Mount Rigi day trip from Zurich with boat tour
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Mount Rigi day trip from Zurich with boat tour

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$153.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Ride up the Queen of the mountains with the aerial cable car
  • Enjoy spectacular views of the midland with its deep blue lakes
  • Experience Europe's first mountain railway and a lake cruise
What to expect

Go where the Swiss go and visit beautiful Mount Rigi. Relish the amazing view over 13 lakes and the magnificent alpine panorama as the aerial cable car takes you up the mountain. See Europe's first mountain railway and enjoy a boat ride on beautiful Lake Lucerne. The trip also includes a visit to the charming old town of Lucerne.

The journey starts with a lovely scenic coach ride along the beautiful Lake of the Four Cantons to Weggis, a charming summer resort on the shores of the lake. Board the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad where you change to Europe's first mountain railway, which leads up to the summit of Rigi-Kulm (1800m).

In the afternoon, you'll descend by cogwheel train to Vitznau and board the public boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on the picturesque Lake of the Four Cantons towards Lucerne. Here you can enjoy a stroll on the medieval streets of the charming old town and see the famous Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Town Hall.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Cruise
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Cable car ticket
  • check Train ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where

Limmatstrasse 2, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting point:
The departure place is the Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse 2), located behind the train station, in front of the Hotel Fred. You'll need to check in at the counter marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours”. Please have the QR code on your voucher ready and present it printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • A professional guide will accompany you from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne back to Zurich. The way up and down Mt. Rigi and the boat ride in Lucerne are unguided. For this part, you'll receive detailed, written information
  • No refunds will be offered due to poor or less than ideal weather conditions
  • Refunds aren't possible for last-minute tour cancellations due to flight changes or unforeseen health issues. Please consider travel insurance before your trip to cover such situations
  • From 25 to 29 Nov 2024 / 10 Mar to 4 Apr 2025 / 17 to 21 Nov 2025 / 24 to 28 Nov 2025 / 09 to 31 Mar 2026 ascent and descent are by a cogwheel train, due to aerial cable car maintenance
  • During the months of March and November, tour routing and means of transport, including cable cars, may have to be unexpectedly amended - without prior notice, due to maintenance work
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Provider
Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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