4-Day Swiss Alps Porsche Drive: Interlaken, Furka-Grimsel-Susten

Four days, three legendary passes, one Porsche. This private Swiss Alps drive combines serious mountain roads with Lake Lucerne, the Rhone Glacier, Interlaken, Rhine Gorge, and a night in Andermatt. I especially like the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and the carefully planned GPS route, which let you enjoy the driving without spending your holiday wrestling with maps.

I also like the practical support: car delivery and collection at your Zurich hotel, a printed English road book, insurance, and help by phone or WhatsApp. The main drawback is the pace. The pass days are long and packed, and the price of $6,244.03 per group of up to two makes this a special-occasion splurge rather than a casual sightseeing trip.

Key points to know before you book

• A Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 is included for 48 hours, with a CHF 3,000 credit-card deposit and a minimum driver age of 23.
• The route links Susten, Grimsel, Furka, and Oberalp passes, giving you a broad sample of Switzerland’s finest mountain roads.
• The scenery is varied, from Lake Lucerne and Lake Brienz to the Stein Glacier, Rhone Glacier, and Rhine Gorge.
• Your hotels are high quality, with two nights at the five-star Renaissance Zurich Hotel and one night at the four-star Radisson Blu Reussen in Andermatt.
• The itinerary is private for your group, so you are not tied to a coach schedule or strangers.
• Several attractions cost extra, including the Aareschlucht gorge, Rhone Glacier ice tunnel, monastery visit, and Pradaschier toboggan run.

Zurich begins the Porsche adventure

The tour starts with a 5 p.m. meet and greet at the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel on Turbinenstrasse 20. Car delivery and collection take place at your Zurich hotel, and a personal briefing helps you understand the Porsche, the route, and the planned days ahead.

That briefing matters. Alpine roads can be narrow, steep, and full of sharp turns. You will also be driving through mountain tunnels and over high passes, so having the route loaded into the programmed GPS is a real help. The English road book adds context and gives you something to follow when you want to understand where the road is taking you.

The first evening is not described as a major sightseeing period. Think of it as your orientation and handover. You stay at the five-star Renaissance Zurich Hotel, which gives you a comfortable base before the mountain driving begins.

The Porsche rental lasts 48 hours, so the timing of the car handover is important. Confirm the exact pickup and return schedule before you arrive, especially because the wider tour lasts four days while the vehicle rental covers two days.

Lake Lucerne and the road toward Susten Pass

Your second day heads through wide meadows and rolling hills toward Lake Lucerne. The road soon changes character as it reaches mountain country, with roads cut into steep rock and broad views opening around the lake.

Near Weggis, you get one of the most memorable views on the route. The stop is brief, about 20 minutes, so it is best treated as a scenic pause rather than a full lakeside visit. If you want a longer walk, meal, or boat ride, this schedule does not leave much room.

Susten Pass is the first major driving prize. It reaches the foot of the Gotthard mountain and includes 26 bridges and tunnels carved through the rock. The road itself is the attraction here. In a Porsche Boxster, you get a low driving position, responsive handling, and an open roof for clear views when conditions allow.

The pass was also used for a Porsche 911 R promotion in 2016. That detail gives you a sense of the road’s appeal to performance-car fans, but you still need to drive with restraint. The point is not to set a time. It is to enjoy the curves, the engineering, and the changing mountain views.

Allow about an hour at Susten Pass. That gives you time to stop, take photographs, and enjoy the setting without treating the mountain as a racetrack.

Stein Glacier and the Aare River Gorge

The Stein Glacier gets a short 20-minute stop. You can expect a striking view of the ice and surrounding peaks, though the schedule does not suggest a long walk or extended glacier visit.

The more active stop is Aareschlucht, the Aare River Gorge. A short path takes you between high rock walls shaped by the river. The visit is scheduled for about two hours, making it one of the few places on the route where you can leave the car behind for a meaningful walk.

Admission to Aareschlucht is not included, so set aside extra money. This is also where sturdy shoes and a moderate level of fitness matter. The tour asks for moderate physical fitness, and the gorge walk is the clearest reason why. You are not signing up for a mountain trek, but you should be comfortable walking on an uneven route.

After the gorge, the road follows the shores of Lake Brienz toward Interlaken. The lake is known for clear water and mountain views, and the drive provides a calmer contrast to the tight turns of the passes.

