Low Experience Pre-requisite / Moderate Focus on Skills Training / TRAK Kayak Bundles and Rentals Available 

  • Country: Italy
  • Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights
  • Dates: September 17-21, 2025
  • Skill Level: Beginner

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.

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.

    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.

    What you'll learn:

    - Boat Control Skills
    - Paddling Strokes
    - Self & Assisted Rescues
    - TRAK Product Mastery
    - Various aspects of Seamanship. i.e. weather, navigation, tides, and chart reading etc.

    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.

    Itinerary:

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    DAY 0: Collect your gear, meet your gracious hosts, and gather with fellow trip participants before setting off on your journey.

    DAY 1: Explore 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: cross 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.

    What is included?

    We'll provide everything you need once the tour starts, until it ends, including:

    - Choice of cabin accommodation
    - Use of facilities at the camping village
    - Sea kayak guiding & instruction
    - Shuttle transportation to various put-in locations

    You may want to bring your favourite PFD, paddle, and your own TRAK kayak if you have one.

    A comprehensive packing list will be shared upon trip registration.

    What's not included?

    - Airfare
    - Meals: onsite dining available, and all cabins have kitchens
    - Your TRAK 2.0 + paddling gear
    - Transportation to Peschiera del Garda
    - Gratuities

    Trip leaders who care

    All TRAK Trips are facilitated by qualified paddlers with in-depth experience in TRAK Kayaks, so you can learn pro-tips from the source. We are proud to work with professional guides and paddling instructors from all over the world.

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    FAQs

    Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

    Are TRAK Kayaks designed for air travel?

    Yes! Our latest model, the TRAK 2.0, packs into a rolling travel bag specially designed to meet airline requirement for check luggage. For recommended best practices for flying with a TRAK folding kayak, visit this page.

    Are my flights included in the price?

    Your transportation to and from the starting location is not included in the trip price. For more information about flights and logistics, contact our team.

    Do I have to sleep in a tent?

    Not if you don't want to. Each TRAK trip is uniquely tailored for paddlers based on their comfort zones. Some trips are designed for paddlers with lots of experience and personal camping gear, while others are designed for paddlers who prefer to base camp from a fixed roof accommodation.

    Do I have to get wet?

    Not if you don't want to! While our instructors are often happy to teach skills around wet exits, reentries, and rescues, you are not required to do so.

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