Excursions & day trips

Grand Dolomites Tour to Fassa & Gardena Valleys, and Pordoi Pass

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Discover the Dolomites, home to the most dramatic landscapes in the Alps
Pass through the famous Fiemme, Fassa and Gardena valleys and the lofty Pordoi Pass
Optional cable car trip from the pass up to 2950m

What to expect

Your adventure begins as you travel by coach into the heart of the Dolomites. It's a scenic drive through the Fassa Valley passing Canazei and Moena, you'll then weave up the spectacular 27 hairpin bend road to the Pordoi Pass reaching an altitude of 2240m.

Here, you can take a leisurely lunch break while drinking in the surrounding natural beauty. Then, seize the opportunity to take an optional cable car ride up to a dizzy height of 2950m, offering unparalleled views over the Marmolada, the Sella and the Catinaccio. Continue to Val Gardena for a stop in the typical alpine village of Ortisei, where you can find out more about the traditions and language of the Ladino people.

What's included

Transport
Escort

What to remember

Please note: Itinerary may change subject to weather and traffic conditions
Cable car is an optional extra and payable locally
Pick-up times are a rough guide only and can vary due to reasons out of our control. With this in mind, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allocated pick-up time, and allow for slight delays
Bring suitable footwear
Bring warm clothes
Not suitable for families with small children
Not suitable for guests with poor health
Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Food and drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
Bring money for extras or gratuities

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Barbara
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The guide was really good, informative and funny. I hadn’t appreciated how much time we would spend in the bus but it was fine as we saw a lot and had ...
Debbie Bowe
From United Kingdom - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was a really good your, however, have not given top marks as bus was over half an hour late to pick us up, bearing in mind that we had been told ...
Anita
From United Kingdom - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The trip itself is an experience of a lifetime but what made it a fantastic day for us were Adriana the Guide and Paolo the driver. My friend is disab ...
John and Ann
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fantastic views and Adrianna is the best tour guide, she is super knowledgeable, friendly and organised. The driver Paulo did an excellent job manoeuv ...
Anne-Marie
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was a wonderful trip into the Dolomites. Our guide Duca was excellent. The information she gave throughout the day was clear and most interesting ...
Gill
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Excellent tour guide and driver!

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