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My name is Michele Gandola and I live in Pescallo di Bellagio. “My experience in rowing on Lake Como and throughout Europe has brought me wonderful challenges and helped me grow as man. On the water, I’ve learned critical life lessons, and come to know amazing men and women and to live unforgettable moment. I have been fortunate to reach a high level as an athlete and a coach. I consider myself very lucky because during my sporting career I had the occasion of “being aboard the Boat” with legendary Italian rowers like Alberto Belgeri, Igor Pescialli, Enrico Gandola, Daniele Gilardoni, Franco Sancassani, Michelangelo Crispi,Francesco “Ciccio Esposito”, Stefano Fraquelli, Edoardo Verzotti e Stefano Introzzi”. Bruno Carissimo – the journalist at La Provincia di Lecco newspaper, sport editorial, wrote about me: “He’s an athlete with a good technique and a great spirit. Prefers multiple boats, like quad scull (4x), eight (8+) and double (2x), last one shared for years with friend Daniele Gilardoni.”
AVAILABILITY: 6 (at least 2 participants are required to book)
DURATION: 90 minutes
SESSION 1: 9.30 AM - SESSION 2: 11.30 AMAround one hour and an half kayaking tour on Lake Como from Pescallo di Bellagio beach through Pescallo bay along the Rockefeller cliffs and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
During the adventure, a guide will properly prepare you prior to departure and ensure maximum safety conditions.
Your small group will see the sights from the water and enjoy the fantastic views of the countryside and area from your own kayak.
BOOK NOWAVAILABILITY: 6 (at least 2 participants are required to book)DURATION: 90 minutesMANDATORY PRESENCE AT MEETING POINT: 6.45 PMTOUR STARTS AT: 7 PMExclusive tour, only for registered participants.
From Pescallo di Bellagio beach through Pescallo bay along the Rockefeller cliffs and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
Guide will properly prepare you prior to departure and ensure maximum safety conditions.
You will see the sights from the water and enjoy the fantastic views of the countryside and area from your own kayak.
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AVAILABILITY: 2DURATION: 1 hourTOUR STARTS AT: 2 PMThis is an exclusive tour, only for registered participants.
IMPORTANT: This activity can be held using a kayak or a SUP board
This tour will be held with assistance of professional rowing guide.
From Pescallo di Bellagio beach through Pescallo bay along the Rockefeller cliffs and the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni.
There will also be a small surprise break along the route.
Guide will properly prepare you prior to departure and ensure maximum safety conditions.
You will see the sights from the water and enjoy the fantastic views of the countryside and area from your own kayak.
In case of one or both participants using a SUP board:
A crash course to SUP basic principles will be held before leaving for coast route. You’ll be instructed about theory and basic movements.
Our guide is Paddlefit Level 2 Certified.
Upon request along the Pescallo coast route option a short swimming break if needed, is available
BOOK NOWTour lasts: variable duration as of chosen modalities.
Ideal service for “Team Building” management can be requested for a maximum of 30 participants, divided in two 15 persons groups.
These tour can be organized with following modalities:
All participants will be equipped following our standards and in full safety.
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What a great way to kick off a day of exploration. We took off from Pescallo's beach on a warm Fall morning and kayaked around the Bellagio peninsula. Michele is an exceptional guide, both friendly and knowledgeable about his hometown/region. He came ready to share his affinity for prosecco with us and even snapped a few photos for us as we kayaked around. Beautiful scenery, great company. My wife and I loved this tour.
Josh V.Michele was an excellent guide and really gave us a perfect way to enjoy the morning on the lake. Views were gorgeous and can only be experienced from the water.
Luke K.Was 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!
Michelle C.My sisters and brother-in-law had a very fun morning with Michele kayaking on the lake. The water was pretty choppy that specific morning so he had to cut the tour slightly short for safety reasons, which was understandable. He was very friendly and took the time to get to know each of us a little; where we were from, what we did for work, and how our vacation was going. He also was very knowledgeable of the area and stopped often to tell us about things in the area and the history behind things. Michele also had a little surprise for each of us at the end which was a nice touch. Some tips: I would definitely wear water shoes or flip flops of some sort unless you don’t care to get your tennis shoes wet. We ended up taking our shoes and socks off completely and getting in the kayak barefoot. You do have to step in a little bit of water to get in and out of the kayaks. We also got slightly wet just from using the paddles in the water. Anything you don’t want to take, Michele will lock up for you and he also provides small wet bags. All in all, it was a very cool experience with great views. Would definitely do again if I had the chance!
LaurenWe did the kayak tour around the Bellagio point on a calm, sunny morning. It was just glorious - experiencing the lake from on the water. We saw kingfishers flitting around the water. Recommended.
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