Join an exclusive small-group tour from Zürich to Mount Pilatus. Experience train rides, lake cruises, and alpine views. Limited spots available.
- Hauptbahnhof - Begin your journey with a 45-minute train ride from Zürich to Lucerne.
- Lake Lucerne - Start your tour with a one-hour boat transfer from Lucerne to Alpnachstad. As you leave Lucerne’s bay, the boat cruises along the shores of Hergiswil and Stansstad to Alpnach bay, with mountains in view throughout the trip.
- Alpnachstad - This is the transfer point between the lake boat and the world’s steepest cogwheel train. In 35 minutes, the train ascends along the ridge, passing alpine meadows to reach Pilatus Kulm.
- Mount Pilatus - Arrive at Pilatus Kulm station, where you’ll find a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery, and two mountain hotels on this picturesque mountain. Explore attractions like the dragon gallery, viewpoints, scenic terraces, and a multimedia presentation.
- Fräkmüntegg - Home to Central Switzerland’s largest rope park, tree tents, a toboggan run, hiking trails, and excellent barbecue spots, perfect for relaxation.
- Krienseregg - Ideal for families, this area offers marked circular hikes and spacious picnic areas in a diverse local recreation zone.
- Kriens - After a gondola ride to Kriens, a brief 6-minute walk leads to the local bus, which takes you back to Lucerne in 10 minutes.
- Lucerne - Conclude your tour with a return trip from Lucerne to Zürich.
- Nov-May: local bus, cableway and lake cruise in Luzern after returning
- June-Oct: golden roundtrip by lake boat, cogwheel train, cableway and local bus
- all tickets, taxes, fees and handling charges
- Swiss tourguide
- transportation environmentally friendly and climate neutral by train
- Travel to starting point in Zurich
- Food and drinks
- attractions Fräkmüntegg: Dragon glider, toboggan run
Embark on an exclusive small-group journey, “The Golden Roundtrip,” starting in Zürich and seamlessly connecting to Luzern by train. From Luzern, cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, setting the stage for an unforgettable ascent on the cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus. Enjoy leisurely free time atop Pilatus, surrounded by alpine splendor. The return journey unfolds with a cableway descent via Kriens, offering scenic vistas and a thrilling conclusion. Limited to a select few, this personalized tour ensures an intimate exploration of Switzerland’s natural wonders and historic landmarks.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
