Imagine a land of milk and honey, with green rolling hills, apple orchards, and lush garden patches, surrounded by a landscape of towering rock formations, glaciers, and snow-covered peaks. Dot the countryside with storybook villages, cozy chalets, and natives dressed in the clothing of fairytale Europe, and the dreamlike region of the Italian Dolomites begins to unfold.

Our tour, the Cortina and the Lakes of the Dolomites, explores the Italian-speaking center of this mystical alpine land. Remote mountain passes satisfy our hiking desires by day, while mouth watering cuisine, soft beds, and cozy lakeside retreats rejuvenate our bodies by night. We keep our guide to guest ratios are small, so we have maximum flexibility to tailor each day’s hike according to the needs and concerns of the group.

What could be better? Book now and we'll offer a $300 per person discount on the original tour price.

The tour highlights include:

• Expert Guiding throughout the week with hiking options tailored to your specific hiking style. You’ll learn about flora, fauna, cuisine, architecture, and history. You’ll also dine on delicious Italian cuisine, have a lot of fun, and do a lot of laughing along the way.
  
• Five nights accommodations in first class hotels and cozy country inns exuding old world charm and warm Italian hospitality.
• One night in a comfortable alpine hut, hiking access only, set in a remote and spectacular mountain environment. We’ll put feet up on the deck, beverages in hand, and watch the alpenglow that plays across the spectacular rock spires of the Tre Cime di Laverado.
• All lifts and transfers during the tour beginning in the mountain town of San Candido and finishing in the lakeside resort town of Alleghe, Italy.
• Van transfer for luggage and pleasantly tired muscles.
• Breakfast and dinner daily.
• Travel info, cultural information and more.

Click here for a brief glance at the itinerary.

The dates for this tour are June 24-30, 2009.

Please contact Ryder-Walker for more details or to take advantage of this delightful offer.