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Private Guided Day Trip to Pilatus

5.0 (21 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Guided Day Trip to Pilatus

About this activity

This Pilatus Private Guided Day Hike has been designed to let you experience the best of the Lake Lucerne area. Ride the steepest cogwheel train in the world and discover a breathtaking panorama of Central Switzerland’s ten lakes and innumerable peaks. Eat lunch at an alpine restaurant and enjoy a trip back to Lucerne on a 100-year-old steamer.

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At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
German, English, Italian
Operated by
MyMountains

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local English-speaking guide
  • Included: All transportation fees as indicated in the itinerary

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    1 h 30 min

    You will ascend the famous Pilatus mountain with a cable car from Kriens. Once on top of the mountain, your guide will help you explore all the attractions, such as the Dragon Trail, Esel summit with a fantastic panorama, and many more. Perhaps you will even spot an ibex!

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    You will have an opportunity to ride the steepest cogwheel train in the world: the Pilatus cogwheel railway. It descends at a staggering 48% grade down to Alpnachstad offering breathtaking views of the Alpine peaks of central Switzerland.

  3. Lake Lucerne

    Passing by

    In Alpnachstad, you will board a 100-year-old steamer ship for a leisurely 1,5h cruise back to Lucerne.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • El Greco
  • Hotel Alpina Luzern
  • City Hotel
  • Drei Konige Hotel Lucerne
  • ibis budget Luzern City
  • Hotel Falken
  • Hotel Nozomi
  • Hotel Schlussel Luzern
  • The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection
  • Hotel des Alpes
  • Boutique Hotel KARL
  • Boutique Hotel Weisses Kreuz

and 33 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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