Pilatus half-day golden round trip from Lucerne in summer

Excursions & day trips

Lucerne, Switzerland

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Language: English

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Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

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 to 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 Dragon's Path or go for a short hike to the summit. Later you can relax on the panorama terrace admiring magnificent views over the surrounding mountains of the Swiss Alps and the blue lakes in the valleys below.

What's included

Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride (exc. during maintenance)

Cruise

Transportation in air-conditioned coach

Multilingual guide

What's not included

Food and drinks

Personal expenses

What to remember

Know in advance:

From 20 October to 07 November 2025 the Dragon Ride will be replaced by the cogwheel train, due to maintenance. The boat ride will not be available, but you will receive a lunch voucher (CHF 20,00 per adult / CHF 10,00 per child)

From 08 November to 14 November 2025 the ascent will be done with the Dragon Ride and the descent with the cogwheel train. The boat ride will not be available, but you'll receive a lunch voucher (CHF 20.00 per adult / CHF 10.00 per child)

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

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

Remember to bring:

Your valid ID

Provider

Best of Switzerland Tours AG

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern

Meeting point:

Reach the designated location to start your experience.

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Tour - $216.00

Total

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Adult (16-100)

$216.00

Child (6-15)

$108.00

Infant (0-5)

$0.00

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Jana S.

July 2023

From Germany

Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Excellent

Anonymous

June 2023

From Spain

Excellent

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

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