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Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Bilbao to Picos de Europa. Fine meals.

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Bilbao, ES

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the majestic Picos de Europa National Park with Juan Fernandez Buelga, your knowledgeable guide and driver. This full-day private 4WD tour will take you on a mesmerizing journey from the vibrant city of Bilbao into the breathtaking provinces of Cantabria and Asturias. Feast your eyes on Europe's most stunning mountain landscapes, while indulging in fine meals and drinks included in the price. From the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to the winding roads of "El Desfiladero," every stop on this tour promises awe-inspiring vistas and hidden gems off the beaten path. Take a cable car ride to Fuente Dé and be enchanted by the panoramic views from the heart of the Picos de Europa. Explore the charming village of Sotres, the highest in the Picos de Europa, among other special areas tailored to your preferences. With this exclusive tour, you can experience the wonders of Cantabria and the Picos de Europa all in one day.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
8 hours - 11 hours
Suitable for 1-4 Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Spectacular mountain scenery in Picos de Europa
Knowledgeable guide with BSc in Geology
Customized full day tour starting in Bilbao
Quality meals and drinks included in the price
Visiting off the beaten path locations along Desfiladero

Included

Dinner
Lunch
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages
Personal photographer
All entrance fees to cultural buildings and museums.
Fuente de cable car tickets

Not included

Photo printing

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Introduction

Looking for a thrilling adventure through breathtaking mountain scenery? Look no further than the Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Bilbao to Picos de Europa. With Juan Fernandez Buelga, a knowledgeable geologist and experienced tour guide, as your driver, this tour guarantees an unforgettable exploration of the Picos de Europa National Park.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect a total duration of 480 to 660 minutes, filled with mesmerizing landscapes, cultural discoveries, and mouth-watering meals. Starting from Bilbao, the itinerary includes iconic stops such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the winding road of "El Desfiladero," and the beautiful small village of Potes. You will also ride the Fuente Dé cable car, which takes you to an altitude of 1,823 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views. To ensure an immersive experience, the tour is customizable, allowing you to explore the most special areas of the park based on your preferences and weather conditions.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those who appreciate the beauty of mountains. Whether you're a geology aficionado or simply seeking a unique and memorable experience, this tour is tailored to suit your interests. The itinerary is designed to accommodate different preferences and ensure a fulfilling experience for all travelers.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is the combination of Juan's expertise in geology and his passion for food. Along with the awe-inspiring natural wonders, you'll also indulge in quality meals and beverages throughout the day. Juan's recommendations and knowledge of local cuisine will guarantee a gastronomic journey through north Spain. From mouth-watering snacks in Potes to a memorable dinner in Laredo or a nearby village, your taste buds will be as satisfied as your sense of adventure.

Good to know

It's important to note that this is a full-day tour, allowing you to experience the essence of Cantabria and the Picos de Europa in just one day. The itinerary is flexible, accommodating weather conditions and individual preferences. Tickets for the Fuente Dé cable car are included in the price, ensuring you don't miss out on the mesmerizing views from the top. Lastly, Juan's expertise and personal insights will provide you with a deeper understanding of the geological wonders and cultural significance of the places you visit.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this tour rave about their unforgettable experiences. They praise Juan's expertise, his ability to create a customized itinerary, and his recommendations for delicious local cuisine. With his guidance, travelers have felt immersed in the beauty of the Picos de Europa and have been left in awe of the breathtaking landscapes. Overall, reviews emphasize the unique combination of geological knowledge, stunning scenery, and culinary delights that make this tour a must-do for any adventurous traveler.

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You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Pick up of the customer at your prefered location.

Desfiladero de La Hermida

The winding road of "El Desfiladero" starts in the village of Panes and finish near the village of Potes. We will stop in several off the beaten path locations along the Desfiladero for quick stops, taking photographs, etc.

Sierra Del Oso

A visit to the beautiful small village of Potes. We could have an snack and a drink in this village before going up in the mountains to have lunch around 1 pm.

Hotel Rebeco Picos de Europa

In the heart of the Picos de Europa , Fuente Dé cable car saves a height of 753 meters, placing the traveler at 1,823 meters high in just 4 minutes at a speed of 10 m / s. From the top station the visitor will be struck by a landscape of immense beauty. Tickets included in the price.

Admission Included

Picos de Europa

This is going to be a custom made part of the tour around the most special areas of the park. The exact places will depend on different factors like weather and/or wishes from the client!

