A great trip around Switzerland and through the Alps was had! The trip's itinerary was well layed out, taking advantage of the country's complex and far reaching rail system. I appreciate the planning that went into making this journey one of daily awe and adventure. Kudos to our guides Sven and Collin. Sven, being the lead, had obviously put in significant pre-trip preparation to assure all was in readiness for the trip. Collin joined in to be a significant support to Sven - they made a great team. With their efforts, we had a most successful time on the rails. Only one issue: this review tool sucks, not a user friendly tool.

If you're willing to pay the price, Switzerland is all it's cracked up to be, and more! The main problem with the tour was early mornings; e.g., luggage pickup at 7:30 am. Tourists need sleep, like everyone else. Of the 9 tourists on our tour, all but one were old (I'm 83, wife 75). Suggest you extend the tour a few more days and reduce early morning activity.

I enjoyed this trip and would go again. I think the overall plan was well thought out. The tour guides Molly and Rachiel did a fantastic job. The accommodations were good. My only complaint is the silence between the down payment and one month before the trip. I wondered many times if the tour was actually going to happen. "In the absence of information, the worst is usually assumed". Naturally, I was disappointed that the Cumbres and Toltec excursion did not happen and I wonder if some other arrangement could have been made. The bottom line is I recommend this trip to anyone that has an interest in tourist railways at a moderate level.

We had a great time, Great group, Guides were especially nice, and efficient. Plan was well researched & executed. Another very special experience.. Thanks.! P.S. Bus driver was very attentive to everyone's needs & wants..

Overall, it was a great trip. Rachel and Molly were great and worked very hard to improvise when things didn't always go to plan. From the beginning though, I was disappointed with the lack of communication I had with Special Interest Tours. There were changes made to the itinerary that I was never informed of. I had questions about the trip that went unanswered. One of the train rides was cancelled. We found out about this just two days before the event then found out you knew about it long before we did. By then it was too late to make other plans. Some things were a bit extravagant such as buying the whole train at Leadville for just 12 people. I am sure that drove the cost up significantly for the whole trip.