Lake Braies & Cortina Dolomites Day Trip from Venice

Explore the Dolomites with an English-speaking professional driver-guide, combining alpine lakes and dramatic peaks with the refined character of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Travel in a shared Mercedes minivan for a scenic escape from Venice.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Piazzale Roma, Parking Area 14, Santa Croce 548G, Venice, in front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar. Find your guide beside the green booth for regular taxis, not water taxis, for departure at 07:45.
2. Travel by car to Cortina d'Ampezzo for a 45-minute guided visit. Explore the alpine town and stroll its streets.
3. Continue by car to Tre Cime di Lavaredo for a 15-minute guided photo stop. Take in views of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo.
4. Ride by car to Lake Braies for a 1-hour 30-minute guided visit. Walk along the lakeshore and admire the surrounding peaks.
5. Continue by car to Angelo-Bosi-Hütte on Monte Piana for a 1-hour guided visit with panoramic mountain views. An optional snowmobile ride costs extra and is not included in the listed price.
6. Travel by car to Lake Misurina for a 5-minute guided stop. Admire the lake and surrounding Dolomite peaks.
7. Return by car to NCC Parking Area in Venice at 18:00.

What's Included

• English-speaking professional driver-guide
• Transportation in a Mercedes minivan
• Lake Braies entry fees in summer

Meals and beverages are not included. From December through the end of March, you can add an optional self-drive snowmobile ride to Monte Piana. The approximately 30-minute ride covers 7 km and reaches an altitude of 2,325 meters. Its extra fee is not included in the listed price and is payable on the day.

Important details

• Not suitable for children under 3 years old
• Do not eat or drink inside the minivan