Independent Rigi Tour from Lucerne With Cruise

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Summary

Board your boat at Pier 1 for independent transport across Lake Lucerne in the morning or afternoon, and start your unguided Swiss Alps tour to Mt Rigi with splendid views along one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes.  With several departure times available for the cogwheel train and aerial cable car at Mt Rigi, simply use the timetables provided to plan out your itinerary according to your preferences. Disembarking at Vitznau, climb aboard the cogwheel train for a ride up to Rigi Kulm, aka ‘Queen of the Mountains.’ Topping the Rigi mountain range at 5,899 feet (1,798 meters) in elevation, the summit boasts unbeatable views of the Swiss Plateau with the Bernese Alps, Vosges mountains, Black Forest and Glarus Alps beyond. If you selected the half-day tour, spend two hours of free time here; the full-day option allows for five hours at your leisure. You can rent snowshoes or a sled, embark on a hiking trail, or grab lunch in one of the cozy restaurants (activities and food are your own expense). When it’s time, the cogwheel train transports you down to the mountain resort of Rigi Kaltbad. From an altitude of 4,701 feet (1,433 meters), it’s the perfect vantage point over Lake Lucerne. Board the aerial cable car from here and drift down to the pretty lakeside town of Weggis.  Meander around at your own pace before making your way to the shore where your boat awaits for a return ride across Lake Lucerne, bringing you back to the pier in the evening.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours - 8 hours
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Why take this tour?

This independent Mount Rigi tour from Lucerne combines a round-trip boat cruise, cogwheel railway ride and aerial cable car ride for an epic Swiss Alps adventure. Cruise along stunning Lake Lucerne and take a train up Rigi Kulm, the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ for majestic views of the Bernese Alps, Vosges Montains and Black Forest. Take an aerial cable car to the postcard-worthy lakeside town of Weggis, and end with a return boat cruise to Lucerne. With convenient pre-booked tickets and detailed timetables, you’ll experience the breathtaking Alps at your own pace. Please note: from 15 to 26 November the cable car from Rigi Kaltbad to Weggis is not operating due to maintenance work. The excursion can be done via Vitznau both ways.

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What’s included?

  • Detailed timetables

  • Round-trip Lake Lucerne cruise

  • Round-trip cogwheel train

  • Aerial cable car ride

  • Entry/Admission - Mt. Rigi

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Optional activities at own expense

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Tourguide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstattersees

About operator:

Cruises amid splendid alpine scenery. See Central Switzerland at its best - from the comfort of a boat: 5 paddle steamers and 14 motor cruise ships will take you to famous historical sites like the Rutli Meadow, the Schiller Stone or the Tell Chapel. Each and every day of the year, passengers can enjoy the sheer beauty of Lake Lucerne's idyllic bays, spectacularinland fjords and charming villages. Venture to the top one of the surrounding mountains and take in the breathtaking panorama. Our complete programme of cruises includes interesting roundtrips and excellent connections to all lakeside mountain railways and cable cars.Round off your cruise with a meal on board. You will enjoy the regional cuisine and wines served by Tavolago - gastronomy on water.

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