The trip fulfilled and exceeded my dream of the last 10 years. The trio of guides and support personnel were very organized, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, diplomatic, passionate, helpful and all-around genuinely warm human beings. The camaraderie among the group was fantastic and just enhanced the quality of the trip. The accommodations spectacular and the sights extremely impressive. Hope to do another BR trip in the not too distant future!

Premier Inns certainly make the Dolomite trip cushier than the typical tour group hut to hut Dolomite experience. The inns and included meals highlight Italy's welcoming atmosphere. Backroads ensured that we had a wonderful Inn with access to trails, gondolas, or a shuttle to insanely beautiful spaces. Our trip leaders were highly experienced, and as usual, they individualized each day to meet the customers' needs. We have had many trips and have high expectations, but this trip exceeded expectations because of the absolutely amazing scenery and wonderful team leaders.

This trip was amazing. Our leaders Giulia and Camilla were always on top of everything and had amazing positive energy. The scenery is breathtaking. The food was delicious. Some of the hikes are pretty challenging, but it was a nice mix and great options were presented. Each of the three hotels were unique, but all were very nice. Our weather in September was a bit of everything from very warm to a short downpour and a bit cooler. The sauna at the Hotel Fannes is not to be missed. The history of the area was very interesting and a bit surprising. I highly recommend this trip!

Wow! Have been looking forward to hiking in this region for years, and it was even more magical than we hoped. The leaders were superb...incredible humans that share their passions and skills. Hotels were more than impressive...views, accommodations, spas and staff. And as a bonus we had a group of exceptional fellow backroads enthusiasts on our trip. It will be difficult to find a trip better than this (and this is our 12th backroads trip).

Everything about my trip was above a 10! Leaders, support staff, hiking routes, hotels, food, coordination and fellow trip participants! Most definitely exceeded my expectations!!!

The trip was absolutely great. Backroads did a top notch job from start to finish. Our guides Petra and Roberto was terrific.

The hikes were challenging but doable for us (a couple in our 50s). The spa facilities (pools, sauna, steam bath etc) were high quality and helped restore the body. Guides were excellent, empathetic and mature. We went with our adult children (early 30s) and it was a wonderful bonding time. In mid July, it was cool in the mountains when blazing hot at sea level, and we had one day of rain which we hiked through no issues. This was a dream vacation.

Was anything less than excellent? Oh, maybe the manure smell / spray at the AlpenRoyale? Kidding, of course. Both Chema and Danielle shared their lives, their fitness, their knowledge of history and their joyful service to us with outstanding joy. Couldn't have been more pleased. Danielle was so impressive in running back to reffugio to reclaim Susan's forgotten sunglasses! Almost a triatholon. One thing: the discrepancies b/w the app hikes and the actual plan were a bit confusing. That's it. Hotels were outstanding, food was amazing, bus drivers were PROFESSIONALS.

I have been on many Backroads trips and this was one of the best! The mountain backdrop was stunning, the history and culture of the region fascinating and, as always, our guides were fantastic! This trip was, once again, further proof as to why I keep traveling with Backroads. They never disappoint.

Incredible hiking trip in the Dolomites. The routes were fantastic with plenty of challenge for those who wanted it. The scenery was stunning. Lunches at the Refugios were incredible. The accommodations ranged from spectacular to very good (Hotel Romantik was our favorite) and the dinners were quite good and always a lot of fun. The best part by far of the whole experience were our incredible guides (Aitor, Giulia, Petra). Always upbeat, well prepared, knowledgeable and a whole lot of fun! This was my first (my wife's second) Backroads trip, and we can't wait to do our next one. Would highly recommend, total group was 9 couples and we were traveling with two other couples we knew. Missing being there every day since.