Lake Orta by Riva
A Riva Junior with skipper, departures from Orta, Pettenasco and Ortello, fixed price from one hour to a full day.
- Boat
- Riva Junior
- Seats
- 5
- Departures
- 3
- Duration
- 1 to 8 hours
- Price
- Fixed per tour
Yes, on Lake Orta I organise private Riva tours: a classic five-seat Riva Junior with skipper, at a fixed price, from one hour to a full day, departing from Pettenasco, from the centre of Orta or from Ortello.
The price is per boat and does not change whether there are two or five of you on board: skipper, fuel and VAT are included. The boat you choose is the boat waiting at the pier, with no surcharge.
It is Italy’s most intimate lake: the cruise passes Isola di San Giulio, the villas and the villages along the shore. With half a day you can combine the tour with lunch at one of the lake’s two Michelin-starred restaurants and set off again by boat.
Tours and prices on Lake Orta
- Little Escape, 1 hour
- €410
- Little Escape, 2 hours
- €600
- Little Escape, 3 hours
- €850
- Half day, 4 hours
- €1,340
- Full day, 8 hours
- €2,130
Fixed price per tour and boat, five-seat Riva Junior. VAT, fuel and skipper included. The other six boats sail on Lake Maggiore: every tour and price is on the Riva tours page.
Where the tour leaves from
- Pettenasco
- From the Pettenasco pier.
- Piazza Motta
- In the centre of Orta San Giulio.
- Ortello
- From the Ortello pier.
- Your hotel or villa
- In the form choose «The jetty of my hotel or villa» and tell me which one.
Included
- Skipper for the whole tour
- Fuel, VAT and passenger insurance
- Water and towels
- The boat you choose, with no supplement
- Date change for bad weather, at no cost
Not included
- Extras: marriage proposal on board, aperitivo or lunch hamper, photographer, drone, boat for the photographer, guide in your language, transfer from Milan. The price is given in my reply.
Riva and a Michelin-starred lunch on Lake Orta
If you would like to combine the tour with lunch, the Riva Experience Lake Orta package brings together four hours on a classic Riva and a guaranteed table at one of the lake’s two restaurants led by the same three-Michelin-star chef: Villa Crespi or Laqua by the Lake, set directly on the water. Departure from Piazza Motta or Pella, up to five guests, €1,540. The restaurant bill is paid directly by you.
Details and request on the Packages page.
A marriage proposal on board
Many tours on Lake Orta end with a question. I prepare the whole surprise, as an extra on any tour or with The Proposal package: two hours on a Riva towards Isola di San Giulio, champagne and flowers on board, €950.
How it works, step by step: the marriage proposal on a Riva.
Lake Orta from above
Two of the six helicopter routes departing from Stresa also fly over Lake Orta: Tre Laghi, 20 minutes, from €1,310, and Grand Tour, 30 minutes, from €1,770, per flight for up to five passengers, landing fee included.
Routes, conditions and the request form are on the Helicopter tours page.
How to book
- 1
The request
From the form on the Riva tours page, with Lake Orta selected: tour, date, time, boarding point and any extras.
- 2
My reply
I write back with the final price, extras included, before any confirmation.
- 3
The day of the tour
The skipper waits for you at the pier with the boat already in the water.
Useful information
- Notice
- 24 hours. Last minute possible when the boat is free.
- Cancellation
- Free up to seven days before the departure.
- Bad weather
- In light rain the boat goes out. In bad weather, cancellation and change of date are free, even on the day.
- Passengers
- Up to 5 on board the Riva Junior.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Riva tour on Lake Orta cost?
€410 for one hour, up to €2,130 for a full day, per boat, with skipper, fuel and VAT included. The price is fixed and does not depend on the number of people on board, up to five.
Which Riva sails on Lake Orta?
The Riva Junior, five seats. The other six boats sail on Lake Maggiore: Super Florida, Riva Olimpic, Super Ariston, Riva Aquarama, Cigarette 28ss and Rosamond.
Can the tour leave from my hotel’s jetty?
Yes. In the form choose «The jetty of my hotel or villa» and tell me which one: I agree the time with the skipper.
Can we have lunch at Villa Crespi or Laqua by the Lake during the tour?
Yes, with the Riva Experience Lake Orta package: four hours on the Riva, a guaranteed reservation at one of the two restaurants, €1,540 for up to five guests, restaurant bill not included.
How much notice is needed?
24 hours. Last minute is possible when the boat is free. Cancellation is free up to seven days before the departure.
