Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kuessnacht am Rigi, Kuessnacht am Rigi
2 pm: start of boat tour
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lake Lucerne, Lucerne Switzerland
Total net time on the lake is about 2 hours and can be adjusted up or down depending on other stops & activities.
Lake Lucerne. Enjoy crystal clear waters and the most beautiful alpine views, particularly of Mount Rigi and Pilatus. Formed 12,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, this lake spans 114 square km and reaches a maximum depth of 214 meters. It is very irregular in shape offering numerous prominent bays. In most places the shoreline rises steeply into mountains up to 1500m high. The lake was used for commercial transportation at the start of the 19th century before mass tourism took place, led by the British and the Americans 50 years later.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Buergenstock, Burgenstock Switzerland
Bürgenstock. This mountain (alt. 1100 m) is almost entirely surrounded by Lake Lucerne. Today, it holds at luxury resort at the very top that is reachable also by the tallest outdoor elevator in Europe. In recent politics the Bürgenstock hosted the peace treaty for Sudan in 2002 and in 2004 EU accession negotiations were held with Turkey.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Weggis, Weggis
Stop at Weggis for break and stroll
Weggis. Located at the foot of Mount Rigi, Weggis benefits from the combination of superb mountain and lake views. Add the mild climate and you will understand why Weggis became the leading Spa and bathing resort 150 years ago. Even Mark Twain in 1897 said this was the “loveliest place ever visited”. Today it is the second most popular holidaying location in the area after Lucerne.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sündenbucht, Vierwaldstättersee, Weggis, Switzerland
Optional stop for photos and/or swimming on the way to Weggis
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kuessnacht am Rigi, Kuessnacht am Rigi
4.30 pm End of boat tour
Duration: 5 hours