Pais Vasco (City+ Mountains)
4 days in North Spain, Cities Mountain and Wine
4 days in north of spain with cities : Bilbao, San sebastian, vitoria, and Haro/Logroño
2 beautiful mountains: Parque Natural de Gorbeia(Very very beautiful)
Nervión Waterfall (The highest waterfall in Spain
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Visit to Spanish best wine (Rioja) winery
Program:
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
This is essential visit when you visit Basque country, the shooting location for Games of thrones and the second most visited place in Bizkaia, after the Guggenheim Museum.
Gaztelugatxe means Gaztelu (castle), “gatx” (difficult) or “aitz” (stone, rock). A difficult castle made of stones
BILBAO
Everyone who was in Bilbao fell in love This amazing city: Bilbao, in the northern Basque region of Spain, well known for the Guggenheim museum, for its Basque culture and urban transformation during the last years. We will visit it on the 3rd day of the trip with an official city guide which is an optional visit.
PARQUE NATURAL DE GORBEIA
Gorbeia Natural Park if the symbol of basque country, The basque people belives that nobody could conquered the basque because of this mountain, it is 1,482 meters high between the Biscay territory and Alava. The best time to visit is in autumn when the leaves seems red carpet and it look beautiful on the waterfall like like: the Gujuli
SAN SEBASTIAN
You will definitely fall in love with San Sebastian if you like historical cities, beach, ocean and in addition you are a fan of “Belle époque” cinema. We will visit some of the best places in San Sebastian likethe Victoria Eugenia Theater, the Plaza de Cervantes, the Miramar Palace, the Maria Cristina Hotel and the beaches of San Sebastian. It is internationally knows as a city of cinema. People consider it as a one of the most beautiful cities of Spain. We will have a chance to visit this amazing city on our 3rd day of the trip after visit of Bilbao.
VITORIA
Once you visit Vitoria you feel like back in time with its medieval history. Currently,Vitoria is one of the cities with the best quality of life in Spain. From its own modern art museum to its magnificent cathedral, fine dining restaurants, and its playing card museum, here are few places to visit in the city. Just an hour from Bilbao, Vitoria has a well-kept historic center surrounded by large parks and green areas, an imposing cathedral, and a lively Plaza Mayor. It is definitely worth to visit.
SALTO DE NERVIÓN
Is known as the highest waterfall in Spain.
Salto de Nervión, with more than 270 meters of waterfall.
It is a magical space located between the provinces of Alava, Burgos and Bizkaia. For sure the best place to go with friends.
Description of the hiking routes
Route 1: Gorbeia Natural Park.
Option 1. Gorbeia Mountain from Canteras (Medium high, 800 ascent).
Option 2. Otzarreta beech forest (Medium, 400 ascent)
*Option two in case of bad weather
Important Details
Travel material: Backpack, clothes, sunscreen, camera, etc.
Food and drink: Bottle of water, maybe snacks for the first day. You will be able to buy food and visit restaurants here.
For the route:
Proper footwear, and appropriate clothing. It will be cold at this altitude.
First 10 places: 239 € (in two instalments 59 +180)
10 – 20 Seats: 249 € (in two instalments 69 +180)
20 – 30 Seats : 259 € (in two instalments 79 +180)
30 – 50 Seats : 269 € (in two instalments 89 +180)
Maximum 50 places, when these are booked, we cannot guarantee the same hotel or the same price.
How can I book the trip?
You can book online (2 euros extra)
At the office 09:00 – 14:00 (Plaza honduras 26)
You can book it at the Language meetings: See the page for days and times.
Book online below:
The Hotel Ilunion 3* city in the center of Bilbao,
The rooms are Triple with breakfast. but you can ask double ot individual. (double 7€/night)
ps. Do not worry, if you come alone, we distribute the rooms according to gender and age. But if you still want the single room are +35€/night.
Includes:
– Private bus
– 3 nights in a hotel in the center of Bilbao with breakfast (double room).
– Professional mountain guide and coordinator.
– Professional organization
Not included
– It does not include the entrance to any attraction or building.
– Guided city tours.
– Winery visits (15€)
– Does not include lunch or dinner.
– Does not include other than what is marked INCLUDED.
You can book all these activities separately with us after you have booked the trip.
Entry Fees! (Alhambra, Mezquita Cordoba, Kayak,…)
Optional activities.
Optional activities (Each on your own)
Entrance to the Guggenheim Museum in the city of Bilbao.
Visit of the winery in Haro (CVNE).
Distance 13/11 km (depending on weather)
Positive difference in altitude: 800 m / 400 m
Technical difficulty: Moderate
A negative difference in altitude: 800/400
Maximum altitude: 1.500 m / 900
Type of routes: Circular
Route 2 : Viewpoint Salto de Nervión (The highest waterfall in Spain)
Distance: 7 km
Elevation gain: 401
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Maximum altitude: 805
Type of route: Circular
Our hotel
When we were chosing a hotel we were very carefull and were trying to find the best option for us. We chose something central and in the city so you will be able to visit nature in the morning and go out at night if you want to. Also, it is a central point of all the routes and cities that we will visit. We stay in Bilbao Ilunion 3*. The rooms are Triple, double or individual rooms.
Meeting point: AVENIDA ARAGON 31, VALENCIA 46010
Todos nuestro viajes están organizado por agencia de viaje Wexcursion, con numero de licencia. CV-m-1881-V
All our trips are organised by Travel agency, Wexcursion, under licence number CV-m-1881-V.