Embark on a tailored adventure from Basel to Luzern by train, followed by a scenic boat journey. Ascend to the summit of Mt. Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train, accompanied by a private guide. The panorama continues as you descend with an aerial cableway back to Luzern. This exclusive tour seamlessly combines cultural insights, breathtaking landscapes, and the personalized touch of a private guide for an unforgettable Swiss experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ all transportation fees for boat, coghwheel railway, gondola and bus
✔ all taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
✖ food and drinks
✖ personal expenses during the tour
Pickup Locations
1. St. Johann cruies pier
2. Hotel Merian Basel - Self Check-in
3. East West Hotel Basel
4. HYPERION Hotel Basel
5. Hotel Locanda Gmbh
6. Essential By Dorint Basel City
7. Novotel Basel City
8. Hotel Rheinfelderhof
9. Hotel D - Basel
10. Apparthotel Colmarerhof
11. Der Teufelhof Basel
12. Basel Marriott Hotel
13. Basilisk Hotel
14. Pullman Basel Europe Hotel
15. Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel
16. Motel One Basel
17. hotel brasserie au violon
18. White Horse Basel
19. Hotel Restaurant Resslirytti
20. Royal Hotel
Itinerary
1
Basel SBB Station
Your tour starts with the one hour train ride from Basel to Luzern.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Lake Lucerne
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Alpnachstad
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.
4
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.
Duration: 3 minutes
5
The largest rope park in Central Switzerland, tree tents, the toboggan run, hiking trails and fantastic barbecue areas invite you to relax.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
The Krienseregg is perfect for families. In the versatile local recreation area you will find marked, varied circular hikes and large picnic areas
7
Kriens
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.
8
Return travel from Kriens to Luzern within 10 minutes by local bus.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Chapel Bridge
As the old town is just footsteps away, you will walk along the river and cross the wooden bridge, one of the most known sights of Luzern.
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Basel SBB Station
Return travel from Luzern to Basel within one our by train. The tour ends in Basel.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• children must be accompagnied by an adult
• for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
• Please note: Boat and coghwheel railway will operate Mai to October only. Off season, the tour will be performed by travelling to mount Pilatus both ways by gondola, the tour will be finalized with a 1-hour tour on the lake Lucerne by panoramic boat after the return travel from mount Pilatus.
