TRAK Camp - Lago di Garda
Low Experience Pre-requisite / Moderate Focus on Skills Training / TRAK Kayak NOT PROVIDED
Join TRAK for a one of a kind sea kayak "glamp-out"! Explore the shores of the picturesque Lago di Garda while based from the comfortable luxury of an upscale cabin village. Paddle into the moats of an ancient castle, tour alongside the mighty cliffs which rise into the Dolomites, and improve your skills and familiarity with your TRAK kayak with the help of our trained TRAK Pilot guides.
TRAK encourages paddlers to bring their families along for this uniquely designed camp. The fabulous accommodations have ample space for the whole family, with a wealth of local activities and cultural offerings to entertain them while you paddle the incredible shoreline and crystal clear waters of this Italian paradise.
- Country: Italy
- Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
- Dates: September 13-16, 2024
- Skill Level: Beginner
What we're going to do
This TRAK camp will create a unique blend of paddling, sightseeing, and cultural experiences in the historic Lombard region of Italy. This is a kayak vacation that the whole family can enjoy, with the emphasis being on laid-back exploration rather than a rigid skills curriculum.
Paddlers can expect to improve their skills and familiarity with their TRAK kayaks over the week within several optional skills clinics, with the rest of the paddling devoted to experiencing the various Roman, medieval, and early-modern sites available across the vast lake.
Tour Itinerary
Expedition Plan:
- DAY 1: Exploring historic Peschiera del Garda: paddle through the canals of this commune, whose fortifications still bear their scars of cannonballs from the Napoleonic wars.
- DAY 2: Paddle into Scaligero Castle: paddle to the tip of the Sirmione peninsula and directly into a stunning example of medieval fortifications.
- DAY 3: Isola del Garda: crossing from the harbour of Moniga to a fairytale island in the Central-West part of the lake.
- Day 4: The cliffs of Limone: this longer paddle will take us to the postcard-worthy village of Limone towards the North of the lake. We will return via shuttle.
Aspects of the trip are completely electable and we can break into smaller groups with alternative plans for those who are averse to longer paddling sessions.
Meet Your Guide
Hubert Zistler
Hubert Zistler has an extensive background in sea kayaking, as well is a cave diving and mixed-gas diving instructor, and renowned cave explorer. His day-to-day life revolves around his beautiful family and his career as a senior project manager in Switzerland.
Hubert has designed this trip to make the best use of the portability of the TRAK 2.0, enabling guests to see the most that this gorgeous and history-rich lake has to offer, while enjoying a comfortable base camp that the whole family can attend.
Reviews
“It was very exciting to be around such a culture of people and find myself on the open waters of the wild pacific coast with such an inviting and welcoming group, in these amazing high-performance kayaks. Never in my wildest dreams would those few basic skills that we learned on the first day, would progress to where we went today.”
— Chelsea Josue
“That was really fun. He just broke it down… It’s funny when you have someone take the time to go through things that might be natural. He broke down the surf process into little bitty pieces that made me way more comfortable. I would have never just dove in and done that on my own.”
— Natalie Kelly
Where we're going
We will assemble at the San Benedetto Camping Village located in Peschiera Del Garda, Italy. Our accommodations will be lovely cabins, each featuring all of the amenities to create a beautiful holiday. The camping village features two restaurants, pools, a fantastic swimmable beach, laundry facilities, and easy access to everything offered in the town of Peschiera.
What's included in the tour
We'll provide everything you need once the tour starts, until it ends. You may want to bring your favorite PFD, paddle, and your own TRAK kayak if you have one.
A comprehensive packing list will be shared upon trip registration.
- Choice of cabin accommodation
- Use of facilities at the camping village
- Sea kayak guiding & instruction
- Shuttle transportation to various put-in locations
Not included
- Airfare
- Meals: onsite dining available, and all cabins have kitchens
- Your TRAK 2.0 + paddling gear
- Transportation to Peschiera del Garda
- Gratuities
$1,200.00
