Active and Awesome 40’s - 60’s, Hike, Kayak, Travel

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: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS
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 & Wines

ITINERARY 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 Escort

NOT 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.

Happy September. NOW is the best time to plan your 2026 active vacation! Join us on these 2026 tours: Baja Mexico (Feb), Iceland (Mar), Portuguese Camino de Santiago (May), Norway (Jul), and Portugal Highlights (Sep). (scroll below for more info)
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BAJA ADVENTURE WEEK.. our most popular trip!
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This will be our seventh season bringing Meetup folks to magical Baja Mexico! Small group of 10 sells out FAST every year. It’s easy to see why. This trip has it all! Warm winter weather, kayaking and SUP along sublime coastline, snorkeling with playful sea lions and massive Whale-Sharks, desert hiking, up-close encounters with gray whales, a mix of 4-nights comfortable hotels and 2-nights deluxe camping, mouth-watering Mexican food and Mexican culture!
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This trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.
We already have several confirmed. RESERVE NOW!
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RSVP is only confirmed w deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and October 31, 2025.
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*Current Airfare on Alaska Airlines starts at ONLY $350 roundtrip!
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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.
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Trip Overview:
7-Days, Feb 24 – Mar 02, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $1,895 (airfare extra).
(Price per person sharing double occupancy).

Traveling Solo? No problem! Perfect for Solo travelers. We will assign same-gender roommates for hotels and camping.

Group Size: 10
Min age: 14
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ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrive La Paz, hotel
Day 2 - Kayaking coastline, beaches and mangroves. Deluxe camping
Day 3 - Snorkel with sea lions. Afternoon kayaking and SUP. Camping
Day 4 - Unforgettable whale shark swim or desert ATV. Free time in La Paz. Hotel.
Day 5 - Gray whale watching in the pacific bays. Hotel.
Day 6 - Desert hike. Farewell dinner. Hotel.
Day 7 - Depart
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Included:
• 4 nights nice hotels and 2 nights deluxe camping
• Some meals in La Paz, all meals & happy hour while camping
• Transfers from SJD San Jose Del Cabo airport to hotel on Feb 24
. Transfers from LaPaz hotel to SJD Cabo airport Mar 2
• Activities and gear for kayaking, snorkeling
• Whale-watching and whale shark swim
• Local, English-speaking, guides
• Carbon offset & tree planting
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Not Included:
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• La Paz dinners
• Snorkel/fins/wetsuit rental
. Drinks
• Gratuities
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GENERAL INFO:
• COVID vaccinated is recommended, not required.
• US Passport is required. (No visa needed).
• Getting there: Fly into and out of San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Airport.
• All tours are inclusive to all races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
• Weather: February is an ideal time to visit Baja, especially for whales! Average temps range from 80 – 85.
• Activity Level, Moderate: Full, active days. Beginners are welcome on all activities (kayaking, SUP, snorkeling). Must be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.
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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 16+ years, Joe is a tourism professional w/ 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 WA State. Tours are planned in partnership with high-quality, local international tour providers who adhere to all COVID safety and hygiene guidelines and provide 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 put name on Waitlist.
(2) Email Meetup Organizer, Joe Staiano at joe@MeaningfulTrip.com
(3) Pay $500 Deposit via check.
Deposit is fully refundable if you change mind before October 01, 2025.
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• Terms of Service & 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 a Packing List, Trip Application, Travel Insurance info. 8 of us have already purchased roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.
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* * OR... JOIN US ON ONE OF THESE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE TOURS * *
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
See why Iceland is the hottest destination on the planet! This is our third year running this popular tour. Last year, 11 folks had a fantastic time exploring highlights of Western & Southern Iceland incl Golden Circle, glacier trek, ice cave, lava tunnel and multiple nights of Northern Lights. RSVP today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com

Hot summer.. the best time to plan your winter vacation! Join us on these 2026 tours: Baja Mexico in Feb, and Iceland in March!
(also Portugal in May and Norway in July)
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ICELAND NORTHERN LIGHTS QUEST,
7 days, Mar 14 - 20, 2026,
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
See why Iceland is the hottest destination on the planet! This is our third year running this popular tour. Last year, 11 folks had a fantastic time exploring highlights of Western & Southern Iceland incl Golden Circle, glacier trek, ice cave, lava tunnel, soaking in natural hot baths, and multiple nights of Northern Lights.
RSVP today! Email: joe@meaningfultrip.com
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This trip is cross posted on several Meetups. Max group size is 10.
We already have several confirmed. RESERVE NOW!
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RSVP is only confirmed w $500 deposit. Deposit is fully refundable if you change your mind between now and October 01, 2025.
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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.
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Iceland Trip Overview:
7-Days, March 14 - 20, 2026
Meetup Discounted Price: $2,395 (airfare extra).
(Price per person sharing double occupancy).

Traveling Solo? No problem! Perfect for Solo travelers. We will assign same-gender roommates for hotels and camping.