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The Hotel Soleil in Kandersteg was fantastic
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Switzerland: The Bernese Oberland
Your base for this holiday is Kandersteg, one of the last surviving picture-postcard Swiss villages in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. It's incredibly pretty (with streets full of cuckoo-clock style houses) and very much unspoiled. The combination of high trails and wonderful open plateaux make it a superb cross-country ski choice for all ages and abilities.
As your trip is self guided, our ski programme is both varied and flexible. The glistening trails are beautifully marked, easy to follow and incredibly picturesque. They undulate through snowy pines by the hotel and extend up to the sunny plateaux at Oeschinensee and Sunnbuel, which are easily reached by chairlift or cable car. You are free to explore the local area at your leisure, however, if you prefer we can arrange tuition at a local ski school to get you started.
We've included unlimited free rides on the local bus network, giving you the opportunity to extend your skiing further from the hotel, which is situated on the edge of the village and offers real 'home from home' comfort levels. If you visit Kandersteg in January you can step back in time over 100 years during Belle Epoque week (23-30 January 2022), there are period costumes, sledging and bob-sleigh races and an afternoon tea dance!
Transfers can be arranged from Kanderstag station to the traditional, family run 3 star Alfa Soleil hotel, your base for the next 7 nights. Here you will receive a welcome drink and a briefing by the hotel team, where you will be given a map and an explanation of the trails in Kandersteg. The team are very knowledgeable and will talk to you about the region. This evening enjoy an excellent 4 course dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
You can explore the miriad of trails that surround the village of Kandersteg during your stay here. There are many easy trails that lead in and out of the pine and beech forests that surround the village. If you wish to go further afield you can also add cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel (additional cost). If you would prefer you can also add private X country skiing lessons (at additional cost) with the local ski school to get you started
You will receive a guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access.
You will receive a 4 or 5 course dinner each evening, one evening will also be a speciality theme evening. You will also receive 5 picnic lunches.
Departure from the hotel, transfers can also be arranged from the hotel to Kanderstag station.
This single-centre holiday is based at the following hotel. If you'd like to extend your stay here, or upgrade your room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or email usa@exodustravels.com
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Room upgrades: Superior Double with Balcony, Junior Suite or Suite.
Junior suites have a seating area and balcony. The recently refurbished Suites have two rooms - bedroom and living room with south facing balcony.
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Kandersteg train station at 16:41, and back to Kandersteg train station at 10:00.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
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The Hotel Soleil in Kandersteg was fantastic
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night winter snow holiday holiday includes:
Single-centre accommodation in a hotel
Bed and breakfast, six excellent 4 course dinners, one 5 course gourmet menu and five picnic lunches
Management by local hotelier
Guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions
Access to all facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
To enquire about this holiday, or for further information, call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'Check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form.
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| 7th Jan 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
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| 21st Jan 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
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| 28th Jan 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
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| 4th Feb 2023 | US$2199 | Tour only: US$2199 | Check availability |
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| 11th Feb 2023 | US$2199 | Tour only: US$2199 | Check availability |
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| 18th Feb 2023 | US$2199 | Tour only: US$2199 | Check availability |
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| 25th Feb 2023 | US$2199 | Tour only: US$2199 | Check availability |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Cross-country skiing Managed locally by hotelier.
Departures
Selected Saturdays from 7th Jan 2023 to 11th Mar 2023, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
Bed and breakfast, six excellent 4 course dinners, one 5 course gourmet menu and five picnic lunches
Other details
This holiday is also available as a 5 night option arriving on Sundays.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Kandersteg train station at 16:41, and back to Kandersteg train station at 10:00.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
