Details
If you wish to visit the magnificent Borromeo archipelago, our boat transfer from Baveno to Isola Madre, Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori is for you. We will initially take you to Isola Madre, where you can visit the splendid botanic gardens where white peacocks, parrots and pheasants live in freedom. Next we will land on Isola Bella, the most famous island of the archipelago thanks to the wonderful Borromeo Palace and the Italian-style gardens. Finally, we will take you to Isola dei Pescatori, home to a picturesque old village with winding alleys and colourful houses.
The transfer leaves Baveno every 30 minutes from 9:40 to 11:40. For the trip from one island to the other and for the return, you can make arrangements directly with the staff on the day of the trip. This activity lasts an average of 5 hours, but you choose the actual duration of each stop.
Itinerary
- Baveno pier
- Isola Madre
- Isola Bella
- Isola dei Pescatori
- Baveno pier
How to get there
We meet 10 minutes before departure at our office at the pier of Baveno in Piazza IV Novembre, where there is also a paid car park. Departures from Baveno are at 30-minute intervals from 9:40 until 13:40 a.m, transfers from one island to the other are every 30 minutes. For the return trip, you can make arrangements directly with the staff during the day of the activity, the last boat comes back in Baveno between 5 and 6 p.m.
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 52
- Sun-protected area
- No restrooms
Not included
- Landing fee of €1.50 per person for each island to be paid on site (only cash)
- Fee of €3.00 for medium/big-sized dogs to be paid on site (only cash)
- Tickets for the Palace and the gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre
Good to know
- Accessible to strollers
- Not accessible to wheelchairs
- Pets allowed
- Please bring a muzzle for your dog (for safety reasons)
- Food and drinks may be brought on board