Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Tour from Basel

4.9 (20 reviews) Basel, Switzerland
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Duration8h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Embark on a tailored adventure from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a scenic boat journey. Ascend to the summit of Mt. Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train, accompanied by a private guide. The panorama continues as you descend with an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This exclusive tour seamlessly combines cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and the personalized touch of a private guide for an unforgettable Swiss experience.

What's included

  • all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • local Swiss tour guide
  • food and drinks (restaurant for lunch at Mt. Pilatus available)

What to expect

  1. Basel SBB Station
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
  2. Lake Lucerne
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue 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.
  3. Alpnachstad
    Pass by
    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.
  4. 3m
    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.
  5. 30m
    The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
  6. Pass by
    The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
  7. Kriens
    Pass by
    In terms of population, Kriens is the third largest municipality and the second largest city in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. It lies at the foot of Mount Pilatus and borders Lucerne to the east.
    At Kriens you leave the aerial cableway and after a 10 minutes walk to the bus stop, you board the local bus to Luzern.
  8. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Return travel from Kriens to Luzern within 10 minutes by local bus.
  9. Chapel Bridge
    30m
    As the old town is just footsteps away, you will walk along the river and cross the wooden bridge, one of the most known sights of Luzern.
  10. Basel SBB Station
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Return travel from Luzern to Basel within one our by train. The tour ends in Basel.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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