8 Days Spain Pyreness Hiking Tour

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1 8 Days Spain Pyreness Hiking Tour Travel date 15 to 24 June 2019

2 TOUR INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Following the success of our hiking series, we are proud to launch hiking gourmet adventure - Pyrenees, between Spain and France, boast some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe. We spend 3 full day hiking here and each day with option for easier trail or more challenging route. And in the evening, savour delicious local cuisine and wine before retiring in charming and comfortable accommodation. After Pyrenees, we continue to the gourmet paradise - San Sebastian and Bilbao. San Sebastian is truly the heaven for the most discerning food palate with only a population of slightly more than 200 thousands, it has 3 Michelin 3-star restaurants while Bilbao offers Guggenheim Museum and more Michelin dining. SPECIALS Carefully planned hiking routes in the Pyrenees with guide to hiker ratio of 1:6 so that you have options of trails for different degree of difficulty Specially selected charming accommodation and restaurant to indulge after each day of adventure End the journey in gourmet paradise San Sebastian All meals & beverages included (except for premium wine & hard liquor); Small group size of maximum 16 people Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included Accompanied by Scott Dunn Travel Concierge Comprehensive Travel Insurance included ITINERARY DAY BY DAY Day 1 16 Jun (Sun) Arrive Barcelona / Alquezar Day 2 17 Jun (Mon) Alquezar / Vero Canyon / Alquezar Day 3 18 Jun (Tue) Alquezar / Valle de Tena Day 4 19 Jun (Wed) Valle de Tena / Ordesa / Valle de Tena Day 5 20 Jun (Thu) Valle de Tena / French Pyrenees / Valle de Tena Day 6 21 Jun (Fri) Valle de Tena / San Sebastian Day 7 22 Jun (Sat) San Sebastian Day 8 23 Jun (Sun) San Sebastian / Bilbao / Departure DEPARTURE DETAILS Land Tour Price: Twin Sharing: S$ 8,780/-; Single Supplement: S$ 1,980/- Airfare (subject to availability) Economy from S$ 1,202/-; Business from S$ 6,933/- Deposit amount: S$ 2,000/ per person Registration Closing Date: 15 Mar 2019 or when tour is fully subscribed Travel date: Jun 2019

3 ITINERARY DAY JUN (SUN) - SINGAPORE BARCELONA ALQUEZAR Flight: 15 Jun - Singapore / Munich LH / (12h 00m) 16 Jun - Munich / Barcelona LH /0820 (2h 00m) Upon arrival, you will be transfered to the Alquézar. The drive takes around 2 hours 30 minutes. On the way you ll visit Sommos - a winery and vineyards, walk through the vineyard and a guided visit to the winery with wine tasting. It s a spectacular building which is known as the Guggenheim of the Somontano. After a light lunch at Sommos restaurant, with spectacular views of the vineyard. It is a short transfer -30 min - to Alquézar. Alquézar is beautiful village full of history, regularly voted as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Overlooking the village is the collegiate church of Santa Maria which was originally a Moorish castle dating back to the early 9th century. Enjoy dinner with excellent local dishes. Accommodation: Hotel Maribel Meals: Lunch & Dinner included DAY JUN (MON) - ALQUEZAR VERO CANYON ALQUEZAR We take a drive out to a viewpoint called Portiacha from where we get fantastic views of some of the highest mountains in the Pyrenees as well as down into the Vero Canyon. From there we hike back to Alquezar. Our route takes us past three sets of neolithic cave paintings dating from 3,000 BC to 22,000 BC. We cross several canyons the final one being the Rio Vero where we can take a swim before the ascent to Alquezar. An excellent and very varied hike. Distance 10km, ascent 480 metres, descent 580 metres Accommodation: Hotel Maribel DAY JUN (TUE) - ALQUEZAR VALLE DE TENA After breakfast we ll take a short hike along the pasarelas - a wonderful walkway deep in the Vero Canyon, just above the water with views to the cliff above. Distance 2.8km with 170 metres of ascent/descent. After lunch, you will be transfered to Tena Valley. Check in to Hotel Vinas de Larrede, at the door of the Aragonese Pyrenees Mountains, located next to the Gállego River, this accommodation is surrounded by a beautiful natural environment and is also very close to the old town centre. Accommodation: Hotel Vinas de Larrede

