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Golden Round Trip from Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Self-Guided Tour

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Activity provider: PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
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    Golden Round Trip from Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Self-Guided Tour

    Activity provider: PILATUS-BAHNEN AG
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    From US$ 108.34 per person

    Take the Panorama Gondola up Mount Pilatus and then ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway. Board a ship for the return trip to Lucerne.

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    Duration 4.5 hours
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    Experience

    Highlights
    • Take in the views as you ride the Panorama Gondola
    • Feel the thrill of the Dragon Ride on the way to the summit of Mount Pilatus
    • Experience the descent of world's steepest cogwheel railway en route to Alpnachstad
    Full description
    Your 4.5-hour tour begins at the train station in Lucerne, where you’ll board a bus for a 15-minute ride to Kriens. In Kriens you’ll pick up your ticket for the rest of the tour. Head to the 4-seat Panorama Gondola to ascend to the mid-way station at Krienseregg. In another 15 minutes you’ll reach Fräkmüntegg. Finish the journey to the summit of Mount Pilatus on a thrilling 5-minute aerial cable car ride, known as the Dragon Ride. At more than 2,000 meters above sea level, you’ll have spectacular views over the Lake Lucerne region and the Alps. You’ll also have some free time for a bite to eat or a walk around the area. Then you’ll board the world's steepest cogwheel railway for the ride down to Alpnachstad, passing lush meadows carpeted with Alpine flowers, sparkling mountain streams and fascinating rock faces. In about a half hour you’ll arrive at the valley station, where a ship will take you back to Lucerne. Sample Itinerary 08:30 Departure from Lucerne by bus 08:40 Arrival in Kriens, station Zentrum Pilatus; walk to the valley station to pick up your tickets 09:00 Departure by gondola to Fräkmüntegg 09:30 Change to the Dragon Ride cable car 09:35 Arrival on Mt. Pilatus; enjoy the panoramic view and a walk around the area and/or a delicious meal 10:10 Departure by world's steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad 10:50 Arrival in Alpnachstad 11:00 Departure by ship 12:18 Arrival in Lucerne
    Includes
    • Public bus (Lucerne-Kriens, station Zentrum Pilatus or vice versa)
    • Cable car ride from Kriens to Mt. Pilatus (or vice versa)
    • Ride with the world's steepest cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad to Mt. Pilatus (or vice versa)
    • Second-class ship ticket (Alpnachstad-Lucerne or vice versa)
    • Food and beverages
    • Rope Park entrance fee
    • Parking fee (CHF 5)
    • Overnight on the summit
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Begin your self-guided tour at Lucerne bus station to get bus number 1 in the direction of Obernau.

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    • This is an unguided individual tour.
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    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 168 reviews

    Review summary

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    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5
    • Service
      4.6/5

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    Excellent experience! We did the gondola first as we heard the lines were longer going up the cog. Throughly enjoyed the top of Mount Pilatus. Several easy hikes with incredible views. Topped it off with beer and pretzels before making our way down on the cog. The boat back to Lucerne was terrific. All around fun day!!

    June 19, 2022

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    Do as everyone else suggested and start with the boat ride. BE SURE TO BRING A PRINTED COPY OF YOUR TICKETS. It is stunning everywhere and well worth the trip. I highly recommend when you take the cable car to the next down stop at Frakmuntegg. The views will take your breath away. There you can ride the alphine coaster 12CHF . We purchase some delicious Swiss cider to enjoy on our hike and relax. Hike down the mountain and stop at the little house, there is a man that owns all the goats and cows on the mountain. He sells cheeses and sausages and takes cash only. Yell, he is always home haha trust me. If you want a beautiful view for lunch, hike a bit more down the mountain and you will find Bergwirtschaft zur Alpgschwand. Amazing authentic swiss food. Be warn the hike back up is a bit intense from the incline. It is super rocky and can get cold quickly so wear layers. Make sure to be back as the last cable car goes at 4:30pm. Worth every penny. Book this experience now.

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    June 5, 2022

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    This trip was amazing!!! Worth spending your time up there! Make a full day of it and get your moneys worth! Just hang out and enjoy the scenery… and do a bit of walking, if you want to. You can always check out the live came before you go up, as I’m sure on a foggy day you can miss out on spectacular views.

    June 5, 2022

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