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Daniela and Stephen introduce you to some of their best friends in the world! The Tyrolean folk group trio, the Beatrich, will serenade you with a private concert and a yodeling lesson at our Grand Finale Farewell Banquet!  Break out the Grappa! Pictured from left: Renzo Franceschinel, Nicola Svaizer, Daniela Anderson, Stephen Anderson, Andrea Franceschinel, and “the man with the funny mustache,” Vito Fontan! Photo: Ugo Bettega

Click Here to hear the Beatrich yodel.

We take pride in distinguishing the Alpine Adventure Agency from other companies offering tour-led trips to the region.

We personally escort our guests through their entire stay. You will not be visiting the region as a tourist, but as a "member of the family," embraced by the locals and experiencing daily life in vibrant Italian villages that have not yet been destroyed by commercial tourism.

English commonly is not spoken in this part of the Dolomites, although most of the locals understand enough to help you get by. I have chosen experts in their line of work to organize excursions, instruct classes and do demonstrations, but I am your personal translator and lead all the activities included in your trip. I take you off the beaten path and literally immerse you into the local culture. You will experience Italy in a way no other tour-led trip package can.
WHAT ELSE MAKES US 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. 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.
  • We provide a hiking kit for your use during your stay. Hiking poles and a backpack will be supplied to each guest so all you need to bring are your hiking boots!
  • We carry fold-away windbreakers (they fold into a side pocket pouch) in an array of colors from size small to 4x, personalized with our logo on the lapel. They are available for purchase, and the color and size can be custom-ordered.
  • Our vacations are all-inclusive: lodging, most meals and beverages, transportation to and from the transfer point at the Marco Polo Airport in Venice to San Martino di Castrozza, and all expenses associated with scheduled group activities are included in your package.
  • 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.


The Funivia / Cable Car Rosetta seen with the Cimon della Pala in the background. Photo: Daniela Anderson

stephenrockypeaksThe Strada Alta trail just above San Martino di Castrozza is wonderful for the whole family! Photo: Daniela Anderson

 

 
WE TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN GET SPECIALIZED ATTENTION:
  • If your children require car seats, let us know when you book your trip. Appropriate car seats are available and can be rented from the Alpine Adventure Agency as long as you tell us your child's age, weight, and height at the time of booking. The seats will be waiting for you upon arrival at the transfer location in Venice when we pick up our guests. Of course, you are welcome to travel with your own seats if you choose.
  • Our hotels have wonderful children's centers staffed by warm, loving care-takers who are bi-lingual.
  • A list of private babysitters for private hire also will be provided to you as an option for evening child care, allowing you, the parents, to be able to enjoy the local nightlife.

WE GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THAT OUR LEAD GUIDES FOR ALL ORGANZIED GROUP ACTIVITIES ARE AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFIED.

  • The Alpine Adventure Agency 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.
  • The Alpine Adventure Agency lead guides who accompany all organized group activities are certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/ AED for the Professional Rescuer. This certification focuses in recognizing and caring for choking, breathing emergencies, and cardiac emergencies for adults, children, and infants, as well as advanced aspects of CPR that includes two-rescuer CPR, airway management, use of a resuscitation mask, use of a bag-valve-mask and use of an automated external defibrillator. We are pleased to provide our guests with guides trained to american standards who can initiate the emergency response process while you are away from home.


We have tried to think of everything so all you need to do is start enjoying you vacation right away!