4 ITINERARY DAY JUN (WED) - VALLE DE TENA ORDESA VALLE DE TENA Ordesa with its jaw-dropping view of the 1km deep canyon is the highpoint of Pyrenees spectacular scenery! We will go on a 4X4 wheel drive ascending 1,000m to start hiking above the canyon. Easier option: Rim of Ordesa Canyon A beautiful walk high above the canyon with truly stunning view of both the canyon and some of highest peaks in the Pyrenees along the French/Spanish border. At the end of the hike, 4X4 wheel drive brings us back to our hotel Distance 10km hike with 200m ascent More challenging option: Ordesa and Anisclo Hike along the Ordesa Canyon rim with stunning view of both the canyon and some of highest peaks in the Pyrenees along the French/Spanish border. Then cross the alpine meadow to Anislco, another km deep canyon before descending to the village of Nerin where a short drive brings us back to hotel. Distance 18km hike with 350m ascent and 1,200m descent Accommodation: Hotel Vinas de Larrede DAY JUN (THU) - VALLE DE TENA FRENCH PYRENEES VALLE DE TENA Today you have 2 options for a day in the French Pyrenees: Option 1 If you d like to do a full days hiking we ll head to the area of Lacs Ayous which isn t too far to drive and gives us time to do a full day hike. We hike underneath the iconic peak of Pic du Midi d Ossau an extinct volcano. The route climbs to the Lacs Ayous - a set of mountain lakes with great views of Midi d Ossau and the valley below. Distance 15 km, 600 metres ascent Option 2 If you d prefer to visit Gavarnie it s a long drive and means that it will be more of a driving/ sightseeing day with only time for a short hike in Cirque de Gavarnie. The drive is spectacular and on the way we ll pass over the Col d/aubisque which is one of the most famous climbs of the Tour de France and is a spectacularly steep road with superb views. We ll stop for some photos at the top. Then continue on to Gavarnie where we ll do the hike to the base of the Cirque. It s only a short hike lasting between one to two hours. Accommodation: Hotel Vinas de Larrede

5 ITINERARY DAY JUN (FRI) - VALLE DE TENA SAN SEBASTIAN This morning, we head toward San Sebastian. En-route visit the 10th century Monastery of San Juan de la Peña built into a cliff face. It s a fascinating place and the burial place of the first three kings of Aragon. We d then continue our journey onto San Sebastian. Lunch experience creative dining from one of Spain s most innovative chefs, 2 Michelin stars Restaurant - Mugaritz, ranked as World s Top 9 Best Restaurants in Arrive lunch we check into your hotel. Then we enjoy a walking tour on the romantic side of San Sebastian on foot, with elegant 19th century buildings of French inspiration in Belle Epoque style. Interesting features include the Plaza de Gipuzoka, the Paseo de Francia, alongside the Estacion del Norte, with its fountains and early 20th century mansions and the pretty Maria Cristina Bridge. Tonight we fuse into the local culture with a Pintxos tour, sample haute cuisine creations with elaborated flavors concentrated into tiny mouthwatering pieces. Accommodation: Hotel Maria Cristina DAY JUN (SAT) - SAN SEBASTIAN This morning, tour the picturesque Old Town, flanked by a port, the Urumea river and Mount Urgull. We will visit three significant buildings - the Church of San Vincente, the oldest in the city; the Basilica of Santa Maria, an impressive Baroque work dating from the 18th century; and the Museo San Telmo, a 16th century Dominican convent, once a military barrack and now a Museum of Basque Society and Citizenship. We then explore the town of Pasaia, enjoy a lobster lunch with a harbor view. After lunch we drive to Hondarribia, a beautiful town right in the border with France. It has the best preserved Old Town in the area, a lively old fishermen s neighborhood. Return to the hotel or spend some time in the town. This evening, you have options to dine in any of Restaurant in the old town with us picking up the bill. Or you may want to dine in another Michelin restaurant (extra cost & subject to availability). Accommodation: Hotel Maria Cristina

6 ITINERARY DAY JUN (SUN) -SAN SEBASTIAN BILBAO SINGAPORE This morning, we drive to Bilbao. we visit the famous Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank O. Gehry, is a masterpiece of design and a wonder of construction. Exploring the museum with its intriguing collection of vanguard works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Enjoy lunch at 3 Michelin stars Restaurant - Azurmendi, far from the straightforward sit-down restaurant experience. You will be transferred to the airport Flight: 23 Jun - Bilbao / Munich - Munich / Singapore LH /2045 (2h 05m) LH / (12h 05m) Arrive in Singapore on 24 Jun. Accommodation: N/A Meals: Breakfast, Lunch included

7 PRICE INFORMATION Hotels Alquezar: Hotel Maribel Valle de Tena: Hotel Vinas de Larrede San Sebastian: Hotel Maria Cristina Land tour price per person Twin share Single Supplement S$ 8,780/- S$ 1,980/- * These prices are based on minimum 8 people travelling together. Airline Lufthansa (LH) Singapore / Munich / Barcelona / Bilbao / Munich / Singapore Airfare price per person Economy Class S$ S$ 704 (taxes) = S$ 1,202/- Business Class: S$ 6,040 + S$ 893 (taxes) = S$ 6,933/- *Airfare & Taxes are calculated as of 22 Nov 2018 and subject to change & availability. Should you wish to explore alternative flying routes, do consult our friendly consultants. COST INCLUDES Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis Professional English local guides & hiking guides All tours & transfers Entrance Fee Meals as stated including beverages (except premium wine & hard liquor) 1 tour concierge from Scott Dunn Comprehensive Travel insurance with emergency evacuation benefits COST EXCLUDES Airfare as quoted separately Michelin Stars restaurant on Day 7 evening Visa (if required) Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills and etc.