Excursion Rigi – Queen of the Mountains

This Elite VIP Luxury Excursion “RIGI Queen of the Mountains” begins with a private limousine pick‑up from your hotel or any preferred location in Switzerland. Your personal Swiss expert, Brigitte Heller, accompanies you throughout the entire day, ensuring seamless comfort, discretion and an uncompromising level of care from the very first moment.

Your journey opens with a romantic private boat transfer across Lake Lucerne — or, if preferred, a first‑class steamboat cruise reserved for a more classic Swiss ambiance.

Ascend the mountain in your exclusive baroque VIP saloon cogwheel train from 1873, a nostalgic masterpiece operated privately for you. A refined Swiss aperitif is served on board as you glide toward the summit in this historic carriage.

At Rigi Kulm, you take in one of Switzerland’s most iconic panoramas: a sweeping 360‑degree view of 620 mountain peaks, 13 lakes and 24 of the 26 Swiss cantons. Throughout the experience, Brigitte shares curated insights into Switzerland’s history, traditions, culture, nature, cuisine and hidden stories — a depth of knowledge available only through a personal Swiss expert.

In the afternoon, you may tailor your experience with one of three bespoke, privately curated options, each designed to reflect your personal rhythm and preferences:

(A) Guided Panorama Hike — a serene two‑hour alpine walk led by your personal Swiss expert, offering uninterrupted vistas and a calm, unhurried immersion into the mountain’s natural beauty.

(B) Romantic Horse‑Drawn Carriage Experience — a timeless journey to the historic healing spring and rock chapel, or to an authentic mountain cheese dairy, evoking the charm and tranquillity of Switzerland’s pastoral heritage.

(C) Restorative Mineral Bath — a warm, therapeutic wellness bath in the iconic Mario Botta building, floating in mineral‑rich waters with sweeping views of the surrounding alpine landscape.

A gourmet Swiss lunch paired with fine wines awaits you in an elevated panoramic restaurant — a refined culinary interlude celebrating regional excellence and alpine terroir.

Following a nostalgic descent from the mountain, your private chauffeur ensures a smooth and comfortable limousine transfer back to your chosen destination, concluding the day with the same discretion and ease with which it began.

This exclusive, privately guided experience harmonises nature, culture, and rare alpine beauty, offering a level of comfort, privacy and personal attention reserved for distinguished guests. It is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime Swiss signature experience, curated with the highest standards of safety, elegance and exclusivity.

Duration: 7 hours

Note: Private VIP mountain cogwheel train subject to availability

Price:
1 person: CHF 8’900
2 persons: CHF 9’500
3 – 15 persons each additional person + CHF 600

Not included: 8.1% VAT (Swiss value-added tax)

Booking:
30 – 3 day in advance only possible on request

Payment / Cancellation:
100% due immediately upon booking. Booking is confirmed after payment. Cancellation no re-fund.

This private full‑day journey offers an elegant immersion into the Bernese Oberland’s most iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Enjoy curated highlights such as Interlaken, Harder Kulm, the mystical St. Beatus Caves, or the living traditions of Ballenberg, followed by a refined lakeside lunch at Schloss Schadau Thun.

The experience continues in Bern’s UNESCO‑listed old town, with its graceful arcades and the dignified presence of the Federal Palace, before concluding with a serene drive through the idyllic Emmental countryside.

Your day begins along the historic Gotthard transit axis, a masterpiece of Swiss ingenuity, before opening into the refined atmosphere of Lugano and the panoramic heights of Monte San Salvatore.

Alternatively, you may follow the Riviera charm of Ascona, with its sun‑drenched promenade and timeless village character, before continuing into the emerald landscapes of the Verzasca Valley, home to the iconic stone arch of the Ponte dei Salti.