The Dolomites Trip

🏔️ The 7 day yolo-mites

  • 🚠Insane HikingSeceda, Catinaccio, Rifugio Merano.
  • 🥨Strudel and SteinHut stops for warm treats and cold beer.
  • 💆Alpine RecoveryHillside pools and spas above Merano.
  • 🚤MF Boat DayA private boat day across Lake Garda.
  • ❄️Glacier PlungeIce cold water in a crystal alpine lake.
  • 💃Sound of MusicThe signature SYB mountaintop theme night.

⚡ The Quick Specs

7 days, 6 nightsMerano to Lake Garda
15 to 35 travellersAges 25 to 45ish
Come soloYou won't leave solo
Photos and videoShot all week by pros

🏔️ The Highlight Reel

Swipe through what a week in the Dolomites actually looks like.

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#SecedaHike

#MountainYoga

#TrailBriefing

#ThemeParties

#MorningWorkouts

#OurHotelPool

#TrekkingPolesOut

#PhotographerOnDeck

#OurHotelBar

#RefugioBeers

#GlacierPlunge

#AlpCows

#EpicHikes

#MountainMen

#WildflowerOverload

#PeakSummits

#Frolicking

#HiddenRefugios

#LakeGarda

#CableCarShortCuts

#CoachNaps

#MFBoatDay

#PlayTime

#AllLevels

#HomemadeStrudels

📆 Upcoming Dates

Same trip, different crew. Pick your week.

YOLO - MITES

Hike the Dolomites and Dive into Lake Garda

31 August - 6 September 2026
6 nights
Italy
From $3,650 / person
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Top 3 iconic moments

Three things you will do on this trip that you will still be talking about years later.

01SurfYogaBeer group on a summit in the DolomitesHike the Seceda ridgeline

Towering cliffs on one side, the whole valley on the other, and a trail that runs right along the edge. We go early to beat the crowds, get the photo everyone comes here for, then celebrate at a mountain hut with apple strudel and a cold beer.

02SurfYogaBeer travelers in an alpine lake near Merano, ItalySlow down in Merano

After three days of climbing the pace finally drops. Slow coffee mornings, market streets, then a hillside spa staring straight back at the mountains you just hiked. This is the recovery day nobody skips.

03SurfYogaBeer crew swimming on Lake Garda boat dayBoat day on Lake Garda

Turquoise water, music up, and the whole crew going off the side one after another. It is the last full day and everyone feels it, which is exactly why this is the one you end up telling people about.

📅 The Day By Day

Seven days, planned so you never have to think about it.

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 1
Day 1Arrival day

Land in Venice by 1pm, shuttle to Merano, spritz in the infinity pool.

The full day

Arrive at Venice, Italy airport by 1pm to make the SYB shuttle to our hotel in Merano for the next four nights. We’ll get to know each other, break out a quick stretch and work out to shake off the travel fatigue, take in the incredible views of the stunning Dolomites with a refreshing Venetian Spritz in our hotel’s infinity pool and get ready for an epic week.

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 2
Day 2Hikes and rifugios

Straight out the door to Rifugio Merano, then the spa at sunset.

The full day

Today we head right out our front door to get familiar with the dolomites we hike to the famous Rifugio Merano, there we can enjoy a local beer or wine and sample some of northern Italy’s famous mountain cuisine. For those aiming to get a big day in, we will summit one of the many scenic peaks and take an ice cold plunge in an alpine lake. Back down from the mountain we will spend the afternoon exploring the town and castle of Merano, brush elbows with the locals and then head back to our hotel to hit the spa while watching the sun go down over the majestic mountains we just conquered!

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 3
Day 3Seceda and Val Gardena

Early start to beat the crowds on the most famous ridge in the Alps.

The full day

You wanted Dolomites, you’ll get them. We will wake up early to beat the crowds and hike the world famous Seceda trails. Iconic, yes. Breathtakingly beautiful, oh yes. Along the trail we will stop at some the more famous Italian Rifugios for food and refreshments. Don’t forget a camera on this one! Tired legs need one thing, an infinity pool overlooking the mountains. We’ll head back to the hotel to decompress and relax.

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 4
Day 4Catinaccio

A cliffside rifugio with a waterfall, and strudel sampled one by one.

The full day

Now that we have a true taste of the mountains, it’s time to hike to the mind blowingly beautiful cirque of the Catennacio group and Val Di Fassa. Cue the Lord of the Rings as we hike to a breathtaking rifugio situated on a cliffside waterfall. For those looking for more adventure, we can tackle a nearby summit or just sample the strudel’s one by one.

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 5
Day 5Down to Lake Garda

Scenic drive south to Lake Garda, beach, then Italian nightlife.

The full day

After 3 days of incredible hiking. We’ll wake up with a workout (maybe stretch after these trails), possibly another secret summit hike if people are up for it. Next we’ll take the scenic drive to Lake Garda to get checked in to our hotel and head straight to the beach and take in the sun and water and then hit the trails with an optional hike! After a little reset, we hit the nightlife in town for a full Italian treat.

