After arrival in Geneva, you'll head to the Hotel d'Angleterre overlooking Lake Geneva for the first night of your adventure. You'll unwind and listen to the lapping waters and soft sound of the fountain on the lake. Then you'll enjoy dinner in a totally relaxed atmosphere, and prepare for the week ahead.
After a legendary Swiss breakfast, your pilot and crew will meet you. We've arranged travel by private car to the lovely, four star Swiss chalet in Gstaad, the Hotel Steigenberger. This will be your home in the heart of Alpine country for the next six nights. After a welcome reception and a light lunch on arrival, you'll head to the site of your first balloon flight in Chateau d'Oex. The thrill of your first liftoff will give you a taste of pleasures to come. Then you'll return to your hotel with free time for sightseeing or shopping before dinner.
These days will be spent with the perfect blend of ballooning, exploring, dining, and just plain relaxing in the best Swiss tradition. Each day begins with breakfast followed by liftoff on a flight through the Alps. Flights are extended, venturing deep into valleys and along mountain trails, allowing time for an in-flight lunch complete with French wine and champagne. For three glorious days your balloon flights will be part of the spectacular Chateau d'Oex Balloon Festival and you'll fly alongside festival balloons from all over the world. A party of all parties, this event will prove the highlight of your trip. After each day's flight, there's still plenty of time to take in the fascinating, traditional attractions nearby. You can explore Gruyeres castle, watch cheese making and enjoy a tasting on a fromagerie tour, or watch artists at work on antique Swiss cowbells. You'll have time to sightsee or shop before each evening's dinner party where you'll enjoy the elegant presentation of Alpine cuisine and wine in the finest local restaurants. After dinner, the area's colorful cosmopolitan nightlife beckons you before you call it a day.
After breakfast you'll leave Gstaad behind and be transferred back to Geneva, leaving at 10 a.m. and arriving around noontime.
January 24, 2009 to February 1, 2009
$1,995 per person per day
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