Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio
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Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio
By Bellagio Water Sports Kayak Club
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Enjoy an alternative way to discover one of Italy’s largest and most luxurious lakes when you book a kayaking tour of Lake Como. In the morning, make your own way to the Bellagio facilities, attend a training session, and then head out on the water. In addition to the spectacular natural scenery, you’ll spy local landmarks like the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni and the elegant villas that have long hosted the rich and famous. As you go, your guide will share stories about the region.
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Ages 8-65, max of 8 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- See a new perspective on Lake Como when you explore by kayak
- This active tour lets you sightsee and practice your kayaking skills
- All training, safety equipment, and gear is included for your convenience
- Learn all about Lake Como, and discover its top waterfront attractions
- Use of kayak, lifejacket, and a small dry bag
- Local guide
- Bottled water and a map
- Backpack storage
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Use of a dressing room or rest room (not available with this experience)
- Start:
- Via E. Sfondrati, 1, 22021 Bellagio CO, ItalyIt is in Pescallo, 15 minutes by walk from Bellagio town center. We have a video on Youtube, search "Bellagio Water Sports: How to get to Pescallo by walk"
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49235P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Minimum age is 8 years; maximum age is 65 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Sports clothing is required: active wear or quick-dry clothes, sandals, flip flops, a wet suit, and a hat
- A good physical and mental condition is required; participants must be able to swim
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative hiking tour will be offered
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49235P1
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- Nonasa1220 contributionsFantastic and Flexible!We had a fantastic time SUP’ing on Lake Como. Christina was extremely flexible and worked around us (we had to change our booking time multiple times due to delays in travel). We would definitely recommend this activity if you are looking for a peaceful way to explore lake como and bellagioWritten 5 October 2023
- T5154OSjosephw0 contributionsAmazing experience - Simply a must!My partner booked this as a surprise for my birthday - it was our first time in Italy and in Lake Como. We were greeted on time by our tour guide Mitch with our requested paddle boards! Mitch was fantastic, he ensured he answers all our questions, gave some great lessons on the history of Bellagio and surrounding areas and made sure we had the best time possible on the water - we did not feel rushed either. He even had a surprise for us on the water which you will have to book yourselves to find out! Following the tour he gave us some good recommendations for food and drinks in the area including a fantastic wine bar in the town that is a must! The photos do not do it justice and if you’re going to Bellagio a tour with Mitch is a must! Thanks for the experience and sorry the review is so late! Best wishes Joe and Katie.Written 17 September 2023
- BobB4140 contributionsFun and beautifulVery friendly, lots of local knowledge. Great time and beautiful setting. Trip went according to plan. Would do it again.Written 8 May 2023
- gillianhH8783TZ0 contributionsExcellent guided kayak experienceGreat experience all round. Mich is an excellent guide and we had a lovely paddle in superb surroundings. Would highly recommend it.Written 14 November 2022
- patjN3360BV0 contributionsGreat ExperienceWe’ve been coming to Bellagio since 2016 and Michele is great guide and always enjoy our time with him. Looking forward to coming back in September and getting on the water.Written 5 June 2022
- Lily_evie130 contributionsPhenomenal!WOW! If I could give 10* I would. This trip was amazing. The water is so beautiful and tranquil and this trip has become one of my favourite travelling memories to date. It was an AMAZING trip. Michele is an amazing instructor and man in general. He made me feel so safe and comfortable as a solo traveller. I highly recommend this to EVERYONE! Don’t go to Bellagio without doing this wonderful kayak tour. All the best Michele!Written 30 April 2022
- Tourist7738660 contributionsAbsolutely amazing!!Absolutely fantastic experience. Perfect way to see Bellagio and Mich was an excellent host with little surprises on route. The kayaks felt really safe. Highly recommend this activity. Don’t come to bellagio without doing this!Written 26 March 2022
- A8427WQoliverc0 contributionsIncredibly Special TourI had the most wonderful experience on the vintage wooden rowing boat tour. We took the wooden boat from Piscallo Bay and out to the headland around Bellagio with a guided tour of the famous landmarks. It was an incredibly special way to see Lake Como. A tour to be remembered!Written 16 November 2021
- KJWJ0 contributionsA MUST !100% recommend this experience as the first thing you should do in Bellagio! Seeing Lake Como from the kayak was incredibly beautiful and tranquil. Mich allowed us to go at our own pace and stop to take photos whenever we wanted and even took a few of his own to share with us. He was extremely knowledgable about the area and added so much value to our experience, even giving us wine and local cuisine recommendations!! The business has now been operating for over 10 years and we were given a beautiful anniversary gift. Definitely a must do in Lake Como!Written 5 October 2020
