Borromean Islands Private Boat Excursion
Description
The private boat tour of the Borromean Islands departs from the Port of Stresa or from any of the piers you have selected. When booking, you can choose to visit 1, 2, or 3 islands. Ready for a day of adventure?
With this excursion, you'll have a private boat just for your group. Depending on the islands you choose, the excursion will last from two to seven hours.
During the tour, you can get on and off the boat as many times as you want, taking into account the schedule and the islands you want to visit. You set the itinerary!
At the end of the excursion, we'll return to the meeting point.
What to do in the Borromean Islands?
Welcome to the Borromean Islands, an archipelago located in Lake Maggiore made up of three small islands: Isola Madre, Isola Bella, and Isola dei Pescatori. Which ones would you like to visit?
Mountains full of vegetation, calm waters, colorful houses... During the boat excursion, we'll enjoy the characteristic scenery of Lake Maggiore.
On Isola Madre, in addition to seeing the Palazzo Borromeo, you can stroll through its beautiful botanical garden. If you prefer to go to Isola Bella, we can visit the summer palace of Count Vitaliano VI and its wonderful Renaissance garden.
Did you know that Isola dei Pescatori is the only inhabited island in the archipelago? We'll tell you how the local people live as we walk through its streets. Worked up an appetite yet? If you want, you can have some delicious fish for lunch at a local restaurant - it's up to you!
Pickup
When booking this private boat excursion, you can choose whether you want to be picked up at the meeting point located in Stresa, in Piazza Marconi, or at any of the following piers:
- Hotel la Palma pier
- Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta pier
- Hotel Regina pier
- Hotel Bristol pier
- Hotel la Storia pier
More Information
Duration
2 - 7h.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English.
Included
Private boat excursion
English speaking tour escort
Private tour, exclusive for your group
Not included
Food and drink
Entrance tickets
When to book?
You can book up until the previous day (9:00 am), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Isole Lago Maggiore S.n.c.
Corporate name: isole lago maggiore snc
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
