Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride
Overview
On this full-day alpine excursion, escape Zurich and spend a glorious day in the Lake Lucerne area, exploring Mount Rigi, known as the ‘Queen of the Mountains,’ and the picturesque lakeside town of Lucerne. This tour is mostly made up of free time and self-guided activities – your guide will be with you from Zurich to Weggis, at the foot of the mountain, and then you’re free to explore the mountain and Lucerne at your leisure. Ride an aerial cable car and a cogwheel train, take in stunning views over the Swiss Alps and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne – it’s a full day of gorgeous scenery and mountain delights.
What's Included
- Boat ride from Vitznau to Lucerne
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich
- Aerial cable car and cogwheel train rides
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zurich (pass by)
Weggis
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Rigi
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vitznau
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lucerne
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Zurich (pass by)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 16.-27.11.2026 | 01.03.-02.04.2027: the round-trip up and down Mt Rigi will be by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance.
- The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Weggis and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual stay in Mt Rigi and Lucerne, tickets and a written itinerary are provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-3885SW305BS
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