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From Geneva: Zermatt & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Day-Trip

Tourists inside cable car with view of Matterhorn Glacier, Switzerland.
Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists viewing Matterhorn from a glacier top with an information board in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Tourists at Zermatt mountain top with Matterhorn in background.

Duration

13 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Experience a full-day alpine escape from Geneva to the car-free mountain haven of Zermatt—no driving, no planning, just pure scenic bliss.

    • Board your bus from Geneva and journey through dramatic alpine landscapes, with a friendly driver-guide sharing mountain lore and local legends along the way before reaching Zermatt’s charming streets.

    • Take a cable car ride up to the Glacier Paradise, where you’ll discover the world’s highest glacier palace, panoramic viewpoints, a cinema lounge, and snowy fun year-round.

    • After a day of exploration and fresh mountain air, relax on your return journey to Geneva, full of memories and mountain magic.

    • Round-trip transport from Geneva to Zermatt in a bus/coach

    • Driver guide

    • Day trip to Zermatt

    • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car tickets

    • Access to the viewing platform, Glacier Palace, cinema lounge

    • Local bus facilities within Zermatt

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

    Monday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 03:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid photo ID to the meeting point.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the excursion.

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

    • Smoking is strictly prohibited on all transportation and within cable car stations

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

    Additional information

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    • The itinerary and timings may be subject to change due to weather or operational reasons.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

    • The cable car ride to Glacier Paradise may be subject to closure due to weather or maintenance—check for updates before your visit.

    • Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your experience to avoid any delays.

    • Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    Boarding point

    • Board your bus at Geneva Bus Station.

    • Address: Place Dorcière - 1201 Geneva, Switzerland.

    • Bus identifier : The bus will have the name of the tour.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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