From Venice: Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip

Name: From Venice: Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies Day Trip
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 170.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (602 reviews)

4.9 (602 verified reviews)

Pale Dolomites spires above a flowered alpine meadow

Trail above Lago di Braies with the lake far below

Corso Italia and the bell tower in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Sorapiss massif above the forest near Cortina d'Ampezzo

Shoreline path around the emerald water of Lago di Braies

About This Experience

This is the Venice day trip for people who want Lago di Braies. Of the 602 guests who have reviewed it, the average is 4.9 out of 5, and the group never goes above eight in a Mercedes minivan.

The day starts at Piazzale Roma by 8am. After two hours on the road you get a break in Cortina d'Ampezzo, then drive up for a photo stop facing the Tre Cime di Lavaredo before the long stop of the day: an hour and a half at Lago di Braies, enough to walk a good part of the shore path. The Braies entry fee is included.

On the way back there is a short photo stop at Lake Misurina. Between December and March the operator adds an optional self-drive snowmobile ride to Monte Piana, paid on the day — not relevant in autumn, but a sign the route keeps running when the season turns.

Highlights

Ninety minutes at Lago di Braies, entry fee included
A photo stop facing the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Free time in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Maximum eight guests in a Mercedes minivan with Wi-Fi
Bookable through October and November when we checked

What's Included

✓ Mercedes minivan, maximum eight passengers
✓ Driver-guide
✓ Lago di Braies entry fees
✓ Wi-Fi on board
✓ Ninety minutes at Lago di Braies
✓ Photo stop facing the Tre Cime di Lavaredo
✓ Break stop in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Not Included

Food and drinks
Monte Piana snowmobile ride (winter only, about €30 on the day)

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes
Water
A jacket
Camera

Good to Know & Caveats

Meet in front of Hotel Santa Chiara or Koko Bar at Piazzale Roma at least 15 minutes before the 8am departure.
The guide wears a black Esse Group badge.
The Misurina stop is a five-minute photo stop, not a walk.
No food or drinks in the van.

Not Suitable For

Children under 3

Meeting Point

Piazzale Roma, in front of Hotel Santa Chiara and Koko Bar, near the green taxi booth.

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, 2026-09

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, 2026-08

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, 2026-09

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the stop at Lago di Braies?

About an hour and a half. The full shore loop is roughly 3.5 km and takes most people 1.5 to 2 hours, so you will cover a good part of it rather than the whole circuit.

Do you walk at the Tre Cime?

No. It is a fifteen-minute photo stop facing the peaks, not a hike. For the loop trail, see the <a href='/tre-cime-di-lavaredo-tours-september-october/'>Tre Cime tours</a>.

Is the Braies parking or entry included?

Yes, the operator lists Lake Braies entry fees as included.

Does it run in autumn?

Yes. In September 2026 we found bookable dates in early and late October and mid-November.