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Join us for activities, get-togethers and travel. Kayaking, walking, hiking and snowshoeing fun. Healthy lifestyle gatherings. Travels to Portugal, Iceland, Mexico, Costa Rica. We are tolerant, inclusive, and kind!
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Joe Staiano
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See all- Meetup Travels: HIKING ITALY's DOLOMITES, 9 days, Sept 13-21, 2025. $3,195Venice Marco Polo International Airport, Venice
Discover the captivating beauty of Italy's Dolomites on this hiking adventure. The Dolomites in Northeastern Italy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which features some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere! Ascend gondolas and cable cars to reach iconic ridgelines and famous mountain trails such as Cinque Torri, Seceda, Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi. Hike 6 - 7 miles daily with lunch stops at mountain refugios. Learn about the WWI history of this region. Even enjoy one day of awesome bicycling on a converted railway line. Start and end in Venice and while in the Dolomites, enjoy multiple 3-night stays in 3 & 4-star lodges in two charming mountain villages of Ortisei and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Toast each day’s adventures with new friends over delicious Italian and Tyrol cuisine and wine.
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Introducing Meetup Travels – Specially curated adventures to some of the world’s most exciting destinations, offering the activities you adore, value-pricing, comfortable lodgings, culinary delights, local guides, authentic touches, giving back, and, of course, Meetup fun and camaraderie. Our 6th season of running safe, active, fun tours to Mexico, Costa Rica, Portugal, Iceland… and now… ITALY’s Dolomites!
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OVERVIEW:
Days: 9
Date: Sept 13 - 21, 2025
Discounted Meetup Price: $3,195 (international airfare extra)
Single Supplement: $900
Group Size: 6 – 8
Minimum Age: 15
Level: ModerateHIGHLIGHTS
World Famous Hiking
Venice, + 2 Charming Hotel Bases: Ortisei and Cortina d'Ampezzo
Blend of Italian, Austrian and Ladin Cultures & Cuisines
Hiking 5 - 7 miles daily
Amazing Food & WinesITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Transfer Ortisei, Hike Resincia
Day 3: Seceda Hike
Day 4: Alpe di Siusi Hike
Day 5: Transfer Cortina, Bike Ride
Day 6: Cinque Torri Hike
Day 7: Lake Sorapis Hike
Day 8: Free time, Return Venice
Day 9: End
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Included:
8 nights hotel accommodations
Breakfasts as per itinerary
Venice to Ortisei transfer
Ortisei to Cortina transfer
Cortina to Venice transfer
Meetup Tour EscortNOT included:
International Airfare
Transfer to/from Venice Airport
Travel Insurance
Lunches, Dinners, Drinks
Gondola / Cable Car fees
Bicycle rental
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Entry Requirements:
Must have a US Passport valid for 6 months beyond the tour end date. Visa is not required for US citizens (this may change in 2026). COVID vaccination recommended, not required.
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Trip starts and ends in Venice, Italy.
Depart the USA Sept 12. Arrive anytime on Day 1, Sept 13th. Return home anytime on Sept 21. Please do not purchase any airfare until you have received word form Meaningful Trips that your trip is confirmed with the necessary minimum number of passengers.Safety
Italy's Dolomite region is generally safe.Weather
People flock to the Dolomites in winter for skiing. Summer and fall are the ideal hiking seasons. Average September temperatures are around 68-70 degrees.
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Lodging
This trip includes 8 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges. Two nights in Venice hotels, and two 3-night stays at 3 & 4-star lodges in two charming mountain towns of Ortisei and Cortina d’Ampezzo.Activity Level: Moderate
This is an active trip suitable for strong hikers with daily hikes between 4 - 8 miles (4 - 5 hours) at elevations of 6,300 to 8,200', on a mix of graded, uneven, or rocky terrain.
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Travel Organization: This Meetup Adventure Tour has been planned by Joe Staiano. In addition to being a Meetup Organizer and Co-organizer for 14+ years, Joe is a tourism professional with 28 years experience. He spent 10 years organizing and planning adventure trips for REI Adventures. Joe is owner of Meaningful Trips travel company and has a Seller of Travel Permit for Washington State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all safety guidelines and provide all accommodations, services and English-speaking guides.
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HOW TO RSVP / JOIN THIS TOUR:
Important: A Meetup RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot. Only receipt of deposit, confirmation of space available and roommate availability confirms a spot.
(1) RSVP (or Waitlist) on Meetup.
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(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at joe@MeaningfulTrip.com to receive detailed trip itinerary.
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(3) Pay $500 deposit via check or Zelle. Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind by May 20, 2025.
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• Terms of Service and Release of Liability
We adhere to the Meetup Terms of Service and Release of Liability and Meaningful Trips Terms & Conditions
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• Additional Trip Info
Upon receipt of deposit participants will receive additional forms and materials. Do NOT purchase air tickets until you have been notified that we have reached the required number of travelers and it is OK to purchase air.
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Organizer:
Joe Staiano
206-305-2200
joe@Meaningfultrip.com
