Dolomites Day Trips from VeniceLakes of Braies Misurina and Cortina Tour
- 9 hoursDuration
- 4.7 · 108Reviews on GetYourGuide
- From $135per person
- Free cancellation 24hCancellation
Quick answer Price, stops and what to know
This lakes of Braies, Misurina and Cortina tour costs from $135 per person, runs 9 hours by van from Venice Piazzale Roma and carries up to 15 people. You get about 3 h 30 min at the stops, drone video of participants and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Key takeaways
- Stops: 1 hour at Lake Misurina, 1.5 hours at Lake Braies, 30 minutes at the Tre Cime viewpoint and 30 minutes in Cortina. See how the tour runs.
- Lake Braies restricts car access 1 July to 15 September, 9:00-16:00. Read the 2026 access rules.
- Bring a wind jacket and trekking shoes. The full kit list is under what to wear and bring.
- Want longer at the lakes or no Braies? Compare the Lake Braies and Tre Cime minivan trip or the Dolomites day trips from Venice overview.
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This lakes of Braies Misurina and Cortina tour by UltraRock is a 9-hour van day from Venice Piazzale Roma that links Lake Misurina, Lake Braies and Cortina in one day. The van carries up to 15 people, an environmental hiking guide rides along, and the guide films drone video of participants at the lakes. You get one guided hour at Lake Misurina, 1.5 hours at Lake Braies with an optional walk around the shore, a 30-minute photo stop at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo and 30 minutes in Cortina d'Ampezzo. It suits travelers who want maximum scenery in one day and do not mind short stops. For a wider view of options, compare every Dolomites day trip from Venice before booking.
About This Tour
UltraRock runs this full-day circular route by van from 730 Square Rome (Piazzale Roma) in Venice, with hotel pickup in Venice or in front of your hotel elsewhere. The 9-hour day costs from $135 per person and covers round-trip van transport and an environmental hiking guide. The guide also films drone video of participants, which is what separates this listing from most lake tours.
The stops are short: one guided hour at Lake Misurina, 1.5 hours at Lake Braies from P1 parking with an optional trek around the shore or lunch there, a 30-minute photo stop at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo viewpoint and 30 minutes walking in Cortina. That is about 3 h 30 min at the stops, and the rest of the day is the drive through the mountains. Tours run in English, Italian, Spanish and German.
From $135 per person. Covers round-trip van transport and an environmental hiking guide.
9 hours in total, of which about 3 h 30 min is at the stops. The remainder is driving.
730 Square Rome (Piazzale Roma) in Venice, or in front of your hotel if you are in Venice. Pickup times are confirmed by the guide.
Season not stated. Check availability for starting times. No winter schedule changes are stated for this listing.
Standard group up to 15 people in a van. A private option is also sold.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund on GetYourGuide. Reserve now and pay later is available.
Check Dates and Availability
Starting times are shown when you select a date. The operator asks you to contact them and confirm your date even before purchasing, so do that first.
Day Plan at a Glance
Stop durations are listed. The operator prints no clock times, so each stop is labeled in order.
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Meet
Pickup in Venice
730 Square Rome (Piazzale Roma) or in front of your Venice hotel. Times confirmed by the guide in a WhatsApp group set up the day before.
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Drive
Venice to the mountains
The van heads into the Dolomites. No drive times are stated by the operator. The 9-hour day includes all driving.
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First stop
Lake Misurina, 1 hour
A guided walk around the lake with the environmental hiking guide. A photo at Auronzo Lake is possible on the route.
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Lunch stop
Lake Braies, 1.5 hours
The van parks at P1 Parcheggio Lago di Braies. Trek around the lake or buy lunch. Wind jacket and trekking shoes required.
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Photo stop
Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint, 30 minutes
Photos and a selfie at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo viewpoint.
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Town stop
Cortina d'Ampezzo, 30 minutes
A short walk through the town center.
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Drive back
Return to Venice or Mestre
The circular route finishes in Mestre or Venice. Return time not stated by the operator.
