Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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10-15 minutes of moderate downhill walking is required, please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun or rain protection.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Food and Drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Landungssteg 1
Please wait at Pier 1 on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.
Return
Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne
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Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Food and Drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Landungssteg 1
Please wait at Pier 1 on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.
Return
Itinerary
1
Lake Lucerne
Meet your tour guide at Pier No. 1 to begin a relaxing cruise to Vitznau on the picturesque Lake Lucerne.
1 hour
2
Mt. Rigi
Upon arrival in Vitznau, transfer to the cogwheel train to reach the summit, Rigi Kulm. You’ll have some free time to explore the hiking trails, enjoy a quiet moment at the Rigi Kulm mountain chapel, or grab a bite at one of the local restaurants.
2 hours
3
Rigi Kaltbad
Continue to the car-free village of Rigi Kaltbad by cogwheel train and take a stroll around the village square, where you’ll spot the Mineralbad & Spa, designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta — a true gem for architecture enthusiasts! You can then follow an easy hiking trail with a gentle incline to the Känzeli viewing platform (2 km, optional) and enjoy breathtaking views of the Alpine ranges from a new perspective.
50 minutes
4
Weggis
Descend by aerial cable car and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Lucerne. Take a short walk downhill to the Weggis boat station, which Mark Twain famously referred to in 1897 as the “most charming place,” and capture the breathtaking scenery of the Lucerne Riviera with your camera.
30 minutes
5
Lake Lucerne
Board the boat back to Lucerne and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you relax.
