Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

4.6(1,497)5 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Best of Switzerland Tours

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Panoramic gondola and aerial cable car "Dragon Ride" (except from 19 October to 27 November 2026)
✓Lunch voucher up to 20 CHF (valid only from 19 October to 29 November 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
✓1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne (until 18 October 2026)

Not included

✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✕Food and drinks (available for purchase at Mount Pilatus summit)
✕Gratuities
✕Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.

Good to know

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
From 19 October to 27 November 2026: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train. The boat cruise is not available, but a lunch voucher is included.
From 28 to 29 November 2026: Ascent by cable car and descent by cogwheel train. The boat cruise is not available, but a lunch voucher is included.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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