Borromeo Islands Tour leaving from Laveno or Intra

The built-up area of ​​Laveno develops in a hemicycle, enclosed by Punta San Michele and Monte Brianza, at the foot of Sasso del Ferro (1062 metres), where by a cable car it is possible to reach Poggio Sant’Elsa (at an altitude of 974 metres), a splendid view point on Verbano, the Alps, the Pre-Alps and their lakes.

Together with Pallanza, Intra has been defined as “a garden on the lake”.

Up to Oct., 6th, it is possible to reach the Borromeo Islands by the boats of “Navigazione Lago Maggiore”, leaving from Laveno or Intra.

The first stop is at Isola Madre, to visit the Palace in an amazing botanical park, known for the blooming of exotic flowers and rare plants where original animal species from all over the world, Brazil, New Zealand, Bolivia, live in freedom. From Isola Madre in 20 minutes sailing you reach Isola Superiore (or dei Pescatori) where you can have lunch in one of the many typical restaurants and visit the characteristic village. Then  in 5 minutes sailing you can reach Isola Bella for the (optional) visit of the Baroque-style palace and the wonderful Italian garden as well as the small village.  

Price of the daily free circulation ticket for Intra-Borromeo islands route and return 

€ 20,70/adults and € 10,40/children aged 4-12 not turned yet 

Price of the daily free circulation ticket for Laveno-Borromeo islands route and return

€ 26,30/adults and € 13,20/children aged 4-12 not turned yet

The route Laveno/Intra/Laveno is served by ferries with departures every 20/30 minutes – the crossing time of the section lasts 20 minutes

HAPPY FAMILY PROMOTION: for family groups composed of at least 2 adults with purchase of 2 daily circulation tickets at a full price [Fare n°3.00] a maximum of 2 free tickets for children (from 4 to 12 years old, not turned yet) will be granted to the family units.

The family group, including both paying and free participants, shall travel altogether. This offer is valid on the motor ships of the line service for the whole network of Garda and Como Lakes, but only for the Italian basin of Maggiore Lake.

Exclusions: No special conditions are granted on special services, night cruises, baggage or vehicle transport, the promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions and/or price reductions.

To use fast services (hydrofoils and catamarans), every passenger – including non-paying children – is subject to the payment of the connected extra charge at full price, if required

 GROUPS RATE: minimum 15 people

Price of the daily free circulation ticket for Intra-Borromeo islands route and return € 16,60/adults and € 10,40/children aged 4-12 not turned yet 

Price of the daily free circulation ticket for Laveno-Borromeo islands route and return € 21,10/adults and € 13,20/children aged 4-12 not turned yet 

To get the groups rate all the components must travel on the same rides

A free of charge ticket is granted every 25 paying people

The travel tickets do not include the entrance fee to palaces and gardens

The municipality of Stresa has established a landing tax of € 0,50 per island and per person for passengers over the age of 6, to be finalized at the ticket office of the wharf of departure, based on the kind of the purchased ticket