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Private Day Trip from Vitznau to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

By TripTransfer
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$954 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Your private day tour begins in the peaceful lakeside village of Vitznau, where your professional driver welcomes you for a scenic journey along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Travelling in comfort, you will arrive in Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most charming cities. Walk across the famous Chapel Bridge, explore the historic Old Town, and visit the Lion Monument carved into rock.

After discovering Lucerne, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery and crystal-clear waters.

The highlight of the day is the ascent of Mount Pilatus from Kriens by panoramic gondola and cable car, rising above forests and valleys to over 2,000 metres. From the summit, breathtaking views open across Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Alps.

With private transport, flexible timing, and a carefully designed route, this experience combines lake, culture, and mountain landscapes in one unforgettable Swiss day trip.

Activity location

  • Pilatus Luzern
    • Schlossweg 1
    • 6010, Kriens, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pilatus Luzern
    • Schlossweg 1
    • 6010, Kriens, Switzerland

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Private Day Trip from Vitznau to Lucerne and Mount Pilatus

  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$954.07 x 3 AdultsNZ$2,862.21
Total
Price is NZ$2,862.21
Until Sun, 19 Jul

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    WiFi on board
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    Bottled water
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    English-speaking driver
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Parking Fees
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    Entrance fee
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    Admission fee
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    Flexible itinerary

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Vitznau (Pass by)

- Vitznau Pickup – Flexible Start (08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30) Your private day tour begins with pickup directly from your hotel, Airbnb, or agreed location in Vitznau. Meet your professional local driver, relax in a premium vehicle and start your journey. As you leave the city behind, the landscape gradually transforms into rolling countryside, alpine lakes and rising mountain scenery — setting the perfect tone for an unforgettable day in the Swiss Alps.

Pilatus Luzern

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
- Ascend the legendary Mount Pilatus (2,132 m) — known as “The Dragon Mountain.” - Choose between: - Cogwheel train from Alpnachstad (summer only, May–Oct) – the steepest in the world with a 48% gradient. - Panoramic cable car from Kriens (year-round) – offering sweeping views of the lakes and peaks. - At the summit, explore viewing terraces, walking trails, and alpine restaurants with 360° panoramas over Lucerne and the Alps. - During clear days, the view extends to more than 70 mountain peaks

Lucerne

  • 1h
- Explore the Old Town (Altstadt) with its colourful frescoed buildings and medieval charm.

Chapel Bridge

  • 30m
- Walk across the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe and Water Tower.

Lion Monument

  • 30m
- See Jesuit Church, and Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) — symbols of Lucerne’s history and pride.

Lake Lucerne

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
- Enjoy a 1-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, surrounded by mountains and tranquil blue waters, offering unforgettable photo opportunities.

Vitznau (Pass by)

- Return drop-off at the specified location in Vitznau.

Location

Activity location

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    Pilatus Luzern
    • Schlossweg 1
    • 6010, Kriens, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Pilatus Luzern
    • Schlossweg 1
    • 6010, Kriens, Switzerland

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