2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument

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Tour Code: 114853
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2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
2-Day Swiss Alps Spa Wellness Tour from Zurich: Mount Rigi, Mineral Bath & Spa, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument
Departure CityDeparture City
Zurich
End CityEnd City
Zurich
DurationDuration
2 days
LanguageLanguage
English Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 40 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour
Tour AudienceTour Audience
Primarily English-Speaking Travelers

Highlights

• Go where the Swiss go and visit Mt Rigi - Queen of the Mountains 
• Stay overnight in a cosy hotel and savour a delicious 4-course dinner with a view
• Relax in the revitalizing waters of the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Bath & Spa
• Ride Europe's first ever mountain railway and an aerial cable car
• Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne and explore the winding alleys of the Old Town of Lucerne

Itinerary

Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

09:00 AM|Zurich

Sihlquai Bus TerminalSihlquai Coach Parking Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich

We kindly ask you to arrive for check-in 15 minutes prior to the indicated departure time. In Zurich, our official departure point, you need to look out for the green building of the bus station marked "Best of Switzerland" and "Tickets here" at the Sihlquai Coach Terminal. Please present your voucher and proof of ID at check-in.

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Overnight stay at the 3*S Rigi Kaltbad hotel with 4-course dinner & breakfast 
  • Admission to the Mineral Bath & Spa Rigi Kaltbad 
  • Cable car, cogwheel train, boat ride on Lake Lucerne
  • Partly guided tour by professional multilingual guide as per description 
  • Transportation in comfortable coach with AC as per description
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Excludes
  • Additional meals
  • Beverages 
  • Personal expenses 
  • Optional activities and spa treatments

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Made Within 4 days prior to departure, No Refund
  • Cancellation Made 5 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount

Special Notes

  • The tour is accompanied from Zurich to Weggis (day 1) and from Lucerne to Zurich (day 2). For the individual ascent and overnight stay at Mt Rigi (day 1) and the descent and boat ride to Lucerne (day 2), tickets and a written itinerary are provided.  
  • Admittance to spa area for adults only, open daily from 10:00am to 19:00pm
  • Child discount (based on two full paying adults): 
    0 - 1 year: free of charge in same room / bed as parents
    2 - 11 years: 50% discount in same room / bed as parents
  • Common Questions Q&A
    Q: Will the itinerary be cancelled due to bad weather?
    A: Generally, our itinerary is not affected by weather. However, in the event of severe weather, our partners (such as scenic transportation operators) may close cable cars, railways, and other public transportation facilities for safety reasons. In such cases, we will make corresponding adjustments to the itinerary and provide alternative arrangements for tourists. If the price of the alternative arrangement is lower than the original planned itinerary, we will refund the price difference.
    Q: Can I bring pets on the tour?
    A: Except for service dogs for people with disabilities, other pets are not allowed on the tour. If you need to bring a service dog on the tour, please contact us in advance.
    Q: Is there a discount for joining the tour with a Swiss Travel Pass?
    A: Most of our itineraries are served by tour buses and are not part of public transportation, so they do not qualify for discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass. For individual itineraries that involve public transportation, the transportation costs within the tour have already been calculated at a group discount price, and therefore, the Swiss Travel Pass discount policy cannot be applied on top of this.
    Q: Can we get a group discount for multiple people traveling together?
    A: If you have a large group (more than 10 adults in total), please contact us directly.
    Q: Can students enjoy a discount?
    A: Unfortunately, we do not offer student discounts.
    Q: Can I park my car near the tour meeting point?
    A: In general, parking fees in Switzerland are relatively high, especially in city centers. Therefore, we recommend using convenient public transportation to reach the meeting point. If you do need to park, consider the following parking facilities:
    Zurich Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof, Address: Sihlquai 41, 8005 Zurich
    Lucerne Bahnhofparking P1+P2, Address: Bahnhofplatz 1, 6002 Luzern
    Interlaken Parkhaus Zentrum Interlaken, Address: Jungfraustrasse 53, 3800 Interlaken
    Q: Do I need to print the itinerary confirmation?
    A: It's not necessary to print it. An electronic version of the itinerary confirmation is also acceptable as your tour voucher. When joining the tour, please present an ID with your photo and the physical or electronic itinerary confirmation.
    Q: What do I need to bring for the tour?
    A: When checking in, we require passengers to provide identification and the itinerary confirmation. The itinerary usually does not include meals, so we recommend bringing some snacks and drinks. Additionally, there are shops along the way or at the attractions where snacks can be purchased. However, please note that eating snacks is not allowed on long-distance tour buses (drinking bottled water is allowed). We suggest wearing seasonal clothing and considering the potential weather changes in mountainous areas (please see the following common question and answer). It's advisable to carry some cash with you as a backup. While most businesses in Switzerland accept bank cards, there are still cases especially in mountain areas where cash-only payments may be required. Also, don't forget to bring a camera and charging devices to capture the beautiful moments of your journey.
    Q: What should I pay attention to when dressing for mountain tours?
    A: Most of the mountain hiking in our itineraries takes place at high altitudes and low temperatures. Therefore, we recommend bringing warm clothing (windproof jackets) and outdoor shoes with rubber soles to experience all the indoor and outdoor attractions. For friends traveling to Jungfraujoch, please note: there is no rental service for clothes or shoes at the top of Jungfraujoch.
    Q: Are there bathrooms on the sightseeing bus?
    A: There are no bathrooms on the sightseeing bus. Multiple restroom stops will be arranged during the tour, and the guide will inform everyone of the available restroom locations.
    Q: Can a drone be used for photography or filming during the tour?
    A: The use of drones in Switzerland must comply with the legal regulations of the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation (BAZL). Drones weighing less than 500 grams do not require authorization.
    Q: Is tipping expected when traveling in Switzerland?
    A: In Switzerland, whether to tip is at the discretion of the tourists. If you are satisfied with the travel experience and the service provided by the guide and driver at the end of the day, you are welcome to give them some tips separately. Your satisfaction and encouragement are the drivers of the tour guides.


