From Zürich: Day Trip to Rigi and Lake Lucerne From Zürich: Guided Day Trip to Rigi and Lake Lucerne
ID: GYG1341-1341
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
09:30 hours
Description
Conquer the "Queen of the Mountains" on this full-day tour. Scale Mt. Rigi by cable car from Weggis and travel to Vitznau by cable car, then marvel at unique landscapes on a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
Take in the astonishing Swiss Alps on this partially guided tour. Relax on the bus trip from Zürich before an exciting, enchanting adventure through breathtaking Swiss scenery by cable-car, cogwheel train, and boat.
Traveling through the Albispass, your tour will reach Lake Lucerne, the fourth-largest lake in Switzerland, lying on the border between four cantons. Enjoy fantastic views of the lake from its eastern shore, in the small resort-town of Weggis, nestled right at the foot of the Rigi.
The view can only get better as you ascend in the cable-car up the Rigi, known as "the Queen of the Mountains," to the perfectly situated baths and spa on its slopes.
The sight of the 13 lakes that surround the mountain, and of the scenery of central Switzerland mountains, is sure to enchant you. Take souvenir photographs to treasure forever as you make your leisurely ascent into the mountains.
In the summer you can explore the Rigi on foot; in winter there is a chance to uncover its secrets by sleigh.
Enjoy a unique journey on the oldest funicular in the world, built in 1871, to Vitznau. Travel onwards in the picturesque style, by boat over the waters, back to Lucerne. View the Rigi from a new angle while resting in the charming old town before taking the bus back to Zürich.
Highlights
- Enjoy the exceptional view from a cable-car ascending into the Swiss Alps
- Take a historic journey on the oldest funicular railway in the world
- Scale Rigi and see for yourself why it is known as the Queen of the Mountains
- Take in panoramic views as you sail across the smooth waters of Lake Lucerne
- Visit the old town of Lucerne and admire Mount Rigi from a unique perspective
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is accompanied from Zürich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zürich. For your individual ascent and descent at Mount Rigi (unaccompanied) and the boat ride back to Lucerne, you will receive tickets and a written itinerary
From 18 to 22 November 2024, 25 to 29 November 2024. March 10 to April 4 2025, 17 to 21 November 2025 and 24 to 28 November 2024 the ascent and descent will be by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance.
Meet at Sihlquai Bus Station, near Zürich HB (main train station).
From the train station, follow platform 18 for 50 meters to the end and turn right. After 20 meters, you will find the bus station across from Starbucks.
By public transportation, take tram 4 or 13 to the stop "Sihlquai/HB".
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
