William Tell Swiss Path Hike & Cruise

An easy hike on Switzerland’s historic trail

This tour follows the historic beginnings of Switzerland while hiking the plateau panoramic national Swiss Path trail overlooking Lake Uri while surrounded by Swiss Alps and majestic scenery.

The Swiss Path descends to the lakeside picturesque village of Bauen nestled against the Oberbauen Mountain.

To wrap the day, we board the Lake Lucerne steamer for a sunset cruise back to the Lucerne train station.

Walk on “the old mule track” used in the 13th century
Panoramic 2-1/2 to 3 hr hike along the plateau trail from Seelisberg to Bauen
From the plateau vantage, there will be views of the “Ruelti” – the green meadow where Switzerland was founded in 1291
Across Lake Uri you can see Tell’s Chapel marking the place where William Tell escaped his 13th century Habsburg monarch captors
Guide will present a historical and cultural explanation of what you are seeing
Scenic 2 hour Lake Lucerne steamer return to Lucerne

Details

Gallery

Download pdf

The Hike

This is a 2,5 to 3,5 hour walk/hike over a distance of 6,2 kms

Depending on walking pace, there is usually time in Bauen to relax and take a swim in the lake

Season

May through September Click here for alternate seasons

Meet: 09:00 am – Under the arch in front of the Lucerne train station
Departure leaves promptly at 09:27 am
We return: 17:47 pm

Rates

Adult Standard: US $360 per person, based on 2 or more
Adult Standard: US $410 for one person

Adult with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Rate less US $47 per person
Adult with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Rate less US $99 per person

Child (Standard ages 6 to 16): US $180 per child
Child with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Child Rate less US $23.50 per child
Child with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Child Rate less US $49.50 per child

Children under 6 years are free

5 or more contact ECHO Trails

Includes

All transportation from and return to Lucerne
Outdoor Swiss-style picnic lunch (vegetarians also welcome but please warn us in advance)
Lake Lucerne steamer from Bauen to Lucerne
Private tour with English speaking hiking guide

Not Included

Items of personal nature.
personal beverages

What to wear / bring

Water / water bottle
Comfortable shoes or trainers
Wind and waterproof jacket, just in case
sunhat and suncreme

Booking a Tour

Click on the red “Book Now” button

1. On the right hand side, select the Date you wish to take the tour in the Date Box
2. Input the number of participants: adults & children
3. Go To the Tour Box and click on BOOK button – the payment form will open
4. Under Options: See if you qualify for Swiss Pass or Half-Card tax – Select one or Select “No Card or Pass”
5. Review the final price – make sure it is correct
6. Read our Cancellation Policy – check the Terms & Conditions Box
7. Pay with either a PayPal account or debit/credit card

Once the payment has been processed, a written confirmation will be sent to your email address

Booking within 5 days of tour date?
Phone or text our Lucerne office – +41 79 813 3610 – to check if we can take you, before making a booking

Cancellation policy
The tour departs rain or shine.

Full refund up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
50% refund if cancelled by 6.00 p.m. the day before departure.
No refund on the day of departure.

Changes?
When in Switzerland, just dial 079-813-36-10 to reach our office

Calling outside of Switzerland: 41-79-813-36-10.
Calling within Switzerland: 079-813-36-10
or e-mail: office@echo-trails.com