- fernandere0 contributionsBelieve the hype.We had such a good experience with Michele from Bellagio Water Sports that I was eager to come home and write him a proper, long winded, descriptive review. After logging in here and seeing 700+ 5 star reviews and a negligible number of less than perfect scores, I'm sure I don't need to say anything that hasn't been said before. Believe the hype. It's a great experience in a beautiful place; Michele is not only a great host but a true professional, a real Bellagio native with deep knowledge of the area, and last but not least, easy on the eyes for a bonus treat.Written 17 August 2020
- LondonEater850 contributionsGreat tour on the lake! Highly recommendWe had a great afternoon out on the water with Mich, paddle boarding in Bellagio. His knowledge of the local area is brilliant and he makes the whole experience relaxing and fun. The route he takes you is absolutely stunning. The trip included a couple of great surprises too! Thank you Bellagio Watersports!Written 14 August 2020
- Michelle C0 contributionsPerfect escape onto the lakeWas very sceptical as I'm not a water fan but loved this tour. Michele our guide is local and was very accommodating when we had a last minute change of plans. We hired two double kayaks with our 11 and 12 year olds and were on the water for approximately 1hr 30mins. We were very lucky with the weather too. Perfect conditions on lake too, calm waters and no wind!Written 6 October 2019
- David B0 contributionsGreat fun on Lake ComoExcellent experience: we enjoyed comfortable kayaks and outstanding views but Michel’s laid back but attentive guidance made it seem more like a paddle with friends. As well utilized a couple of hours as you can hope for in this wonderful placeWritten 13 September 2018
- santry170 contributionsPaddle BoardingPaddle boarding was fantastic. So relaxing a beautiful. The lake is so empty and peaceful to be out on. The instructor Mich was fantastic, helped us learn quick and enjoy our time on the water.Written 27 August 2018
- Katie M0 contributionsWonderful tour!Myself and four friends had a wonderful 2 hour trip despite the stormy weather. Luckily we just missed the storm but it did mean it was a bit rough. One of our kayaks capsized but he remained calm and professional and got us all back safely. Before the tour he kept in touch with us to make sure we were still going ahead because it had forecast rain, and on the day he was very helpful and informative. We had lovely glass of prosecco mid route and lovely take home pack of information and cookies 😊 will definitely be going back if he will have us!Written 26 August 2018
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Orla O
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Could not recommend this experience highly enough - seeing Lake Como and Bellagio from the kayak was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Michele was so friendly and shared very interesting history and geography about the lake and surrounding areas. It was really nice hearing more about the area from a local. He allowed us to go at our own pace and stop to take photos whenever we wanted. Definitely a must do in Lake Como!
Written 28 September 2020
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Cormac1987
York, UK2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
What a great activity! Thoroughly enjoyable, and with a small group it was a unique and personal experience. Michele was initially very understanding that we missed a tour due to transport issues, then when we finally made the tour he was the perfect tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the area and activity, an absolute gentleman. If we return to como we will book another Kayak tour.
Written 27 September 2020
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Rebecca
4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
This was a beautiful experience. We booked a small group for us and our kids to experience. It ended up being just us and Mich was so great with our kids (ages 6 to 12). He went at their pace. He gave us lots of interesting details about the area along with great spots to check out later in the day. A family of swans swam along with us as we enjoyed the morning views from the lake. Mich surprised us near the end with lake bellinis (and peach juice for the kids). It was one of our absolute favorite experiences on Lake Como.
Written 4 July 2021
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Frank L
6 contributions
We’ve been coming to Lake Como for nearly ten years now and we always plan our trips around a kayak tour with Michele at Bellagio Water sports. Mich is very thorough in ensuring we have a great experience. From the safety rules to myriad stories about the area and points along the tour. There is no better way to connect with the lake and area than a kayak tour with the legendary Michele Gondola at Bellagio Water Sports.
Written 12 September 2021
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Andrew Adventure
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The tour itself may or may not be good. The serious problem with the tour is that the operator (Michele Gandola) was completely inflexible when it comes to being a minute late. We had booked an 11:30AM tour for four people ($300 Euros) and our car rental had a problem so we had to change cars. We
- like many people who book - are coming from Milan which is over an hour away. We advised the tour operator on route about the car issue and that we would be a few minutes late. Most tours will give a few minutes grace and plan for that since coming from Milan most people could face something unexpected (and there are hairpin turns coming up). Not only did Michele not give us a minute extra to get up (we arrived at 11:36AM) but she was inflexible in offering us any refund. We have been on other tours where a very late arrival (beyond 10 minutes) could either a) allow you to go out kayaking alone, or b) get some refund. Michele was inflexible. We lost $300 Euro and she had no alternative other than coming the next day at 9AM which was impossible for us. We asked for 50% of our money back given the situation and she did not respond. Anyone who books this expensive tour needs to understand there is a serious risk in doing so.