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 6
Day 6MF boat day

Alpine lake workout, then Sirmione and the boat, Dolomites style.

The full day

Nothing quite like an early morning alpine lake workout, and that’s how we’ll start. After a hearty breakfast we’ll drive to the south side of the lake to the stunning town of Sirmione and it’s MF boat day, Dolomites Style!

SurfYogaBeer Dolomites day 7
Day 7Departure day

Last breakfast, early shuttle, and a group chat that never quiets down.

The full day

Our SYB shuttle will depart at 6:30am in the morning to get you on your international flight. If you are sticking around; you can stay at the hotel until our 10am checkout. Until next time... or until we throw our next party because this SYB friendship just started!

Every day is optional. Do all of it, or sleep in and meet us at lunch.

✅ What's Included

  • +Luxury Accommodations
  • +All Transportation
  • +Full Fitness Programming
  • +4 Dinners
  • +6 Breakfasts
  • +4 Nights Italian Alps
  • +2 Nights Lago di Garda
  • +Traditional Pork Knuckle Dinner
  • +Alpe di Seceda Tour
  • +Lago di Carezza Tour
  • +Merano 2000 Tour
  • +Alpe di Siusi Tour
  • +Alpe di Vajolet Tour
  • +Val Gardena Tour
  • +Kratzberger See Polar Plunge
  • +All Chair Lifts
  • +Terme Merano Spa Entrance
  • +Lago di Garda Boat Day
  • +Daily Trail Briefing
  • +Theme Parties
  • +SYB Welcome Package
  • +Photographer + Videographer
  • +Services of SYB Leaders

❌ Not Included

  • International Flights
  • Refugio Beers
  • Lunches
  • 2 Dinners in Town
  • Optional Thermal Spa
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips for Guides
  • Travel Insurance
  • Medical Insurance

📸 #SYBDolomites on Instagram

Real moments from real trips, posted by the people who were there. Come with us and your story lands in the feed too.

FAQs

Because this is the Dolomites with a crew, not just a hiking trip.

You’re waking up in the mountains, moving your body with unreal views, and spending your days hiking trails that feel almost unreal, then stopping at rifugios for a beer or a full meal halfway through.  

After a few days in the Alps, you drop down to Lake Garda, where everything shifts into swims, boat day, and lakeside dinners.

It’s that balance of effort and reward that makes this trip hit differently.

Yes, and most people do.

Because you’re hiking, eating, and moving together all day, connections happen quickly. By the end of the week, it usually feels like you’ve known the group for a long time.


People who want something a bit more adventurous.

Typically:

  • Late 20s to 40s (sometimes even 50s)
  • Active and up for a challenge
  • Social, but not looking for a party-first trip


It’s a great mix of people who want to push themselves a bit and still enjoy the experience.

Yes.

This is one of the more physically demanding trips we run.

You’ll be:

  • Hiking most days
  • Gaining elevation
  • Moving for a good portion of the day


That said, everything is flexible. You can go at your own pace, skip a hike, or take time to recover when needed.  


Active, rewarding, and social.

Days are focused on the mountains, movement, and views. Nights are more relaxed, dinners, drinks, and time to unwind with the group.

It’s less about partying and more about shared experiences that actually feel meaningful.

You’ll experience two completely different settings:

  • The Dolomites for hiking, alpine lakes, and mountain towns
  • Lake Garda for swimming, boat day, and a more relaxed finish


You’re based in Merano for the mountain portion, then move down to the lake for the final part of the trip.  

Yes. We’ve spent years exploring these trails and work with experienced guides and local partners who know the terrain well.  

Routes are planned carefully, and you’re always moving as part of a group.

Like any mountain environment, conditions can change, but you’re supported the entire time.

Yes.

We have a photographer and videographer on the trip, so you can stay present and still come away with great content from the week.

If you like the idea of:

  • Earning your views through movement
  • Spending full days outside
  • Being part of a group that’s doing it together
  • Ending it all with lake swims and a boat day


Then yes.

If you’re looking for something more relaxed or less physically demanding, another SYB trip may be a better fit.

1️⃣ Pick Your Trip - Choose your dates and destination.


2️⃣ Book Your Spot - Pay with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, or a payment plan.


3️⃣ Book Your Flight - You’re in. Grab that flight.


4️⃣ Six Weeks Out - We’ll send you a quick form to collect your flight, food preferences, and anything else we need to plan your trip right.


5️⃣ Three Weeks Out - We’ll send the trip guide, party themes, and group chat invite so you can meet the crew.


6️⃣ Let’s Go - Show up at the airport and find the happiest crew there.

Bookings are non-refundable, as spots are limited and trips are planned in advance.

If you cancel more than 45 days before the trip, you may receive trip credit toward a future SurfYogaBeer trip.

Travel insurance is required and is the best way to protect your booking if plans change.

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Grab thirty minutes with Danielle. She has answered every version of every question about this trip, and she will tell you straight if it is not the right one for you.

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