Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
Overview
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)
- 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
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Alpenquai
6005 Luzern, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
6003 Lucerne
Switzerland
The tour ends at the pier in Lucerne, only 7 minutes walking distance from the meeting point.
What To Expect
Pilatus Luzern
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Alpnachstad (Pass By)
Lake Lucerne
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-3885SW304BSL
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