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Eastern Dolomites Private Day Tour: Unesco Heritage Scenic Drive from Bolzano
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32 Ratings
Selva di Val Gardena
Embark on a private day tour through the Eastern Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive along the stunning Great Dolomites Road, visit the iconic Three Peaks of Lavaredo, explore Cortina d’Ampezzo, and end the tour at the picturesque Braies Lake.
Embark on a private day tour through the Eastern Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Drive along the stunning Great Dolomites Road, visit the iconic Three Peaks of Lavaredo, explore Cortina d’Ampezzo, and end the tour at the picturesque Braies Lake.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gardena Pass - We drive north through the Isarco Valley and then east along the famous Gardena Valley until we reach the famous Gardena Pass (2,136 m above sea level) where we will stop to admire the fantastic view of both Badia Valley and Sassolungo.
- Corvara in Badia - We descend into the Badia Valley and climb again until we reach the…
- Gardena Pass - We drive north through the Isarco Valley and then east along the famous Gardena Valley until we reach the famous Gardena Pass (2,136 m above sea level) where we will stop to admire the fantastic view of both Badia Valley and Sassolungo.
- Corvara in Badia - We descend into the Badia Valley and climb again until we reach the Valparola and Falzarego Passes through which we enter the eastern Dolomites.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo - We reach then Cortina dââ¬â¢Ampezzo, the “Pearl of the Dolomites”, Italyââ¬â¢s premier mountain resort and home of the Winter Olympic Games of 1956. Cortina together with Milan will once again host the Winter Olympic Games in 2026.
- Lago di Misurina - From Cortina we reach then the Misurina Lake with the incredible panoramic view of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. The lake, with the view of the Three Peaks to the north and the Sorapis to the south, is the most famous image of the Dolomites in the world.
- Lago di Dobbiaco - Just 20 minutes from Misurina we will have the opportunity for a brief stop at another important lake in the Eastern Dolomites, Lake Dobbiaco.
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Lago di Braies - From Dobbiaco in about 20 minutes we reach the extreme North-East Italy a few kilometers from the border with Austria for the great final of the day with a visit to the famous Braies Lake.
From Braies in an hour and 40 minutes we return to Bolzano via the Pusteria Valley and then the Isarco Valley.
What's Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a daily 280 km journey through the stunning Dolomites, one of the most exquisite and distinctive mountain areas globally, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. Travel from Bolzano to Cortina d’Ampezzo on the magnificent “Great Dolomites Road”. We’ll guide you to witness the Dolomites’ icon, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Brief…
Embark on a daily 280 km journey through the stunning Dolomites, one of the most exquisite and distinctive mountain areas globally, acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. Travel from Bolzano to Cortina d’Ampezzo on the magnificent “Great Dolomites Road”. We’ll guide you to witness the Dolomites’ icon, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. Brief pause also at Cortina d’Ampezzo, the host of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, and conclude with a visit to the Dolomites’ most celebrated lake, the Braies Lake.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Gardena Pass
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kitkatkate2025
Dec 27, 2025
Absolutely fabulous! - My family of 6 had a wonderful day with Alex exploring the Dolomites on Christmas Day. I emailed him through his website and he was responsive to all my questions. Alex was friendly, very knowledgable about the area and accomodating to our requests. We felt at ease in his company and didn’t feel rushed at all during the day. We highly recommend Alex and the Heart of the Eastern Dolomites tour. It truly was a winter wonderland with fresh snow having fallen the day before. We will be back for sure to visit in the spring!
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856jeffersonl
Dec 21, 2025
Great tour, for a better Experience, highly recommended - We had a great time taking this one-day tour with Alessandro. He was super knowledgeable (not just about the Dolomites), great driving skills (stable but also never late), he knows where he is going. We checked all the places we intended to go to, and was able to even be back on time.
