Basel to Lucerne and Mount Rigi: Private day trip
Private ride with a local driver
9h 15mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
This day trip from Basel pairs Lucerne’s lakeside lookouts with Mount Rigi’s sky-high scenes. Explore Lucerne’s medieval streets or hop a scenic cruise to Rigi, then ascend to hiking trails, spa retreats, and sweeping alpine views. Your driver ensures a smooth, flexible journey from start to snow-capped finish.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Basel whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Enjoy 3-4 hours in Lucerne and 3 hours on Mount Rigi, with easy transfers, a scenic ride, and local tips from your driver for a stress-free alpine escape.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Lucerne and Mount Rigi should be purchased separately
From €199
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€597
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Basel
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Lucerne
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included







2
Mount Rigi
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included






Back to Basel
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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