Grimsel Pass, Andermatt, and the Rhone Glacier

Grimsel Pass brings you back into high mountain driving. The road zigzags through granite scenery, tunnels, and past blue reservoirs. The scheduled stop is about an hour, enough for a pause and photographs.

From Grimsel, the route connects toward Furka Pass, with Andermatt along the way. You get time to stroll through Andermatt and see its wooden houses. This small town stop is useful because it breaks up the driving with a little local character. It is not presented as a full cultural tour, so keep your expectations focused on a short walk and a change of pace.

The Rhone Glacier is one of the more unusual stops. A blue ice tunnel and ice chamber are cut into the glacier each spring, and the accessible section is about 100 meters long. The visit is scheduled for an hour, but admission is not included.

The glacier stop is worth treating as a paid add-on rather than an automatic part of the package. Conditions can affect what you see, and the ice tunnel is a seasonal feature. Ask about the current entrance cost and access before you travel.

Then comes Furka Pass, with a famous film connection. From the pass, you can see the kind of view associated with Sean Connery’s Aston Martin chase in the 1964 film Goldfinger. You do not need to be a film fan to enjoy it. The road and the high mountain setting are enough.

The Furka stop lasts about an hour. It is a good place to slow down, take in the views, and remember that the drive is about the whole route, not just the Porsche.

Interlaken gives the day a lakeside finish

Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, surrounded by high peaks. The planned stop lasts about an hour, giving you time to walk through town or pause near one of the lakes.

This is a pleasant finish to a demanding day, but the schedule is ambitious. Lake Lucerne, Susten Pass, Stein Glacier, Aareschlucht, Grimsel Pass, Andermatt, the Rhone Glacier, Furka Pass, and Interlaken make for a great list of sights. They also make for a lot of time in the car.

I would not choose this tour if you want long café stops, extended hikes, or leisurely photography sessions. I would choose it if you like moving through a region and seeing many distinct places in a short period.

The hotel arrangement helps. You spend one night at the Radisson Blu Reussen in Andermatt and two nights at the Renaissance Zurich Hotel. The provided information does not specify where you sleep on every night in relation to each driving day, so confirm the exact nightly plan when booking. It does confirm that the Andermatt hotel is included, along with the two Zurich nights.

Oberalp Pass follows the Glacier Express route

Day three turns toward Oberalp Pass, following the route of the famous Glacier Express panorama train. At 2,033 meters, or about 6,700 feet, Oberalp is the highest point named in the driving plan.

The stop lasts about an hour. This is another place where the road is as important as the view. You get high-altitude scenery, mountain curves, and the pleasure of following a route better known from a train window.

Next comes the Benedictine monastery at Disentis, located in the Vorderrheintal valley where the Lukmanier and Oberalp passes meet. Allow 45 minutes. Admission is not included, so check the current fee before you go.

The monastery adds a cultural note to a day otherwise shaped by roads and viewpoints. Still, 45 minutes is a short visit. You will get a taste of the site rather than a long, detailed examination.

Rhine Gorge and Switzerland’s longest toboggan run

The Il Spir observation platform provides a brief stop with views over the Rhine Gorge, especially its horseshoe bend. You only have about 10 minutes here, so the stop is designed for a quick look and photographs.

That short timing is worth noting. If you enjoy viewpoints, you may wish for more time. The upside is that the tour keeps moving and saves its longest activity stop for Pradaschier.

At Erlebnisberg Pradaschier, you can ride a toboggan run described as the longest in Switzerland. Two hours are allowed, and admission is not included. This is a welcome change after the long hours behind the wheel and gives the day some simple fun.

The activity may suit couples who want more than mountain scenery. It also shows that the route is not only for serious drivers. You get a mix of roads, viewpoints, heritage, and recreation.

After Pradaschier, the route returns to Zurich. This is another full day, and the combination of Oberalp Pass, Disentis, Il Spir, Pradaschier, and the return drive requires energy. Plan for a tiring but varied day.

What the Porsche package adds

The Porsche is not just transport here. It shapes the whole experience. A 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Roadster gives you a purpose-built performance car for winding Alpine roads, and the open-top design can make the scenery feel more immediate.

You also avoid several common hassles. The package includes all tour mileage, car delivery and collection at your hotel, comprehensive car insurance, a programmed GPS, and en route help by call or WhatsApp. The road book is in English, and the experience is offered in English.