The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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As the leading sightseeing operator in the German-speaking part of Switzerland with over 25 years of experience, Best of Switzerland Tours offers a wide selection of excursions to the best tourist destinations with daily departures from Zurich, Lucerne and Interlaken. From city tours, full-day mountain excursions, guaranteed small group tours for an even more personalized service to multi-day tours with overnight accommodation: We have it all! Every day we strive to exceed your expectations of high-quality service and combine it with the friendly hospitality of our award-winning tour guides.

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Traveller December 10, 2019
5
Visit the old historic town rapperswil sg next to the lake zurich
Go to Rapperswil SG (by train) and visit the house Hintergasse 29. This is a verry nice house in the historic old town. When you put a small change in the letter box at the house door, you will be lucky and you will find a lot of happines
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一般般吧 December 09, 2019
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Visit the old historic town rapperswil sg next to the lake zurich
Go to Rapperswil SG (by train) and visit the house Hintergasse 29. This is a verry nice house in the historic old town. When you put a small change in the letter box at the house door, you will be lucky and you will find a lot of happines
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ARLnyc September 19, 2019
5
The Perfect Weekend Excursion from Zurich!
I'm so glad I booked this excursion way back in February when I first knew I'd be going to Zurich on business in May. I booked it because it was near Zurich, so perfect for a weekend trip, and it had something for me (spa experience), something for my husband (mountain hiking) and something we both love (cruise), and we could explore both Mt. Rigi and Lucerne, and everything was laid out for us -- it was a no-brainer! It sounded too good to be true, and I had not heard of Viator, so I was a little leary. BUT this tour really delivered! My favorite part was staying at the Mt. Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths and Spa. It just so happened to be raining the Saturday we arrived, which was the perfect excuse to just stay inside and enjoy the hotel and spa experience. We spent a few hours floating around in the spa, which offers spectacular mountain views, and a variety of options of heated pools and saunas. (Massages were pretty much booked up ahead of time, so if that's important to you then book ahead.) There is an outdoor heated pool that we really enjoyed, with the crisp mountain air and views, yet the water was heated. Luxurious! After the spa, we got cleaned up and spent a couple of hours in the bar -- again, with floor to ceiling windows, just soaking up the view, which is ever-changing because you are actually high enough to be in the clouds! It was very romantic and cozy. Then we went to dinner, and the service was very friendly. I'm not a foodie, but the food was also very good. And great that it was already included in the package, as well as breakfast the next morning. We had a seat by the floor to ceiling windows for breakfast and it was just glorious. It was sunny the second day, so that's when we enjoyed Mt. Rigi. My husband got up early and hiked it up and down for exercise, and then came back and had breakfast with me, and we took the train up the mountain. We checked out of the hotel at 11am and placed our bags in the storage room. (Reviews are correct, that the luggage room is not secured, but it just seems everyone trusts everyone there, and we were not missing anything afterward.) Mt. Rigi was a lovely experience. We walked around up there for an hour or so, before taking the train back down to the hotel. The train and gondola stations are right at the hotel, so very convenient. We collected our bags and took the gondola down to the where we got the boat to Lucerne. It's about a 10 minute walk to the boat, and not so easy with luggage. (We had more luggage because this was part of a longer vacation and we were between hotels.) My husband got cranky at this point, which was the only time. The boat ride was very serene, and my husband calmed down after awhile. We checked our bags into the Lucerne train station lockers and then explored Lucerne. (Fortunately, my husband knew this service was available from previous experience.) We had a couple of hours to walk around, and then located the bus according the directions we were given. The bus was on time, and the ride was pleasant. I read some reviews that this tour was not "guided" enough -- just with directions laid out ahead of time. For us, it was perfect, as we don't like to be part of a big group tour at all times -- we just like having a package put together for us. However, for first time travelers to Europe, they might need more guidance. Anyway, we LOVED our experience. It almost felt like a honeymoon, even though we are married 17 years, and were not looking for a honeymoon experience. We definitely recommend!
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FangYuan September 18, 2019
5
