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Private Day Tour from Zurich to Appenzell and Aescher Guesthouse

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$613 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This private day tour combines authentic Swiss village life with dramatic alpine scenery in one seamless experience. In a single day, you explore the colourful streets of Appenzell, ascend to Ebenalp for panoramic mountain views, and visit the iconic Aescher Cliff Guesthouse built into the rock face. Unlike standard group excursions, this tour is fully private and flexible, allowing you to travel at your own pace with personalised attention and comfort. It offers a balanced mix of culture, nature, and unforgettable photo opportunities — delivering a true taste of the Swiss Alps without rushing or crowds.

Activity location

  • Appenzell
    • Appenzell, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Appenzell
    • Appenzell, Switzerland

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Zurich to Appenzell and Aescher Guesthouse Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$613.02 x 3 AdultsNZ$1,839.06
Total
Price is NZ$1,839.06
Until Tue, 17 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Admission fee
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    WiFi on board
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    Bottled water
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    Entrance fee
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    English-speaking driver
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Parking Fees
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    Flexible itinerary

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zurich (Pass by)

• Zurich Pickup – Flexible Start (08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30) Your private day trip begins with hotel pickup anywhere in Zurich at a time that suits you best. Your professional driver will meet you directly in your hotel lobby, at your residence, or at a pre-arranged meeting point. Once seated in your premium vehicle, the journey gradually transitions from urban Zurich to the rolling countryside of Eastern Switzerland. Within minutes, city views give way to open landscapes, traditional Swiss villages, and panoramic alpine scenery — setting a relaxed and exclusive tone for the day ahead.

Appenzell

  • 1h
• Explore the charming old town with its hand-painted wooden façades and traditional shops. • Optional tasting of Appenzeller cheese or local chocolate. • Visit the central square and admire the pastel-colored architecture unique to this region.

Wasserauen

  • 2h
• Ebenalp Cable Car (Approx. 1.5–2 hours total) Transfer to Wasserauen station. Ebenalp Cable Car & Alpine Experience-(tickets not included) Continue deeper into the Appenzell Alps towards the small mountain village of Wasserauen, where your ascent into one of Switzerland’s most iconic alpine landscapes begins. • From Wasserauen station, take the scenic cable car up to Ebenalp (1,644 m). The short but spectacular ride lifts you above emerald meadows and rugged limestone cliffs, revealing wide panoramic views over the Alpstein massif. As you rise, the dramatic terrain opens up — sharp peaks, grazing cows, and endless mountain horizons. • Once at the top, enjoy time to explore the plateau at your own pace. The area offers: • Gentle panoramic walking paths with sweeping alpine views • Photo stops overlooking Lake Seealpsee far below • Traditional mountain huts serving regional specialities • Open-air terraces perfect for coffee with a view

Aescher – Gasthaus am Berg

  • 2h
• Visit the world-famous Aescher Cliff Guesthouse, dramatically built into the vertical rock face of the Alpstein mountains. Accessible via a short scenic walk from Ebenalp, this iconic location offers one of the most photographed viewpoints in Switzerland. • Enjoy free time to relax on the panoramic terrace, take memorable photos, and (if desired) have lunch or refreshments at your own expense. The guesthouse serves traditional Swiss mountain dishes in a unique alpine setting overlooking the valley below. • This stop combines breathtaking scenery, authentic regional atmosphere, and exceptional photo opportunities in a truly unforgettable location.

Zurich (Pass by)

• After your visit to Appenzell, Wasseraun, Aescher, your driver will meet you at the agreed point for a comfortable and direct return transfer back to Zurich.

Location

Activity location

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    Appenzell
    • Appenzell, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Appenzell
    • Appenzell, Switzerland

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