Description:
Mount Pilatus – the Golden Round Trip has it all! Take the Dragon Ride cable car to the top of Mt Pilatus, venture down the Dragon Trail and relax on the panoramic terrace. Start a thrilling descent by the world's steepest cogwheel railway and end the tour with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
 

Departure point: 
Zürich Sihlquai Coach Parking behind Zürich main train station (HB).

 

Check-In: 
Please check-in at our ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" at the latest 15 minutes prior to departure.

To book a taxi, we recommend contacting our partner Taxi 444 via phone at +41 44 444 44 44 or at www.taxi444.ch.

• Take the Dragon Ride cable car to the top of Mt Pilatus
• Enjoy a short hike on the Dragon Trail or relax on the panoramic terrace
• Take in the breathtaking view of snow-capped mountains and deep blue lakes
• Embark on a thrilling descent by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway
• Round off your day with an afternoon boat ride on pristine Lake Lucerne

From Zurich, set off on a leisurely coach trip through delightful landscapes over the Albis Pass and along the shores of Lake Lucerne to the enchanting town of Lucerne. Relish breathtaking views during a short photo stop. Let your guide show you the main attractions on a brief orientation drive past the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). Enjoy time at leisure to grab a snack, to do some souvenir shopping and to stroll through the medieval streets of the well-preserved Old Town. 

From Lucerne, drive to Kriens, where you board the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. Change for the Dragon Ride aerial cableway and enjoy jaw dropping views out of the panoramic windows, specially designed to give the feeling of flying. Once at the top of Mt Pilatus (2,132 m a.s.l), immerse yourself in the interactive Dragon World experience, venture down the Dragon Trail or opt for a short hike to the summit (weather permitting). 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. Treat yourself to a typical Swiss lunch at one of the different restaurants. The highlight of the day is a thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad. Board a public boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on beautiful Lake Lucerne and admire the spectacular landscape from an entirely different angle. End the excursion at the port in Lucerne or enjoy a relaxing coach ride back to Zurich.

Inclusions:

• Panoramic gondolas and aerial cableway Dragon Ride
• Cogwheel train
• Boat ride on Lake Lucerne 
• Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
• Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions:

• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses

Good to know:

• Choose between a full-day excursion departing from Zurich (09:30, available in English & Spanish) and a half-day excursion departing from Lucerne (12:30, available in English only).
• 21.10. - 08.11.2024: Ascent and descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included
• 09.11. - 17.11.2024: Ascent by cable car, descent by cogwheel train, no boat ride but lunch voucher included