Zurich to Lucerne Day Trip

Explore a charming city at the foot of the Alps, then scale one of its peaks to indulge in thrilling snow activities.

• Day out to Mount Titlis from central Zurich on a full-day guided adventure, with luxury AC coach transfers via Engelberg and a scenic stop in Lucerne.
• You’ll get a multilingual live guide on board, round-trip transfers, cable car and Rotair revolving gondola tickets, access to the Ice Grotto, Titlis Cliff Walk, and the Ice Flyer chairlift (weather permitting).
• Lucerne: Enjoy a guided drive and a short break to admire its medieval Old Town and Chapel Bridge, before continuing toward Engelberg.
• Engelberg & Rotair Gondola: Engelberg is one of the top ski regions in Switzerland and home to Mount Titlis. Begin your ascent with a cable car ride from here, then step aboard the world’s first revolving Rotair gondola for 360° views of snowy Alpine peaks and glacier crevasses.
• Mount Titlis Glacier Park: At 3,000m, wander through the Ice Grotto, cross the thrilling Cliff Walk suspension bridge, glide above the glacier on the Ice Flyer, or try snow tubing for extra thrills. Note that these activities are dependent on good weather. After your adventures at Titlis, return to Engelberg via cable car and board your bus back to Zurich.

Inclusions #

• Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Comfortable AC bus transfers

• Cable car from Engelberg, followed by Rotair gondola ride to Titlis summit

• Access to Fun Lift snow slide

• Access to Ice Flyer chairlift ride (weather permitting)

• Access to Ice Grotto on Titlis (weather permitting)

• Access to Cliff Walk (weather permitting)

Exclusions #

• Meals and beverages

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Valid ID for ticket verification
• Warm clothing

What's not allowed

• Pets

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users

Additional information

• The summit activities are always included in your tour price but may be unavailable at times due to weather conditions.
• From June 2026, due to the construction of the new Titlis tower and mountain station, time at the summit will be limited to approximately one hour before descending to the Trübsee middle station, where restaurant facilities are available.
• Routing and means of transport may be modified because of ongoing construction.
• An optional visit to the TITLIS Horizon observation deck is available at an additional cost (CHF 18 per adult and CHF 9 per child), payable on site by cash or credit card.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to Mt. Bürgenstock and Lake Lucerne

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach

• Boat ride from Lucerne to Kehrsiten

• Bürgenstock funicular railway ride

• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

• Optional activities

• Meals & beverages

• Personal expenses

Discover Dragon Mountain with transfers from Switzerland's cultural hub, all with a complete loop of railway ride, cable cars & lake cruise.

• Day out to Mount Pilatus via Lucerne, from central Zurich via a comfortable AC coach.
• You’ll get an English, Spanish or German speaking guide based on the option selected, a tour of Lucerne, transfers up and down Mount Pilatus via cable car and cogwheel train, and an hour-long Lake Lucerne cruise.
• Lucerne: See key landmarks like the Jesuit Church and Culture & Convention Centre before heading to Kriens for the mountain ascent.
• Mount Pilatus: Reach the 2,132 m summit for panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps, with access to Dragon World and scenic summit trails.
• Cogwheel train and Lucerne cruise: Return via the world’s steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad, followed by a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and coach transfer back to Zurich.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip transfers via AC coach from Zurich

• Expert English, Spanish or German speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Sightseeing in Lucerne

• Panoramic gondola from Kriens to Fräkmüntegg

• Dragon cable car ride up to Mount Pilatus from Fräkmüntegg

• Descent from Mount Pilatus via cogwheel train

• 1-hour boat ride on Lake Lucerne

Exclusions #

• Meals

Additional information

• Please note that children under 6 travel free, while those aged 6–15 get 50% discounted fares.
• From May 11 to October 18, 2026, your ticket includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.
• From October 19 to November 29, 2026, the boat ride is unavailable, and you will receive a lunch voucher as compensation, redeemable at restaurants on Mount Pilatus.
• From October 19 to November 27, 2026, the aerial cable car Dragon Ride is closed for maintenance and is replaced by a scenic cogwheel railway.

What to bring

• Warm winter clothing suitable for Alpine conditions
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Gloves and sunglasses/ski goggles
• Comfortable winter footwear
• Valid ID

What’s not allowed

• Not suitable for guests with physical limitations that prevent participation in skiing activities

Additional information

• This experience is designed for beginners with no prior skiing experience required.
• Ski equipment rental and a 2.5-hour beginner ski lesson are included.
• Skiing activities are subject to weather and snow conditions.
• Meals, beverages, and personal expenses are not included.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to Lucerne

• Expert English/Spanish-speaking guide

• Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach

• 1-hour panoramic yacht cruise

Inclusions #

• Full-day trip to Lucerne & Engelberg village

• Round-trip transfers from Zürich by comfortable coach

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

• Optional activities

• Meals & beverages

• Personal expenses

Ride the world’s first revolving gondola, explore ice caves, and glide over a glacier in one trip.

• Day out to Mount Titlis from Zürich, with round-trip luxury AC coach transfers via Engelberg. Includes a 45-min aerial cableway ride to 3,020 m.
• You'll get an English- or Spanish-speaking guide offering live commentary during the coach journey and round-trip tickets to Mount Titlis.
• Engelberg: From Zürich, you'll head to the "green valley," which is the valley around the village of Engelberg, on a coach. This is the starting point of your cable car journey.
• Mount Titlis: The cable car drops you off at Stand station, from where you will board the ROTAIR gondola for panoramic views of the glacier and the surrounding Alps. Explore the Ice Grotto carved into this glacier, and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift to behold its crevasses up close.
• Lucerne: On your way back from Engelberg, stop for an hour in Lucerne for sightseeing and shopping.

Inclusions #

• English-speaking tour guide

• AC coach to Engelberg from Zürich

• Cable car from Engelberg to Stand Station, Mount Titlis, followed by ROTAIR gondola to Mount Titlis summit

• Entry to Glacier Cave

• Access to Cliff Walk

• Ice Flyer chairlift ride over the Titlis glacier (weather permitting)

• Free time in Lucerne for sightseeing/shopping

• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

• Personal expenses

• Hotel transfers

What to bring

• Passport or ID card

Accessibility

• Not suitable for wheelchair users

What’s not allowed

• Pets, except assistance dogs allowed
• Food and drinks in the vehicle

Additional information

• Snow tubing at the glacier park is available from May to August or at Trübsee from December to April (depending on weather and snow conditions).
• The upcoming observation deck “Titlis Horizon” will be open from June 1, 2026.
• The Titlis Rotair will be closed from August 17 to December 11, 2026, and will be replaced by the cableway Titlis Connect. Outside this period, the routing and means of transport may have to be amended without prior notice due to construction work. From April 1, 2026, the tour will have a duration of 10 hours.