10 Kayak Trips on Lake Como, Ranked for First Visits

1.Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Set off from Bellagio in an open-deck kayak for a guided 90-minute circuit of the peninsula, with views of Punta Spartivento, Villa Serbelloni, and the Alps. You’ll get a safety briefing, equipment, water, and a small dry bag. Guides including Michele and Daniele lead groups of no more than eight.

“The guide, Michaela, was great. He was very knowledgeable about the area. Made suggestions for other places/things to do on visit”

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2.Bellagio Lake Como: Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 163 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Rent a kayak from the beach beside San Giovanni pier and explore Lake Como at your own pace for one to three hours. Paddle north toward Villa Melzi and Loppia, or south past waterfront villas and secluded beaches. Staff provide a life jacket, dry bag, and route advice in English or Italian.

“Amazing! We had a double kayak for an hour and went both directions seeing Villa Melzi and the other beautiful villas. We also stopped off at a beach for a scenic swim! Well worth it if you’re taking a day trip to Lake Como! The lady working there was very friendly, 5 stars thank you!!”

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3.Small-Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $100

Set out from Pescallo di Bellagio in an open-deck kayak for a 1.5-hour guided circuit around the peninsula. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than eight past Villa Serbelloni, Rockefeller Foundation Park and Punta Spartivento, with views toward the Alps. Life jackets, dry bags and backpack storage are provided.

“We loved the tour and even the surprise 🥂 at the end. A fantastic way to start the day and see the lake from a different angle.”

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4.Bellagio Lake Como: Stand up Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1 - 3 hours

Rent a stand-up paddleboard in Bellagio and set out from the beach near San Giovanni pier. Paddle north past Villa Melzi gardens and Loppia, or head south toward secluded shoreline and villas. The rental includes a life jacket and dry bag. English- and Italian-speaking staff are available, and the listed activity lasts one to three hours.

“Es war ein so schöner, erfrischender Tag auf dem SUP in einer traumhaften Umgebung, mit einem super freundlichen Verleihservice. Tipp: Direkt daneben sind die Gärten der Villa Melzi, die man danach besichtigen kann. Ein traumhafter Tag!”

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5.Lake Iseo: Baia del Bogn Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

Spend two hours paddling from the provider’s office on Lake Iseo toward Baia del Bogn. A guide gives you a safety briefing and basic techniques, then leads you past pebble beaches and towering cliffs to viewpoints reachable only by water. Giorgio has guided some outings, but your guide may differ. Kayak equipment, a life vest and changing facilities are included.

“We visited Lago d'lseo mid April, when things on the lake are just opening for the summer season. We booked this sort of at the last minute based on weather predictions and were not disappointed. Car park was easy to find. Gorgeio was friendly, accommodating, and was an amazing guide. He gave us lots of local information about the area as we paddled. The cliffs and views of green mountains and snow capped peaks in the distance were best viewed from the water. He even took time afterward to give us some restaurant recommendations and some beautiful drives into the valley. Worth every euro to be on the water on…”

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6.Kayak Rental – Lake Como Bellagio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Rent a kayak in Bellagio for one to three hours and explore Lake Como at your own pace. From the beach by Piazza della Chiesa, paddle north toward Villa Melzi and Loppia, or south past private villas and small beaches. Staff can suggest a route and provide useful gear, including life jackets and waterproof cases.

“It was very easy to get set up and the sights were beautiful. Luca was very helpful in providing suggestions on where to kayak.”

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7.Kayak Trip to Monte Isola, on Iseo lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $68

Meet your guide in Sulzano at 9:30 am for a small-group kayak trip on Iseo Lake. Learn basic paddling and safety, then pass San Paolo Island, look north toward the Alps, view Rocca Martinengo and paddle to Peschiera Maraglio. Kayak, paddle, life jacket and waterproof bag are provided. A swim and kayak-games break is planned.

“We had a great time during our kayak adventure. The guide was great- he did a great job explaining everything and getting us up an going. I took three kids aged 12 to 15 with me and the level was perfect - a workout but completely doable.”

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8.Valmadrera LC: Lake Como Kayak Rental with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $100

Rent a single or double sit-on-top kayak in Valmadrera and explore Lake Como at your own pace. Your two-hour rental includes a life jacket, waterproof bag and an aperitif voucher for a café at the bay. There is no guide, so check your departure point and plan your own paddle before setting off.

“Super fun activity! Afterwards we got a drink with chips, olives and a pizza to share. Fantastic organization!”

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9.Private Kayak – SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $200

Join a private 90-minute kayak or stand-up paddleboard outing from Bellagio Water Sports at 2 pm. With guides including Christina and Mich, you’ll paddle past Pescallo, villas and gardens to Punta Spartivento, hear about the lake, and stop for a swim. Gear, a small dry bag, water and bag storage are included.

“Very friendly, lots of local knowledge. Great time and beautiful setting. Trip went according to plan. Would do it again.”

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10.Adda River: Half day Kayak Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Spend 2.5 hours kayaking through Adda Nord Park with a guide, exploring reed-lined banks and river bends you cannot reach on foot. You’ll get the necessary equipment and a short beginner briefing before setting off. Guide Marco has helped newcomers feel at ease, and there’s time for a break and a refreshing dip.

“very nice Activity,WE had a lot of Fun ! the Guide explain a lot about Kayaking and the River , highly recommended.”

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