The CHF 3,000 deposit is a serious practical detail. It is charged to a credit card, so you need enough available credit. The minimum driver age is 23, and only travelers meeting that requirement should book as the driver.

The tour is private, with only your group taking part. That gives you more control than a group coach tour, though the supplied schedule is still fairly fixed. You can ask about the timing of photo stops, but do not assume that every stop can become a long break.

Is the $6,244 price good value?

At $6,244.03 for up to two people, this is expensive. But the price includes much more than a sightseeing guide and a car for a few hours.

Included are:

• Two nights at the five-star Renaissance Zurich Hotel
• One night at the four-star Radisson Blu Reussen in Andermatt
• A Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 for 48 hours
• All tour mileage
• Insurance
• Hotel delivery and collection of the car
• A personal briefing
• GPS programming
• An English road book
• Phone and WhatsApp support

For two people, the cost covers a private self-drive holiday with premium hotels and a high-performance car. That makes the price easier to understand, especially if you would otherwise pay separately for a Porsche rental, hotels, insurance, route planning, and a private guide.

Still, you must budget for lunch, dinner, hotel tourism taxes, parking, and admissions. Extra entrance costs apply at Aareschlucht, the Rhone Glacier ice tunnel, Disentis monastery, and Pradaschier. The deposit is not part of the tour price either, though it is a security hold rather than a normal tour expense.

The value is strongest for a couple who cares deeply about driving. If you mainly want Swiss scenery and towns, Switzerland’s trains can offer a calmer and less costly trip.

What the strongest praise tells you

The experience has a perfect five-star rating from four published reviews, so the sample is small. Still, the praise is specific.

The strongest points are the cars, the route, the printed color road book, the hotels, and the communication. Stephan is named as the contact who provided particularly strong communication throughout the trip.

That is useful information. A performance-car tour can fall apart if the handover is confusing or the route is poorly planned. Here, the combination of a programmed GPS, printed directions, personal briefing, and direct support aims to prevent those problems.

One past customer also mentioned returning for another car, possibly a Ferrari. That suggests the experience works best for people who see the vehicle as a central part of the holiday, not simply a way to move between sights.

Who should book this Swiss Alps drive?

I would recommend it to:

• Couples celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or major milestone
• Porsche fans who want a proper mountain-road setting
• Confident drivers comfortable with long days and winding roads
• People who want private travel rather than a coach group
• Visitors who enjoy combining scenery with a few active stops
• First-time Swiss visitors who want many Alpine highlights in a short period

I would hesitate to recommend it to anyone who dislikes tight mountain roads, has limited driving confidence, or wants a slow holiday. The moderate fitness requirement also matters because of the gorge walk and other stops away from the car.

Weather is another key factor. This experience requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund. If you have a strict travel schedule, ask about the weather policy before booking.

You can cancel for a full refund at least six full days before the local start time. Cancellation two to six full days before the start brings a 50 percent refund. Less than two full days means no refund, and late changes are not accepted.

Should you book the Porsche Alps tour?

Book it if the thought of driving Susten, Grimsel, Furka, and Oberalp in a Porsche makes you grin. The route is ambitious, but the mix of mountain passes, glaciers, lakes, gorge walks, Interlaken, and Rhine Gorge gives you a strong taste of Switzerland in four days.

Skip it if you want a relaxed itinerary or if the car is not central to your plans. The cost is high, the deposit is substantial, meals and several admissions are extra, and the driving days are packed.

For the right couple, this is a memorable splurge with unusually good route planning and support. Stephan’s direct communication, the road book, GPS, premium hotels, and Porsche access help justify the price. Just arrive ready to drive, walk a little, pay for selected extras, and accept that the Alps do not always follow your timetable.

FAQ

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at the Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel, Turbinenstrasse 20, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland. It ends back at the meeting point in Zurich.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price is for a private group of up to two people. Only your group takes part in the activity.

What Porsche is included?

The package includes a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Roadster for 48 hours. A CHF 3,000 deposit is required on a credit card, and the minimum driver age is 23.

Are meals and attraction tickets included?

Lunch, dinner, local hotel tourism taxes, and parking are not included. Admission is also not included at Aareschlucht, the Rhone Glacier ice tunnel, Disentis monastery, and Erlebnisberg Pradaschier.

Which hotels are included?

The package includes two nights at the five-star Renaissance Hotel Zurich and one night at the four-star Radisson Blu Reussen in Andermatt.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.