Give a planned Dolomites trip

Know someone dreaming of the Dolomites? Give them personalized help turning those ideas into a trip that works for them.

Choose a planning service below. You’ll receive a personalized, printable gift certificate to give, and the recipient can contact me when they’re ready to begin. They don’t need confirmed travel dates when you purchase.

Custom itinerary

For someone who has chosen where they’re staying and would like me to plan their days.

I’ll build a personalized day-by-day itinerary around their bases, interests and hiking ability, with practical details to help them follow it.

Includes:

  • Planning for one or two bases

  • Hikes and scenic days matched to their interests and ability

  • Driving, lift and parking guidance

  • One round of follow-up questions by email

$199

Choose their gift

Full trip planning

For someone who would like help choosing where to stay as well as what to do each day.

We’ll start with their priorities, recommend suitable bases and hotels, and build a personalized daily itinerary. They can then book their accommodation using the plan.

Includes:

  • Personalized base recommendations and a guide comparing suitable areas

  • Hotel recommendations matched to their trip

  • A personalized day-by-day itinerary

  • Detailed hiking guidance and practical transport information

  • Rainy-day alternatives

  • Email support until departure

From $349

How it works

1. Choose the gift

Select Custom itinerary or Full trip planning.

2. Make it personal

Provide the recipient’s name, who the gift is from and any short message you’d like included. I’ll email the personalized certificate to you, so you can print it or send it when the time is right.

3. Let them take it from there

The recipient emails me with their gift code. I’ll send a questionnaire about their trip, and we’ll agree on a planning timetable.

A gift built on firsthand experience

I’m Laura, the traveler behind Dolomites Journey. I’ve been returning to the region for 16 years.

My planning helps travelers choose the right places and build realistic days around what they enjoy, with enough flexibility to appreciate being there.

Good to know

Gift certificates cover the planning service described above. Flights, accommodation, transport, lift tickets, guides and other trip expenses are not included.

The certificate is emailed to the purchaser. I won’t contact the recipient before they redeem their gift.

Gift certificates are transferable and valid for five years from purchase. The purchase and expiry dates will appear on the certificate.

For Christmas delivery, please order by December 22.

Not sure which gift to choose? Email dolomites.journey@gmail.com, and I’ll help you decide.