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Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip from Lucerne

By Best of Switzerland Tours
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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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What's included, what's not

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    Professional tour guide
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    Transportation by comfortable coach from Lucerne to Kriens
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    Panoramic gondolas and aerial cable car Dragon Ride
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    Cogwheel train and Boat cruise
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    Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
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    Meals and beverages
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    Personal expenses
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    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.

What you can expect

Mount Pilatus – the Golden Round Trip 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 aerial cableway, 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