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Hike the Dolomites and Dive into Lake Garda
YOLO - MITES
Hike the Dolomites and Dive into Lake Garda
Three things you will do on this trip that you will still be talking about years later.
Hike the Seceda ridgelineTowering 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.
The Catinaccio cirqueLord of the Rings territory. We hike into the cirque of the Catinaccio group above Val di Fassa to a rifugio perched on a cliffside waterfall, then sample the strudel one slice at a time. The big summit is there if you want it.
Boat day on Lake GardaTurquoise 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.
Land in Venice by 1pm, shuttle to Merano, spritz in the infinity pool.
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.
Straight out the door to Rifugio Merano, then the spa at sunset.
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!
Early start to beat the crowds on the most famous ridge in the Alps.
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.
A cliffside rifugio with a waterfall, and strudel sampled one by one.
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.
Scenic drive south to Lake Garda, beach, then Italian nightlife.
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.
Alpine lake workout, then Sirmione and the boat, Dolomites style.
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!
Last breakfast, early shuttle, and a group chat that never quiets down.
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 planned for you. Nothing to book, nothing to organise.
Four nights high in Merano, two down on Lake Garda.
Two bases, one week. Four nights in the vineyards above Merano at the Prinz Rudolf Smart Hotel, then the scenic drive south for two nights at the Hotel Oasi Wellness and Spa in Riva del Garda.
You hike all day and come back to a pool, a spa and a proper bed. You unpack twice all week, not every night.
Merano · 4 nights
A design hotel built into the vineyards above Merano, with an infinity pool looking straight back at the mountains you just climbed, a spa for the day after the ridgeline, and a lobby that looks nothing like an alpine hotel. One of the rooms has FIVE STARS ARE BORING painted on the wall, which tells you most of what you need to know.
Riva del Garda · 2 nights
Down at the north end of Lake Garda, a few minutes from the water in Riva del Garda. Indoor pool and wellness centre for the legs, breakfast before the boat, and the old town and the lake right there for the last two nights.
Shared spot is a twin room, two separate beds, matched with someone of the same gender.
Private spot is the room to yourself. Same two hotels either way.
Merano, South Tyrol · Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
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Because this is the Dolomites with a crew, not just a hiking trip.
You spend your days hiking in the mountains, 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 for swims, a boat day, and lakeside dinners.
Yes, and most people do.
You’re hiking, eating, and moving together all day, so connections happen quickly.
People who want something a bit more adventurous.
Typically:
Yes.
This is one of the more physically demanding trips we run.
You’ll be:
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 not a party trip.
You’ll experience two completely different settings:
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:
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 a quick form for your flight details and food preferences.
5️⃣ Three Weeks Out - We’ll send the trip guide, party themes, and group chat invite.
6️⃣ Let’s Go - Show up at the airport and find the happiest crew there.
All payments are non-refundable.
Cancel more than 45 days before the trip and you get a one-time trip credit for the amount paid, usable within 12 months on any future trip date.
Cancel within 45 days and your payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Travel and medical insurance is required.
