Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Dolomites Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-5

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Oct

From $5,599 - $6,449 /person

Fairy-Tale Villages amid Italy's Great Peaks

The Dolomites cast a spell. The immense mountains. The sweeping flower-filled pastures and endless views from gondola rides. The simple goodness of polenta or homemade dumplings at rifugi, family-run trailside huts. The celebration of gourmet cuisine. Enjoy the good life—the Italians call it la bella vita—and be spellbound in the Dolomites.

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Highlights

  • Hike through magnificent landscapes and picturesque villages with diverse cultural roots and traditions
  • Ride chairlifts, then hike past grassy meadows, pine forests, alpenrose, edelweiss and storybook mountain huts
  • Savor fine dining and local flavors in the enchanting authentic mountain towns of San Cassiano and Völs am Schlern
  • Behold views of the Cinque Torri stone pinnacles, before descending to World War I relics at an open-air museum
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Italy

StartBolzano

EndVenice

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Days 1-2

Description

Get ready to discover hidden valleys, fairy-tale villages and awe-inspiring mountains in a multicultural mosaic • Accompanied by views of majestic peaks, walk through the hills and meadows above the charming hamlet of Völs am Schlern • Hike through an alpine plateau with dramatic massifs and colorful wildflowers • Stop at a mountain rifugio for a home-cooked lunch of local specialties • Hike to heavenly Völser Weiher and savor a gelato by the lake • Taste regional vintages at Prösels Castle, a Tyrolean fortress dating back to the 1200s • Our local friend Martha welcomes us into her home for a one-of-a-kind dinner • At our beautiful hotel, the owner's impressive art collection is yours to peruse.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Romantik Hotel Turm
Völs am Schlern
Premiere Hotel

A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Day 3

Description

Explore the meadows and forests blanketing the Seiser Alm • Hike toward the twin peaks of Sassopiatto and Sassolungo • Learn about the distinct culture and customs of the Ladin people • Idle on the terrace with a book and a glass of vino at our elegant mountain retreat • A fine evening awaits in picture-perfect Selva Gardena.

Accommodations

Night 3

Alpenroyal Grand Hotel
Selva Gardena
Premiere Hotel

Just a short walk from the center of the village, this Leading Hotels of the World property has blossomed from a simple 1950s pension to a luxurious wellness resort featuring a gourmet restaurant and 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
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Days 4-6

Description

Enjoy spectacular views of the Cinque Torri, a collection of towering stone pinnacles • Ride a gondola to dazzling Puez-Odle Nature Park • Visit an impressive open-air museum that reveals trenches, bunkers and tunnels from World War I • Pamper yourself in one of the region’s most decadent hotel spas • Raise a glass to an incredible mountain adventure • A memorable journey by gondola carries you into the Pralongià meadows for a farewell hike with views of the Dolomites’ most recognized peaks.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Wellness Hotel Fanes
San Cassiano
Premiere Hotel

A luxurious retreat located in charming San Cassiano village with elegant styling and panoramic views of the Dolomites' limestone peaks. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Romantik Hotel Turm
Völs am Schlern

Premiere Hotel

A 13th-century hotel with Tyrolean-style décor and delicious regional cuisine prepared by proprietor and renowned chef Stefan Pramstrahler. (pool, spa)

Night 3

Alpenroyal Grand Hotel
Selva Gardena

Premiere Hotel

Just a short walk from the center of the village, this Leading Hotels of the World property has blossomed from a simple 1950s pension to a luxurious wellness resort featuring a gourmet restaurant and 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Wellness Hotel Fanes
San Cassiano

Premiere Hotel

A luxurious retreat located in charming San Cassiano village with elegant styling and panoramic views of the Dolomites' limestone peaks. (pool, spa)

From $5,599 /person

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