Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

Ride an open-top aerial cable car to the peak of Mt Stanserhorn and take in the spectacular views of the Swiss Alps! On this full-day coach tour from Zurich, you’ll see the gorgeous countryside and visit the charming city of Lucerne, including its Old Town. In Stans, hop on an oldtimer funicular railway car and then take the Stanserhorn ‘CabriO’ – an open-air gondola – the rest of the way up to the Rondorama rotating restaurant and Marmot Park. From Stans, enjoy a train ride back to Lucerne!

Itinerary
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Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

After having made your way to the meeting point in central Zurich, depart with your knowledgeable guide aboard a comfortable coach through the scenic countryside of central Switzerland. Relax on the journey along the Albis – a chain of wooded hills – and pass the shores of Lake Lucerne.

Stop At: Lake Lucerne, Lucerne Switzerland

Take in the views during a short photo stop en route at either Lake Lucerne or at the Lion Monument.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Town Lucerne, Altstadt, Lucerne 6002 Switzerland

Enjoy a brief orientation drive, where your guide points out the main attractions of this charming town like the famous Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the picturesque Jesuit Church or the impressive Concert and Congress Hall (KKL). Enjoy some leisure to explore the Old Town individually before the journey continues.

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Stanserhorn-Bahn, Stansstaderstrasse 19, 6370 Stans, Switzerland

Then, continue by coach to Stans, a town surrounded by orchards. You’ll delight in an unforgettable ride through flowering meadows to the valley station of the vintage funicular railway, recently restored but built in 1893.
Your guide will drop you off here and provide you with all the necessary information and schedules so that you are well prepared to spend your afternoon at Mt. Stanserhorn independently.

Stop At: CabriO Stanserhorn-Bahn, Stansstaderstrasse 19, Stans 6370 Switzerland

Take the CabriO – the world’s first open-top aerial cable car – to the summit of Mt Stanserhorn, rising 6,230 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. During the 25-minute ride, relish the remarkable view from the roofless upper deck of the gondola as you ascend. Take in the panorama from the mountaintop as you look down at more than 10 lakes and 62 miles (100 km) of the Swiss Alps mountain range.
Next, go on a short hike to Stanserhorn’s peak and visit the Marmot Park for a chance to watch the animals in their natural habitat. Opt for a typical Swiss meal (own expense) in the Rondorama, a revolving restaurant with fabulous views.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Lucerne, Lucerne

After returning to Stans, take the public train back to Lucerne for some additional free time in the charming city.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

In the evening you meet your tour guide again, who takes you back to Zurich by coach and drops you off at the same place where you started the tour in the morning.



Informacion Adicional
"The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Stans and from Lucerne to Zurich. For the individual ascent and descent at Mt Stanserhorn and the train ride back to Lucerne, tickets and a written itinerary are provided."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience 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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:30 AM
Duration: 9 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
• Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide
• Vintage funicular, CabriO cable car (unaccompanied)
• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
• Public train from Stans to Lucerne
• Entry/Admission - CabriO Stanserhorn-Bahn

Not Included

• Hotel pick- up and drop-off
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities

Facilities