Mount Pilatus Private off-season Day Trip from Basel

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6 hours 40 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 2 more

Embark on an exclusive journey from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a cableway ascent to the summit of Mount Pilatus. Guided by your private tour expert, soak in panoramic views and winter enchantment. This tailored experience seamlessly blends cultural insights, alpine beauty, and personalized guidance for an unforgettable day exploring Luzern and the breathtaking heights of Mount Pilatus.

• travel typically Swiss by train with your private tour guide
• enjoy the changing landscape during the train journeys
• experience panoramic views of Luzern and the Swiss Alps
• opportunity to savor local Swiss dishes at a Pilatus restaurant
• make a stopover at Luzern during the return travel

What's Included

2nd class train travel (1st class unnecessary/cable car not available)
English speaking Swiss tourguide
drop-off at hotel after the tour (if preferred)
all necessary train tickets for the tour (no additional costs)
pick-up from hotel through our tourguide by public transportation
Food or drinks (lunch break at restaurant with various menus)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 40 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Change at Luzern to the public electrical bus to Kriens, just 10 minutes away from the city center.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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. A short walk takes you to the cableway station of the Pilatus gondola.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You board one of the aerial cableways (mentioned as gondola in Switzerland) to hoover via Krienseregg to Fräkmüntegg. Travel time is 20 minutes.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    At Fräkmüntegg you change on the 60-people gondola for the final ascent. Travel time is 6 minutes.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pilatus Luzern

    Arrive at the mountain station Pilatus Kulm, 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. After your lunch and visit, you travel the same way back by gondola to Luzern.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Return travel from Mt. Pilatus to Kriens by cableway, a short walk to the bus and by local bus back to Luzern train station, where the tour ends.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lucerne

    As the old town of Luzern is just footsteps away, you can spend some time at your own in Luzern or you just travel back to your starting point in Basel. The train journey to Basel takes one hour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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