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Small-Group Tour: Beatus Caves, Thun, and Blausee
4.8
35 Ratings
Interlaken
Discover Beatus Caves, cross Sigriswil’s Suspension Bridge, explore Thun, visit Blue Lake, and cruise Lake Thun on an intimate small-group tour.
Discover Beatus Caves, cross Sigriswil’s Suspension Bridge, explore Thun, visit Blue Lake, and cruise Lake Thun on an intimate small-group tour.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Interlaken - Start the tour with a pick-up and a brief drive along Lake Thun to the “Beatus Caves.”
- Saint Beatus Caves - Arrive at the Beatus Caves. Explore the caves independently on a well-maintained and illuminated path through the Niederhorn massif. Discover stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and immerse yourself in…
- Interlaken - Start the tour with a pick-up and a brief drive along Lake Thun to the “Beatus Caves.”
- Saint Beatus Caves - Arrive at the Beatus Caves. Explore the caves independently on a well-maintained and illuminated path through the Niederhorn massif. Discover stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and immerse yourself in this unique natural underground world.
- Beatenbucht - Enjoy a 20-minute transfer from the Caves along Lake Thun.
- Panoramabrucke Sigriswil - Crossing the 340-meter-long suspension bridge between Sigriswil and Aeschlen offers a stunning view of the renowned Bernese Oberland peaks, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as Lake Thun. Look down from the bridge into the abyss, and 182 meters below, you’ll see the bottom of Gummischlucht gorge. The view down the gorge is breathtaking.
- Thun - Spend two hours exploring the city of Thun, with its 12th-century castle or the baroque church hall. The city is situated on the Aare River, offering beautiful views of the Alps.
- Spiez - From Thun, the transfer takes you along the left side of the lake and into the Kander Valley.
- Nature Park Blausee - Discover the wonders of the Blausee Nature Park, a magical landscape covering 20 hectares, formed 15,000 years ago by a massive rockfall from the Fisistock mountain. Escape the stresses of everyday life and explore the magnificent nature park next to the Blausee with its inviting forest paths.
- Kandergrund - The transfer from Blue Lake out of the valley takes you back to Lake Thun.
- Thunersee - Conclude the tour with a lake boat ride from Faulensee to Interlaken. The one-hour cruise wraps up the day around Lake Thun, offering the chance to enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.
Travel independently on the lake boat, and the tour will conclude at Interlaken West train/boat station.
What's Included
- Lake boat ticket from Spiez to Interlaken (2nd class)
- 30-minute orientation guidance at Thun
- Entrance fees for Blue Lake nature park and glass bottom boat
- Admission for Suspension Bridge Sigriswil
- Entrance fee for Beatus caves
- Lake boat ticket from Spiez to Interlaken (2nd class)
- 30-minute orientation guidance at Thun
- Entrance fees for Blue Lake nature park and glass bottom boat
- Admission for Suspension Bridge Sigriswil
- Entrance fee for Beatus caves
What's Not Included
- any food or drinks during the tour
- any other personal costs not related with the tour
- any food or drinks during the tour
- any other personal costs not related with the tour
Additional Information
Embark on an intimate adventure with our small-group tour from Interlaken. Begin your journey at the mystical Beatus Caves, then cross the thrilling Suspension Bridge in Sigriswil, known for its captivating scenes from “Crash Landing on You.” Explore the charming city of Thun for two hours, soaking in its rich history. The tour culminates with a visit…
Embark on an intimate adventure with our small-group tour from Interlaken. Begin your journey at the mystical Beatus Caves, then cross the thrilling Suspension Bridge in Sigriswil, known for its captivating scenes from “Crash Landing on You.” Explore the charming city of Thun for two hours, soaking in its rich history. The tour culminates with a visit to the enchanting Blausee (Blue Lake) before a leisurely one-hour boat cruise on the picturesque Lake Thun. Limited to six people, this exclusive tour promises an immersive and personalized experience through the wonders of the Swiss landscape.
Location
Interlaken Ost
Meeting point in front of "info point Interlaken Tourism/Jungfrau Railway" (glass cube). The staff does NOT represent us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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Tinalin_m
Oct 5, 2025
Saw so many gorgeous... - Saw so many gorgeous areas - great conversations and history. Was great to get out of the “city” in a vehicle vs a train which gave us the opportunity to see the area in a different way
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John_s
Sep 27, 2025
Rainy, but fantastic day - Michael our guide was fantastic. He was very informative and told interesting side stories. Beatus caves are spectacular, just know when get to the end you have double back the way you came. Was a little rushed to get back to meeting place.
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David_b
Sep 19, 2025
Great way to see some gems outside of Interlaken - Mike was an excellent driver, host, and time keeper. It was an easy meeting space by Interlaken OST. We enjoyed all the stops- caves, suspension bridge, city of Thun, Blausee Park and the boat back to Interlaken. The caves were amazing with so much rushing water and the morning time was appreciated because it was not busy! The suspension bridge was not at scary as we thought but seeing it later from the other side made us realize how high it was. Thun was an excellent place for lunch by the river and shopping. The park was small but the lake was beautiful. Our boat ride back over Lake Thun and through the channel was a great way to end the trip,
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Kimberly_a
Sep 17, 2025
Day Tour-Lake Thun - Mike was a great guide. His knowledge of the area and willingness to share with us was amazing. We were in a small group of 6 and felt spoiled to have Mike as our leader. The St. Beautus Caves were fun to explore, I love hidden nature sites. My husband and I highly recommend this tour.
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I7390edbriang
Sep 17, 2025
Interlaken trip - Mike was a great guide providing lots of helpful info on everything we did & saw throughout the day! The best part was the Beatus caves and the city of Thun.
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Anthony_t
Aug 31, 2025
Robert n Fiona - Well worth doing We had a great guide in Mike and we saw a great deal. The caves were different to all previous caves we had been in over the world. These caves travelled upwards and you walked up into the cave system and not down into it.
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Nguyen_h
Aug 29, 2025
Amazing Tour with Michael – Highly Recommend! - We had a fantastic tour with Michael! Since it was just the two of us, he went out of his way to make extra photo stops, which made the day even more special. He shared lots of helpful and interesting information at every stop and even gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. A truly memorable experience, we highly recommend this tour with Michael!
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Jodi_m
Aug 16, 2025
Amazing!!! - Literally the best tour I’ve been on over the past 3 weeks of vacationing! Mike was AMAZING! Funny, extremely informative , gave us all kinds of interesting information, and was all around a joy to spend the day with! I highly recommend this tour with Mike as your guide!
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Nvp23
Jul 25, 2025
- The caves were beautiful, but the ticket was relatively expensive for what you got.
Quite quickly through the caves, then a (expensive) simple lunch eaten in the restaurant right next door.
Good to combine with a nice walk near Lake Thun.
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Melissa_b
Jul 11, 2025
Felt More Like a Driver Service Than a Guided Tour - Interlaken is an absolutely stunning place to explore, and the sites included on this excursion were definitely worthwhile. However, the experience didn’t quite live up to our expectations. We felt rushed at each stop, with little time to truly take in or enjoy the locations.
Rather than a guided tour, it felt more like we had simply hired a driver who arranged access to various attractions (often with marked-up ticket prices), but left us to explore everything on our own. When I booked, I was hoping for a more informative experience that offered insight into the local culture, history, and context of the area. Unfortunately, we didn’t get that.
This tour might work well for those who prefer a more hands-off approach or need help getting around logistically, but if you're looking for something more immersive and educational, this may not be the best fit. Given the cost, I regret not choosing a different option that better aligned with what I was hoping to get out of our time in Interlaken.
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