Our most recommended things to do in Iseo

Lake Iseo: Baia del Bogn Kayak Tour

1. Lake Iseo: Baia del Bogn Kayak Tour

Paddle through Lake Iseo to reach Baia del Bogn on a guided kayak tour. Float by quiet pebble beaches and see impressive rocky cliffs. Start the tour with a short safety briefing with your guide. Learn paddling techniques to manage your kayak and feel confident as you enter the lake. Enjoy the unique view you get from exploring the lake by kayak. Approach Baia del Bogn and make your way to different observation points, only reachable by boat. Immerse yourself in the landscape of imposing cliffs that plunge into the water and shores with rippling waves. On your way back to the meeting point see how vertical slabs of rock overlook the clear water and create the natural inlet.

Lake Iseo: Sailing Cruise of the Three Islands

2. Lake Iseo: Sailing Cruise of the Three Islands

Take a scenic cruise of Lake Iseo and sail around its three islands, Monte Isola, San Paolo Island, and Loreto Island, with champagne provided on board. Admire views of Mount Adamello, sail towards the Corno Trentapassi mountain, and try your hand at steering the boat yourself. Set off from the nautical base in the Bergamo province, and take in the scenery of the Lombard Prealps and the Adamello Mountain, visible on clear days. On board the sailboat, you'll glide around Monte Isola, the largest inhabited lake island in Europe. Then, sail around the small islands of San Paolo and Loreto, and look out for the Loreto Castle. Next, you'll head towards Corno del Trentapassi, the mountain which acts as the symbol of Lake Iseo. Sip on the champagne provided while enjoying scenic views and the calm blue waters of the lake. While sailing back towards Monte Isola, try your hand at steering, adjusting the sails, and learning to tie seafaring knots with the help of your skipper.

Franciacorta: Self-guided Wine Tour, Full-Day with lunch

3. Franciacorta: Self-guided Wine Tour, Full-Day with lunch

The first stop, at about 10:30 AM, is a niche winery. The visit includes an introduction to the Franciacorta wine region, its history, and some facts about its development. The hospitality staff will explain to you the method of production (the same of the Champagne), showing you the journey of the grapes through the cellar. The guided visit is followed by the tasting of two Franciacorta DOCG wines. After this lovely tasting, take your car and reach a charming little trattoria or a cozy agriturismo. There you will enjoy a three courses lunch. The menu includes traditional dishes from the Franciacorta area such as manzo all’olio di Rovato, braised beef cooked slowly in olive oil served with polenta, or Clusane’s baked stuffed tench, or Franciacorta Risotto, or casoncelli (ravioli pasta stuffed with bread, cheese and meat). Water, coffee, and a glass of wine per person are included. With a short drive you will arrive at the third and last stop of you wine tour. At about 3:00 PM, you will have an appointment for a guided visit of an organic winery. There you will have the chance to discover the producer's philosophy and the features of the wonderful wines produced with by the organic vineyard management. At the end of the visit, you will taste three Franciacorta DOCG wines. Before driving back to your accommodations, you can take some time to have a lakeside walk in Iseo... and a gelato, why not? The itinerary could change according to availability.

Escape Room across Ascona

4. Escape Room across Ascona

Try our new escape room experience, a city-wide adventure! You will embark on a quest to uncover clues and solve puzzles as you explore the beautiful city of Ascona. You might find a message in an art piece or a secret symbol in a record store. The clues are placed across the city. Your team will follow the storyline and be the heroes, just like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. This is not a usual escape game – it's an interactive adventure like no other. In Sato Code, the challenges become increasingly difficult. But the reward for your efforts is a chance to uncover the hidden gems of the city. The Sato Code game designers have spent months crafting a story that perfectly captures the essence of Ascona. All installations are hand-made in our studio in Ticino. Each piece is uniquely designed. Step beyond the usual touristic hotspots and discover Iseo in the most exciting way. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try Sato Code!

Escape Room across Iseo

5. Escape Room across Iseo

Try our new escape room experience, a city-wide adventure! You will embark on a quest to uncover clues and solve puzzles as you explore the beautiful city of Iseo. You might find a message in an art piece or a secret symbol in a record store. The clues are placed across the city. Your team will follow the storyline and be the heroes, just like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. This is not a usual escape game – it's an interactive adventure like no other. In Sato Code, the challenges become increasingly difficult. But the reward for your efforts is a chance to uncover the hidden gems of the city. The Sato Code game designers have spent months crafting a story that perfectly captures the essence of Iseo. All installations are hand-made in our studio in Ticino. Each piece is uniquely designed. Step beyond the usual touristic hotspots and discover Iseo in the most exciting way. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try Sato Code!

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