Engelberg Private Tour - Mt. Rigi and Lake of Lucerne Cruise

By Tours of Switzerland

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Treat yourself to a soothing, scenic getaway in one of Switzerland’s most charming destinations, Lake Lucerne, which surrounds the world-famous Mount Rigi. As you embark on this extraordinary Alpine exploration, you’ll experience authentic Swiss culture and astonishing landscapes, including the grand Glarus Alps and the flourishing Lucerne vineyards.

Aside from indulging in the unrivalled tranquility of Lake Lucerne and Mount Rigi, you’ll also be enriched with fascinating local history. For instance, there’s the chance to discover all there is to know about Switzerland’s iconic steam locomotives as you embark on an enlightening mountainous adventure, allowing you to experience first-hand what it was like to journey through the Rigi railways during the roaring 1920s. Our immersive curated tour embodies a unique combination of culture, nature, and history that won’t simply leave you in total awe but will also provide you with the greatest souvenir of all time, lifelong memories.

Activity location

Engelberg
- Engelberg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Engelberg
- Engelberg, Switzerland

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Engelberg Private Tour - Mt. Rigi and Lake of Lucerne Cruise

7h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 10:00 am

Price details

AU$1,822.08 x 1 AdultAU$1,822.08

Total

What's included, what's not

Private Local Guide
Lake of Lucerne Cruise 1st Class Pass
Meet and Greet at your Hotel or Residence
Mt. Rigi Rail Pass
Standard Rail Tickets (1st Class Upgrade Available Upon Request)
Lunch

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

Activity itinerary

Engelberg

1h

Your guide will greet you at your hotel or residence, before whisking you away to Mt. Rigi.

Lake Lucerne

2h
Admission ticket included

As your journey towards the idyllic town of Vitznau commences, you’ll get to soak up the magnificent panoramic scenery offered by an assortment of captivating Swiss landscapes, including Mount Pilatus, Burgentock, the Glarus Alps, and Lucerne’s beautiful vineyards. You’ll traverse the luscious meadows that characterise the Reuss Valley before encountering the steep cliffs that peer above the Urnersee. The cruise will then arrive at the lake’s deepest point, the Gersauer Becken (‘Basin of Gersau’), before taking an exhilaratingly sharp turn through the narrow opening between the Unter Nas (‘Lower Nose’) of the Bürgenstock and the Ober Nas (‘Upper Nose’) of the Rigi. As the cruise crosses this picturesque crossroads, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the dreamy landscapes presented by Vitznauer Bucht, Küssnachtersee, Luzernersee, and other stunning lake areas. The voyage will continue through the narrow pass between Pilatus and Stanssad.

Mt. Rigi

3h
Admission ticket included

After arriving at Vitznau, you’ll begin the second chapter of your marvellous Swiss exploration. As you ascend on a spectacular train ride to Mount Rigi, our knowledgeable tour guide will enlighten you about the rich historical heritage that embodies these local landscapes. Once you journey up Mount Rigi, which is an astonishing 1,752 metres (5,748 feet) above sea level, you’ll be revitalised by refreshingly crisp air that sweeps the mountain tops as you encounter vintage steam locomotives from the 1920s. Our tour guide will share their knowledge of the Rigi railways, enabling you to gain exclusive insights into the painstaking construction that created the extraordinary Vitznau-Rigi Railway, which extends for 6.975 km (4.334 mi). You’ll additionally learn about famous, innovative Swiss engineers responsible for these iconic railways, including Niklaus Riggenbach.

Engelberg

1h

After a full day of adventure, your guide will return you safely to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

Engelberg
- Engelberg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Engelberg
- Engelberg, Switzerland

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