From Zürich: Day Trip to Rigi and Lake Lucerne

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

Description

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. After a scenic drive, your tour will arrive at 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.

Includes

Partly-guided tour by a professional multilingual guide Transportation in a comfortable coach Cable car and cogwheel train Boat ride on Lake Lucerne Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

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 24 to 28 November 2025, 09 to 02 April 2026, 16 to 27 November 2026 and 08 to 31 March 2027 the ascent and descent will be by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance. From 1 April 2026, the tour will have a duration of 10 hours.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund