Trip Overview
You'll spend four nights above the eastern shore, where lake-view suites, gardens, and wellness facilities offer space to unwind between your outings. Contemporary design and attentive hospitality create a restful setting, while the hotel's restaurants bring regional flavors to the table. It's a place to enjoy an unhurried breakfast, linger over dinner, and watch the changing light on the water.
Your first adventure takes you into the Monte Baldo mountains. After a private transfer to Prada Costabella, an open-air lift carries you above wooded slopes toward alpine meadows, making the ascent part of the experience. From here, hiking trails reveal a different perspective of Lake Garda, with views across the water and surrounding peaks. Pause for a traditional mountain lunch and enjoy the contrast between the high pastures and the glistening lake below.
The following day, step aboard a private boat with a professional skipper to explore the shoreline from the water. Pass pretty lakeside villages, pause for a refreshing swim, or simply settle back and enjoy the breeze.
A guided e-bike outing then introduces you to the lush countryside, following routes through vineyards, olive groves, and village streets toward the waterfront. Depending on your chosen route, explore Bardolino's wine-growing surroundings or the medieval walls and harbor of Lazise. Electric assistance helps with the climbs, leaving you much freer to enjoy the scenery.
Between adventures, return to the spa or personalize your stay with a private cooking class, wine tasting, or olive oil visit, arranged on request.
Highlights
- Explore Lake Garda on a 5-days getaway combining guided hiking, e-biking, and a private boat experience while staying in a spa hideaway above the lake
- Ride the Prada Costabella open-air basket lift and chairlift toward Monte Baldo's panoramic hiking trails
- Cruise Lake Garda with a private skipper, with refreshing swimming stops and scenic lakeside views
- E-bike through vineyards and olive groves to the the charming villages of Bardolino and Lazise
- Enjoy an easy-paced adventure, with shorter hiking options and time to unwind between activities
- Personalize your escape with optional private cooking classes, wine tastings, or olive oil experiences
- Relax for 4 nights at a luxury five-star spa retreat above Torri del Benaco
Day By Day
Trip itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, fitness levels and abilities of participants, and/or the recommendations of the Dolomite Mountains Team and your mountain guide. Daily mileage and altitude gain may vary depending on the device used.
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Day 1
Hotel in Torri del Benaco
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Day 2
Hotel in Torri del Benaco (B)
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Accommodation
Great hotels with Dolomite Mountains. Whether intimate lodge, family run B&B, or luxury spa resort, our hotels are unique, eminently local, and hard to leave.
At Dolomite Mountains, we hand pick accommodations that best reflect the style of each region, to provide you with the most authentic experience of the unique cultures found in the different cities and towns where we travel. We work directly with the owners of each property, forging strong relationships to ensure you receive the best service and care during your stay. Regardless of whether it is a five-star luxury hotel or a cozy bed and breakfast you desire, we choose the best-in-class accommodations within each category, providing you stays at the most sought after hotels in each region. And, we always make sure you have access to inspired, regional cuisine!
Additional Exclusive Experiences
Available upon request and at additional cost.
Private Cooking Class
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy through a private hands-on cooking experience at a small and charming local restaurant, featuring just three tables. You will prepare a traditional three-course menu, typically including homemade pasta with its sauce, a main course such as chicken with a traditional sauce, and tiramisù. The menu can be personalized. Water, wine, and coffee are included.
Available daily upon request, generally from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm or from approximately 3:30/4:00 pm to 7:30/8:00 pm, subject to availability.
Wine & Olive Oil Experience
Enjoy private tastings and visits to local producers, discovering the region's winemaking and olive-growing traditions.
Verona Experience
Discover the romantic city of Verona, approximately 36km / 22,4 miles from the hotel, on a private excursion. Explore its UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, elegant squares, ancient monuments, and the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet. The experience can be tailored to include a guided city tour and visits to highlights such as the Arena di Verona or Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo.
Arena di Verona
Enhance your Verona experience with an unforgettable evening at the historic Arena di Verona. From opera performances to major concerts, the ancient Roman amphitheatre offers a unique setting for an evening under the stars. Tickets are available separately and subject to the event calendar and availability.
Horse Riding Experience
Explore the beautiful countryside surrounding Lake Garda on horseback, with an experience suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. Ride through peaceful landscapes and discover a more authentic side of the region, with the possibility of combining the experience with lunch at a traditional mountain hut or selected local restaurant.
Wellness & Sunset Dining at Cape of Senses
Extend the relaxation at your hotel with time in the exceptional spa, followed by a refined dinner overlooking Lake Garda. As the sun sets over the water, enjoy an elegant culinary experience surrounded by the beauty of the lake.
Cost
All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions.
Cost on request.
Self-guided trips are not available.
Important to note:
- There is a high-season 15% surcharge from July 11th to Sept 5th.
- Prices may increase between the time of quotation and booking. Your Dolomite Mountains consultant will inform you of any changes.
Cost Includes:
- 4 nights accommodations in 5-star hotel in Torri del Benaco
- Private transfers in the area as per itinerary
- All breakfasts
- Local English speaking professional hiking guide for 2 days (day 2 and day 4)
- Lift tickets
- Boat experience
- E-bikes and helmets rental for 1 day
- An €18 donation to Wow Nature’s reforestation projects makes your trip carbon-neutral
- Tourist Tax
- Italian VAT tax
Itinerary in Pictures
Lake Garda Eastern Shore Active Escape: Experience the beauty and la dolce vita of Lake Garda through soft active outdoor adventures. Hike Monte Baldo, tour vineyards by e-bike, and admire the shoreline from a private boat. Over five days, you'll return each evening to a design-led, adults-only retreat above the lake, with a panoramic spa, refined regional dining, and sunsets over the lake.
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