We had a great time on our walk. Everything went as described, including detailed information pre-tour, accomodation and luggage transfers. The Camino Norte was phenomenally beautiful although was harder physically than we had expected. It was our first multi-day trek and the more training you can do pre-trip (especially hills) the better. Day 2 was particularly hard but then your body adjusts and you get into a rhythm of the day. We are already planning our next trek.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
San Sebastian, Northern Spain, G
San Sebastian, Northern Spain, Getaria, Deba, Markina-Xemein, Gernika, Lezama, Bilbao
This walking holiday in the Picos de Europa was fantastic. The holiday is based in Sotres which is a beautiful village and the base at the hotel was great. It is very homely and the food and drink is excellent. Juan, our guide was brilliant. Being a local he was so knowledgeable about the history, nature and culture of the area and such a lovely man. His family run the hotel and they were all so friendly too. The walking and scenery was exhilarating and may be at the top end of the grade, but it was different every day and a great sense of achievement on completion. Then back to the hotel for a well earned refresh. There was time after most of the walks to explore the village and/or have a pre dinner drink. The overnight in Potes was also very good. It is a lovely town which we had an evening to explore. and the town is great The group were great, we all got along so well and really jelled. Overall an amazing holiday made special by Juan and the rest of the group. Highly recommended.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bilbao, Picos de Europa National
Bilbao, Picos de Europa National Park, Northern Spain, Sotres, Potes, Cain, Tielve
This itinerary offers a tour through the most beautiful and authentic locations of Northern
Spain, the so-called green Spain. A journey through customs, traditions, landscapes and local
heritage. This is a trip designed to offer authentic and unique travel experiences that can only
be lived in this particular spot of the Earth. It allows you to get to know Vitoria, named European green capital in 2012, support the Albaola Heritage Recovery Project whilst you learn about whale hunting. You will also discover the city of Bilbao, immerse in the nature of Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, explore Asturias and Somiedo natural parks, and discover the unspoiled landscapes in Galicia.
Nature and bush walks
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hostel, Hotel
Age Range
1-90 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Basque Country & Navarre, Asturi
Basque Country & Navarre, Asturias & Cantabria, Galicia, Bilbao, Cambados, San Sebastian, Urdaibai , Asturias, Gijón, Rías Baixas, Santiago De Compostela
We walked the Camino Norte which was spectacular and challenging some days. Overall we were very satisfied with UTracks. Their accommodations were basically good, sometimes we were pleasantly surprised and sometimes they were less than we hoped. We would consider booking again with UTracks.
Walking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
San Sebastian, Santiago De Compo
San Sebastian, Santiago De Compostela, Noja, Galizano, Santander, Santillana Del Mar, Comillas, San Vicente De La Barquera, Bustio, Picos De Europa NP, Ribadesella, Colunga, Getaria, Villaviciosa, Gijón, Aviles, Soto Del Barco, Soto De Luiña, Cadavedo, Luarca, Navia, Ribadeo, Deba, Mondonedo, Abadín, Vilalba, Reguela, Sobrado Dos Monxes, Arzúa, Rua, Markina-Xemein, Gernika, Lezama, Bilbao, Castro Urdiales, Liendo
The northern regions of Spain are often less visited by tourists and mostly unknown to foreign visitors. However, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country: from amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches. Here you’ll find friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature reserves. This sevent-day tour takes you to some of the finest places in Spain for an incredible northern adventure.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bilbao, Santander, Pamplona, Log
Bilbao, Santander, Pamplona, Logrono, Burgos
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Join us for this fantastic 14-day private trip, where delicious food, inspiring wine, rich culture, and splendid art are on the menu!
