Switzerland Credit Card Payments

For Deposits

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Please select the appropriate room option to make your payment with a Visa or MasterCard. 

Please note that a 3.5% fee is added to credit cards payments.​​​​

Price and Room Offerings: 

Please note that prices are per person. If you wish to share a double room but need a roommate, let Laura know, and she’ll assist in finding one. Your spot will be confirmed only once the room or apartment is filled, and all deposits are received.

 

Hotel:

1. Single in single room: $6,300 (only 4 available)

2. Single use in double economy room: $6,700

3. Single use in double superior room: $7,100

4. Double in double economy room: $5,400

5. Double in double superior room: $5,700

 

Apartments (owned and operated by the hotel with daily service; a 5+minute walk with a slight incline from the hotel):

1. Single occupancy in Hilty Hus studio (#502): $6,200

2. Single occupancy in Furggenhorn studio (#571): $6,200

3. Double occupancy in Engelhorn 2 bed/1 bath apartment (#561): $5,700. Each person has their own bedroom and shares one bathroom.

4. Triple occupancy in Cervin 3 bed/2 bath apartment (#581/582): $5,300 (each person has their own bedroom, and shares 2 bathrooms)

 

Included

• 8 nights’ accommodations in 4-star hotel, or 3-star apartments (with hotel service) at Hotel Kirchbühl.

• 7 days of hiking (weather permitting), led by Laura.

• 8 dinners with 3 or more courses.

• 8 hearty breakfasts (buffet).

• Private, direct airport transfers between Zurich International Airport (ZRH) and Hotel Kirchbühl (scheduled times only).

• Mini fridge in rooms.

• Afternoon cake buffet.

• Use of in-house sauna, sanarium, and steam bath.

• Detailed trip organization and planning.

• Daily hotel tourist tax.

 

Not Included

• Flights (recommend arrival at Zurich International Airport).

• 8-day Berner Oberland Pass (287 CHF with Half Fare Card for 2024, or 395 CHF without; prices may increase for 2025.) For more details, visit berneseoberlandpass.ch.

• Swiss Half Fare Card (147 CHF for 1 month in 2024), useful for travel beyond the retreat itinerary or additional activities 

• Ground transportation (excluding the airport transfers mentioned above), lifts, gondolas, excursions, etc. Most will be covered by your Berner Oberland Pass, and the Swiss Half Fare Card will give you discounts on what is not covered.

• Lunches.

• Alcohol and all beverages except water and those provided at breakfast and dinner.

• Travel insurance: REQUIRED.

• Tips.

• Note: There will not be professional mountain guides.

 

Payment Schedule:

• Instructions for sending your deposit on the registration form. 

• A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot.

• Final balances are due by April 1, 2025.

 

 

Please Note: Any remaining balance of the trip may be subject to increase if the currency exchange rate changes significantly from

1 CHF = $1.179.