A nostalgic trip for leaders, a new adventure for Guides
From £455pp
Where mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, a trip to Adelboden is something every Guide should experience. Home to WAGGGS World Centre, Our Chalet, there’s no better place that captures the true spirit of adventure and friendship, all against the spectacular Swiss Alps. Where flower-bedecked chalets sit amongst traditional villages, and activities range from scenic cable car rides to local workshops, a Guide trip to Switzerland is the epitome of rural adventure.
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Perfect for smaller groups, our set departure coach service runs throughout the summer on the following dates, allowing you to share with other groups to keep costs down.
Friday 23rd July 2021 £455
Friday 30th July 2021 £465
Friday 6th August 2021 £455
Friday 13th August 2021 £455
Friday 20th August 2021 £465
2022 dates now open for bookings…
Friday 22nd July 2022
Friday 29th July 2022
Friday 5th August 2022
Friday 12th August 2022
Friday 19th August 2022
Please get in touch with our friendly team for more information and prices.
Here’s our chosen chalet for our summer set departure trips for 2020:
Ideally located between Our Chalet and the village centre, Egghaus 6 is an excellent option for smaller groups. Sleeping up to 32 people, it features self-catering facilities, as well as a large playing field with a BBQ area, table tennis and plenty of outdoor space.
You can travel any time of the year by coach, rail or flight with our tailor-made trips from £575pp! Choose from a range of traditional Swiss chalets, where you can enjoy the flexibility of self-catering or opt for pre-arranged food packages. Just tell us when you want to go, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Here’s just a small selection of the different sized chalets we offer:
Conveniently located just a short, flat walk from the village centre, the Alpenflora offers a traditional and comfortable chalet experience for larger groups. Sleeping up to 50 people, it’s well equipped with a large kitchen and dining room, as well as a small private garden.
Janz Team chalet is set in a quiet location just a short, flat walk away from the village centre. Sleeping up to 45 people, it boasts a large commercial kitchen and a first floor dining room with stunning views over the valley, as well as a separate games room on the ground floor.
Sleeping a maximum of 43 people, this beautiful chalet is in a great location just a short, flat walk away from the village. It has its own outdoor space and large dining room which can be used for social get-togethers in the evenings.
Great for larger groups and full of character, Bonderlen 4 Big One is based in a small side valley of Adelboden and sleeps up to 53 people. Enjoy access to self-catering facilities, a games room and a drying room, including a large playing field with a BBQ area, table tennis and lots of outdoor space.
This smaller chalet, sleeping a maximum of 30 people, is conveniently located on the main road to the village, but lies tucked away in a peaceful location by the river. There’s a good-sized, private garden area with outdoor games for groups, whilst the chalet itself is bright and airy.
To find out more about all our chalets, speak to our team!
Exclusive to our Adelboden trips, we offer a selection of set itineraries to ensure you get the most out of your time away. With a range of budgets catered for, simply choose the package that suits you.
Our mid-range package includes:
Depart by coach and overnight ferry crossing
Arrive in Adelboden for a tour of the site, then explore the area or relax in the local outdoor pool
Evening at leisure in Adelboden
Walk to Engstligenalp for beautiful Alpine scenery
Enjoy a picnic before heading back to Adelboden for an afternoon at leisure
Evening at leisure in Adelboden
Take the train to Kandersteg and visit Kandersteg International Scout Centre
Cable car to Oschinensee for swimming in the lake and tobogganing
Evening at leisure in Adelboden
Visit the WAGGGS World Centre, Our Chalet, and visit the Woodcarver’s Workshop where you’ll receive a woggle with your name engraved on it
Embark on the Cholorenschlucht hike to admire the gorge
Evening at leisure in Adelboden
Boat trip to the beautiful town of Interlaken
Visit the Schuh Chocolate Show, before browsing the local shops
Return to Adelboden by boat for an evening at leisure
Visit the Trummelbach Falls
Traditional Swiss evening of yodelling and fondue
Take the Tschentenalp cable car for views of the Bernese Oberland
Return to Adelboden village and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Depart by coach and ferry back home
Once in a lifetime opportunity.Mrs Lucy Whatmore, 1st West Bromwich Guides, Adelboden
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for our Guides and they have gone away with memories that will last for a lifetime.
Travel in safe hands
The safety of all our groups is of paramount importance to us. Venture Abroad has rigorous safety checks in place and its own Safety Management Policy.