The Cime di Lavaredo and Rifugio Auronzo. Photo: Bruno Spatuzzi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Price Covers
The $135 covers transport and the guide. Everything else you buy on the day, and one item in the listing contradicts itself, so read carefully.
Included and Extra
The listing includes round-trip transportation by van and an environmental hiking guide. The drone video of participants is part of the product. Not included: lunch and drinks. You can lunch at Lake Braies during the trekking stop.
On entry fees the listing is contradictory. The 'Includes' block names only the guide and the van, while another field says 'entry fees not stated' as an exclusion. No chairlift, boat, toll or snowmobile fee is mentioned anywhere in the listing. Confirm on the booking page what you might pay at the stops before you go.
The table below lists each item and where it stands. Official fees for the places visited, such as the Tre Cime toll road and the Lake Braies reservation, are set out in the stops section.
| Item | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Van transport, round trip | Yes | Circular route from Venice Piazzale Roma |
| Environmental hiking guide | Yes | Guides in English, Italian, Spanish and German |
| Drone video of participants | Yes | Filmed by the guide during the day |
| Hotel pickup | Yes | In Venice or in front of your hotel elsewhere |
| Lunch and drinks | No | Possible at Lake Braies during the 1.5-hour stop |
| Entry fees | Unclear | The listing both omits them and lists them as excluded, so confirm when booking |
| Chairlifts, boats, tolls | Not mentioned | No such extra is stated in the listing |
Tre Cime di Lavaredo seen from Lake Misurina. Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Book It If, Skip It If
Book it if
- you want drone video of yourself at the lakes, included in the $135 price with hotel pickup
- you want an environmental hiking guide and four headline stops including a 1.5-hour Lake Braies trek
- you want a van capped at 15 people with free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Skip it if
- you need more than a 30-minute selfie stop at the Three Peaks, book the Lake Braies and Tre Cime minivan trip with 3 h 35 min at stops
- you cannot manage the required wind jacket and trekking shoes for the Lake Braies trek
- you dislike extra steps, since the operator asks you to confirm your date by contact before purchasing
Pros and Cons
What this tour does well and where it falls short.
What we genuinely like
- Four headline places in one day: Lake Misurina, Lake Braies, the Tre Cime viewpoint and Cortina, for $135 per person
- Drone video of participants is part of the product
- An environmental hiking guide rides along, not just a driver
- Van capped at 15 people, smaller than the 50-seat coach days
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and reserve now, pay later
The honest downsides
- Stops are short: 30 minutes in Cortina and 30 minutes at the Tre Cime viewpoint is a photo, not a visit
- The listing contradicts itself on entry fees, so you must confirm extras with the operator before paying
- The operator requires you to confirm your date by contact before purchase, an extra step most tours do not ask
- No season, starting time, minimum age or accessibility information is printed
- Up to 15 in a van means less personal space than the 8-seat small-group days
Who it's NOT for: If you want more than a selfie at the Three Peaks, book the Lake Braies and Tre Cime minivan trip, which gives 3 h 35 min across a tighter Braies and Tre Cime route.
Before You Go
Practical points that decide whether this day works for you, from the listing and the official facts only.
Season and Winter
The listing does not state a season or any winter schedule change. Check availability for your date. In winter the Dolomiti Bus and Cortina Express buses still link Venice and Cortina daily, but this van tour's own winter operation is not stated.
Money
The tour price is in dollars, from $135 per person. Fees at the stops are charged in euros. The European Central Bank rate used on this page is 1 EUR = 1.1130 USD.
Lunch is not included.
Meeting Point and Bags
Meet at 730 Square Rome (Piazzale Roma) in Venice, or in front of your hotel in the city. Pickup is arranged through a WhatsApp group the day before, so have the app on your phone. The listing states one bag rule of sorts: bring a wind jacket and trekking shoes, both required.
No minimum age is stated and no wheelchair information is given, so ask the operator directly if either matters to you.
Confirm Before Paying
The operator asks you to contact them to confirm your date even before purchasing, and itineraries are subject to change. Do that exchange before you pay, and keep the free cancellation window in mind: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Source: European Central Bank.
What To Wear And Bring
The listing makes two items compulsory. The rest is mountain common sense for a day that climbs well above Venice.
