Duration: 5 hours
Discover sky-high Alpine vistas and Lucerne’s glowing lake with our Mount Pilatus Heritage and Lucerne Lake Cruise adventure. Journey to one of the highest peaks of the Lucerne region as you glide t Read more ➤
Basel - Mt.Pilatus with Cruise on Lake Lucerne Small Group Tour
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Duration - 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Discover sky-high Alpine vistas and Lucerne’s glowing lake with our Mount Pilatus Heritage and Lucerne Lake Cruise adventure. Journey to one of the highest peaks of the Lucerne region as you glide towards Switzerland with majestic views.
Highlights
- Discover Switzerland’s Mt. Pilatus
- Experience Switzerland’s magnificent Golden Route (Only Available From May to October)
- Explore one of the must-see mountains in Switzerland
- Journey on the steepest cogwheel in the world
Description
Basel - Mt.Pilatus with Cruise on Lake Lucerne Small Group Tour
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.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Local Expert Guide
- Standard railway pass
- Mt. Pilatus Priority Pass (Cogwheel from mid-May to mid-October)
- Standard Lake of Lucerne Cruise Pass
- Golden Route - mid-May to mid-October
- Exclusions:
- Lunch
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Lucerne
- Mount Pilatus
- Lake Lucerne
- Bürgenstock
- Fräkmüntegg
- Swiss Aerial Cableway Scenic Views - In Lucerne, you will head to the Pilatus Bahn and begin your ascent to Mt. Pilatus. We'll make a little stop at Fraukmuntegg, where you will admire the beginning of the Swiss Alps and the cantons that formed the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Then, you will board the iconic “dragon ride” aerial cable car, where we will float in a giant glass cabin. The windowed walls provide 360 views of the Lucerne region, and many compare it to the experience of 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 Mt. Pilatus.
- Mt. Pilatus Discovery - Afterward, you can 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 view platform's clean mountain air 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.
- Pilatus Bahn and Climb Experience - We begin our descent of the world's steepest cogwheel, which will head to Alpnachstad; 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 each area's history, culture, and culinary delights.
- Lake of Lucerne Cruise - 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. From May to October you will have the option to take the boat from Lucerne to Alpnachstad instead.
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Basel - Mt.Pilatus with Cruise on Lake Lucerne Small Group Tour duration is 8 hours.
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