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A red cable car on a mountain ridge with a lake in the background. 1
A red cable car suspended by a cable system, surrounded by dense forest and a clear sky. 2
A mountain lodge with a snow-covered roof, steep rocky cliffs, and a panoramic view of distant mountains. 3
A cable car system with a scenic view of mountains and a lake. 4
A cable car moving through a forested mountain area with a lake and mountains in the background. 5
By Swiss Epic Tours

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,534 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience a legendary Alpine adventure on an exclusive private day tour from Zurich to Mount Pilatus in luxury transport with a dedicated driver-guide. Arrive in Kriens to board panorama gondolas and the “Dragon Ride” aerial cable car to the summit at 6,982 feet. Enjoy 360-degree views of 73 peaks, walk the Dragon Trail, and relax on panoramic terraces.

    Descend via the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad. Complete your Golden Return with a scenic Lake Lucerne boat cruise or explore historic Lucerne. Includes private return hotel transfers from Zurich, driver-guide service, and full customization.

    Note: The Golden Return operates May to mid-October. Kriens gondolas are closed for maintenance from October 19 to November 27, 2026; during this period, Pilatus is accessible via the Alpnachstad cogwheel railway.

Activity location

  • Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

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Private Tour with Pickup

  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 12:00 PM
Price details
AU$1,534.27 x 1 AdultAU$1,534.27
Total
Price is AU$1,534.27

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cruise on the Lake of the Four Cantons
  • Inclusions
    Panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg
  • Inclusions
    Cable car "Dragon Ride"
  • Inclusions
    Professional Driver Guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport in one of the latest luxury Mercedes Benz models
  • Inclusions
    Descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Zurich

  • 1h
Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel in Zurich. Settle into modern private transport for a scenic drive south towards Kriens and Lake Lucerne.

Pilatus Luzern

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Take the panoramic gondolas to Fräkmüntegg. Then hop aboard the cable car "Dragon Ride" and enjoy the jaw dropping views out of the panoramic windows, especially designed to give the feeling of flying. Once at the top of Mt Pilatus (2132 m), venture down the Dragon's Path or go for short hike to the summit. Afterwards relax on the panorama terrace admiring magnificent views over the surrounding mountains of the Swiss Alps and the blue lakes in the valleys below. Different restaurants invite for lunch. The highlight of this day is probably the thrilling descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway** (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad. Here you board the boat for a lovely 1-hour cruise on the beautiful Lake of the Four Cantons and enjoy the spectacular landscape from an entirely different angle. Coach ride back from Lucerne to Zürich. Descent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway** (48% gradient) down to Alpnachstad.

Alpnachstad

  • 1h
Board the world's steepest cogwheel train (operating May–November) and descend through dramatic rock tunnels, alpine forests, and lush meadows down to Alpnachstad.

Lake Lucerne

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Here you board the boat for a lovely cruise on the beautiful Lake of the Four Cantons and enjoy the spectacular landscape from an entirely different angle.

Zurich

  • 1h
Relax on your private drive back across Central Switzerland, concluding with direct drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Zurich.

Location

Activity location

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    Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Zurich
    • Zurich, Switzerland

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