Kayak tour on Lake Massaciuccoli in Tuscany
Highlights
- Discover the charms of Lake Massaciuccoli by paddling a kayak with an expert instructor
- Be enchanted by nature and the magnificent ospreys, herons and cormorants
- Admire the lake shores and the beautiful villages of Massaciuccoli and Torre del Lago, discovering their history
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Full description
Treat yourself to a 2-hour kayak tour on the calm waters of Lake Massaciuccoli in Tuscany. You will first take a short lesson to familiarise yourself with the paddling technique and immediately afterwards set off on your exploration of the lake.
You will discover the fascinating area known as the ' padule', with its reeds and natural canals, and spot beautiful birds such as ospreys, cormorants, white herons and buzzards.
In addition to its natural charm, the lake also has a certain historical importance thanks to its connection with Giacomo Puccini, who chose Torre del Lago as his favourite residence, turning it into a holiday resort for artists and writers. In short, it will be a paddle between history and nature!
What we will do
We will meet at the small harbour on Lake Massaciuccoli, where the instructor will be waiting for us with our kayaks.
During the first part of the activity we will do a briefing lasting about 30 minutes to get a minimum of familiarity with the kayak and paddle. That is, we will learn how to paddle in the correct manner.
Once the briefing is over, we will be ready to enter the water with the kayak and begin our excursion in one of the most beautiful natural settings in all of Tuscany, inside the Migliarino - San Rossore - Massaciuccoli Regional Park.
We will paddle on the calm waters of the lake characterised by an area of reeds and natural canals, known as the padule. The lake has always been one of the most famous locations forbird spotting. In fact, around 300 different species, such as hawks, buzzards, sacred ibises and storks, have been spotted here.
Lake Massaciuccoli is not only important from a naturalistic point of view, but also from a historical one, as we will discover together with our guide. While paddling, we will be able to see the two main villages on its shores: Torre del Lago and Massaciuccoli. Torre del Lago, in particular, was chosen as a residence by the composer Giacomo Puccini and in the early 1900s became a famous haunt for artists, poets and intellectuals.
We will return to our starting point after about 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is at an easy level and open to everyone, aged 10 and up.
Participants must be within a weight limit of 100 kg.
Other information
The tour can be booked all year round, every day, and is confirmed when there are at least two participants.
Changing rooms, toilets, storage space for personal belongings and a large car park are available at the kayak centre. A waterproof bag is provided for mobile phones.
The excursion takes place in single kayaks, with limited availability of double kayaks.
Recommended clothing
Seasonal sportswear
Don't forget to bring
- Cap
- Sun cream
- Change of clothes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Torre del Lago, Lucca
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
