Switzerland by Rail Tour Notes

Pre-Travel Form

We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details, which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.

Access Form


Arrival Details Arrive to Zurich, Switzerland – Zurich Airport (ZRH) – in the morning of the first day prior to noon. This is a group transfer with tour activities starting early afternoon.	Departure Details Depart from Zurich, Switzerland – Zurich Airport (ZRH) – on the last day of the tour. Note this is a group departure transfer. Please consider a mid-late PM departure where possible to avoid having to arrange your own transfer.	Airport Transfers Group arrival and departure transfers are included with your tour.

Flight Booking

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible or refundable air tickets when possible.

If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour, please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.

Our flight management fee is CAD 200.00 + HST per tour.

Flight Request Form

This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.

– Flight information and documents – eticket number
– Travel insurance policy (with photocopies)
– Passport (with photocopies)
– Pen (please bring your own for filling out documents)
– Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
– Cash, credit card and debit card
– Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
– Day pack (for daily excursions)
– Ear plugs (if needed)
– Electrical adapter and converter
– External charger
– First-aid kit and medications (bring extra medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
– Fleece top/sweater
– Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
– Hat
– Headphones or earbuds
– Light jacket
– Locks for bags
– Long pants, capris and/or shorts
– Money belt (optional)
– Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
– Refillable water bottle
– Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
– Sleepwear
– Small travel towel (optional)
– Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
– Sunglasses
– Toiletries
– Watch and/or alarm clock


Weather In September, temperatures hit highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). In the high altitude of the Swiss Alps, expect average temperatures of around 7°C (45°F).	Currency The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF). Banknotes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1000 francs. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 rappen and 1, 2, 5 francs. Currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, airports and major hotels. ATMs are common in major cities and towns. However, ATMs may be less common in rural areas. Credit and debit cards are accepted almost everywhere. The most common are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Maestro.	Electric Outlets In Switzerland there are two associated plug types, types C and J. Type C plugs have two round pins and type J plugs have three round pins. Switzerland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.

Switzerland by Rail

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Suggested Packing List