Pilatus Full Day Golden Round Trip from Zurich
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Pilatus Full Day Golden Round Trip from Zurich

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$198.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Discover the old town of Lucerne at your pace
  • Hop aboard the aerial cableway "Dragon Ride"
  • Admire the magnificent views of the Swiss Alps
  • Ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway
  • Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Lucerne
What to expect

Mount Pilatus – the Golden Round Trip has it all! Enjoy a scenic coach journey through the countryside and a visit to the city of Lucerne. Ascent by different aerial cable cars to Mt. Pilatus with possibilities of easy hikes and photo opportunities. Descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway followed by a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

From Zurich, the coach takes you on a journey through the countryside to Lucerne. Take in the views from the bus and enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out Lucerne's main attractions. Explore the Chapel Bridge, Town Hall, Jesuit Church, and the Culture and Congress Centre (KKL) at your own pace during your free time in the old town.

Continue to Kriens to board the panoramic gondolas and the aerial cable way "Dragon Ride" to enjoy the jaw-dropping views out of the panoramic windows. 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.

The highlight of this day is a thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) to Alpnachstad. Here you board the boat for a 1-hour cruise (only in the summer) on the Lake of the Four Cantons and enjoy the landscape from an entirely different angle.

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What's included
  • check Cruise
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Gondola ride
  • check Multilingual guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where

Limmatstrasse 2, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting point:
The departure place is the Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 2), located behind the train station, in front of the Hotel Fred. You will need to check in at the counter marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours”. Please have the QR code on your voucher ready and present it printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet.
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 20 October to 07 November 2025 the Dragon Ride will be replaced by cogwheel train, due to maintenance. The boat ride will not be available, but you will receibe a lunch voucher (CHF 20,00 per adult / CHF 10,00 per child)
  • From 08 November to 14 November 2025 the ascent will be done with the Dragon Ride and the descent with the cogwheel train. The boat ride will not be available, bu you'll receive a lunch voucher (CHF 20.00 per adult / CHF 10.00 per child).
  • External weather conditions are beyond the tour operator's control, consequently no refunds will be issued due to poor or less than ideal weather
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
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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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