Lucca Sup Adventure

Highlights

The meeting point is in Lucca, at the Foro Boario. Once there you'll be introduced to the activiy before letting your stuff to our van, than the adventure can start. Wear lifejacket and jump on the supboard, we will be on your side crossing the countryside surrounding Lucca, known as the Lucchesia area and lined with villas, wineries and scene-stealing landscapes, this region is rooted in its ties to the Serchio river. Lucca’s city area and Foro Boario where the tour starts, than we will cross the River Park all along the city and after in the countryside we will paddle for about 4 km along the Aqueduct of Lorenzo Nottolini, a 19th century water supply source styled like a Roman aqueduct. The tour will end at the Fort of San Paolino looms imposingly over the town of Ripafratta

Summary

The meeting point is in Lucca, at the Foro Boario. Once there you'll be introduced to the activiy before letting your stuff to our van, than the adventure can start. Wear lifejacket and jump on the supboard, we will be on your side crossing the countryside surrounding Lucca, known as the Lucchesia area and lined with villas, wineries and scene-stealing landscapes, this region is rooted in its ties to the Serchio river. Lucca’s city area and Foro Boario where the tour starts, than we will cross the River Park all along the city and after in the countryside we will paddle for about 4 km along the Aqueduct of Lorenzo Nottolini, a 19th century water supply source styled like a Roman aqueduct. The tour will end at the Fort of San Paolino looms imposingly over the town of Ripafratta

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

We will tell you a lot of stories, showing you hidden corners of this area, accessible only by water. On the half way we will stop for a snack, fruits and dry fruit, water. All along the trip you'll be paddling slightly pushed by the river, watching fishes and birds. Along the banks of the river natural areas we will find small villages, an ancient Roman aqueduct, ancient and newer bridges, some villas and castles. The 10 km paddling downstream are easy for anyone, beginners or expert, the river from Lucca will bring you slowly crossing the villages of Ponte San Pietro, Santa Maria a Colle, Nozzano Castello, until the old destroyed castle of Ripafratta with a small but beautiful waterfall.

What’s included?

Stand Up Paddleboard, Paddle, Lifejacket, Helmet

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Toscanasup.org

About operator:

Voyage through the Renaissance heart of Florence without the crowds on a 2-hour stand-up paddle board adventure. Learn basic paddling and steering techniques to get you standing up in no time, and enjoy a leisurely paddle down the River Arno. As you navigate the calm waters, pass by riverside attractions like the Ufizzi Gallery and Palazzo Corsini, and glide beneath the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. No experience is necessary on this family-friendly tour.