There's a version of Switzerland that exists beyond the postcards - one you can only reach by doing something brave together.

This 7-day small group adventure is built for women and their adventure buddy (ages 8–17). Together, you'll travel by boat, train, and cable car through some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes on earth - from the shimmering shores of Lake Lucerne to the thundering waterfalls of Lauterbrunnen Valley to the view of Grindelwald. Days are filled with ropes courses, alpine slides, zip lines, glacier canyons, mountain bikes, and picnics in meadows that don't look real.

But beyond the adventure is something quieter and just as important: time. Uninterrupted, phone-put-away, nowhere-else-to-be time with the person who needs you most. Whether your child is a born thrill-seeker or still building their confidence, this trip is designed to stretch both of you - and to send you home closer than when you arrived.

You'll travel with a small group of like-minded women and their kids, guided every step of the way, with all the logistics handled so you can be fully present for what matters.

Switzerland is a place that changes people. Do it together, and it changes everything.

Please note that the itinerary may change slightly as we finalize plans and confirm availability, but it will generally follow the travel details outlined below.

Lucerne is the perfect introduction to Switzerland - a fairytale city of medieval bridges, turquoise lake water, and mountains that seem to lean in close. It's the kind of place that stops you mid-sentence.

Plan to arrive in Lucerne by 4pm to check into the hotel, freshen up, and settle in. This evening we gather for a welcome dinner together - a chance to meet the other families, share where you're coming from, and feel the first flutter of what this week is going to be. Afterward, if you have the energy, stay for a drink and a get-to-know-you game. If you're jet-lagged and need to head for sleep, we completely understand.

Ferry, Train & the Summit of Mt. Pilatus

We move the way Switzerland was meant to be traveled - by boat, train, and cable car.

The morning begins with a ferry ride across the glittering surface of Lake Lucerne, followed by a cogwheel train that climbs to the summit of Mt. Pilatus at 2,128 meters. Up top, the Alps open up in every direction and the air is thin and electric. Together we'll tackle the ropes courses, race down the alpine slide, and spend as long as you like taking in views that make you feel genuinely small in the best possible way.

Via Ferrata & the Slopes of Engelberg

We leave the tourist trail behind today and head to Engelberg - a valley town hemmed in by peaks, where the adventure is big and the crowds are nowhere to be found.

The highlight is a via ferrata, a guided climb along fixed iron rungs bolted into the mountainside. It's challenging, it's a little scary, and it is so worth it - especially when you look down from a ledge you climbed together and realize what you just did. The afternoon brings an alpine slide and a hike with a marble run built right into the trail. Pure joy.

Turquoise Water & Chalet Nights

We pack up and board the train to Brienz, a village so beautiful it looks like someone turned a painting into a place to live. The lake here - Lake Brienz - is an impossible shade of turquoise, fed by glacial meltwater and framed by forested mountains.

Check into our chalet-style accommodation (yes, an actual Swiss chalet), then spend the afternoon on a short hike or swimming in the lake. This is a quieter day by design - a breath between bigger adventures, and a chance to simply be somewhere extraordinary together.

In the afternoon we’ll head to the “most picturesque street in europe” for some cute pictures!

Valley of 72 Waterfalls: Biking Lauterbrunnen

The Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of those places that makes people stop walking and just stare. Sheer limestone cliffs rise 300 meters on either side, 72 waterfalls pour down through the mist, and the valley floor is so green it almost hurts.

After breakfast we train and hop on bikes for a ride through the valley to Lauterbrunnen - with options for every ability level, so no one gets left behind. A picnic lunch in the meadow. Then the afternoon is yours: take the train up to Wengen or Murren, both car-free villages perched on the clifftop, or continue to the base of the Staubbach Falls, one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe. Either way, you'll feel like you've wandered into a storybook.

Go Big: Glacier Canyon, Zip Lines & Mountain Carts in Grindelwald

This is the day that will be talked about for years.

We head up to Grindelwald, a mountain town set against the dramatic north face of the Eiger, for the biggest adventure day of the trip. Expect screaming, laughing, and an adrenaline level you'll still feel at lunch.

The last morning comes too soon - but the week you've had will stay with you.

We make our way back to Lucerne for goodbyes. There will be hugs, exchanged contacts, and probably a few promises about the next trip. Then you're off on your own, headed home carrying something that can't fit in a suitcase: a new level of trust between you and your kid, the memory of a leap you took together, and the quiet certainty that you're both a little braver than you were a week ago.

Please arrange departure flights from Zurich or Geneva on the afternoon/evening of June 29th.

Cancellation & refund policy

If you decide to cancel within the first 30 days of registering, you will receive a 100% refund on your deposit. After that, there will be NO refunds for cancellations, even illness. However, if unforeseen circumstances arise and I need to cancel the trip, I will refund you.

Additionally, I will not provide any refunds 90 days prior to the departure of the trip, if you register within that time frame. Lastly, it is HIGHLY recommended to purchase travel insurance before the trip.

This way if you need to cancel for any reason OR have any accidents or medical issues while traveling, you will be covered by your travel insurance company.