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Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Lucerne, Switzerland
5 hours 15 minutes
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What You Will Do

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?

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Our meeting point is located at Frankenstrasse 2-4, 6003 Lucerne, a side street next to the Lucerne train station. Please wait there on the sidewalk, your tour guide will pick you up.

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Lucerne

Meet your guide in central Lucerne (Frankenstrasse 2-4) in the early afternoon.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Best of Switzerland Tours
  • 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
  • 20.10.-07.11.2025: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
  • 08.11.-14.11.2025: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

Guide Options

  • Guide - English