Active Austrian Alps
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Take in the tranquil beauty of the Austrian Alps as you conquer a sunset hike, roam on two wheels with your bike and even take to the air on a tandem paragliding trip. Cap it all off in style with trips to local restaurants, and the chance to kick back with your Contiki crew at our luxury Haus Schöneck - a Special Stay worthy of the name with an on-site bar and cosy lounge area.
Trip Code: DTAHMA26
Start Location
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End Location
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Duration
49 days
Countries Visited
Austria
Trip Type
Detour
Itinerary Type
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Theme
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Season
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Booking Status
Available
Trip Highlights
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Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
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Host
- Your trip will be hosted by one of our Local Hosts. Our Hosts are outdoor enthusiasts, with a passion for exploring and adventure. Nothing makes them happier than showing off one of Europe's most beautiful countries and sharing their insider knowledge on the best places to eat, explore and take those magic Instagram shots. Our Hosts will help you to find all the best spots to Hike and Paddle no matter your ability level. Together, our team will make sure your active break in the Austrian Alps is one to remember forever.
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FAQs
- London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: At the start of the trip, there's a transfer from Worgl Train Station to Haus Schoneck, departing at 4pm. If you're flying in, we recommend flying into Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg and then taking a train to Worgl.From Munich Airport (Munchen Flughafen):Make your way to the Zentrum Bereich (Central Area) where you can buy a ticket at the train counter for Worgl. Take the S-Bahn (subway S8) to München Ost - approx. 15 minutes' journey time. At München Ost, change platforms & take the fast train direct to Wörgl (about 1 hour). Train schedules can be found on the Bahn website.From Innsbruck Airport (Flughafen):Take the shuttle bus to the main train station (Bahnhof). You can buy tickets from the ticket machine at the bus stop and then validate it once you're on the bus. From Innsbruck train station, take a train to Wörgl. You can book tickets online, through the app, or from the red ticket machines at the station. Train schedules can be found on the ÖBB website.From Salzburg Airport (Flughafen):Take the shuttle bus to the main train station (Bahnhof). From Salzburg train station, take the train to Wörgl. You can book tickets online, through the app, or from the red ticket machines at the station. Train schedules can be found on the ÖBB website.
- London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.
- London: Our trips are short & sweet (and loaded with fun activities). That’s why we don’t offer pre or post trip accommodation.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: You’ll need a moderate level of fitness for this trip since you’ll be hiking, biking and rafting. The sunset hike on day 1 is about 5km and has 250m of elevation. The bike ride on Day 2 is about 25 kms long, through valleys and some steep ascents. But you can always take it at your own pace. Paragliding has a 115kg (255 lbs) weight limit, but it’s not physically strenuous. On day 3, you must be able to swim to participate in the white-water rafting, but it is beginner friendly.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: You'll need to able to swim if you're taking part in the white water rafting experience on day 3. Don't worry though. If you can't swim, you can still explore the alpine town of Haiming while you wait, and then join the visit to Innsbruck afterwards.
- Bucharest: Your Trip Manager will endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements where possible. Vegetarianism, lactose intolerance, and gluten intolerance will be catered for in most instances. There are, however, some meals and activities that are fixed in advance and therefore cannot be modified to suit dietary requirements. Please use My Contiki to notify us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. For those suffering from particular food allergies, your Trip Manager will endeavour to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in the dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: The alps are an incredible mountain range stretching across 8 Alpine countries: Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Perfect for skiing, biking or hiking!
- Beaujolais Wine Region: We don’t provide towels on this trip. So, please remember to pack your own towel!
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Included Experience
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schöneck by Contiki. Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons. We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola. Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide an arrival transfer from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Mountain Views? Check! We'll end the day with a sunset hike.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery. In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & meadows. Once you've worked up an appetite, there's a BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad to finish.
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide a departure transfer from Schoneck to Worgl Train Station.
What's Included in Your Tour
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Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
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Included Experience
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Join us in the cute lil Austrian Tyrol village of Hopfgarten, where you’ll find Haus Schöneck by Contiki
• Next to one of the world’s largest ski regions, this traditional property has had a fresh facelift with all the modcons
• We’re talking on-site sauna, Schnapps bar, communal lounge area, a shuttle to the main gondola
• Hungry after a day on the slopes? Chow down on some warming locally sourced meals in our dining room
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide an arrival transfer from Worgl Train Station to Schoneck
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• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Enjoy a home cooked dinner, prepared fresh on site by our in house Kitchen Team
- Hopfgarten im Brixental: Mountain Views? Check! We'll end the day with a sunset hike.
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: Jump on a bike & head out for a fully guided tour through picture-perfect Austrian mountain scenery
• In a region that is all about the outdoors, this is the perfect way to take in the fresh alpine air, waterfalls, mountain streams & meadows
• Once you've worked up an appetite, there's a BBQ lunch of Austrian wurst & kraut salad to finish
• Hopfgarten im Brixental: A member of the team will provide a departure transfer from Schoneck to Worgl Train Station
Itinerary
Tour Dates & Pricing
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