Required by the Operator
A wind jacket and trekking shoes are required, not suggested. The Braies stop involves trekking around the lake, and the listing asks for both items for the whole day.
Sensible Additions
Vivovenetia recommends a waterproof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack, a water bottle and an extra layer. The operator says to bring a warm layer even in summer.
How the Tour Runs
The day is a circular van route from Venice through Misurina, Braies, the Three Peaks viewpoint and Cortina. The listing gives stop durations but no clock times for arrival or departure.
From Pickup to Return
Pickup is at 730 Square Rome (Piazzale Roma) in Venice, or in front of your hotel if you stay in Venice, with pickup in front of your hotel if you are outside Venice. Pickup times are confirmed by the guide, and the day before the tour the operator sets up a WhatsApp group to arrange the details. The operator also asks you to contact them to confirm your date even before purchasing, and itineraries are subject to change.
No starting time is printed. Check availability for the starting times on your date. The return is to Mestre or Venice, with no time stated. Between stops the day is mostly driving, which is why only about 3 h 30 min of the 9 hours is on the ground.
| Part of the tour | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meet and pickup | Not stated | Piazzale Roma or your Venice hotel, times confirmed by guide via WhatsApp |
| Lake Misurina guided visit | 1 hour | Walk around the lake with the guide |
| Photo at Auronzo Lake | Not stated | Listing says a photo is possible, no duration given |
| Lake Braies, from P1 parking | 1.5 hours | Trek around the lake or lunch |
| Tre Cime di Lavaredo viewpoint | 30 minutes | Photo stop with a selfie |
| Cortina d'Ampezzo | 30 minutes | Little walk in the center |
| Return to Mestre or Venice | Not stated | Part of the 9-hour total |
The Dolomites Lakes on Video
The lakes and peaks this route strings together. Third-party video by Julien Chaize. This site did not shoot it and has no relationship with the creator.
Lake Braies 2026 Access Rules
The valley authority restricts road access to Lake Braies in summer. This is the rule the route has to meet.
The Restricted Window
From 1 July to 15 September 2026, between 9:00 and 16:00, access to Lake Braies is only permitted by public transport, on foot, by bicycle, or with an online reservation or a valid transit permit. The Prags tourist office also warns that arriving before 9:00 does not guarantee a parking spot. The listing does not say how the van is handled under this rule, so ask the operator when you confirm your date.
- Restricted: 1 July to 15 September, 9:00-16:00
- Allowed without a car reservation: public transport, on foot, by bicycle
- By car: online reservation or a valid transit permit
- Arriving early does not guarantee parking
The Combined Ticket and the Buses
Independent drivers can buy the combined ticket at $48.97 (€44), advance booking only. It includes a full-day transit permit, a guaranteed parking spot and a $24.49 (€22) voucher for restaurants and shops at the lake. If you would rather take the bus, lines 439 and 442 need advance online booking and prepayment during the regulation, and once a bus is fully booked you can no longer reach the lake by bus. Mobilcards and guest cards are not valid on those buses.
The Prags tourist office says the regulation will apply again next summer, with details published in spring. If you want a day built around more time at Braies instead of 1.5 hours, look at the Lake Braies and Tre Cime minivan trip or the Dolomites and Braies Lake full-day tour.
Source: Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Parks.
The Stops on This Day Trip
Four stops carry the day, plus a possible photo at Auronzo Lake. Here is what you do in the stated time and which official rule touches each place.
Lake Misurina, 1 Hour Guided
The guide walks you around Lake Misurina for one hour. The Dolomites were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 26 June 2009. From Misurina the Dolomiti Bus Tre Cime shuttle runs daily to Rifugio Auronzo at $11.13 (€10) per day for anyone traveling independently.
Tours with a longer Misurina stop include the Dolomites Day Trip with Cortina and 2 Lakes.
Lake Braies, 1.5 Hours from P1 Parking
The van parks at P1 Parcheggio Lago di Braies. You can trek around the lake or have lunch there in the 1.5 hours. In the restricted window from 1 July to 15 September, 9:00-16:00, car access needs an online reservation or transit permit, and the combined permit with guaranteed parking costs $48.97 (€44).
