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Day trip to the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

4.9(526)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 526 reviews9 hFree cancellationBy Esse Group Sas di Salton Ralph C.
The lake of Braies

About this activity

Full-day excursion to the Dolomites departing from Venice aboard a Mercedes-Benz van, led by a local expert with over 25 years of knowledge of the region. An authentic journey through the secrets, traditions, and hidden spots of this UNESCO World Heritage site and host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Main stops:

* Cortina d'Ampezzo: The 'Pearl of the Dolomites,' a famous resort town and Olympic host (1956 and 2026), with free time to stroll and shop.

* Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee): An iconic turquoise lake framed by majestic mountain peaks.

* Lake Misurina: A panoramic vantage point offering spectacular, unobstructed views of the famous Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks).

What's included

  • ✓Meeting time is 7:45AM, please be there 15 minutes before indicated start time
  • ✓WiFi on board
  • ✓Qualified professional drivers
  • ✓Fully insured vehicles
  • ✓Transport in Mercedes van

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Snowmobile ride - Only from December until the end of the winter season, end of March
  • ✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • ✕Food and drink, unless otherwise specified

Meeting and pickup

  • GPS coordinates 45.438231, 12.319400 In front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar at Piazzale Roma - Venice City Near the taxi office (green booth) (non-water taxis) Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Departure scheduled for 8:00 am sharp.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child seats are available upon request at the time of booking (children weighing less than 36 kg or shorter than 150 cm must use appropriate child seats). We reserve the right to refuse infants or children if a request was not made at the time of booking or if the child seats do not meet Italian legal requirements.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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