Trekking:
Dolomites
Dates: July 2027 (check FAQ for tentative dates)
Come trek the Dolomites and see jagged limestone spires cutting across the sky on this 10 day trekking Adventure. Explore trails that travel through the Alpine meadows. Find hidden villages in the mountains that are serving espresso and hearty polenta. Hike past pale rock faces, switchbacks, and panoramic cols where glaciers connect to the clouds. Then indulge with sunrise lights over the peaks in Molten Rose. Spend the nights in beautiful huts, then descend through pine-scented valleys with a soundtrack of nature.
After that you get to hang out in Venice! Trade your boots for loafers and glide into a different kind of silent canals, mirrored palazzos, and labyrinthine alleys. Drift by gondolas under low bridges, sip amazing drinks like rich espresso or wine in a quiet campo. Go ahead and roam St. Mark’s grandeur before getting lost in artisan shops and cicchetti bars. Evening brings glowing façades and the low hush of water against stone—romance without pretense, history at every turn.
ITINERARY
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![View of a canal with boats in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings and the domed Santa Maria della Salute church in the background during sunset.]()
Day 1: Arrival in Venice, Italy
Welcome to Italy and the first day of Trekking: Dolomites!
You will have a private transfer from the airport to Cortina d’Ampezzo to check into your hotel. Then spend the day exploring the city to take in the culture and meeting new people.
Meals Included: Dinner
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![A small village with traditional Alpine houses featuring brown roofs, surrounded by lush green trees and rolling hills. In the background, tall, rugged mountains with patches of snow are visible under an overcast sky.]()
Day 2: Trekking Starts Today
Get ready for a great adventure and lace up your boots!
You will start directly from Cortina d'Ampezzo. Travel into the lushes forests and meadows in the mountain paths to hamlet of Ospitale.
Average hike time 6-7 hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![Mountain landscape with rocky peaks, pine trees, and colorful autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Day 3: Ospitale & Pratopiazza
The journey today will take us to a gorgeous high plateau where the next hotel is located. Along the way we will travel along scenic rocky gorges to the high pastures of Pratopiazza.
Average hike time of 3-4 hours.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![A calm mountain lake reflecting a green forested hillside and rocky mountain peaks, with a few buildings along the shoreline, under a cloudy sky.]()
Day 4: Pearl Of The Dolomites
An action filled day that takes you to view the Dolomite peaks, the Austrian Alps, Rienza River Valley, and beautiful lakes. Oh My!
Enrich yourself with history of World War 1 locations as you travel up and down the trails to your next hotel.
Average hike time: 8 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![Three tall mountain peaks with light-colored rock formations, reflected in a small body of water below, with green grassy terrain in the foreground.]()
Day 5: Tre Cime di Lavaredo Circuit
A circuit that reveals the iconic Tre Crime di Laverdo is on the agenda for the day. The afternoon will be yours to enjoy after we return from the mornings epic views.
Average hike time: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![Scenic mountain landscape with rocky terrain, a building with a metal roof, and people walking, with towering jagged mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.]()
Day 6: Cadini Mountain Range
Take off for the next overnight destination while traveling through the base of the Caledonia Mountains and over a military track and lunch with panoramic views.
Average hike time: 6-7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![Tall rocky mountain peaks with green coniferous trees in the foreground and a clear blue sky.]()
Day 7: Travel Back To Cortina
A walk through the pastures of Val Bona and the larch forests that surround them will start the day. Traversing the Falloria massif, views of the Cortina bowl will come into view as you drop down into the town through forests and hamlets along the way.
Average hike time: 6-7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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![Aerial view of Venice, Italy, showing the island with the bell tower and domed church, surrounded by canals with boats and historic buildings, under a cloudy sky.]()
Day 8: Return Back To Venice
The trek might be over but the trip sure is not!
A private transfer to Venice will see the journey progress from the mountains to the historic waterways. Take a water taxi to your accommodation and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring. Tonight will see the group visit a local chef who will cook an authentic dinner in their home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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![Hand holding a three-scoop ice cream cone with yellow, pink, and white ice cream, in front of a canal with colorful buildings on either side.]()
Day 9: Explore & Food Tour In Venice
Spend the morning as you wish! Visit historic canals, explore the Basilicas, or just wander around until you find something! The afternoon will feature a food tour that showcase the foods found in this region of Italy. The night is yours to spend with the group or striking out on your own. Your hosts will gladly send you in the right direction or join them on your last night in Venice.
Meals included Breakfast, Lunch
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![Silhouette of a man with a rolling suitcase walking through an arched tunnel at sunset, with a open field and cloudy sky in the background.]()
Day 10: A Presto
We do not like saying goodbye but instead say, See you soon!