Bar y Tienda Casa el Rumba

We will park our 4WD vehicle here to spend some time in Sotres, the highest village of the Picos de Europa.

AS-114, 6624

Quick stop in the small village of Arenas de Cabrales, Asturias.

Bilbao Tour Guide

From Santillana del Mar we could drive towards Santander and Bilbao. If have time we could stop for dinner in Laredo or a nearby village.

Admission Included

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Reviews

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4.5 (5)

rsmleung

The tour operator cancelled our booking just about two days before the tour began. We booked the tour more than three months in advance to secure a place. We then plan our trip, including purchasing air tickets to fly from Madrid to Bilbao. Planning a trip is not a simple thing like you can eat an orange if there is no apple. It involves time, money, opportunity costs and a lot of thought. Such cancellation with this short notice period has adversely upset our travel plan. Should we have not joined a tour to Picos De Europa, we might not probably fly to Bilbao. The tour operator said “I can cancel whenever I want”. However, this has not been reflected in the cancellation policy. The cancellation policy only says “For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience”. This should mean from the customer’s side. Nowhere can see that the tour operator can cancel whenever he wants. In fact, the tour operator had sent a message to us a few days before the tour began, asking us if we could start or start and finish the tour at Santander and he could arrange a private taxi service for us because he had another tour the next day. He further asked us whether we could join the tour one day before our confirmed scheduled tour. However, before we replied, the tour operator had cancelled our confirmed scheduled tour. We want to point out that the tour operator offers this tour every day. If he does not want to run the tour on any two consecutive dates, he should mark the day before and the day after the confirmed tour unavailable, but he did not do that. It is highly suspicious that he is picking customers. We tried to accommodate his request, thinking that it would not do much harm to us if we could do him a favour. Nevertheless, he said that he had already cancelled our tour without providing any reason, just saying “I can cancel whenever I want”. Such business operation means that the customers have no protection at all. I would blacklist this tour operator and would not recommend it to my friends or relatives.

James_B

This private all-day tour with Juan was one of the most memorable experiences of our two week cruise of Spain, Portugal, and Bordeaux France. We love to get out into the countryside and get a real flavor for the area and the people. This tour fulfilled all of that and more. Juan could not have been a better host, and the Picos de Europa was absolutely beautiful! To top all of that, Juan treated us to the most wonderful lunch at the restaurant at Hotel del Oso. The Cocido Lebaniego was delicious, so good that we had Juan send us the recipe! We recommend Juan and his tour as a “must do” for anyone traveling in the Bilbao/Santander area.

Sofia714

Juan was knowledgeable, flexible and professional. He easily adjusted the itinerary to accommodate several special requests. Picos de Europa ended up being the highlight of our entire trip to Spain and Portugal!

jjandtr

We took a couples trip to Northern Spain and were very excited to explore Asturias for the first time. We could tell it would be an amazing place in terms of cuisine and natural beauty but felt it would be helpful to have a good guide. Juan was perfect. He worked with us ahead of the trip to plan a two-day itinerary that most interested us Our first day, he picked us up from our hotel and drove us around the most interesting sights (ancient yew trees, mountain villages, etc.) in Picos de Europa, saving a lot of time and treating us to spectacular scenic drives by going off-roading. I am certain we wouldn't have seen the same sights if we had planned the trip ourselves. We covered a lot of ground, and Juan also selected an excellent restaurant for lunch that was not very touristy. Our second day, Juan again picked us up and drove us around a host of different cities and coastal fishing towns in Austrias. He again tailored the trip to our interests--picking a fish and seafood restaurant as well as a tapas/sideria restaurant. We tried many delicacies and learned a lot about the region. We went to many different shops, and Juan was really patient with exploring how we wanted to and adjusting along the way. There's a lot to recommend in Juan. His English is fantastic (although he's very modest). He's friendly and knowledgeable, but he's also very chill and easygoing to be around for multiple days. He's a great driver in offroad and urban settings and makes your trip so enjoyable and easy. He takes very nice photos during the trip and sends them to you afterwards. He's very communicative and will give you suggestions for other parts of your trip. We had a great trip as a couple, but because Juan has kids, I think he would also be a great guide for families and really anyone. We loved our trip and are so grateful to Juan for everything he did to make us feel so welcome and make the trip memorable.

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My husband and I took the Picos de Europa tour with Juan as the tour guide. It was an awesome day, probably the best of our days in Cantabria. Unforgettable!

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