- like many people who book - are coming from Milan which is over an hour away. We advised the tour operator on route about the car issue and that we would be a few minutes late. Most tours will give a few minutes grace and plan for that since coming from Milan most people could face something unexpected (and there are hairpin turns coming up). Not only did Michele not give us a minute extra to get up (we arrived at 11:36AM) but she was inflexible in offering us any refund. We have been on other tours where a very late arrival (beyond 10 minutes) could either a) allow you to go out kayaking alone, or b) get some refund. Michele was inflexible. We lost $300 Euro and she had no alternative other than coming the next day at 9AM which was impossible for us. We asked for 50% of our money back given the situation and she did not respond. Anyone who books this expensive tour needs to understand there is a serious risk in doing so.
Written 2 June 2024
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Joan R
8 contributions
Jul 2022
Breathtaking views from the water, and the very best host! Mich was so friendly and full of interesting information. He varied his location throughout the tour, speaking not only to the group, but to every person individually. Such a great experience!
Written 27 March 2023
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Rishi R
United Kingdom8 contributions
I would give 7 stars (out of 5!!) to this experience . We did a private tour with Michale. He went out of the way to accommodate us and I can say that there was nothing better Michale could have done to make us feel comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and my son (who is 14) was extremely happy with the experience.
To add to our great experience, my wife is a non-swimmer and Michale went out of his way to ensure that my wife enjoyed the experience by attaching his kayak to another ‘tranquil boat’ where my wife was seated. After the ride, she could not stop smiling as she said that it was one of the best experiences she has ever had, especially for someone who does not swim. Michale was very kind to give her that unique experience.
If I could, I would definitely come again. All in all, the perfect experience for anyone.
To add to our great experience, my wife is a non-swimmer and Michale went out of his way to ensure that my wife enjoyed the experience by attaching his kayak to another ‘tranquil boat’ where my wife was seated. After the ride, she could not stop smiling as she said that it was one of the best experiences she has ever had, especially for someone who does not swim. Michale was very kind to give her that unique experience.
If I could, I would definitely come again. All in all, the perfect experience for anyone.
Written 15 April 2022
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Raphaelle Q
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Two friends and I did the Kayak tour on a Saturday morning and it was glorious. The guide was great and really nice. He took time to stop and explain a bit about the history of the Lake, the different town and places to see. He was keen on answering questions and was great to chat overall. I would definitely recommend if you are in Bellagio! 😊
Written 31 July 2023
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EricTravels2017
New York City, NY31 contributions
We reserved and paid for this months in advance and never received information on where to meet them. When the day came, we tried to go to the address listed for the company but couldn’t find it, so we called. The tour guide was rude and hung up on us. We found him a few minutes later, and he was again unwelcoming and rude. We were a few minutes early and asked for a restroom. He was totally unhelpful and sent us walking in a direction where there were no restrooms. We decided not to go on the kayaks with him — we preferred to lose the money than spend three hours with someone who clearly doesn’t like his job and doesn’t like customers.
Written 6 September 2023
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Jade C
Denny, UK6 contributions
My husband and I had a great experience on our morning Kayak. Overall it was a tranquil morning, made comfortable by Michele. From start to finish he was a friendly and informative host, giving good knowledge of the Bellagio area. He went at our pace and had good chat. He even gave us a a refreshment during our break which was very kind and thoughtful. We would definitely recommend this tour and will be doing this again when we are back.
Written 12 September 2021
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My daughter is 6 but she would love to join. Is there any possibility?
Written 27 April 2022
Hi I am trying to book this for two adults however, it will only allow me to book for 2 adults and 1 youth. I cannot seem to remove the youth. please advice thank you
Written 12 April 2022
The description limits this tour to persons under age 65. Are there exceptions such as bringing a doctor's note, etc.?
Written 8 August 2019
I would send them an email to double check. It isn't high energy but there may be some company liability clause that applies to them Hope you get to do it - it's amazing.
Written 8 August 2019
Ciao,
Do you do afternoon Tour, my friend and I will be arriving from Milan around 11 am, we would love to do a tour with you Please.
Grazie
Written 20 August 2018
Any update please,
I would like to book your tour but cannot be there for 9:30 AM :(
Written 23 August 2018
The description says backpack storage. Would this include both mine and my husband's carryon suitcase as well? If we do this tour, it will be in between hotel check ins.
Written 6 June 2018
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