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Dolomites Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

4.6 (729 verified reviews)

About This Experience

Likegarda's day tour is the most-reviewed way into the Dolomites from Lake Garda — 729 guests, 4.6 out of 5 — and one of the few big-group tours that reaches Val Gardena rather than the Cortina side.

Pickups run around the lake, from Peschiera and Lazise to Riva and Limone. After a fifteen-minute coffee stop the coach passes through Moena or Cavalese to Lake Soraga, then climbs to the Pordoi Pass at about 2,240 m. You have free time there for lunch, and the option of the cable car to the Sass Pordoi terrace at your own cost.

The afternoon stop is Ortisei, the Val Gardena village known for its wood carving and painted houses. The day is long — ten to twelve hours depending on your pickup point.

It is a seasonal tour. When we read GetYourGuide's calendar in September 2026 the last bookable dates were in the first half of October.

Highlights

  • The most-reviewed Dolomites tour from Lake Garda
  • Pordoi Pass at about 2,240 m, with an optional cable car to Sass Pordoi
  • Afternoon in Ortisei, Val Gardena's wood-carving village
  • Photo stop at Lake Soraga
  • Pickups at many towns around Lake Garda

What's Included

  • ✓ Air-conditioned coach
  • ✓ Guide with live commentary
  • ✓ Taxes and fees
  • ✓ Pickup from your chosen Lake Garda town
  • ✓ Morning photo stop at Lake Soraga
  • ✓ Free time at the Pordoi Pass and an afternoon in Ortisei

Not Included

  • Sass Pordoi cable car ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup (fixed pickup points instead)

What to Bring

  • Warm clothing — the Pordoi Pass is well over 2,000 m
  • Comfortable shoes

Good to Know & Caveats

  • Seasonal: the last dates we found were in early October 2026.
  • The itinerary can change with weather and traffic.
  • Choose your pickup town at booking; times vary by town.

Not Suitable For

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Several pickup points around Lake Garda — Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and others — chosen at booking.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 729 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Pordoi Pass and Ortisei were both absolutely stunning but the other stops were rather forgettable.

— Adrian, 2026-09

Stunning scenery and great views. Remember to take additional cash for cable car trip.

— Stephen, 2026-09

We enjoyed our trip to the Dolomites, it’s stunning and we would definitely like to see more in the future. Our guide was great. Where we were taken was breathtaking and our children (15&11) really enjoyed too. I’m likely not a big fan of the bus tour- I’ve never done one before, but it was a good choice for the one day we had for the Dolomites.

— Victoria, 2026-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour go to Seceda?

No. It stops in Ortisei, the village the Seceda cable car starts from, but does not ride up. See <a href='/seceda-val-gardena-tours-autumn/'>Seceda and Val Gardena tours</a>.

Is the Sass Pordoi cable car included?

No, it is optional and paid on the day.

Does it run in late October?

When we checked in September 2026 the last bookable dates were in the first half of October.

How long is the day?

Ten to twelve hours, depending on where around the lake you are picked up.