From Venice: Dolomites, Lake Misurina, and Cortina Day Trip

Name: From Venice: Dolomites, Lake Misurina, and Cortina Day Trip
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 212.31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (616 reviews)

4.7 (616 verified reviews)

Alpine village of wooden chalets on green meadows below a jagged Dolomite peak near Cortina

Lake Misurina mirroring the Sorapiss peaks with the Grand Hotel on the far shore

Bare limestone ridge of the Dolomites rising above green alpine pasture

Wooden boardwalk running along the edge of Lake Misurina with peaks reflected in still water

Mist and low cloud over a forested Dolomites valley at sunrise with peaks catching first light

About This Experience

An intimate small-group run into the UNESCO Dolomites, capped at eight passengers in a Mercedes V-Class. The selling point is time rather than distance: the itinerary gives about three hours at Lake Misurina and a full hour in Cortina, where most operators allow half that.

Your driver-guide picks the viewpoints for the Tre Cime di Lavaredo as the day and the light allow, with unhurried pauses for photographs and short walks. Nearby Lake Antorno offers quieter scenery than Misurina itself. In summer you can add the Col de Varda chairlift for about €13 per person, which is not included.

This is the one Venice departure that publishes exactly how it changes for late autumn. The operator states that from November 15th until the Tre Cime road reopens, the tour visits San Candido and Lake Braies instead, and that from November 23rd to January 6th it includes the San Candido Christmas market. The day does not stop running in winter; it re-routes away from the high ground.

Check-in is fifteen minutes before departure and the tour leaves strictly at 8:00 am, returning to Venice around 6:00 pm.

Highlights

Travel in new black Mercedes minivans with an 8-passenger capacity
Travel in small groups (up to 8) for a truly personal experience
Stop by scenic lakes and see the Tre Cime di Lavaredo from various viewpoints
Enjoy free time in Cortina
Savor generous free time in the Dolomites’ extraordinary landscapes

What's Included

✓ Round-trip transport from Venice in a Mercedes V-Class minivan
✓ Driver-guide who selects the day's viewpoints
✓ Small group, maximum 8 passengers per van
✓ An hour of free time in Cortina d'Ampezzo
✓ Around three hours at Lake Misurina, plus an hour at Lake Auronzo
✓ Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint stops along the route

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drink
Col de Varda chairlift, about €13 per person when running

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Good to Know & Caveats

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
At least 5 fully paying people are required for this activity to take place
Maximum group size is 8 people per van
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. The tour starts strictly at 8.00am
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please inform Avventure Bellissime if an infant seat is required
From November 15th to when Tre Cime are open this tour will include a visit to San Candido and Lake Braies
From November 23rd to January 6th this tour will include a visit to San Candido Christmas Market
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
All passengers pay the same rate regardless of their age

Not Suitable For

People with back problems
Wheelchair users
People with altitude sickness
People with pre-existing medical conditions
People with motion sickness

Meeting Point

Waterbus No. 2 will take you to Tronchetto (do not stop at Tronchetto Mercato which is before the stop Tronchetto) When you get off, Re Mida Café is right in front of you. The driver will wait with a sign with "Dolomites Day Tour" written on it. Please be there by 7:45 am.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.7/5 by 616 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

We had the best time. The guide was very knowledgable and friendly. The stops were timed perfectly and the scenery was magic. We would totally do this again
— Rachael, August 30, 2026

Excellent day trip! We really enjoyed our day and all of our stops. Absolutely recommend !
— Véronique, August 18, 2026

We had a great day yesterday in the Dolomites! The weather was incredible and our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved Cortina and probably would’ve liked more time there, but we had plenty to do a little shopping and exploring! The ride was very spacious even though it was full! Usually we are prone to getting car sick.. didn’t feel that at all because we have enough stops throughout the trip to get some fresh air! We took the tram to the top and had lunch at the restaurant up there… so much fun!! We had the best day!
— Elle, September 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour leave and where do I meet it?

Take Waterbus No. 2 to Tronchetto — not Tronchetto Mercato, which is the stop before. Re Mida Café is directly in front of you when you get off, and the driver waits with a 'Dolomites Day Tour' sign. Be there by 7:45 am; the tour starts strictly at 8:00 am and returns to Venice around 6:00 pm.

How does the itinerary change in November?

The operator states that from November 15th until the Tre Cime are open again, the tour includes San Candido and Lake Braies in place of the high Tre Cime side. From November 23rd to January 6th it also takes in the San Candido Christmas market. You are still spending the day in the Dolomites, on a lower and more sheltered route.

How big is the group?

A maximum of eight passengers per Mercedes V-Class van. Note that at least five fully paying people are required for the tour to run, so there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the minimum is not met. In that case the operator offers an alternative or a full refund.

How much free time is there at Lake Misurina?

The itinerary allows around three hours, the most generous of any Venice departure. That is enough to walk the full shoreline, reach the quieter Lake Antorno nearby, and still sit down somewhere. In summer it also leaves room for the Col de Varda chairlift, which costs about €13 per person and is not included.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the operator asks to be told in advance if an infant seat is needed. All passengers pay the same rate regardless of age, because each occupies a seat in the van. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone prone to motion sickness on mountain roads.