Switzerland Suburb Day Tour from Zurich: Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne
Come to Mt. Rigi for a nature retreat as the locals do. Board the first railway built in the mountainous area in Europe and embrace the spectacular vistas of 13 lakes and Alps. Drink in the Lucerne lake view on a boat ride and explore the quaint Lucerne city.
- Take the first mountain railway in Europe up to the peak of Mt. Rigi
- Board the aerial cable car and see the spectacular alpine landscape above the clouds
- Cruise across beautiful Lake Lucerne and visit the lakeside city
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Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne Day Tour
What's included in Switzerland Suburb Day Tour from Zurich: Mt. Rigi and Lake Lucerne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Scale up to Rigi Kaltbad with an aerial cable car
Ascend to Mt. Rigi by taking the mountain railway
Relish the unparalleled alpine scenery
Have a lunch in the restaurant with the beautiful panoramic view
Play with the snow during winter at Mt. Rigi
－ What You Can Expect －
Venture out from Zurich and fully explore the scenery of Mt. Rigi with different means of transportations. First of all, scale up to Rigi Kaltbad with an aerial cable car. Then take the oldest mountain railway in Europe to the summit of Mt. Rigi (1800m). Be rewarded with the awe-inspiring panoramic view of 13 lakes, including Lake Lucerne and Zugersee, as well as the snow-capped mountains (winter only) in the background.
After lunch at the peak, descent to Vitznau with cogwheel train, the steepest railway in the world. Take a one-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne, and slowly take in the beautiful view of old towns standing by the calming lake. Visit lakeside city Lucerne, wander around the historic streets and visit some attractions such as Chapel Bridge and Jesuit Church.
Before returning to Zurich with the bus, pay a visit to the Swiss Museum of Transport or Rosengart Museum. Relish the alpine panorama and lake view at Mt. Rigi
－ Important Info －
- Departure Time: 9:30 am (please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins in advance as the tour will depart on time)
- Check-In/Meeting Point: Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station near Zurich's main train station (Zurich HB)
- Duration: 9.5 hrs
- Return Info: Return to Sihlquai Bus Station at approx. 7:00 pm
- During cable car maintenance on 1–4 April 2025, 17–28 November 2025, and 9–31 March 2026, all ascents and descents will be by cogwheel train
Inclusions
- English-speaking driver/guide (only for some parts of the tour)
- Bus
- Cable car and train tickets
- Boat fare
- Lunch
- Attraction tickets
- Tips
- Insurance
- Meal and drink
- Equipment rental (ex. sleigh)
- Other fees not mentioned
- A minimum of 5 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
- In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
- In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 00:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
- Please bring the passport with you for identity verification
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure
- Please arrive promptly at each meeting point during the whole tour. The bus will leave on time, and refunds will not be granted to missed tours due to late arrivals and personal reasons
- Please call the emergency number +41 (0) 447105050 if you cannot find the meeting point
- For detailed information on how to get to the meeting point, please refer to this link: https://www.switzerland-tours.ch/fileadmin/documents/best-of-switzerland-tours-departure-point-zurich.pdf
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- Zurich Sihlquai Bus Station Near Zurichs Main Train Station Zurich HB
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- Please arrive promptly at the check-in/meeting point 15 mins in advance. Refunds and participation will not be granted to late arrivals due to personal reasons
- Free admission for children aged 5 and under, proof of age (e.g. passport) is required
- The tour does not include lunch. Travelers could have lunch at their own expense at Mt. Rigi
- According to the tour size, a bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish) may guide two groups of different languages at the same time, please consider before booking
- As the tour will be held at a high altitude region, please evaluate your own health conditions before participation. Refunds will not be granted for travelers who cannot continue the trip due to high altitude illness. The tour does not include insurance, the traveler is suggested to purchase personal insurance in advance
- The driver/tour guide accompanies the tour from Zürich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zürich. Keep in mind that the way up and down Mt. Rigi and the boat ride to Lucerne are unguided