Our stunning itinerary begins in Bordeaux, where we invite you to explore France’s ‘Petit Paris’ (little Paris) and the biggest urban World Heritage site in the world. Let yourself be seduced by some of France’s finest wines and inspired by the city’s incredible culinary scene! This voyage of the senses then takes you south, to the Basque Country (both French and then Spanish) where art, culture, and gastronomy are a fundamental part of the local tradition. Your cultural pilgrimage will culminate in Santiago de Compostela; Galicia’s capital known for receiving thousands of visitors every year, many of them, attracted to its ancient history and religious heritage.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Resort
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, spanish
Destinations
Bilbao, San Sebastian, Bordeaux
Bilbao, San Sebastian, Bordeaux, Santiago De Compostela, La Rioja, A Coruña, Arcachon, St Emilion
Embark on a culinary journey from Bilbao to Barcelona, savouring the rich flavours of northern Spain. From the pintxos bars of San Sebastian to the vineyards of Rioja and the bustling markets of Barcelona, this tour offers an immersive look at the diverse cuisine of this captivating region.
Basque Gastronomy - Indulge in world-renowned pintxos in San Sebastian, experiencing the pinnacle of Basque culinary artistry
Rioja Wine Experiences - Enjoy exceptional wines in the vineyards of Rioja, discovering the secrets of this celebrated region
Catalan Culinary Delights - Explore Barcelona's vibrant food scene, from traditional tapas to modern culinary innovations
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Montserrat
Explore have clearly taken on board all of the comments made on previous versions of this trip and have now put together a really excellent itinerary. Each day was busy as we covered a lot of ground but there was plenty of free time to wander round the bigger places and we always arrived at each place in plenty of time for a tour and the opportunity to visit things that were of particular interest to the different people on the trip.
Our tour guide, Renske, was really excellent. She made everything go very smoothly and did particularly good walking tours on arrival at each city so that we could get our bearings and she could point out the things to see and do. She also dealt patiently with the myriad of queries and the different interests of people in the group.
Our trip was occasionally challenging because of the unexpectedly extremely high temperatures that were experienced at the end of June but even that didn’t take anything away from a great trip with a lovely group of people.
For me, particular highlights were Zaragoza and Montserrat and also the beautiful Hopital de Sant Pau which was next to the hotel in Barcelona. We would probably never have seen that if we had not stayed in that area and it was also great to be within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia. I think that wherever you stay in Barcelona you will probably always need to use the metro to see some of the sights but it was easy to use (and much cooler than above ground!) and Explore even through in the metro tickets.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian
Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Pamplona, Zaragoza, Montserrat, La Rambla
Walk the entire length of one of the original Camino routes followed by pilgrims walking to Santiago. 'El Camino del Norte' originates from the 9th Century and was one of the original Camino routes for pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela. Sheltered from the rest of the Muslim dominated Iberian Peninsula by the Picos de Europa and Cordillera Cantabrica, it was considered the safest route for Christian pilgrims making their way to the tomb of St James. The full route starts in Irun near the French border and joins the French route at Arzua. This walk begins in the vibrant city of Bilbao with the iconic Guggenheim museum, before continuing along the dramatic coastline through Cantabria and the Asturias region. From Ribadeo, gateway to Galicia the route veers south passing through historic villages enroute to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a variety of landscapes and architecture, both ancient and modern, while staying in small hotels with local character. The dramatic coastline of the Bay of Biscay and mountain paths make the northern way both challenging and rewarding, whilst the quieter trails offer a great alternative to the more popular French route.
Walking toursSightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bilbao, Santiago De Compostela
Bilbao, Santiago De Compostela, Bustio, Llanes, Ribadesella, Colunga, Villaviciosa, Gijón, Aviles, Soto Del Barco, Cadavedo, Luarca, Navia, Ribadeo, Mondonedo, Abadín, Vilalba, Reguela, Sobrado Dos Monxes, Arzúa, Liendo, O Pedrouzo, Noja, Galizano, Santander, Santillana Del Mar, Comillas, San Vicente De La Barquera
The northern regions of Spain are often less spoiled by tourism and less known to foreign visitors, however, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country - amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches, friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature preserves. This tour takes you to some of the finest places to visit in Spain for an incredible northern adventure.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bilbao, Santander
Bilbao, Santander
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