Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.

What's included

  • 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne (until 19.10.2025)
  • Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
  • Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car Dragon Ride (except from 20.10. - 07.11.2025)
  • Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 20.10.2025 - 14.11.2025)
  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
  • Steepest cogwheel train in the world (from 12.05.2025 onwards)
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    • Personal expenses

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Location

    Departure point

    Tourist Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, Luzern, 6005
    Please wait there on the sidewalk and look out for the tour guide of Best of Switzerland Tours.

    End point

    Luzern Bahnhofquai, Lucerne, 6003
    The tour ends at the pier in Lucerne, only 7 minutes walking distance from the meeting point.

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