Even though is all premium, I find it much more expensive than the other Dolomites tour, 4,000 more. Is there any possibility to pay a max of 3,000 per person to Dolomites? Transporte and tour could be in group. By the way, which hotels are included in your luxury accommodation tour?

There are no available discounts for our Dolomites Adventure, if you are keen to join us the trip cost is € 6,499.00 per person. As mentioned previously we offer additional amenities that other operators do not include which subsequently raises the trip cost. The hotel accommodations for each night can be found on the itinerary under each days description towards the bottom. Feel free to look them up to see what we have secured for you on this epic adventure! If you are keen to join us we recommend you secure your space in the coming days as this trip is about to be closed off to new reservations.

I am interested in Dolomite 9 day hiking tour. Wondering what is the name of the hotel that the tour is based out of. Also how many participants make up a tour? Is it appropriate for a solo traveler in mid-30s

The max group size for this tour is 14 passengers and this tour is great for solo travellers. We'll pair you with another person of the same gender to share rooms for the duration of the tour and if there's no one suitable to share with, there's no forced single supplement. You can opt to upgrade to a single room if you prefer for an additional cost.

How many hours to hike every day? And is it okay for senior like over 65? Even though I have no medical condition.. Is there a group that I can join with them early summer in 2024?

Most of our guests' ages range from 50 to 70 years old and they are keen for adventure. The hiking is not too strenuous but I would recommend having a moderate level of fitness to enjoy and get the most out of this tour. We have a few different departure dates listed for 2024. You are welcome to join any of these tours.

Is there any way to get help to get to Cortina D'Ampezzo with such a late arrival? Is there an extra cost for this?

We don't arrange private shuttle services but you may be able to schedule this on your own. Many of our guests arrive a day or two prior to the tour departing and I'd suggest you do the same if you can.

Have you operated a shorter tour: Venice - Dolomites 2 nights - back to Venice for 2 nights?

No sorry, we only have the full Dolomites Adventure, no shorter option.

Is there an additional cost for a solo traveler in single accommodations?

Our trip pricing is based on twin-share accommodation. We offer upgrades for solo travellers looking for a single room for the duration of the trip. The additional cost for the upgrade is US$1999.

Dolomites Adventure

9 days

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Start and end in Venice

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There are not many trips where pretty much everywhere you look has a good view. The activities were very well paced as well.
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Operator: Active Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
Ages 13+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Start point
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (If you arrive on the first day of your trip we will pick you up from the Venice Marco Polo (VCE) airport at 11am.)
Meals
Lunch (Local restaurant with local beetroot ravioli), Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Lunch at local restaurant with local beetroot ravioli
- Introductory hike to Cascade di Fanes
- Explore cobbled streets of Cortina d'Ampezzo
Landmarks
Cascade di Fanes
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Day 2
Tre Cime de Lavaredo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Family made lunch in an Italian refugio), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike circumnavigating Tre Cime de Lavaredo
- Lunch at Italian refugio
- Explore WWI historical sites and bunkers along trail
Landmarks
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Day 3
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Bike ride along converted Val di Landro railway line
Optional Activities
- Full-day bike ride to Dobbiaco (54 kilometres/34 miles, 5-7 hours)
- One-way bike ride to Dobbiaco (27 kilometres/17 miles, 3-4 hours)
- Free time to explore and relax in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Landmarks
Val di Landro railway line
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Day 4
Cortina d'Ampezzo to Fodara Vedla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Family made lunch at Rifugio Senes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike into Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park following Boite River
- Lunch at Rifugio Senes
- Hike down to Fodara Vedla
Optional Activities
- Extra afternoon hike to Col de Lasta for 360-degree views
Landmarks
Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park
Piccola Croda Rossa
Col de Lasta
Croda Rossa
Day 5
Fodara Vedla to Refugio Fanes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Refugio Lavarella), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike down through larch fir forest into Pederu valley
- Mid-morning break at Refugio Pederu
- Hike to Refugio Lavarella
- Lunch at Refugio Lavarella
- Walk through Pian Dies Sarens trail to Passo di San Antonio/Refugio Fanes
Optional Activities
- Extra afternoon hike through Vallone di Rudo trails
- Relax at refugio with espresso or wine
Landmarks
Pederu valley
Lavinores Range
Vallone di Rudo
Pian Dies Sarens
Day 6
Refugio Fanes to San Cassiano
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park over Gran Fanes plateau
- Cross Col de Locia
- Hike down to Alta Badia valley
Landmarks
Gran Fanes plateau
Col de Locia
Alta Badia
San Cassiano
Day 7
Setsass Dolomiti Range
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Pralongia High Plateau), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike on Setsass Dolomiti Range high ridgeline trail
- Lunch at Pralongia High Plateau
- Descent through lush green pastures with traditional chalets
Landmarks
Valparola Pass
Setsass Dolomiti Range
Conturines
Sas de Pütia
Marmolada
Pralongia High Plateau
Day 8
Sasso de Stria Via Ferrata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Forte Tre Sassi along Goiginger gallery to Via Ferrata start
- Explore WWI trenches
- Lunch at Lagazoui area
- Visit Galleria del Lagazuoi open-air and underground WWI museum
- Explore Italian and Austro-Hungarian tunnel system
Optional Activities
- Via Ferrata experience on Sasso de Stria (2 hours climbing)
- Cable car ascent on Lagazoui (for non-Via Ferrata participants)
Landmarks
Passo Valparola
Sasso de Stria
Forte Tre Sassi
Passo Falzarego
Galleria del Lagazuoi
Day 9
San Cassiano to Venice
End point
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (On the last day of your trip we’ll drop you off at Venice Marco Polo airport in time for afternoon flights. You can book a flight home departing anytime after 2pm on this day.)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer back to Venice
Optional Activities
- Extra accommodation arrangement
Landmarks
Venice Marco Polo Airport

