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Mount Pilatus Golden Return from Lucerne

By Best of Switzerland Tours
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is €174 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Guided adventure & exploring the heights of Mount Pilatus
  • Dragon Ride-aerial cable car ride to the towering summit
  • Trip on the world's steepest cogwheel train to Alpnachstad
  • Chance to hike & a relaxing, scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne
  • Breathtaking panoramic views of the glorious Swiss Alps

Activity location

  • Pilatus
    • 6010, Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern
    • 2 Alpenquai
    • 6005, Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland

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Mount Pilatus Golden Return from Lucerne

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€174.48 x 1 Adult€174.48
Total
Price is €174.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by comfortable coach from Lucerne to Kriens
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cogwheel train and Boat cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children 0 - 5 years are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult. Must be reserved.
  • Children from 6 to 15 years pay half price when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • From Oct 19th to Nov 27th 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included (CHF 20.- p/person, CHF 10.- p/child).
  • From Nov 28th to 29th 2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included (CHF 20.- p/person, CHF 10.- p/child).
  • External weather conditions are beyond our control, consequently we are unable to offer refunds due to poor or less than ideal weather.
  • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider a travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Mount Pilatus – the Golden Return has it all! Enjoy on this afternoon excursion the ascent by different aerial cable cars to beautiful Mt. Pilatus with possibilities of easy hikes and gorgeous photo opportunities. Descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway and end the tour with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

After a short drive from Lucerne to Kriens, take a panoramic gondola and the new cable car, Dragon Ride, to the top of Mount Pilatus at 7,000 feet (2,132 m). Enjoy the jaw dropping views out of the panoramic windows, especially designed to give the feeling of flying. Venture down the Dragon Path or make the short hike to the summit and relax on the panorama terrace as you admire breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains and blue lakes. Different restaurants invite for lunch.

The highlight of this mountain excursion is probably the thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway, with a significant 48 degree gradient, down to Alpnachstad. Here you board the boat for a lovely cruise on the beautiful Lake Lucerne and make your 1-hour trip back to Lucerne where your journey ends at the pier.

Location

Activity location

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    Pilatus
    • 6010, Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern
    • 2 Alpenquai
    • 6005, Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland