Paddles and Prosecco Lakeside SUP Tour

Overview

Experience the calm beauty of Lake Garda from the water as the evening sun sets over the shoreline. You will set out on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) during the tranquil late afternoon hours when boat traffic subsides, explore scenic shorelines, and pause on a secluded cove or calm shallows to toast with chilled Prosecco and local bites.

Step-by-step Plan

1. 17:30 – Arrival & Equipment Setup: Meet at the lakeside rental hub, collect your paddleboard, paddle, and safety vest, and adjust your board straps for carrying essentials.
2. 18:00 – Launch & Shoreline Glide: Head onto the lake for a 45-minute paddle along the coast, taking in views of historic lakeside villas, olive groves, and surrounding peaks.
3. 18:45 – The Prosecco Pause: Anchor in a quiet cove or shallow bank. Unpack unbreakable flutes and a chilled bottle of Prosecco from your dry cooler bag, enjoying a toast with taralli, olives, and fresh cheese as the sun sinks.
4. 19:30 – Twilight Paddle Back: Make the gentle return paddle during twilight, following the glow of shoreline lights back to the beach.
5. 20:00 – Wrap-up: Return gear, change into dry clothes, and stroll into the village promenade for dinner or gelato.

What to Bring

• Swimwear and UV rashguard or lightweight quick-dry clothing
• Waterproof phone case with a neck lanyard
• Insulated dry bag or soft cooler with ice packs
• Chilled bottle of Prosecco (or sparkling non-alcoholic soda) with plastic/silicone flutes
• Light finger foods (taralli, green olives, cured meats)
• Beach towel and dry change of clothes for after
• Water shoes or secure sandals

Budget

• SUP rental (2 hours): €20 – €30 per person
• Bottle of Italian Prosecco DOC: €7 – €12
• Aperitivo snacks (deli/bakery): €6 – €10
• Estimated Total: ~€35 – €50 per person

Tips & Accessibility

• Check the local afternoon wind conditions before heading out, as morning and midday breezes on Italian lakes often drop significantly towards sunset.
• Wear the supplied personal flotation device (PFD) and leash at all times.
• Beginners can easily do this entire route kneeling or seated on the board if standing feels unsteady.
• Avoid glass bottles directly against hard surfaces; wrap bottles in a towel inside a dry bag for safety.

Backup Plan

If high winds or choppy water make paddling unsafe, swap the boards for an evening aperitivo cruise on a local ferry or rent a small covered electric motorboat, followed by lakeside drinks at an open-air beach bar.