Verona Family Bike + Adventure Tour

Your guides will meet you in Verona, and the adventure begins. After a bike fitting and safety briefing we’re off to Borghetto, a fairytale village on the banks of the Mincio River. Enjoy lunch al fresco then explore Borghetto’s boutiques and footbridges. Afterwards, opt for a longer ride to the lakeside hamlet of Castellaro—listed as one of Italy’s Borghi piu Belli (most beautiful villages)—or cycle straight to our hotel to relax by the pool. Tonight, we’ll taste the Veneto’s best pumpkin tortelli—the hand-stuffed pasta that’s a regional specialty—on the riverside terrace of our favorite local restaurant.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Borghetto sul Mincio, Castellaro Lagusello
Accomplished: 17 miles / 28 km, elevation gain: 892 feet / 272 meters
Longer Option: 29 miles / 47 km, elevation gain: 1,594 feet / 486 meters
Accommodations: Corte Guastalla

Breakfast awaits as you wake to the peace and quiet of the Veronese countryside. Today, we follow the winding course of the river through this famously fertile land to reach Mantua, home to one of Italy’s greatest concentrations of Renaissance art. Explore the Renaissance architecture of the town before enjoying lunch at our favorite osteria off the main square. After lunch, opt to complete the ride back to the hotel or take a lift in the van. Tonight, our chef friend Serena will show us true Italian hospitality as we make pasta and share laughter at a cooking class that feels more like a dinner party.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Mantua, Goito, Falzoni
Accomplished: 27 miles / 44 km, elevation gain: 492 feet / 150 meters
Longer Option: 53 miles / 85 km, elevation gain: 1,256 feet / 383 meters
Accommodations: Corte Guastalla

Our day begins with a transfer to the tiny village of Rivoli, where Napoleon wrenched victory from the jaws of defeat in a 1797 clash against the Austrians. Stretching from the Alps to Venice, the Adige Valley has long been a key corridor for armies, merchants and pilgrims, leaving its towns dotted with castles, palaces and layers of history. Today, a beautiful bike path winds along the river, allowing us to enjoy a traffic-free route all the way to the lakeside town of Riva del Garda. Spend the afternoon relaxing on Lake Garda’s sunny shores and swimming in the clear waters of Italy’s largest lake. Tonight, you’re free to explore Riva’s restaurant scene—your guides will be happy to recommend some of their favorite places for a special family dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Destinations: Rivoli, Mori, Riva del Garda
Accomplished: 25 miles / 40 km, elevation gain: 1,030 feet / 314 meters
Longer Option: 37 miles / 59 km, elevation gain: 1,679 feet / 512 meters
Accommodations: Hotel du Lac et du Parc

Today we’ll venture into the mountains north of Lake Garda to try our hand at via ferrata. This form of Italian mountaineering combines hiking and rock climbing and can be adapted for all levels of explorers. Take an optional ride around the clear waters of Lake Cavedine and cool off with a dip in the river or dare to dive in from the old Roman bridge. This evening, we’ll head to our favorite pizzeria in Riva del Garda for Neapolitan-style pizza on the cobbled streets of the old town.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Lake Garda, Tenno, Arco
Accomplished: 3 hours mountaineering and hiking with optional biking and swimming
Accommodations: Hotel du Lac et du Parc

This morning, a short transfer brings us to a dramatic mountain gorge, where we’ll suit up for a canyoning adventure. Amid smooth stone walls and tumbling cascades, we’ll descend into this natural playground, rappelling down waterfalls and plunging into deep mountain pools. Afterwards, swap wetsuits for mountain bikes and pedal back down to Lake Garda, following the Old Ponale Road, one of Italy’s most spectacular bike routes. Carved into the cliffs in the 1800’s, the trail is only open to pedestrians and cyclists and offers some of the most stunning vistas of the lake. Back in Riva del Garda, spend your final afternoon relaxing by the pool or lake. This evening, we’ll visit a mountainside farmhouse that produces its own olive oil, vegetables, fruit, and meats for a truly remarkable dinner.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Destinations: Passo Ampolla, Lago di Ledro
Accomplished: 3 hour canyoning trip
Optional Ride: 16 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 1,351 feet / 412 meters
Accommodations: Hotel du Lac et du Parc

After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel (and maybe one last dip in the lake!), transfer to the Verona train station and bid farewell to your guides as you head to your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast
Destinations: Verona