The "I Want It All" Dream Vacation

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The charming Tyrolean town of San Martino di Castrozza (1450m) nestled at the base of the Pale di San Martino in the Italian Dolomites.


TEN DAYS IN THE ITALIAN TYROLEAN ALPS AND VENICE:
THE "I WANT IT ALL" DREAM VACATION!

March 22 - March 31, 2010
June 15 -June 24, 2010
June 24 - July, 2010
July 4 - July 13, 2010
September 19 - September 28, 2010

Please contact us for pricing. We have several options available for each tour.
Package terms and conditions located at the bottom of this page.


View from the peak of Sass Pordoi.  Photo: Daniela Anderson


LOCATION:

  • This special scenic tour is based in San Martino di Castrozza (1450m), nestled at the base of the famous Pale di San Martino mountain chain, crown jewel of the Italian Dolomites, located just 68 miles North East of Venice, Italy. Rich in history and tradition, the resort town of San Martino di Castrozza began as a cherished alpine playground over 150 years ago frequented by European aristocracy and royalty. Today, it remains a charming, highly considered, European resort destination for all backgrounds and ages. Click here for some excellent videos (in english) on San Martino and the Primiero valley. The last day of our tour is spent in legendary Venice, Italy.


STRUCTURE:

  • Our mornings, lunches and early afternoons will be reserved for unique and special outings. It will encompass a variety of experiences and many opportunities to explore our surroundings together.

  • The "I Want It All" Dream Vacation occurs simultaneously with 1-2 workshop tours that share the same morning activities to help keep the package prices down for our guests. We strive for our guests to have a very personalized experience, so we typically keep the combined morning tours at approximately 20-25 guests at most, although we try to keep our numbers lower. References to classes/ workshops/ hobbies in the daily itineraries refer to the separate events occuring in the afternoon after the "I Want It All" tour has concluded for the day. You will meet up again in the evening for dinner and after-dinner activities.

 

DAILY ITINERARIES WITH PICTURES:

 

 

One Day Bus Tour of the Dolomitic Passes (57)


VIDEO: EMOTIONS OF WINTER
SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

The video is narrated in English and presents the history and culture of San Martino di Castrozza as a celebrated and cherished alpine ski resort town.

 

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VIDEO: EMOTIONS OF SUMMER
SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
"Emotions of Winter" can be found in our section below describing our winter workshop. Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

The video is narrated in English and presents the history and culture of San Martino di Castrozza and the surrounding valleys.



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VIDEO: EVENTI DA FAVOLA
SAN MARTINO, PRIMIERO AND VANOI
Video courtesy of the Azienda di Turismo San Martino, Primiero e Vanoi.

This video is a compilation of  the people, seasonal activities and cultural events in the region.

Many of our outings, such as our private visit to the cheese factory, are represented in this video.

Caseificio Cheese factory MAXINE'S PICS 2009 (26)

WHAT MAKES A KNITTING TRIP WITH THE ALPINE ADVENTURE AGENCY SO UNIQUE:

The Alpine Adventure Agency is unique in providing Italian cell phones to each paying guest for use during your vacation. You will not need to worry that your own phone will not work in Italy. We supply one to each paying guest with 5 Euro already on the card. You can buy more minutes for your phone easily in most stores. We have made instant concierge service and assistance possible with important phone numbers already programmed into the phones, including mine, the hotel, local transportation companies, and medical assistance. I am just a phone call away to assist you with any needs or requests.

Upon request, we provide hiking poles to each guest.

Upon request, the hotels' kitchens and the restaurants we will be visiting can accommodate any dietary need with advanced notification.

We get to do many special activities that have been created just for my groups, thanks to my family's personal friendships with various business owners in the region.

 

We hired a full-time consultant who specializes in outdoor/ nature photography to help our guests take incredible pictures. He will be present for most group activities, taking the group to the best locations to take pictures, giving advice on using your equipment, and showing you where to stand to get those amazing shots of your dream vacation.

Ken and Daniela Anderson, your lead guides, are certified to provide first responder care and be the first link to help until professional emergency personnel can arrive in case of an emergency. They are not EMT's, paramedics, doctors or nurses. Daniela and/or Ken accompany all organized group activities and are certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/ AED (automated external defibrillator) for the Professional Rescuer.

Bob on deck of Malga Ces - GREAT Bob and Ingrid's pics July 2009 (19)
We spoil our guests with some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the world. Here the Pale di San Martino are seen from the terrace of the Malga Ces.
Galina and group in val canali edited

Daniela with guests in Val Canali.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Alpine Adventure Agency vacations are all-inclusive of your lodging and meals as described in the daily itinerary, and all expenses and transportation incurred in direct relation to the specified group activities as stated in the vacation package. Transfer to and from the Marco Polo Airport (Venice) and San Martino di Castrozza is included in your package. Expenses incurred during your free, non-scheduled time, including meals, are not covered. Wine degustations are optional and can be added when you book your trip. Click here to read our full Terms and Conditions
for the "I Want It All" dream vacation.


Three of Daniela's dearest friends in the world, the internationally renown yodeling trio, the Beatrich, will serenade us in an after-dinner private concert during the workshop. They even teach our guests how to yodel! Photo: courtesy of the Beatrich