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Mt. Pilatus Golden Roundtrip Small Group Day Trip from Basel

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Highlights

Embark on an exclusive small-group journey, "The Golden Roundtrip," starting in Basel and seamlessly connecting to Luzern by train. From Luzern, cruise across Lake Lucerne to Alpnachstad, setting the stage for an unforgettable ascent on the cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus. Enjoy leisurely free time atop Pilatus, surrounded by alpine splendor. The return journey unfolds with a cableway descent via Kriens, offering scenic vistas and a thrilling conclusion. Limited to a select few, this personalized tour ensures an intimate exploration of Switzerland's natural wonders and historic landmarks.

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.
  • Pilatus Luzern

    3 hoursAdmission 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(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Return travel from Kriens to Luzern within 10 minutes by local bus.
  • Basel SBB Station

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Return travel from Luzern to Basel, where the tour ends.

What's included

INCLUDED

typical "golden round trip" by boat, cogwheel train, gondola
Intercity train Basel-Luzern and vv.
English speaking Swiss tourguide
all necessary tickets (no aditional costs)
seat reservation for guaranteed departure on cogwheel train

NOT INCLUDED

Food or drinks (lunch break at one of various restaurants)
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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