The listing does not say how the van is handled in that window. Independent travelers should read the Lake Braies 2026 access rules section above.
Tre Cime Di Lavaredo Viewpoint, 30 Minutes
A photo stop with a selfie at the Three Peaks of Lavaredo viewpoint. The listing does not say where the viewpoint is. For reference, the toll road to Rifugio Auronzo at 2,333 m is generally open from the end of May to the end of October, weather permitting, and independent drivers need an online reservation with their plate, at $44.52 (€40) per car, and the Dolomiti Bus shuttle from Misurina costs $11.13 (€10) per day.
This tour stops for photos only. To actually go up the road, consider the Lake Braies and Tre Cime minivan trip.
Cortina D'Ampezzo, 30 Minutes
A short walk through the town center. The nearest stations to Cortina are Dobbiaco, 31 km away, connected by SAD, and Calalzo, 35 km away, connected by Dolomiti Bus, and the Cortina bus terminal is at the Ice Stadium. Thirty minutes is enough for a coffee and a look at the main street, not much more.
Travelers who want longer in town can look at the Dolomites Day Trip with Cortina and 2 Lakes, which gives 1 hour there.
Auronzo Lake, Photo Stop
The listing says a photo at Auronzo Lake is possible, with no time given, and you can decide whether to stop or just take a selfie. Treat it as a bonus rather than a planned stop.
Sources: Fanes-Sennes-Prags Nature Parks, Dolomitibus, Cortina Tourism.
Best Time To Go And Weather Risk
The lakes and the viewpoint reward good weather, and mountain weather changes fast.
Choosing Your Month
The Better Vacation puts late June through September as the best stretch for the lakes and hiking. The Lake Braies traffic rule covers 1 July to 15 September. Note that this listing states no season, so confirm with the operator that your date runs.
Weather Risk on the Day
Mountain weather can change within hours, so check the forecast the night before and again on the morning of the tour. Low cloud can hide the peaks entirely, which would flatten the 30-minute Tre Cime photo stop and the drone footage. If the forecast is poor, remember you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
What Travelers Said
The tour was definitely one of the highlights of our Italy trip. Our guide, Felippo, was quite engaging, and he adapted well to what mattered to the group.
Both guides were the top, great attention, service AND a magnific tour
Totally worth it! The tour is what I had in mind for a day trip to the Dolomites. The tour guide is very familiar with the area and provides good information.
Great tour and beautiful scenery. Filippo was friendly and shared nice stories about the locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Braies, Misurina and Cortina in one day?
Yes, this 9-hour van tour covers all three, but in short bursts: 1.5 hours at Braies, 1 hour at Misurina and 30 minutes in Cortina, with about 3 h 30 min on the ground in total. See how the tour runs.
How long is the Braies walk?
The listing gives 1.5 hours at Lake Braies from P1 parking and describes the activity as trekking around the lake or lunch, with no circuit length stated. Bring trekking shoes as required.
Do I need to book to reach Lake Braies?
Independent car drivers need an online reservation or transit permit between 1 July and 15 September, 9:00-16:00, or the combined ticket at $48.97 (€44). The listing does not say how the van is handled in that window, so confirm with the operator. Details in the Lake Braies 2026 access rules.
Is the drone video really included in the $135?
Yes, the guide films drone video of participants as part of the product, alongside the van transport and the hiking guide. Check the full price breakdown.
What should I wear?
A wind jacket and trekking shoes are required by the operator, and the operator also says to bring a warm layer even in summer. See what to wear and bring.
When is the best time to take this tour?
The Better Vacation puts late June through September as the best stretch for the lakes, and the Braies access rule covers 1 July to 15 September. Read best time to go and weather risk.
How does this compare with other Braies tours from Venice?
This one adds drone video and the Tre Cime photo stop for $135, while the Lakes of the Dolomites with Drone Video by the same operator skips Braies, and the Pusteria Valley, Lake Braies and Tre Cime gives 3 h 45 min at stops in a group of 8 for $110. Compare all Dolomites day trip from Venice.
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