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Pilatus half-day golden round trip from Lucerne in summer

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Language: English

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Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Take the Dragon Ride cable car to the top of Mt. Pilatus

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne

Admire the magnificent views of the Swiss Alps

What we expect

On this afternoon excursion, enjoy the ascent by different aerial cable cars to beautiful Mt Pilatus with possibilities of easy hikes and gorgeous photo opportunities. Descend by the world's steepest cogwheel railway and end the tour with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

Your exciting half-day adventure starts with a short coach ride to Kriens, where you take the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. Then hop aboard the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride" and enjoy the jaw-dropping views out of the panoramic windows, specially designed to give the feeling of flying.

Once at the top of Mt Pilatus (2,132 m), venture down the...

✔Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride (exc. during maintenance)
✔Cruise
✔Transportation in air-conditioned coach
✔Multilingual guide

What to remember

Know in advance:

During the months of October and November, tour routing and means of transport, including boats and cable cars, may have to be unexpectedly amended - without prior notice, due to maintenance work

From 19 October to 27 November 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

From 28 November to 29 November 2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included

Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations

External weather conditions are beyond the local provider's control. Refunds due to poor or less than ideal weather are not possible

Carbon-balanced operations are certified by a non-profit climate protection organization

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From Lucerne in English (5.5 hours) - $209.00

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Adult (16-100)

$209.00

Child (6-15)

$104.00

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Jana S.

July 2023

From Germany

Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Anonymous

June 2023

From Spain

Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable. Y en cuanto a la organización y guía, fabuloso. Puntuales, correctos, amables y serios. Recomendable 100% y la excursión merece la pena hacerla, no defrauda nada. Un saludo para la mejor guía, Anite, que además, nos tradujo toda la excursión al castellano