Eastern Dolomites day tour from Bolzano: Tre Cime & alpine lakes

280 kilometers through the Dolomites' most famous peaks and mountain lakes

A private guided day tour from Bolzano covering 280 km through the Eastern Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with stops at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lake Misurina, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and multiple alpine passes. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English, Italian or German, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle for eight to ten hours of driving and walking. Meals are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Falzarego Pass30m
2. Lake Misurina30m

Explore Dolomites and Alpine Lakes

• Visit Ortisei pedestrian area
• Enjoy views at Gardena Pass
• Hike at Falzàrego Pass
• Explore Cortina d'Ampezzo resort
• Walk around Lake Misurina
• Visit Lake Landro in Tre Cime Park
• See the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks
• Stop at Lake Dobbiaco
• Walk or rowboat on a famous lake

The experience

You start from your Bolzano hotel and spend the day moving through high mountain terrain, stopping at passes, lakes and viewpoints rather than staying in one place. The route covers 280 kilometers and takes eight to ten hours total. Your guide drives while you watch the landscape change from the Val Gardena valley floor up to the Gardena Pass at 2,121 meters, then down to the Falzarego Pass at 2,109 meters, where the itinerary notes easy hiking with 360-degree views. The vehicle is air-conditioned and carries bottled water for the day.

The named stops anchor the route: Ortisei, the pedestrian heart of Val Gardena with wooden sculptures and mountain shops; Cortina d'Ampezzo, the 1956 and 2026 Winter Olympics host, ringed by climbing peaks and ski terrain; Lake Misurina, the largest lake in the Dolomites, surrounded by Sorapiss, Cristallo and the Tre Cime themselves, where your driver shares the legend of King Sorapiss and his daughter as you walk the shore; Lake Landro in the Tre Cime Nature Park with turquoise-green water; and Lake Dobbiaco, less crowded but with striking water colors. Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the UNESCO symbol of the Dolomites, appears across multiple vistas rather than as a single stop: the peaks emerged over 200 million years ago and dominate the views from the lakes and passes.

Your guide speaks English, Italian or German and is included in the price. Hotel pickup is included. The tour departs from Bolzano and returns there. Bring your own lunch or plan to eat at a stop along the way, as meals are not part of the booking. The itinerary notes the tour suits all fitness levels, though the day involves getting in and out of the vehicle multiple times and short walks at the passes and lakes.

What’s included

• The tour includes hotel pickup in Bolzano.
• a private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• a live guide in English, Italian or German.
• and bottled water throughout the eight to ten hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 08:45 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GIANNI

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a driver who knows the mountain passes and can stop flexibly at Tre Cime and the alpine lakes. You set the rhythm rather than following a group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Italian.

What is Tre Cime di Lavaredo and why does it appear on this tour?

Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the Three Peaks, is one of the most famous symbols of the Dolomites and the reason the entire range became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. The peaks are visible from multiple stops on this tour, especially from Lake Misurina, where you have time for a short walk and can see their reflection in the water.

What is included in the price and what do I need to arrange myself?

The tour includes hotel pickup from Bolzano, the air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in your chosen language, and bottled water for the day. Meals are not included, so you'll need to plan lunch at one of the stops or bring your own food.

Can I do this tour if I'm not an experienced hiker?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels according to the operator, and the walks at the passes and lakes are described as short. The Falzarego Pass is noted as an easy hiking point for everyone, and Lake Misurina offers a short walk or the option to rent a rowboat instead.

Does the tour stop in Cortina d'Ampezzo?

Yes. Cortina d'Ampezzo, the host of the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 2026 Winter Olympics, is a named stop on the route. It sits in the heart of the Dolomites surrounded by climbing peaks like Cristallo, Tofane and Cinque Torri, all UNESCO World Heritage sites.