Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comMount Rigi Winter Day Trip from Zurich
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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Product code: 3885SW305BW
Board a comprehensive full day tour from Zurich and visit Mt. Rigi, Queen of the Swiss Mountains at 6000 feet (1800 meters). Your guided coach tour also includes a cable car ride, a decent down the oldest cogwheel train in Europe and a trip to the sun terrace above Lake Lucerne with its unique views over the snow-capped Alps!
Next you're off to Weggis, from where a cable car and cogwheel train take you to the top of Mt. Rigi. Here you will have two and a half hours to soak up the breath-taking views, partake in an exciting downhill sledge ride or enjoy a walk in the snow. Admire the spectacular views over the Swiss Alps and thirteen lakes from the summit of Mt. Rigi. Should you need warm shoes, or a ski-jacket, these are provided free of charge to ensure you stay warm in Switzerland's winter weather.
Descent by cog-wheel train, followed by a romantic boat ride to Lucerne. Enjoy up to two hours at leisure to explore the charming Old Town. Return to Zurich, where the tour will conclude.
Please note:This tour includes a multi-lingual guide throughout the tour except for travel up and down Mount Rigi and during the boat ride. For this part of the tour, you will receive timetables and detailed information sheets about the journey. You can choose to stay on the mountain for one or two and a half hours.
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Cable-car ride
November 1 until March 31
Daily Departure Point:
Hotel pickup is available from selected Zurich hotels (below) only. If you are staying at one of the following hotels please advise the name at time of booking to qualify for pickup.
- Moevenpick Regensdorf
- Swissotel
- Krone Unterstrass
- Hotel Leoneck
- Hotel Bristol
- Comfort Inn Royal
- Moevenpick Airport
- Boat ride on Lake Lucerne (50 minutes)
- Cable-car ride
- Cogwheel train rides - the oldest cogwheel train in Europe!
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Sledge ride rental (CHF10 to be paid direct)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The mountains of Switzerland offer unique exposure to the natural elements. Adverse weather can occur and enforce the closure of mountain transportation at short notice. Should a trip be canceled in advance of departure passengers can either claim a full refund, redeem their voucher for the same trip on an alternative day, or choose another trip of similar price and duration offered by the local operator. Should a trip be canceled after it has commenced passengers will either be re-routed to an alternative mountain or offered a Lucerne city tour and appropriate compensation.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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The whole day had something for everyone - experiencing a real taste of Switzerland. Read more ›
Anonymous, United Kingdom, January 2009
Mt. Rigi excursion is a fantastic opportunity to relax while being at the Alps! The tour guide is a ... Read more ›
Carlos L, Mexico, November 2008
