Bellagio Rowing Experience with a Vintage wooden boat

About this tour

Push off from Pescallo Bay in a traditional wooden rowboat and navigate Lake Como's northern reaches at your own pace. This 90-minute outing takes you past the Rockefeller Foundation's lakeside estate and toward the distinctive twin-pine headland known as I 2 Pini. You'll handle the oars yourself, moving through calm waters framed by steep Alpine slopes and waterfront hamlets. Best suited for those with reasonable fitness; the rowing is steady rather than strenuous.

Highlights

• Row a restored wooden boat on Lake Como
• Pass the Rockefeller Foundation's private waterfront grounds
• Approach the famous I 2 Pini rock formation
• View mountain peaks and stone villages from the water
• Self-guided pace—no fixed itinerary to follow

What to expect

You'll meet at Pescallo Bay and receive a life jacket before boarding. The boat handles intuitively; instruction covers basic technique and safety. Rowing takes consistent effort but isn't punishing. The water is generally flat, and the pace lets you absorb the scenery—steep rock faces, centuries-old terraced villages, and the lake's crystalline depth. Around 45 minutes in, you'll reach the twin pines landmark, a natural pivot point. Return follows the same route. No facilities onboard, so plan accordingly.

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