Mt. Pilatus Peak and Lake Lucerne Cruise Small Group from Lucerne
Description
Towering over the city of Lucerne like a monument to the Swiss wilderness, Mt. Pilatus is a must-visit for nature lovers. This stunning massif boasts several stunning peaks, set within a playground of soaring rock faces, lush rolling valleys, and a network of meandering emerald lakes. The tallest peak in the group, Mt. Pilatus, reaches a heady 2,132 meters above sea level and is beloved by visitors for its sensational views over the region. We'll take you to the heart of the sights, with opportunities to explore the Lake of Lucerne, Pilatus summit, and ride the famous dragon aerial cable cars.
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Itinerary
Your guide will greet you at the Lucerne meeting point, before whisking your away to Mt. Pilatus
Our accent to Mount Pilatus will take us aboard the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable cart, where we will float back to earth suspended in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare the experience to flying. Enjoy an ever-changing perspective of the Alpine landscape, as historic Lucerne pulls back into focus as we approach the end of the line. The ride is a highlight of any trip to Mount Pilatus.
At the top, you will have the option to keep soaking up the stunning valley views from the restaurant or enjoy a leisurely hike to the summit of Mt. Pilatus. The top of this famous peak offers a bird’s eye view of historic Lucerne and panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy the clean mountain air from the viewing platform as you gaze out over an expanse of crystal clear lakes, lush green meadows, and rolling peaks and valleys. Learn how Pilatus came to be haunted by legends of dragons and why many believe the body of Pontius Pilate was laid to rest within its foothills.
Going down from Mt. Pilatus, take the cogwheel train where the engine will climb the foothills of Pilatus, taking you to the end of the steepest rack railway in the world. Admire the views over the Alps from 2,073 meters high, as your guide reveals the history, culture, and culinary delights of each area. From mid-May to mid-October, we will take the boat from Alpnachstad to Lucerne. While from November to April, we will do a round cruise on the Lake of Lucerne. As the coghweel only operates during that time due to weather conditions.
Experience the Lake of Lucerne, also known as the lake of four cantons, and admire the Bürgenstock, Rigi Mountain, and Pilatus Mountain from afar cruising along the crystal clear lake.
After a full day of adventure, your guide will accompany back to the meeting point.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(634)
Wonderful guide Selma and an amazing experience to Mt Pilatus! Selma was so kind and considerate of everyone on our tour! We did the boat ride, cogwheel train and tram car. Fun day! Thank you! Highly recommend
Scenic views were amazing. Salma, the guide was excellent.
This is a MUST DO tour. The scenery was spectacular! If I remember correctly, you can see five different countries from the top of the mountain. Be sure to dress warmly as it can be quite chilly at the top. I would do this again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
We had an absolutely wonderful day on this tour! The combination of the Lake Lucerne cruise, the cogwheel train up Mt. Pilatus, the gondola ride down, and the incredible mountain views made for an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to our guide, Selma, who made the day even more special. She was warm, knowledgeable, organized, and created such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere from start to finish. We never felt rushed and learned so much along the way while still having plenty of time to take in the scenery.
The tour was an awesome experience with ample time to cherish and enjoy the sights. Selma, our tour guide was amazing and very well informed about the history of the places.
We had a fantastic day with Salma as our tour guide. This is a must-do in Luzerne!
Sama is a wonderful tour guide, so friendly . The tour itself was lovely. Very scenic.
This was a horrible experience. We showed up for a small group tour 10 minutes early with 6 of us out of the 8 people. Tour operator never showed up. We tried calling but couldn’t get through to the operator. Visitor tried calling and they couldn’t get ahold of anyone either. I requested a refund and then the tour operator says they were there. If that was really the case why wouldn’t they try to call or message us since we were out of the 8 person max? There claims that they were there were completely false. I’m going to dispute this charge with my credit card company now.
Very nice tour. Beautiful scenery from the mountain tops. Train and gondola rides were great. Best of all Carlos was absolutely wonderful.
Salma was super informative & efficient...
