Why choose this tour ?
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.
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What makes Pilatus Golden Roundtrip: Exclusive Small Group Tour from Zürich a unique experience ?
Your tour starts with the 45-minutes train ride from Zürich to Luzern.
You start your tour with the one hour lake boat transfer from Luzern to Alpnachstad. After leaving the bay of Luzern, the boat glides along the shore of Hergiswil and Stansstad to the bay of Alpnach. On the entire boat tour you have the surrounding mountains in sight.
Alpnachstad is the connection point between the lake boat and the steepest cogwheel train in the world. Within 35 minutes the cogwheel train climbs along the ridge and passing alpine meadows to Pilatus Kulm.
Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm of the Pilatusbahn, where a viewing terrace, a panorama gallery and two mountain hotels are located on the scenic local mountain. Visit several attractions at Mt. Pilatus like the dragon gallery, the viewpoint, the scenic terraces and the multimedia presentation.
The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
After a gondola ride to Kriens, a short walk of 6 mins take place to reach the local bus. The bus takes you within 10 minutes back to Luzern.
Return travel from Luzern to Zürich, where the tour ends.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Pilatus golden tour
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Pilatus Golden Roundtrip: Exclusive Small Group Tour from Zürich Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
Not Included
- Travel to starting point in Zurich
- Food and drinks
- attractions Fräkmüntegg: Dragon glider, toboggan run
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by SwissTravelGuide.ch.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Zurich.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
