Glide into Pescallo Bay on a private 90-minute stand-up paddleboarding session that trades Bellagio’s crowds for quiet coves and villa-lined shores. Life jackets and dry bags are provided—plan for calm water, clear views, and a gentle, accessible workout.
Glide into Pescallo Bay on a private 90-minute stand-up paddleboarding session that trades Bellagio’s crowds for quiet coves and villa-lined shores. Life jackets and dry bags are provided—plan for calm water, clear views, and a gentle, accessible workout.
The morning opens over glassy water as you push off from a quiet pebble strand on Pescallo Bay, the eastern flank of Bellagio where motor traffic thins and the lake pulls you into a gentler rhythm. Pine-stitched slopes lift on either side and the Villa Serbelloni park keeps a low profile, its classical terraces a quiet boundary between cultivated gardens and lake.
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Operated by Bellagio Yacht Experience · Bellagio, Lombardy
The morning opens over glassy water as you push off from a quiet pebble strand on Pescallo Bay, the eastern flank of Bellagio where motor traffic thins and the lake pulls you into a gentler rhythm. Pine-stitched slopes lift on either side and the Villa Serbelloni park keeps a low profile, its classical terraces a quiet boundary between cultivated gardens and lake.
Lake Como is a glacial basin carved into steep limestone and clay slopes, its three branches meeting near Bellagio. Pescallo has long been a local pocket of fishing huts and summer homes; today it reads as a calm corridor for paddlers, with views across to the central spine of the Larian triangle and villas set into sheer banks.
On this private SUP outing you'll circle small inlets, skim past rock outcrops and pause to swim from your board. Expect clear, cool water and occasional wakes from distant ferries — but not in Pescallo itself, which is quieter than Bellagio’s main harbor. Keep an eye out for grey herons fishing along shallow edges and the occasional swan drifting between reeds.
Practical matters: life jackets and a dry bag are provided, and guides carry a walkie-talkie. The meeting spot is about a 15-minute walk from Bellagio center; there is parking nearby if you drive. Wear quick-dry layers, a secure shoe for launch, and reef-safe sunscreen. Aim for early morning or late afternoon for calmer water and softer light. If you have medical concerns (spine, pregnancy, heart conditions) this activity is not recommended. With basic balance and a willingness to paddle, this 90-minute private excursion is an accessible, scenic way to experience Lake Como from water level.
easy.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Basic balance and moderate core strength; suitable for most people comfortable standing and light paddling.
The launch area in Pescallo is roughly a 15-minute walk from Bellagio center; there is also a public parking area about 200 meters from the site if you arrive by car.
Yes—life jackets and a dry bag for personal items are provided, and the guide carries a walkie-talkie for communication.
The tour is described as suitable for all fitness levels; beginners can expect basic instruction and a calm bay for practice—check age restrictions with the operator when booking.
You can get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; the provider may cancel in bad weather.
Pescallo sits at the meeting point of Lake Como’s branches near Bellagio; the area’s villas and parks, including Villa Serbelloni, reflect centuries of aristocratic lakeside architecture on a glacially carved basin.
Stick to designated launch areas, pack out all trash, and use biodegradable products—shorelines and water clarity are sensitive to runoff and sunscreen residues.
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The morning opens over glassy water as you push off from a quiet pebble strand on Pescallo Bay, the eastern flank of Bellagio where motor traffic thins and the lake pulls you into a gentler rhythm. Pine-stitched slopes lift on either side and the Villa Serbelloni park keeps a low profile, its classical terraces a quiet boundary between cultivated gardens and lake.
The morning opens over glassy water as you push off from a quiet pebble strand on Pescallo Bay, the eastern flank of Bellagio where motor traffic thins and the lake pulls you into a gentler rhythm. Pine-stitched slopes lift on either side and the Villa Serbelloni park keeps a low profile, its classical terraces a quiet boundary between cultivated gardens and lake.
Lake Como is a glacial basin carved into steep limestone and clay slopes, its three branches meeting near Bellagio. Pescallo has long been a local pocket of fishing huts and summer homes; today it reads as a calm corridor for paddlers, with views across to the central spine of the Larian triangle and villas set into sheer banks.
On this private SUP outing you'll circle small inlets, skim past rock outcrops and pause to swim from your board. Expect clear, cool water and occasional wakes from distant ferries — but not in Pescallo itself, which is quieter than Bellagio’s main harbor. Keep an eye out for grey herons fishing along shallow edges and the occasional swan drifting between reeds.
Practical matters: life jackets and a dry bag are provided, and guides carry a walkie-talkie. The meeting spot is about a 15-minute walk from Bellagio center; there is parking nearby if you drive. Wear quick-dry layers, a secure shoe for launch, and reef-safe sunscreen. Aim for early morning or late afternoon for calmer water and softer light. If you have medical concerns (spine, pregnancy, heart conditions) this activity is not recommended. With basic balance and a willingness to paddle, this 90-minute private excursion is an accessible, scenic way to experience Lake Como from water level.