Mount Rigi Day Trip

10.0Exceptional7 reviews

from

US$157

From

US$157

The tour was in English. And David was fantastic because he spoke to me in Spanish. So, thank you so much to David for e...

Claudia Mabel

Have you heard of the Queen of the Alps? Discover its landscapes on this day trip to Mount Rigi, where we'll travel by boat, rack railway and cable car.

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and German.

Included

English–speaking guide
Boat ride between Lucerne and Vitznau
Rack railway train between Vitznau and Rigi Kulm, and between Rigi Kulm and Rigi Kaltbad
Cable car between Rigi Kaltbad and Weggis
Boat ride between Weggis and Lucerne

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Pier 1 on Lake Lucerne, in front of the train station

Reviews of our customers

10.0

Exceptional 94 Travelers·7 reviews

October 9, 2026
Claudia Mabel
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour was in English. And David was fantastic because he spoke to me in Spanish. So, thank you so much to David for everything.
Traveling solo
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October 12, 2025
Aida Rotta
Lima, Peru
Excellent! Our guide, Yolanda, deserves a "SUPER" rating, not only as a guide but as a person. She made us feel super good, told us so many things, gu...
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September 1, 2024
Claudia
Mexico
The excursion is beautiful. The views are incredible. We had a clear day and we were able to enjoy it a lot. The transportation by rack boat and funic...
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July 26, 2024
Rocío
Madrid / Córdoba, Spain
We have enjoyed a magnificent excursion. Our guide Monica has been attentive to the group at all times, providing all kinds of information throughout ...
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Have you heard of the Queen of the Alps? Discover its landscapes on this day trip to Mount Rigi, where we'll travel by boat, rack railway and cable car.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at pier 1 on Lake Lucerne. From here, we'll embark on a leisurely boat trip across Lake Lucerne.

After an hour's cruise, we'll disembark at the quay in Vitznau. Here, we'll board the first rack railway in Europe, dating back to 1871. The journey on this unique mode of transport, which takes just over half an hour, will end at Rigi Kulm Station, located at 1,797 metres (5,895 feet) above sea level.

Once there, you'll have 2 hours of free time on Mount Rigi to have lunch and enjoy the beautiful views of the lakes and mountains of the Swiss Alps that can be seen from here. At the indicated time, we'll meet again at Rigi Kulm Station to take the rack railway to Rigi Kaltbad, a charming mountain village where motor vehicles are not allowed.

You can explore this fairytale site at your leisure, with the Känzeli lookout point as one of its main attractions. After enjoying the panoramic views, we'll meet at Rigi Kaltbad Station to take a cable car to Weggis. Situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Weggis was described by the American writer Mark Twain as the "most charming place" in the world.

Finally, from Weggis, we'll return by boat to one of the docks in Lucerne harbour, where we'll conclude this 10-hour activity.

Partial Closures

On April 1 and 2, 2026, from November 16 to 27, 2026 and from March 8 to 31, 2027, the cable car will be undergoing maintenance. During these periods, both the ascent and descent will be made by rack railway.

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Have you heard of the Queen of the Alps? Discover its landscapes on this day trip to Mount Rigi, where we'll travel by boat, rack railway and cable car.

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at pier 1 on Lake Lucerne. From here, we'll embark on a leisurely boat trip across Lake Lucerne.

Finally, from Weggis, we'll return by boat to one of the docks in Lucerne harbour, where we'll conclude this 10-hour activity.

Mount Rigi Day Trip