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Paraglide above the Swiss Alp peaks on a tandem flight with transport from Interlaken. At the launch spot in Beatenberg, listen to a safety talk with a small group of no more than 10 people, and then take off with a guide. Gaze down at Lake Thun and the snowy summits of the Jungfrau as you soar above the alpine landscape; the views are as breathtaking as the flight.

Surrounded by dense pine forests, soaring Alpine peaks, and spectacular countryside scenery, Lake Brienz offers a world of outdoor adventure on Interlaken’s doorstep. On this tour, take to the calm waters by kayak with your guide, and see the best of Lake Brienz in style. Paddle through the clear mountain waters to the 12th-century citadel of Ringgenberg Castle and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

Enjoy a tandem paragliding experience amid the mountainous scenery of the Swiss Alps. After taking off from Beatenberg, you’ll soar into the air with your pilot behind you. Feeling like a daredevil? Let the pilot try some tricks up in the air. Want to focus on the scenery? Just gaze ahead, and take in sights of Lake Thun and the alpine villages below. A safety briefing is included, along with an Interlaken hotel pickup and drop-off service.

Ascend to the summit of the Schilthorn with a gondola ticket that also includes admission to the mountain’s Thrill Walk, Bond World exhibition, and entry to the 360° Restaurant Piz Gloria — an eatery that rotates as you eat. Use your time at the top to visit the alpine attractions and soak up views of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks. Just show your voucher at the Stechelberg valley station for a relaxing mountain day out.

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau’s Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and board the new state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express to the Eiger Station. Then change into a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires; gaze at the jagged peak of Europe’s largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.

This 3.5-hour canyoning experience in the Swiss Alps introduces beginners to the sport near Interlaken. You’ll start with an abseil 33 feet (10 meters) into a local canyon, then leap from rock ledges, plunge down natural slides and float downstream. After hotel pickup, a short drive takes you beneath the soaring peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger mountains to a your destination. Wetsuit, safety gear, a hot drink and showers are provided on this small-group tour, limited to 13 people for personalized attention from your professional guide. This seasonal tour operates May–October.

Take in the sights of Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland the relaxing way, on a private tour by Mercedes-Benz minivan. With the driving in the hands of Chris, a capable local guide, you’ll sit back and admire the views that abound; the Aare Gorge, Giessbach Falls, and Lake Brienz are all covered en-route. While lunch and admission fees are extra, there’s ample opportunity for recommendations and stops during the day.

Leave Mürren for a ‘via ferrata’ adventure, where you can rock climb, traverse a zip line, and even walk a tightrope to explore the mountainside around the town. In a small group of just eight people, you’ll use provided safety equipment and climb under the supervision of a mountain guide. Note that this challenging half-day experience is best suited to experienced hikers.

Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are probably the three most famous mountains in Switzerland. They are also named to as the "Swiss Skyline". This panoramic tour takes you through the Lauterbrunnen Valley to Grindelwald and with the cogwheel railway to Kleine Scheidegg. During the entire journey, you have the Alpine peaks in view and travel through an indescribable landscape. Alpine huts, green meadows, cows and snow-capped mountains accompany you almost the entire time. The return journey is to Lauterbrunnen, where you will see close the famous waterfall before returning to Interlaken.