Landmarks
Cascade di Fanes
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Venice Marco Polo Airport

Landmarks
Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Landmarks
Val di Landro railway line
Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Landmarks
Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park
Piccola Croda Rossa
Col de Lasta
Croda Rossa

Landmarks
Pederu valley
Lavinores Range
Vallone di Rudo
Pian Dies Sarens

Landmarks
Gran Fanes plateau
Col de Locia
Alta Badia
San Cassiano

Landmarks
Valparola Pass
Setsass Dolomiti Range
Conturines
Sas de Pütia
Marmolada
Pralongia High Plateau

Landmarks
Passo Valparola
Sasso de Stria
Forte Tre Sassi
Passo Falzarego
Galleria del Lagazuoi

Landmarks
Venice Marco Polo Airport

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Ann
February 10th, 2016
5
This trip was perfect, just the right amount of physical exertion, combined with comfortable lodgings and incredible...
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Diana
July 10th, 2016
5
Pictures don't capture the beauty of the Dolomites. Around every bend and hill climbed stands a new view more...
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Joe
August 10th, 2016
5
Because we were going to be in Italy we decided to bookend our trip with a day in Venice. Active Adventures picked us...
Because we were going to be in Italy we decided to bookend our trip with a day in Venice. Active Adventures picked us up at the Marco Polo Airport and within two and one half hours we were transported to San Cassiano. The juxtaposition of the urban to the pastoral was a shock to the senses. It was not hard to make the transition though. Right away we were immersed in our new surroundings. On the very first day, jet-lagged and reeling we were hiking in the rolling hills of San Cassiano. The first days of the trip used the hotel in San Cassiano as a base of operations. We trekked to Santa Croce through the beautiful countryside to a Refugio that used to be a Monastery. By chance, a choir was giving a concert in the chapel and we were treated to an event that may not have been scheduled, but was one of those special occasions that you have to relish when it happens. The next day we visited the tunnels of Lagazuoi, a monument to the stupidity of war, but an adventure that should not be missed. Deep in the heart of the mountain, in dark tunnels it was not hard to imagine the suffering of the soldiers. Afterwards we split into two groups. One group would continue hiking while the other group would participate in a via ferratta. I went on the via ferratta and topped out on Mount Averau. I beheld a 360 degree view that was breathtaking. A via ferratta is not for everyone, but I found the challenge exhilarating. Today we are beginning our trek through the Dolomites, a grand mountain range of solid limestone. Geologically speaking they were once the floor of an ancient sea. We hiked from Refugio to Refugio. These were like small hostels complete with showers and five course meals. This is the most civilized hiking I have ever done. Everyday we would traverse the most exquisite scenery only to stop for cappuccino and cake before continuing on to our lodgings and then taking an afternoon exploration hike. A great way to spend the day. After three days and two nights it was hard to leave the back country for the Cortina’s hustle and bustle. Cortina is the gem of this area. Once the venue for the winter Olympics it has taken on the mantle of the Aspen of Italy. From here we took a magnificent mountain bike ride to Dobbiaco. The next day we circumnavigated Cime de Lavaredo. This was a fitting culmination to our adventure. I cannot say enough about the guides; they were excellent. They kept us busy, motivated and with a good laugh now and then. A bit of humor takes the edge off some of those days that take a toll. It is hard to explain an Active Adventure. You would never be able to accomplish such a complicated itinerary on your own . They take care of all the logistics, and the activities are not easy but they are within the capabilities of anyone with a reasonable level of physical fitness. But there is an extra component of camaraderie that is brought to bear that creates an unforgettable moment in time.Show more
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John
September 10th, 2016
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The trip hit all of the marks! The hikes were spectacular, the planning impressive, the accommodations exceptional,...
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Christine
October 17th, 2016
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The people, the view, the food, the lodging were all spectacular! At the end of every day after hiking and biking...
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Starr
October 19th, 2016
5
Active Adventures did again! Another great experience for the books. From the great hospitality from our guides to...
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Boris
October 25th, 2016
5
Stunning is the first word that comes to mind. This was my 4th trip with Active and as usual it was 5 stars across...
Stunning is the first word that comes to mind. This was my 4th trip with Active and as usual it was 5 stars across the board. When I first heard about the trip I called Phil to learn more. He told me the Dolomites were the most stunning, picture perfect landscape he's seen and he wasn't exaggerating. I've never said WOW so many times before. Every turn would lead to a breathtaking scene. The trip was managed very well as are all Active trips. The guides were great, within days feeling like long time friends. The food and accommodations were excellent, luxury mountain hiking with 5 course meals, electricity and plumbing to be found at every stop! The Dolomites are a must visit and I can't think of a better group to do it with than Active Adventures. Looking forward to my next adventure with them.Show more
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David
July 17th, 2017
5
The Dolomites are so dramatic and fantastic - just like a post card, loved the trip and how Active layed it out.
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Jennifer
July 21st, 2017
5
This active adventure was wonderful for me. In fact, one of the best trips I have ever taken. I loved the trekking,...
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Beth
February 8th, 2017
5
This was definitely a trip of a lifetime! I had not imagined that the Italian Dolomites were so beautiful. The hiking...
This was definitely a trip of a lifetime! I had not imagined that the Italian Dolomites were so beautiful. The hiking was so perfect and the accommodations were excellent! So hard to return home and not have a beautiful Refugio to stop at for lunch or lodging now! The guides were excellent and I learned so much about the area from Ivan. I also enjoyed the biking day and the Via Ferrata was an absolute blast! Thank you Active Adventures!Show more
Traveled in January 2017