Destination Dolomites Yoga Retreat

The Destination Dolomites Yoga Retreat is an eight-day, seven-night yoga retreat in the Dolomites of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It pairs daily yoga with guided mountain hikes, lake and meadow excursions, and generous time in a hotel spa. It suits practitioners who want to move, rest and eat well in alpine surroundings, with a practice shaped by Original Hot Yoga, Sivananda Yoga and Yin Yoga.

What to Expect

Yoga anchors every day, usually with a morning practice and often a second session later, including classes on the hotel's panoramic terrace. Around it, the days alternate between effort and ease.

The first day is for arriving: a welcome at Venice airport, a scenic transfer into the mountains, time to settle into your room, then an opening circle, a yoga practice and a welcome dinner. The second day is given to rest, with a morning terrace practice, free time for walking, reading or the wellness area, a one-hour full-body massage, and a late afternoon class before a group dinner.

Hiking begins on the third day with an energizing yoga flow and a guided walk through forested trails around the hotel. A second guided hike on the fifth day climbs from the hotel toward jagged peaks and meadows, followed by afternoon tea and a reflective practice. Two day excursions sit between them. One goes to Alpe di Siusi, with a gondola ride, a walk through alpine meadows and lunch with a view. The other goes to Lago di Braies, with a crossing by wooden rowboat, lunch among the peaks and free time by the water.

The seventh day is open: hike again, visit San Vigilio di Marebbe, or stay at the spa. The day closes with a yoga circle and a farewell dinner. On the last morning there is a final breakfast, checkout and a group transfer to Venice airport at 10 am.

The Setting

You stay in a 4-star mountain hotel in the Dolomites, set among forests and wildflower meadows with panoramic mountain views. Rooms are twin share and sunlit. The hotel has a library, a cozy lounge and a wellness area with a Finnish sauna, steam bath and pool, all open to guests daily.

Breakfast, afternoon snacks and dinners are part of the stay. A wine tasting is included during the week. Return bus transfers run from Venice International Airport, so you can plan your flights around that single meeting point.

Before You Go

The retreat includes:

- Seven nights in the 4-star hotel
- Daily yoga
- Breakfast, afternoon snacks and dinners
- Daily use of the Finnish sauna, steam bath and pool
- A one-hour full-body massage
- Three guided hikes with expert hiking guides
- Day tours to Lago di Braies and Alpe di Siusi
- A wine tasting
- Hiking poles
- Return bus transfers from Venice International Airport

Lunches on the excursion days are described as part of those outings, but lunch is not otherwise listed among the meals, so plan for it on other days. Pack for mountain weather and for walking on forest trails and alpine paths, and bring sturdy footwear.