From Venice: Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip

Name: From Venice: Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 169.85 USD
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Rating: 4.88 (602 reviews)

4.9 (602 verified reviews)

Walker on the shoreline path above the turquoise water of Lake Braies with Dolomite walls behind

Cortina d'Ampezzo's Corso Italia with the bell tower, shops and cyclists on a summer afternoon

Wildflowers in the foreground below the pale limestone cliffs and scree of the Dolomites

Jagged Dolomite peaks rising above the wooded Cortina valley under a blue sky

Three travellers reading a trail information board beside a Dolomites lake

About This Experience

The strongest Venice departure for Lake Braies specifically. Where most itineraries treat Braies as one stop among many, this one gives it an hour and a half and — unusually — includes the lake's entry fee in the fare, which is a real cost the other operators leave to you.

The day runs Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo first, with 45 minutes to walk the streets of the resort that hosted the 1956 Olympics and the 2026 Winter Games. A photo stop at a Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint follows, then the long stop at Lake Braies, where you can walk the shoreline path or sit at the lakeside café.

Lake Misurina is a short photo stop on this route rather than a long one, so if Misurina is your priority another departure suits you better. The operator notes the lake at Braies freezes from January to March.

In winter there is an optional self-drive snowmobile ride to Monte Piana, about thirty minutes and seven kilometres up to 2,325 metres, available from December 6th to the end of March for €30 paid on the day. Tell the operator at checkout if you want it.

Highlights

Admire the beautiful views of the peaks in the Dolomites Mountain Range
Marvel at the turquoise waters of the largest lake in the Dolomites, Lake Braies
Enjoy some free time to explore the famed Cortina d'Ampezzo resort town
Capture breathtaking pictures of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks
Choose to take an optional thrilling snowmobile ride to Monte Piana

What's Included

✓ Round-trip transport from Venice in a Mercedes minivan, maximum 8 passengers
✓ Driver-guide, in English or Italian
✓ Lake Braies entry fees
✓ An hour and a half at Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee)
✓ 45 minutes of free time in Cortina d'Ampezzo
✓ Wi-Fi on board and medium luggage allowance

Not Included

Food and drinks
Snowmobile ride to Monte Piana, winter only, €30 payable on the day
Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
Water
Jacket
Comfortable clothes

Good to Know & Caveats

The guide will wear a black badge where it is written ESSE GROUP
Only winter time: during the tour, you will have the option of a self-drive snowmobile ride to Monte Piana, payable on the day
The optional snowmobile ride takes approximately 30 minutes and covers a distance of 7km to reach an altitude of 2,325 mt (7.600 ft)
The snowmobile ride is available from December 6th to the end of March
Please advise in advance if you want to make use of the snowmobile option by adding a note at checkout

Not Suitable For

Children under 3 years

Meeting Point

gps coordinates 45.438231, 12.319400 In front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar in Piazzale Roma, Venice, near the taxi office (green booth) for land taxis. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Departure is scheduled for 8:00 AM at the latest.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.9/5 by 602 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Stefania and Massimo made this experience very enjoyable and comfortable. The information provided by Stefania throughout the trip was very informative and helpful, we were engaged the whole time and found all the insights very insightful...as well as having many laughs along the way. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting to experience the Dolomites !
— Gabrielle, September 7, 2026

I booked this trip last minute and am so glad I did. Stefania was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. The van was very comfortable and clean. And the Dolomites are just beautiful, Lake Braies in particular so was stunning! Would definitely recommend.
— Lucy, August 29, 2026

It was a well organised tour seeing a lot of sights within a day with zero hassle. Stefania is a very knowledgeable guide who made sure everyone was having good time and kept everyone entertained. Big thanks to Massimo, our driver, who made the drive comfortable throughout the day. Worth every penny!!!
— Karanina, September 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lake Braies entrance fee included?

Yes, and that is unusual — this operator lists Lake Braies entry fees among the inclusions, where most Venice departures leave the cost to you. Combined with an hour and a half at the lake, it makes this the most complete Braies-focused option leaving Venice.

How much time do you get at Lake Braies?

An hour and a half, which is enough to walk a substantial stretch of the shoreline path, photograph the wooden boathouse and rowing boats, and still have time at the lakeside café. Walking the full circuit of the lake takes most people around ninety minutes, so it is tight for a complete loop.

Where does the tour meet in Venice?

In front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar in Piazzale Roma, near the green booth taxi office for land taxis, at GPS 45.438231, 12.319400. Arrive at least fifteen minutes before departure; the tour leaves at 8:00 AM at the latest. Your guide wears a black badge marked ESSE GROUP.

What is the snowmobile option?

In winter only, you can add a self-drive snowmobile ride to Monte Piana — about thirty minutes covering seven kilometres to an altitude of 2,325 metres. It costs €30 paid on the day of the tour and runs from December 6th to the end of March. Add a note at checkout if you want to take it.

Do I see Lake Misurina on this tour?

Only briefly. Misurina is a five-minute photo stop on this itinerary, not a walking stop — the time budget goes to Lake Braies and Cortina instead. If you want a long stop at Misurina, choose a departure built around that lake rather than this one.