic drive to Interlaken. Arrive Interlaken & check in at the hotel. During the day explore Interlaken, the captivating “capital” of Switzerland’s beautiful Bernese Oberland. It is surrounded by the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz, sparkling streams, fantastic falls and by the unique Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountain range. Visit “Höheweg” promenade that links the urban center of Interlaken West with the much more scattered Interlaken East. It is one of the best locations in Switzerland for souvenir and watch shopping and meteorological instruments. Evening at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 02: Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfraujoch – Interlaken

Continental breakfast at the hotel. At around 9am pickup from hotels & Travel to Grindelwald, a small scenic town and base point for the Jungfraujoch peak. From Grindelwald Grund take a cogwheel train that takes you to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen. The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the top of Jungfraujoch (The Top of Europe) the world’s highest railway station at 11333 ft. Experience the view from the biggest glacier in the Alps, the Aletsch Glacier and ice palace with its ice formations. Later in the evening car picks you from Grindelwald & proceed to hotel Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Interlaken. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 03: Interlaken – Tummelbach Falls – Geneva – Interlaken

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Tummel Bach Glacier waterfalls. Tummelbach Falls is a fascinating place where a stream of water has cut its way through the hard rock, creating deep crevices and caves, only a few feet wide. A man-made series of tunnels lets visitors access the caves, and see the torrents of water cascading through the confined space.

On your way to Geneva visit the famous Nestle chocolate factory at Broc. Continue your lovely drive to Geneva. Your car provides you a short city tour of Geneva, one of the most beautiful cities in Old Europe OR you can explore the city on your own. From the shores of the lake Geneva see the emblematic Jet d’Eau, a tall stream of water gushing from the lake, which is an elegant feature of this city. Savor Geneva’s laidback charm, its promenades, its boating quays, elegant mansions and graceful shopping esplanades. Evening back to Hotel, Dinner & Overnight in Interlaken.

Day 04: Interlaken – Bern – Lucerne

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel & drive to Bern, capital of Switzerland. Bern’s city center is small & you can easily walk everywhere – Walking is the only way you’re going to be able to get a sense of the atmosphere of the arcades and it’s the principal delight of Bern, covered walkways, wooden staircases of the main high street and collection of museums are the main highlights of the medieval city.On the way to Lucerne stop to take photos at some of most popular Bollywood Shooting points. Evening arrive Lucerne city, Evening Boat Cruise for 01 hour’s duration on Lake Lucerne. Dinner & Overnight in Lucerne.

Day 05: Lucerne – Engelberg – Mt.Titlis – Lucerne

Continental breakfast at hotel. Today get ready for an excursion to Mt. Titlis. At around 9am pick up from hotel.Enjoy a breathtaking drive to Engelberg. Your roundtrip ticket takes you from Engelberg to Mount Titlis by cable car. At 3020 m / 10,000 ft. the glacier paradise with the world famous ROTAIR – provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the snow covered valleys, glaciers, the Black Forest region, lakes & mountains. To experience the snow and ice on top of Mount Titlis, try the chair lift Ice Flyer (Subject to weather condition). The view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular! Back to Lucerne by afternoon 1500 Hrs.

Rest of the day you can explore the beautiful city on foot on your own .The leafy pedestrian walkways are wide and ideal for a walking tour. Visit the Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, the Lion Monument and museums like the Swiss Transport Museum, the Art Museum and the Bourbaki Panorama. The sight of the beautiful lake Lucerne, surrounded by the mountain peaks of Titlis and Rigi, is a refreshing one. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Lucerne. Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Day 06: Lucerne – Peak Rigi – Lucerne

Morning After B/F, Proceed to Pier Nr. 1 to Board the panoramic Cruise to Vitznau, From there board the First Cog Wheel train of Switzerland to reach on top of the Peak Rigi (Queen of Swiss Mountains).Enjoy the breathtaking view on Top. Late in the after Noon Board the cable car and reach Weggis, from Weggis 10 Mins walk till the Boat Station and board the Cruise to reach back to Lucerne. Evening free in Lucerne. Evening Dinner & overnight. No Car Service on this Day.

Day 07: Lucerne – Zurich – Schaffhausen – Zurich

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of hotel by 11am & proceed for Rhine falls, the most spectacular waterfall in Europe. The Rhine Falls (Rhinefalls) is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Europe, impressive for the mighty volume of water thundering over its broad breadth. Rainbow-colored mists rising from the forest and encircling the medieval castle, Schloss Laufen at the hill top create an enchanting atmosphere. In summer you can take a boat trip across the white-water of the cataracts to the Centre Rock, with a short climb up some stairs to the top for an exhilarating view of the rushing water. The Känzeli Lookout, with a protruding platform at the base of the falls, provides the most spectacular view.

Zurich – Check in at hotel. Spend the rest of the day on your own, exploring Zurich’s cobbled streets, wandering through its museums, exploring its flea markets or walking away with free gifts from its chocolate factories. The quays, with their promenades, are made for walking, especially along the shores of the lake Zurich. Stroll at the Bahnhofstrasse the most beautiful shopping street in the world. Dinner & Overnight in Zurich near Arpt

Day 08: Departure

Continental Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and board the Free pre schedule hotel shuttle to Zurich Kloten Airport for your onwards Flight back Home Or Continue your journey to paradise

Inclusions:

• 3 overnight stays in Interlaken, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 3 overnight stay in Lucerne, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• 1 overnight stay in Zurich, room, bath or shower / WC, breakfast
• Excursion to Mt. Titlis with Ice flier (Weather permitting)
• Excursion to Mt.Pilatus (No car service on Day 05)
• Excursion to Jungfraujoch
• 7 Indian dinners at local restaurant
• Pvt car transfer from Zurich airport to Interlaken hotel
• Pvt car transfer from Interlaken to Grindelwald & back
• Full day drive to Tummelbach falls – Geneva – Chocolate factory and back to Interlaken
• Full day drive to Bern, Bollywood sights, drop at hotel in Lucerne
• Pvt car transfer to Engelberg and back
• Pvt car transfer to Schaffhausen and further to the hotel at Zurich near airport

Exclusions:

• Meals other than those indicated above, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls & expenses of personal nature
• Airfare, airport tax, visa, travel and health insurance extra

Note:

• Check-in starts at 1400 hrs / Checkout 10 am. / All transfers, excursions, city tours on own
• Hotel names mentioned are suggestive & subject to availability
• The tour Cost is subject to change without prior notice
• Until 08 Pax the car is based on transfers only from one point to another
• Till 08 Pax, the driver will drop the guest at the base point of the excursions and will pick up in the evening
• From 10 Pax onwards driver can join the guests even at the excursion also