Switzerland Family Trip — 20–24 Sep 2026
Engelberg (4 nights) • 6 travellers • Lead: Bhavinkumar Shah • easyJet ref KD574NL
Travellers (6)
| Name | Notes | Out seat | Return seat |
|---|
| Bhavinkumar Shah (lead / driver) | UK resident | 22F | 24F |
| Dhara Shah | UK resident | 22A | 24A |
| Vivaan Shah | Child, 9 (26 kg) — needs booster | 22C | 24C |
| Pradipkumar Shah | Indian resident, 70+ | 22D | 24D |
| Kalpana Shah | Indian resident, 70+ | 22E | 24E |
| Apeksha Jambusaria | Indian resident, 60+ | 22B | 24B |
Flights — easyJet KD574NL (online check-in done)
Outbound — Sun 20 Sep
Flight
EZY2193
Route
Manchester T2 → Zurich
Departs
17:25
Arrives
20:20
Bag drop
opens 14:25, closes 16:25
Check-in closes
60 min before (16:25)
Return — Thu 24 Sep
Flight
EZY2194
Route
Zurich → Manchester T2
Departs
21:30
Arrives
22:35
Bag drop
opens 19:00, closes 20:40
Check-in closes
50 min before (20:40)
Baggage: 1× small under-seat cabin bag (45×36×20 cm) + 1× 26 kg hold bag per person. Bring passport (photo ID compulsory).
Car Hire — Europcar (7-seat auto VW Touran)
Booking ref
CH932767310
Supplier conf.
1205794546
Pick-up
20 Sep 21:00 — Zurich Airport Parking 3, G1, 8058
Drop-off
24 Sep 20:00 — same location
Desk phone
+41 43 255 5656
Price
£201.00 (kept 21:00 — no time-change fee)
Fuel
Full-to-full (return full)
Bring to the desk (mandatory):
- Physical Amex Gold in driver's name + PIN
- Card must cover excess CHF 2,750 pre-auth
- Original physical UK driving licence
- DVLA check code: 4YBnshXh (Valid to 6 Oct 2026)
- Passport + digital rental confirmation
Delay plan: if the flight is >1 hour late, call Europcar +41 43 255 5656 to hold the car. Excess (CHF 2,750) is covered by Cover Genius via CarTrawler (not Amex Gold) — you still front the pre-auth on the card and reclaim.
Accommodation — Interhome / Airbnb
Property
Barmettlenstrasse 26, CH-6390 Engelberg (6-bed apt)
Ref
CH6390.638.1 • HM3Y9CJSNR
Nights
20 → 24 Sep (4)
Coordinates
46.824163, 8.421913
Check-in
from 16:00–17:00, window to 23:00
Check-out
by 10:00
Keyholder — Fam. Imboden
Contact
Helen Imboden
Phone
+41 41 637 30 83
Email
heinz.imboden.ag.engelberg@bluewin.ch
Directions: end of main street turn right, pass monastery, after gas station turn left toward Neuschwändi, then left into Barmettlenstrasse, up to no. 26.
Late arrival CONFIRMED (Helen Imboden, email): key left in the letterbox by the front door (labelled "FAM. IMBODEN / BEPA HEINZ IMBODEN AG") — no lockbox code. Kitchen fully equipped, beds made with linen, heating runs automatically. Note: parking card is winter-only (not available in Sept). (Outstanding: confirm whether the letterbox is unlocked or has a combination.)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
| Day | Plan |
|---|
| Sun 20 | Land 20:20 • collect car 21:00 • buy groceries at airport • drive to Engelberg, ETA ~22:30 • key from letterbox by front door |
| Mon 21 | Mount Titlis — glacier, Cliff Walk, rotating cable car. Packed lunch at summit. (Car parked; walk from apt.) |
| Tue 22 | Lucerne (35-min drive): lakefront walk, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument |
| Wed 23 | Rest day in Engelberg — flat walks, Engelberg Monastery |
| Thu 24 | Check out 09:00 • Rhine Falls (platform viewing) • drop car by 14:30 • fly 21:30 |
Insurance & Documents
FINAL ACTIVE UK TRAVEL INSURANCE (20–24 Sep 2026): Admiral Platinum • Policy Ref: ADM/6473052/2026 • Upgraded to Platinum Tier on 15 Sep 2026 (£7.70). Covers 3 UK travellers (Bhavinkumar, Dhara, Vivaan). Medical £20M, Cancellation £5,000, Baggage £3,000, £50 excess (£0 excess with GHIC/PRC). 24h Emergency Medical Line: +44 (0)292 010 7777. Mount hiking/trekking up to 4,000m included as standard (covers Mt Titlis summit at 3,062m).
- Car excess: ✅ Cover Genius/XCover (Atlas Insurance), ref 9DND3-Z3ESK-INS, £33.63 paid, Switzerland, 20–24 Sep. Covers excess up to £2,500 (Europcar excess CHF 2,750 ≈ £2,450 — within limit) + glass/roof/tyres/keys/misfuel/towing. Reimbursement basis: pay excess on Amex, keep damage invoice + photos, then claim. NOT Amex Gold.
- Indian residents (3): Digit Insurance, USD 50k medical ✅.
- UK residents (3): GHIC ALL APPROVED ✅ — Vivaan (51010654), Dhara (51010653), and Bhavin (51010652) all successful. Cards posted to Pineacre address, arrive within 15 working days. If not in hand before 20 Sep, use PRC if state hospital treatment is needed abroad. GHIC waives Admiral Platinum £50 excess to £0!
- ATOL: Flight + Car Hire protected, cert ref KD574NL, ATOL #11446. Total protected £858.99.
Pre-Departure & Arrival Checklist
Before you fly (All Confirmed ✅)
- ✅ Swiss eSIM added: Digital Republic Flat 10 active on POCO (Sunrise 5G unthrottled)
- ✅ UK Travel Insurance: Admiral Platinum ADM/6473052/2026 (£20M, £50 xs)
- ✅ Duplicate insurance refund: £29.48 credited back to Amex CC
- ✅ Cash in purse: CHF 270 cash in hand (150 M&S + 120 previous)
- ✅ DVLA Check Code: 4YBnshXh (Valid to 6 Oct 2026)
- ✅ easyJet Boarding Passes: Downloaded for all 6 travellers (KD574NL)
- ✅ Late arrival keys: Confirmed in front door letterbox (Barmettlenstr. 26)
- ✅ Amex Gold headroom: Ready for Europcar CHF 2,750 pre-auth deposit
- ✅ Vivaan booster seat: Joie Group 2/3 booster ready (flies free in hold)
- ✅ Passports: All 6 passports packed
On arrival at Zurich (Sun 20 Sep)
- Land 20:20 → Turn on Swiss eSIM data roaming on POCO
- Collect 1x hold bag + Joie booster at baggage reclaim
- Collect car at Parking 3, Level 1 (Europcar desk) • present Amex Gold + DVLA code 4YBnshXh
- Confirm Swiss motorway vignette is on windscreen (included on Swiss rentals)
- Optional: Buy Vivaan's SBB Junior Travelcard (CHF 30) or groceries at airport Migros/Coop
- Drive to Engelberg (~1h 15m) • Retrieve key from letterbox by front door
Key Numbers
Admiral 24h Emergency
+44 292 010 7777
Europcar desk (ZRH)
+41 43 255 5656
Keyholder (Imboden)
+41 41 637 30 83
Interhome 24/7
+41 43 810 92 14
easyJet car hire
+44 152 448 8018
Swiss emergency
112
ATOL (if easyJet fails)
+44 333 103 6350