Excursion to Mount Pilatus - The Golden Round Trip from Lucerne

3.4 (5 reviews) Lucerne, Switzerland
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Duration6h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 48 travelers

Overview

Join us for an unforgettable excursion to Golden Round Trip of Mount Pilatus from Lucerne! Our experienced guide will take you on a journey through the Dragon World, followed by a hike down the Dragon Trail & a short walk to the summit, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Central Switzerland. Walk out to the Esel and Oberhaupt viewpoints for a 360° panorama over Lucerne, the lakes and dozens of Alpine peaks.

Highlights:
1. Soar up to the summit on the Dragon Ride cable car for breathtaking views of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. Then wander down the Dragon Trail, where you can admire the fantastic scenery.
3. Relax on the panorama terrace and admire magnificent views over the surrounding peaks of the Swiss Alps and the blue lakes in the valleys below.
3. Complete your journey with a descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway down to Alpnachstad.
4. Enjoy the boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne to admire the spectacular landscape from the water.

Options

Pilatus Schedule 2026

AC Bus Coach

Schedule 2027

What's included

  • 1-Hour Boat Ride on Lake Lucerne
  • Cogwheel Train
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fully Guided tour by Professional Multilingual Guide
  • Panoramic Gondolas and Aerial Cableway Dragon Ride
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Lucerne
    1h
    Take a scenic coach journey through splendid countryside to the Kriens, where you board the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg from Lucerne.
  2. 4h
    Take the Dragon Ride cable car to the top of Mt Pilatus, venture down the Dragon Trail and relax on the panoramic terrace.
  3. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the boat ride on a lovely 1-hour cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne and admire the spectacular landscape from an entirely different angle.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Lucerne: Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Meeting point for tours departing from Lucerne is the Bus Parking Landenberg, located near Lucerne's train station.

End point

Lucerne: Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Meeting point for tours departing from Lucerne is the Bus Parking Landenberg, located near Lucerne's train station.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Most of the day is spent outdoors at altitude, where it can be 10°C colder than in Lucerne, so bring warm layers even in summer
  • Mountain transport can occasionally be suspended by the operator in strong winds; your guide will reroute and explain any changes on the day
  • Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip: It's is a loop from Lucerne that combines four types of transport: a panorama gondola, the Dragon Ride aerial cable car, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and a Lake Lucerne boat cruise.
  • Golden Round Trip take about 6 hours with a guide, including roughly 2 hours of free time on the summit.

Cancellation policy

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

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