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A cable car ascending a mountain peak with snow-covered slopes and rocky terrain. 1
An ice cave with a bench and a blue sign. 2
An ice cave with illuminated ice formations and a tunnel entrance. 3
A snow-covered mountain range with a prominent peak and a glacial lake. 4
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €387 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Some experiences stay with you forever. Standing at 3,883 metres, surrounded by the spectacular peaks and glaciers of the Swiss Alps, is one of them.

    Your adventure begins in Zermatt, where your guide takes you on an unforgettable cable car journey towards Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Watch the landscape transform as you rise above Alpine forests, rugged mountains and shimmering glaciers into a breathtaking world of ice and rock.

    At Europe's highest mountain station, enjoy extraordinary panoramic views, discover the fascinating Glacier Palace and experience the thrill of standing high above the valleys below. Take in the scenery, capture unforgettable moments and feel the incredible beauty of the high Alps.

    Back in Zermatt, your adventure can continue with an optional one-hour guided walk through the charming car-free village.

    More than a mountain excursion – a Swiss Highlights experience that takes you to extraordinary heights.

Activity location

  • Zermatt Tourist Information Center
    • 5 Bahnhofplatz
    • 3920, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zermatt Tourist Information Center
    • 5 Bahnhofplatz
    • 3920, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

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Glacier Paradise Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 12:30
Price details
€387.06 x 2 Adults€774.12
Total
Price is €774.12
Until Wed, 11 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Glacier Palace
  • Inclusions
    Return cable car tickets from Zermatt to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided experience throughout the mountain excursion
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the panoramic viewing platform
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Optional one-hour guided Zermatt Village Walk
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Zermatt Tourist Information Center

  • 30m
Meet your guide in Zermatt and begin your Alpine adventure. Enjoy a short walk through the car-free village or take the local electric bus to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car station, where your journey into the high Alps begins.

Zermatt Bergbahnen

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Leave Zermatt behind as you rise into a spectacular world of Alpine peaks and glaciers. Enjoy breathtaking views from the cable car as the landscape transforms from green mountain slopes to dramatic high-altitude scenery on your way to Trockener Steg.

Trockener Steg

  • 20m
Take a moment at Trockener Steg to adjust to the altitude and admire the extraordinary mountain scenery. Surrounded by rugged peaks and glaciers, this is the perfect place to prepare for the final ascent to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure reaches new heights as you board the final cable car to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Glide above a breathtaking landscape of snow, ice and towering peaks before arriving at Europe's highest mountain station, 3,883 metres above sea level.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

  • 20m
Step into the Cinema Lounge and experience the fascinating world of the Matterhorn through impressive film sequences. Discover the beauty, power and atmosphere of the surrounding Alpine landscape from a different perspective.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

  • 20m
Feel on top of the world as you step onto the panoramic viewing platform. Take in extraordinary views across a sea of Alpine peaks and glaciers stretching towards the horizon. A breathtaking moment and the perfect opportunity to capture unforgettable photographs.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enter a fascinating world beneath the glacier's surface. Walk through shimmering ice tunnels, admire beautiful ice sculptures and experience the extraordinary atmosphere of the Glacier Palace – a truly unique highlight of your Alpine adventure.

Zermatt Bergbahnen

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy the scenic cable car journey back down to Zermatt, with one last opportunity to admire the magnificent Alpine landscape. Your guided Swiss Highlights experience ends in Zermatt, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the high Alps.

Location

Activity location

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    Zermatt Tourist Information Center
    • 5 Bahnhofplatz
    • 3920, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zermatt Tourist Information Center
    • 5 Bahnhofplatz
    • 3920, Zermatt, Wallis, Switzerland

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