Oh and I highly recommend the Private day tour in the Eastern Dolomites, because it gives you the flexibility, and you can relax and not to be rushed through (if you are with a big bus tour group), since Alessandro knows what he is doing, we get to actually see the mountains at ease. The Eastern Dolomites are beautiful and the three peaks (an Unesco site) is a must see when you are in the region.
Again, we highly recommend taking this private day tour in the Eatern Dolomites.
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Santicd2027ra
Oct 4, 2025
“Two Years, Two Trips — and Endless Memories” - It’s hard to believe that it has already been two years since I first met my guide, Alessandro, and discovered, through his expertise, the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites—truly one of the best experiences of my life. I don’t even know how I first came across him, but reaching out was one of the greatest choices I’ve ever made. He opened a world to me that will always remain close to my heart, and for that, I am deeply grateful.
In 2024, we explored the western side of the Dolomites, and in 2025, the eastern side—and both journeys were simply unforgettable. Each time, Alessondro's deep knowledge, genuine care, and ability to tailor the trip to my personal interests made every moment feel special, comforting, and uplifting. From stunning mountain passes to peaceful lakeside stops, every detail was thoughtfully planned and effortlessly executed.
If you want to truly experience the Dolomites rather than just see them, I cannot recommend Alessandro highly enough. These trips have given me memories I will treasure for a lifetime.
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B0shes
Jun 16, 2025
Fantastic excursion to highlights of the Dolomites - Alessandro is a knowledgeable and patient guide. He was able to field a variety of question from our party re: history, language, and culture. He is incredibly familiar with the Dolomites and can very effectively advise as to time and travel requirements at different seasons or times of day. He is flexible and accommodating to reasonable deviations to proposed itineraries (and he made sure we made it to Bolzano in time for our Vögele reservation).
A clean van with cool A/C provided for a comfortable trip, and a great guide provided for unforgettable memories of some of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever experienced. I hope to one day return and complete the Western Dolomites. Perhaps I’ll have learned enough Italian to have read and discuss I Prossime Spossi.
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Susan
Jun 28, 2024
Very personal and special tour in the dolomites - We can’t say enough good things about our tour with Alessandro in the dolomites. He did an exceptional job showing us this magnificent part of northern Italy. It was not easy for him that day because the weather was a bit rainy, so some sites were not as visible as we all would’ve liked. But he made up for this with all of his interesting stories, Friendly personality, beautiful towns, and magnificent lakes. It was also easy to reserve the trip with him online, and our correspondence was excellent.
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Q5200gqannettem
Jun 21, 2024
A truly amazing experience with a great guide & driver - We recently enjoyed a full day excursion from Bolzano up into the magnificent Dolomites. Our guide & driver Alessandro Scacchetti collected us at our front door at 8.30am and delivered us safely back after 5.00 pm. He tailored the tour to suit the changing weather of the day and in doing so we were blessed with some extraordinary views. Alessandro is passionate and knowledgeable and a local of Bolzano and we were privileged to be in his company. We highly recommend Alessandro and the excellent service he provides.
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Neil2252014
May 17, 2024
Enchanting place to base a trip to Dolomites - Bolzano must be one of the most under rated places in Italy as a tourist destination. It is the listed as the gateway to the Dolomites and certainly lives up to that tag. The town is enchanting and is a natural hub to all the Dolomites have to offer. Bus system is great and enables visits to nearby destinations with ease. There is plenty to see and do - I am talking about hiking and sight seeing v skiing. Plenty to do.
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C_c
Nov 27, 2023
A fantastic trip - My tour guide, Alex, is fantastic. His travel plan is well executed. He patiently explains to us different scenes. We even talk about a bit history, culture and Italian opera. We very much enjoy this daily trip!
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Barbaramay_b
Oct 18, 2023
Spectacular views - I have travelled to many countries and the Dolomites area probably has one of the most awesome sceneries.
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Simonaa316
Oct 16, 2023
Worth knowing! - The city is cute! There is a street market with local foods and it is also surrounded by the Dolomites.
It was a very pleasant experience.
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