The Perfect Weekend Excursion from Zurich!
I'm so glad I booked this excursion way back in February when I first knew I'd be going to Zurich on business in May. I booked it because it was near Zurich, so perfect for a weekend trip, and it had something for me (spa experience), something for my husband (mountain hiking) and something we both love (cruise), and we could explore both Mt. Rigi and Lucerne, and everything was laid out for us -- it was a no-brainer! It sounded too good to be true, and I had not heard of Viator, so I was a little leary. BUT this tour really delivered! My favorite part was staying at the Mt. Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths and Spa. It just so happened to be raining the Saturday we arrived, which was the perfect excuse to just stay inside and enjoy the hotel and spa experience. We spent a few hours floating around in the spa, which offers spectacular mountain views, and a variety of options of heated pools and saunas. (Massages were pretty much booked up ahead of time, so if that's important to you then book ahead.) There is an outdoor heated pool that we really enjoyed, with the crisp mountain air and views, yet the water was heated. Luxurious! After the spa, we got cleaned up and spent a couple of hours in the bar -- again, with floor to ceiling windows, just soaking up the view, which is ever-changing because you are actually high enough to be in the clouds! It was very romantic and cozy. Then we went to dinner, and the service was very friendly. I'm not a foodie, but the food was also very good. And great that it was already included in the package, as well as breakfast the next morning. We had a seat by the floor to ceiling windows for breakfast and it was just glorious. It was sunny the second day, so that's when we enjoyed Mt. Rigi. My husband got up early and hiked it up and down for exercise, and then came back and had breakfast with me, and we took the train up the mountain. We checked out of the hotel at 11am and placed our bags in the storage room. (Reviews are correct, that the luggage room is not secured, but it just seems everyone trusts everyone there, and we were not missing anything afterward.) Mt. Rigi was a lovely experience. We walked around up there for an hour or so, before taking the train back down to the hotel. The train and gondola stations are right at the hotel, so very convenient. We collected our bags and took the gondola down to the where we got the boat to Lucerne. It's about a 10 minute walk to the boat, and not so easy with luggage. (We had more luggage because this was part of a longer vacation and we were between hotels.) My husband got cranky at this point, which was the only time. The boat ride was very serene, and my husband calmed down after awhile. We checked our bags into the Lucerne train station lockers and then explored Lucerne. (Fortunately, my husband knew this service was available from previous experience.) We had a couple of hours to walk around, and then located the bus according the directions we were given. The bus was on time, and the ride was pleasant. I read some reviews that this tour was not "guided" enough -- just with directions laid out ahead of time. For us, it was perfect, as we don't like to be part of a big group tour at all times -- we just like having a package put together for us. However, for first time travelers to Europe, they might need more guidance. Anyway, we LOVED our experience. It almost felt like a honeymoon, even though we are married 17 years, and were not looking for a honeymoon experience. We definitely recommend!
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Aryanfamily32016 June 04, 2019
5
Great Excursion - Highly recommend!
This was a great excursion and one of the highlights of our trip. The pick-up point was very easy to find. We were given an envelope with the vouchers needed for the excursion & detailed instructions for our time on Mt. Rigi, the following day's journey to Lake Lucerne cruise & info regarding the pick-up point for the return trip. There were different groups on the bus - we were doing a 2-day excursion & others were doing a 1-day excursion. The ride to Mt. Rigi was narrated by our guide, Peter. Once dropped off at the aerial tram, we were on our own to enjoy & explore the Rigi Karltbad Resort, its amenities, etc. (i.e. the bus continued on its way with people taking different excursions).We went to the top of Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train. It had recently snowed & was very cloudy. We went back to the resort to check-in, then enjoyed the mineral baths & sauna. We had a pre-dinner drink in the bar & then enjoyed a lovely 4 course dinner. We set an alarm to awaken before sunrise to see if the sky was clear - there were no clouds so we went out to enjoy the sunrise over the Alps, then on to breakfast buffet in the dining room. From there we went back to the summit. We left via the 12:15 train to take the cruise on Lake Lucerne. We could have stayed at the resort & taken a later train - we enjoyed the cruise but had quite a bit of time before the 5:50 pickup. We were advised pick-up can be impacted by local traffic & the bus was 30-40 minutes. Everything but our drinks was included.
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