Boats, cog trains, cable cars & panoramic views…this trip has a little bit of everything
Experience Lucerne’s house mountain via boat, cog train, aerial cable car, gondola and the modern trolleybus. From dragons with healing powers to the ghost of Pontius Pilate, Mount Pilatus has many legends. Whether or not you choose to believe these legends or not, one thing is certain: Mt Pilatus has breath-taking panoramic views that don’t disappoint.
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- Sunrise hike up Mt. Pilatus (optional – instead of the cog train)
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- A view of the snow covered Alps (photo taken in August)
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- Here you have the option of taking the gondola down, or playing on the ropes course or taking a ride on the summer toboggan.
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- View of an Alpine Church (a hike to the church is an option)
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- Have lunch with a view of the Alps
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- The Dragon Aerial Cableway
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- Take the steepest cog train in the world to the top of Mt Pilatus
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- Lake Lucerne has many faces…but all of them are beautiful (even if it’s cold and rainy)
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- Start the day with a boat ride on Lake Lucerne
ITINERARY
We start the morning off in Lucerne and board a boat for a scenic ride to the steepest cog train in the world (with pitches up to 48%). Once on top of Mt Pilatus you will have 360° views of Switzerland with a stunning view of the Alps. While on top you will have the opportunity to explore up top with 2 short walkways or you can stop for a coffee and a bite to eat while taking in the views. We will then descend back down the other side of the mountain via the “Dragon Ride” aerial Cable Car and then a gondola ride into Kriens. A short walk and a short bus ride will return us back to Lucerne.
This trip can easily be extended to be a full day tour. If you want to hike, take advantage of activities on the mountain (summer toboggan, ropes park) or have a BBQ on the mountainside contact me and I will plan the perfect day for you.
**NOTE – The cog train is open May – October. If you plan on being here Nov – April we will get up the mountain another way. . . we always have options 🙂 **
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Our guide (Doug C) in Lucerne was exceptional. My partner and I used his services for two days, and so glad we did. He was very flexible, easy going, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. We had a wonderful time with him. Well done Doug – Clay N.
Doug is a fun, outdoorsy guide who really enjoys showing off Luzern’s beautiful scenery. He knew Mount Pilatus like his own backyard from frequent hiking and biking. He took lots of great photos for us, and even fulfilled our dreams by finding us a couple of ibexes grazing at their usual spot on the cliffs. We were so impressed we booked another tour with him on the following day. Thanks Doug, you have our highest recommendation! – Wayne Y.
MORE INFORMATION
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel, Suggested by Guide: Under the historic arch in front of the train station
End Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Hotel
Duration: 5 hours
Transportation: Public Transportation – Boat, train, cable car, gondola & bus
What’s Included: Guiding Services
Estimated Local Cash Needed: 150 CHF – If you want to buy lunch while on Pilatus, boat, cog train, cable car, gondola & bus
What’s Extra:
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Public Transportation Tickets
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: The price of the combo ticket (boat, cog train, cable car, gondola & bus)
– with Tell Pass = free
– with Swiss Rail Pass – 40 CHF
– with no reductions – 106 CHF
If you want to buy lunch while on Pilatus – 30 CHF
Extra Activities
– For ropes course between 35 – 60 CHF extra.
– For the toboggan ride 6 – 8 CHF per ride
I am more than happy to help you choose which travel pass is best to purchase for your stay in Switzerland.
Restrictions: My car is a 5 person car. It comfortably seats 3 adult passengers (1 in front & 2 in back). A 4th passenger can be added if you are willing to sit 3 people in the back. For larger groups I have access to larger vehicles. Please contact me for a quote.
Kid Friendly: Yes. This tour is very kid friendly! If you want to add some adventure to the trip we can spend some time at the longest summer toboggan ride in Switzerland or at the largest rope course in the Lucerne Region. Both of these are also good for adults seeking a little bit of adrenalin 🙂
Handicap Friendly: Yes.
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