Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise
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Overview
Enjoy a day of Alpine adventure in Switzerland on this half-day, summer trip to Mt Pilatus from Lucerne. Begin your journey toward the skies with a 30-minute panoramic gondola ride to Fräkmüntegg, and then hop aboard the aerial cableway for your ascent to the summit of Mt Pilatus. Relax at your leisure on the peak or take a short hike to make the most of the stunning scenery below. Descend to Alpnachstad aboard the world's steepest cogwheel train and cruise out onto Lake Lucerne to admire the views from the water.
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Standard tour
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$111.71
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
What's Included
- Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (from 19.10. - 29.11.2026)
- 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18.10.2026)
- Ride on the steepest cogwheel train in the world
- Fully guided tour in English by a professional guide
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except 19.10. - 27.11.2026)
What's not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available for purchase at Mount Pilatus summit)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 19.10.-27.11.2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
- 28.11.-29.11.2026: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
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