--- title: "MT. RIGI SOUTH SIDE SAFARI | RIGI" url: "https://www.weggis-vitznau.ch/en/package/mt-rigi-south-side-safari-rigi" description: "The Rigi South Side Safari is an exciting day trip that combines an easy panoramic hike with a variety of modes of transportation. The mix of cogwheel train, aerial cable car, bus, boat, and a family-friendly hike makes this circular tour a favorite outing for families. Highlights of the tour: Easy and scenic panoramic hike between Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg – stroller-friendly Covered picnic and fire pit areas along the trail Additional dining options at restaurants along the route Travel using four different modes of transportation One ticket – everything included Breathtaking views of mountains and lake along the entire route Services included in the ticket: Cogwheel train: Vitznau – Rigi Kaltbad Aerial cable car: Rigi Burggeist – Gschwend Mountain bus (No. 535): Gschwend – Gersau Boat or bus: Gersau – Vitznau (boat service available again starting spring schedule 2026) Route: Cogwheel railway from Vitznau to Rigi Kaltbad (departure at xx:15) Hike along the Panorama Trail to Rigi Scheidegg (7 km) Rigi Burggeist cable car and trip to Gschwend Bus trip down to Gersau (from Obergschwend at 09:07, 10:07, 4:07 p.m., 5:07 p.m. – additional trips possible depending on the season) Boat trip across Lake Lucerne (xx:14 p.m.) or bus back to Vitznau Good to know: Dogs travel free of charge on Rigi Railways; for boat/bus travel, the SBB dog pass applies. Dogs up to 30 cm (12 in) in suitable carriers travel free of charge. Parking spaces are available (fees apply). Children travel free when accompanied by an adult with the SBB Junior Card." language: "en" type: "Offer" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3993258/349c705385c87a4d5ea70c443d14a8ebcbd5a6ee33f989255d05190ce7794927/s-c3-bcdseitensafari-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > The offical Weggis Vitznau Rigi guide > Destination.Data Details > Package" --- Share MT. RIGI SOUTH SIDE SAFARI \| RIGI ================================== - Miscellaneous - Excursion - from €35.00 p.P. S%C3%BCdseitensafari.jpg © Rigi Bahnen AG, Fotograf Beat Brechbühl\_22.jpg © Rigi Bahnen AG, Fotograf Beat Brechbühl\_1.jpg © Rigi Bahnen AG, Fotograf Beat Brechbühl\_25.jpg © Rigi Bahnen AG, Fotograf Beat Brechbühl\_3.jpg You can commence the Mount Rigi South Side Safari at the cogwheel train station in Vitznau. The Rigi South Side Safari is an exciting day trip that combines an easy panoramic hike with a variety of modes of transportation. The mix of cogwheel train, aerial cable car, bus, boat, and a family-friendly hike makes this circular tour a favorite outing for families. **Highlights of the tour:** - Easy and scenic panoramic hike between Rigi Kaltbad and Rigi Scheidegg – stroller-friendly - Covered picnic and fire pit areas along the trail - Additional dining options at restaurants along the route - Travel using four different modes of transportation - One ticket – everything included - Breathtaking views of mountains and lake along the entire route **Services included in the ticket:** - Cogwheel train: Vitznau – Rigi Kaltbad - Aerial cable car: Rigi Burggeist – Gschwend - Mountain bus (No. 535): Gschwend – Gersau - Boat or bus: Gersau – Vitznau (boat service available again starting spring schedule 2026) **Route:** - Cogwheel railway from Vitznau to Rigi Kaltbad (departure at xx:15) - Hike along the Panorama Trail to Rigi Scheidegg (7 km) - Rigi Burggeist cable car and trip to Gschwend - Bus trip down to Gersau (from Obergschwend at 09:07, 10:07, 4:07 p.m., 5:07 p.m. – additional trips possible depending on the season) - Boat trip across Lake Lucerne (xx:14 p.m.) or bus back to Vitznau **Good to know:** - Dogs travel free of charge on Rigi Railways; for boat/bus travel, the SBB dog pass applies. Dogs up to 30 cm (12 in) in suitable carriers travel free of charge. - Parking spaces are available (fees apply). - Children travel free when accompanied by an adult with the SBB Junior Card. Read more Good to know ------------ Categories - Miscellaneous - Excursion Directions & Parking facilities Starting point in Vitznau or Gersau Read more Important notice Accompanied by their parents, children travel free of charge on the entire route with the Junior Card. Check the current timetables at . Read more Contact Bahnhofstrasse 7 6354 Vitznau