Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Lake Braies Full-Day Tour from Venice
by Esse Group Sas di Salton Ralph C.
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The Dolomites in northern Italy feature distinctive peaks and lakes surrounded by mountain scenery. This full-day tour from Venice travels by comfortable Mercedes-Benz van to several key locations in the Dolomites over about 8 to 9 hours. The trip begins with a scenic drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a well-known mountain resort that hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will co-host the 2026 Games. Visitors have around 45 minutes of free time to walk along Corso Italia, the town's main pedestrian street, shop, or have a coffee. Next, the tour stops briefly for photos at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, a famous mountain group symbolizing the Dolomites. Afterward, the van heads to Lake Braies (Lago di Braies), the largest lake in the Dolomites. Guests can spend 1.5 hours (or 1 hour in winter months) walking the 3.5-kilometer trail around the lake or opt to rent a wooden rowboat for 45 minutes (not included). The lake remains accessible year-round, though it freezes from late December to late March. The itinerary continues with a short stop at Lake Misurina for scenic photos of the lake and views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. During the winter season, there is an optional snowmobile ride up to Monte Piana at 2,325 meters altitude for an additional fee, allowing photo opportunities before descending by snowmobile or sled. After completing the visits, the tour returns to Venice by van. The departure time is 7:45 AM, and travelers should arrive 15 minutes earlier for check-in. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
The tour departs from Venice by spacious Mercedes minivan, heading to the Dolomites. Stops include Cortina d’Ampezzo, a town hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, where guests have free time to walk along Corso Italia and relax. Next is Lake Braies, the largest lake in the Dolomites, where visitors can walk around the 3.5-kilometer trail or sit by the shore. The tour then heads to Lake Misurina to see views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo before returning to Venice.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo is the largest town in Ladinia and a renowned mountain resort. It hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will co-host the 2026 Games. The stop includes approximately 45 minutes of free time to explore the pedestrian street Corso Italia, shop, or have a coffee.
45 min
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
A brief stop is made for photographs of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the distinctive three peaks that are a symbol of the Dolomites.
10 min
Lago di Braies
Visitors have 1.5 hours (April to November) or 1 hour (December to March) at Lake Braies. They can walk the 3.5 km (2.1 miles) loop trail around the lake or rent a wooden rowboat for 45 minutes (not included) to take photos of the turquoise lake and panorama. The lake is accessible year-round, although it is completely frozen from late December to late March.
90 min
Monte Piana
During the winter season only, guests may pay on-site to take a snowmobile ride up to Monte Piana at 2,325 meters altitude. The one-way route is about 7 kilometers long, followed by a sled or snowmobile descent. This is an optional activity with an extra charge.
60 min
Lago di Misurina
A short stop is made to take a few scenic photos.
5 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
2 minutes from the meeting point in the morning
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Lake Braies Full-Day Tour from Venice
by Esse Group Sas di Salton Ralph C.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€370Overview
The Dolomites in northern Italy feature distinctive peaks and lakes surrounded by mountain scenery. This full-day tour from Venice travels by comfortable Mercedes-Benz van to several key locations in the Dolomites over about 8 to 9 hours. The trip begins with a scenic drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a well-known mountain resort that hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will co-host the 2026 Games. Visitors have around 45 minutes of free time to walk along Corso Italia, the town's main pedestrian street, shop, or have a coffee. Next, the tour stops briefly for photos at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, a famous mountain group symbolizing the Dolomites. Afterward, the van heads to Lake Braies (Lago di Braies), the largest lake in the Dolomites. Guests can spend 1.5 hours (or 1 hour in winter months) walking the 3.5-kilometer trail around the lake or opt to rent a wooden rowboat for 45 minutes (not included). The lake remains accessible year-round, though it freezes from late December to late March. The itinerary continues with a short stop at Lake Misurina for scenic photos of the lake and views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. During the winter season, there is an optional snowmobile ride up to Monte Piana at 2,325 meters altitude for an additional fee, allowing photo opportunities before descending by snowmobile or sled. After completing the visits, the tour returns to Venice by van. The departure time is 7:45 AM, and travelers should arrive 15 minutes earlier for check-in. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included in the tour price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
The tour departs from Venice by spacious Mercedes minivan, heading to the Dolomites. Stops include Cortina d’Ampezzo, a town hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, where guests have free time to walk along Corso Italia and relax. Next is Lake Braies, the largest lake in the Dolomites, where visitors can walk around the 3.5-kilometer trail or sit by the shore. The tour then heads to Lake Misurina to see views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo before returning to Venice.
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo is the largest town in Ladinia and a renowned mountain resort. It hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and will co-host the 2026 Games. The stop includes approximately 45 minutes of free time to explore the pedestrian street Corso Italia, shop, or have a coffee.
45 min
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
A brief stop is made for photographs of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the distinctive three peaks that are a symbol of the Dolomites.
10 min
Lago di Braies
Visitors have 1.5 hours (April to November) or 1 hour (December to March) at Lake Braies. They can walk the 3.5 km (2.1 miles) loop trail around the lake or rent a wooden rowboat for 45 minutes (not included) to take photos of the turquoise lake and panorama. The lake is accessible year-round, although it is completely frozen from late December to late March.
90 min
Monte Piana
During the winter season only, guests may pay on-site to take a snowmobile ride up to Monte Piana at 2,325 meters altitude. The one-way route is about 7 kilometers long, followed by a sled or snowmobile descent. This is an optional activity with an extra charge.
60 min
Lago di Misurina
A short stop is made to take a few scenic photos.
5 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
2 minutes from the meeting point in the morning
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.