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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Private Day Trip from Basel

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Basel SBB Station

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
  • Lake Lucerne

    1 hoursAdmission 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.
  • Alpnachstad(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Mount Pilatus

    3 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Fräkmüntegg

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
  • Krienseregg(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
  • Kriens(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Luzern

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Return travel from Kriens to Luzern within 10 minutes by local bus.
  • Chapel Bridge

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Basel SBB Station

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Return travel from Luzern to Basel within one our by train. The tour ends in Basel.

What's included

INCLUDED

all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
all taxes, fees and handling charges
local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only

NOT INCLUDED

food and drinks
personal expenses during the tour

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
children must be accompagnied by an adult
for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.

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