Excursions & day trips

Pilatus half-day golden round trip from Lucerne in summer

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£147.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Subject expert guide

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Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

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

Where

Bus Parking Landenberg, Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern

Meeting point:

The departure place is the Bus Parking Landenberg, located in front of the AVIA gas station. Please wait for your tour guide on the sidewalk to do the check-in.

What to remember

Know in advance:

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
From 19 October to 27 November 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
From 28 November to 29 November 2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
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 policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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