Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne
Overview
Explore Mt. Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne! Experience different means of transportation on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, a memorable ride with Europe’s first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car. Take in the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the Swiss Alps and opt for one of the many hiking trails against a vast mountain backdrop.
What's Included
- Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Food and Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Landungsbrücke 1
6003 Luzern, 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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Lake Lucerne
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Mount Rigi
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Rigi Kaltbad
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Weggis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lucerne
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 10-15 minutes of moderate downhill walking is required, please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun or rain protection.
- Please note: On the following dates, the round-trip to and from Mount Rigi will be operated by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance: 16–27 November 2026 and 1 March–2 April 2027
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3885P78
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides.
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate.
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide.
- Food and Drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Rigi Day Trip from Lucerne will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boat cruise, cogwheel train, and aerial cable car rides
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide
- Food and Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 10-15 minutes of moderate downhill walking is required, please wear sturdy shoes and bring sun or rain protection.
- Please note: On the following dates, the round-trip to and from Mount Rigi will be operated by cogwheel train due to cable car maintenance: 16–27 November 2026 and 1 March–2 April 2027
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
