
Italian Lakes District Adventure
- Tour Operator:
- Active Adventures
- Max group size:
- 14
- Age range:
- 13 to 90
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 171896

Highlights
- Go kayaking on the tranquil waters of beautiful Lake Como
- Wander through the luscious Val Grande National Park
- Delve into culture and meet the locals in Orta San Giulio
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Arrive Milan Malpensa, visit Sacro Monte Varallo
- Day 2: Hike Val D'Otro
- Day 3: Hike Alta Valsesia National Park
- Day 4: Hike down to Pella, boat to Orta San Giulio
- Day 5: Sea kayak Lake Orta
- Day 6: Hike the Mottarone mountain range
- Day 7: Hiking Val Grande National Park
- Day 8: Journey to Lake Como, hike to Vezio Castle
- Day 9: Sea kayaking Lake Como
- Day 10: Back to Milan Malpensa
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Transport
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Active Adventures
Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of achievement, the pleasure of good company and the warmest hospitality on our incredible adventure vacations. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand - we're a small group with a big promise. We sweat the small stuff and look after all the details so that you don't have to. Join us on a small group adventure tour that goes beyond your bucket list!
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AKatherine· August 31st, 2019Loved this trip, great mix of hiking, kayaking and wonderful food. Andrea and Jo were wonderful guides and took great care of us. If one activity wouldn't work because of poor conditions, they were always able to come up with great alternatives. We... Show moreTrip date: July 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AMichael· August 31st, 2019My wife and I loved the hiking and the company! Once again we are impressed how Active Adventures allow us to hike at our own pace. They are always looking out for us and making sure we are having a great time.Trip date: July 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- ASonia· August 20th, 2019The Italian Alps and Lake District were awesome! Some of the hikes were challenging for me given some steep inclines and uneven rocks but the views from the top were well worth the effort! Our guides were flexible in offering options on two of the days... Show moreTrip date: July 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- ACecelia· January 4th, 2019This was my 1st Active Adventures trip but not my last. We had 13 participants with 3 professional guides, our Trip Leader, Joanna McHugh, a native hiking guide, and expert kayaking guide, Giuliano. These guides worked so well together and made the trip... Show moreTrip date: August 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AIvette· September 27th, 2018The hike of Rifugio Crespi was my favorite! I loved the sound of the bells as we passed the herd of cows, the beautiful chalets in the hamlet and the delicious lunch with local cheeses and beers and the great capuchino!!Trip date: August 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AJanet· September 19th, 2018If hiking in some of the most breathtaking scenery and dipping your feet in the cool waters of Lake Orta or Lake Como is your idea of ""living the good life"" then this is the trip for you. The guides were knowledgeable and took us to places that were... Show moreTrip date: August 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AVarina· September 10th, 2018The Dolce Vita is an excellent way to be hosted and genuinely taken care of as you undertake a couple of wonderful hikes in the northern Italian Alps, then proceed to the famous Lakes to see and kayak on Lake Como and Lake d'Orta. All this, whilst... Show moreTrip date: August 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AAndrea· August 22nd, 2018The Dolce Vita trip was everything I hoped it would be. The guides were professional, knowledgable and responsive to the needs of each individual in our group. Jo, Andrea and Juliano took great care of us and shared all the beauty, culture and food the... Show moreTrip date: July 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- ASandra· August 19th, 2018This has been the most fantastic trip I have ever been on. I can pinpoint it to the fact that it turned out to be genuinely personal in all respects. Not only were our 2 guides, Andrea and Jo Jo extremely personable, but their constant cooperation,... Show moreTrip date: July 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AKelly· August 8th, 2018The Dolce Vita trip was beyond amazing. Had an incredible journey as mother and daughter exploring the little known gems in Northern Italy. Our guides were full of knowledge (was there anyone Andreas didn’t know?) and humour, especially our DBB, even... Show moreTrip date: June 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
Dates & Availability





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Take advantage of our 0% interest instalment plan on selected departures. Learn More
- Get Instant ConfirmationMonday19 Jun, 2023Wednesday28 Jun, 2023English$6,499
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday2 Jul, 2023Tuesday11 Jul, 2023English$6,499
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday16 Jul, 2023Tuesday25 Jul, 2023English$6,499
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday30 Jul, 2023Tuesday8 Aug, 2023English$6,4990% Interest Instalments
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- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday28 Jul, 2024Tuesday6 Aug, 2024English$6,4990% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday11 Aug, 2024Tuesday20 Aug, 2024English$6,4990% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday25 Aug, 2024Tuesday3 Sep, 2024English$6,4990% Interest Instalments
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