Meals Included: Breakfast
What you’ll get
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✺Accommodations
Rooms will be included while in Venice and during the hike through the Dolomites.
* Shared accommodations are standard on this trip. If you would like a solo room, please contact Nomad Navigation to see if it can be arranged.
*Couples may request a matrimonial bed arrangement, however, this is subject to availability.
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✺Meals
Most meals are included in the trip; Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will have a few opportunities to personally explore a new option or go back to your favorite spot you already found.
*reference the timeline above that tells you which meals are included.
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✺Transportation
Private transportation to and from the airport in Venice, shuttles during the trek, and a water taxi.
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✺Experiences
Discover a unique cultural blend shaped by Italian, Austrian, and ancient Ladin influences. This trilingual region comes alive through its local cuisine, traditions, and vibrant events that will keep you endlessly engaged.
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✺ Activities
Trekking across the Dolomites gives you activities year around. Take in the culture of a private chef’s meal in their own home. After a free day relax back in Venice with a food tour lunch.
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✺Trip Hosts
You’ll have 2 hosts available to you 24/7 during the trip. They’ll serve as a resource for the area, your guiding light on when to show up and when to get going, and people to hang out with. Anything you need, they are there for you!
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✺Transaction Fees
Transaction fees for your deposit and final payments are included!
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✺Unique Swag
All trips feature a unique piece of “swag” for the trip.
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✺Mountain Guides
Local experts that will guide you through the the whole trek. While the Dolomite region is “self-guided” friendly, we believe nothing beats the cultural, historical, and expertise found with Mountain Guides while trekking.
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✺Tipping
All tipping during the trip is already included in the total price. So just enjoy your trip.
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✺Luggage Transfers
Luggage will be transferred from one location to the other as you continue to travel through the Dolomites.
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✺Portal Access
Exclusive access to packing lists, trip details, and preparation guides for the trip, created specifically for this guided experience.
The Experience Highlights
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Once the border marker between Italy & Austria-Hungary, these iconic peaks are one of the most recognizable landscapes of the Dolomites. These three peaks, known as “Cima Piccola,” “Cima Grande,” and “Cima Ovest,” will greet you on Day 5 of the trekking trip.
Pastures of Pratopiazza
Immerse yourself in these expansive meadows featuring wildflowers that exemplify the views of the mountains and never ending sky views. From orchids to alpine buttercups, you’ll also find remnants from World War I left behind in this region.
Lake Misurina
The Pearl of the Dolomites awaits, also known as Misurina de Hamlet along with its crystal clear lake. Believed to have therapeutic properties due to its pure air quality, this view can’t be missed. Formed by glacial activity, this lake basin sits at the highest elevation in the region at 1,754 meters above sea level.
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Dates: July 2027, exact dates TBD. July 10-19 are the aim, but note that until accommodations can be finalized in the region, the dates are subject to change.
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Air fare to and from Venice, Italy. Meals not mentioned as being included in the itinerary. Travel Insurance for the duration of the trip is not included in the listed price.
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No. We believe strongly in anything that is included in your pay package should be universally enjoyed by everyone. For this reason we do not pay for alcohol unless it is part of an activity.
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Dietary restrictions can be accommodated for the most part. Please make sure to reach out with any that you have to make sure we have enough time to make any adjustments for you!
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You can! We can customize a payment plane for you if needed.
*Please note that final payments are due in full by the deadline, so any payment plans will have to fit before that date.
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Yes. Due to the Olympics being in Cortina and a typical cost increase from year to year, a cost increase is anticipated with this trip. Rest assured, if the cost increase does not align with our predictions, we will cover additional expenses for you to make sure every penny is utilized for your trip to be as cost effective as possible.
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We are taking 10 people on this trip! You’ll have 2 trip hosts with you as well. Making the total group number 12.
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Everything listed for $6,869.64
Currently only a “Spot Deposit” ( $500) is necessary to lock in your spot.
1/1/27 the full deposit amount is due (873.93 if spot deposit is made)
Final payment is due 100 days before trip begins.
* Please note deposits are non-refundable unless the trip is filled and someone takes your spot.
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The first 30 days of the trip launching, we are giving an early bird discount that takes $100 off of the trip. You’ll see this reflected on your final invoice for the trip.
There is also a cash discount.
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Absolutely! This trip is designed to be a great time whether you’ve traveled before or are in possession of a never before stamped passport. Trip hosts will always be with you and available so you are never navigating alone if you aren’t comfortable.
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Italy in July is beautiful! Expect to trek the Dolomites with average temperatures around 20-26°C/68-79°F. It will get cooler with elevation changes with some predictable storms.
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One word: Europe.
While most of our trekking trips involve basic trekking in amazing places, these areas are often hidden behind costs that just don’t have a cost of living comparable to the USA. Italy does not fit that mold and the cost of the trip reflects that.