7 hours
Pet friendly
Multiple
Overview
Embark on an exclusive adventure from Luzern, guided by your private tour expert. Cruise on scenic waters, then ascend the world's steepest cogwheel train to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. Marvel at breathtaking panoramas before descending with an aerial cableway. This tailor-made experience seamlessly blends cultural insights, alpine beauty, and personalized guidance, ensuring an unforgettable day exploring the iconic landscapes of Luzern and Mount Pilatus.
Operated by
SwissTravelGuide
Itinerary
Lake Lucerne
Start your tour with the one hour lake boat transfer from Luzern to Alpnachstad. After leaving the bay of Luzern, the boat glides along the shore of Hergiswil and Stansstad to the bay of Alpnach. On the entire boat tour you have the surrounding mountains in sight.
Alpnachstad
Alpnachstad is the connection point between the lake boat and the steepest cogwheel train in the world. Within 35 minutes the cogwheel train climbs along the ridge and passing alpine meadows to Pilatus Kulm.
Mt. Pilatus
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm of the Pilatusbahn, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation.
Fräkmüntegg
The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
Kriens
In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east. At Kriens you leave the aerial cableway and after a 10 minutes walk to the bus stop, you board the local bus to Luzern.
Location
Duration
7 hours
Start Time
10:00
Address
Pilatusstrasse 26, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Experience
Inclusions
- Private Guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
- One-way boat trip Lucerne to Alpnachstad (Jun-Oct)
- Cogwheel train ticket (Jun-Oct)/ Cableway ticket (Nov-May) to Mt Pilatus
- Descent by Aerial cableway
- Bus Ticket to Lucerne
- 1-Hour Cruise Lake Lucerne (Nov-May)
Exclusions
- food and drinks
- personal expenses during the tour
Additional Information
- a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- children must be accompagnied by an adult
- for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
- Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
Guide Languages
English
German
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.