Accommodation

7 nights in hand-picked hotels. Hotel Pessets (or similar) The hotel is situated in the small town of Sort which is next to the Noguera Pallaresa River in the Lleida Pyrenees. The hotel offers a range of facilities including; a bar, restaurant, lounge, children’s play room, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, sun terrace and a large garden area. The en-suite bedrooms also offer a hairdryer, free Wi-fi, satellite TV and have views over the swimming pool, garden or local town. The hotel also features a spa; all guests 14 years and over will receive a complimentary day spa pass to use during their stay with access from 1600 to 2100 daily except Mondays. Children from 14 to 17 can access the spa between 1600 and 1700 hrs Tuesday to Friday, between 1100 and 1500 on Saturdays and 1600 to 2200 on Sundays. There is the chance to swim every day in the hotel pool Triple Rooms : This trip allows the option for triple rooms to be included within the booking on all nights; it’s also possible to request a one or two bedroom apartment for a supplement. If you would like these options, please ask our Sales team for further information.

Meals

A key facet of our responsible approach to tourism is that we encourage our groups to eat in local restaurants that prepare locally grown food. We give customers choice as to their meals and do not use rather bland and impersonal hotel restaurants or all- inclusive options 7 Breakfasts 1 Lunches

Transport

Bus, 4WD

Others

All accommodation, activities and meals that are shown in the itinerary are included in the total cost of your trip You will also receive a complimentary transfer to and from the airport if you arrive on day 1 of the trip and depart on the last day and have provided your international flight information.

Guide

Tour Leaders are quite simply the glue that holds our tours together. They are chosen for their travel experience and people skills and are thoroughly trained by Explore, widely acknowledged as some of the best training in the industry. A Tour Leader’s ultimate aim is to ensure everyone is well looked after and have a fantastic trip. They are there to ensure that the tour logistics run smoothly, that health and safety is adhered to and provide comprehensive briefings at the beginning and throughout the tour.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Any visa costs, spending money and tips are not included in the trip price. You can also book extra nights’ accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip and the cost of this accommodation along with any transfers would be quoted separately.

Flights

International flights not included in the tour cost

Optional

The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices quoted are correct as of the date these tour notes were originally issued but may change at any time due to currency fluctuations. Please note: These activities are booked and paid for direct with the supplier and do not form part of your Explore holiday contract. A selection of optional activities are listed below to help you budget for your Family adventure. Whilst the basic tour price you pay before you travel includes a great selection of highlights, we have also built in free time to allow you the flexibility to choose from a carefully selected range of additional excursions and activities or take time to relax, the choice is yours. At certain destinations along the way there may be several options to choose from and it may not be possible to fit all the activities in; your Explore Leader will be able to give advice on which are the most suitable for your family. These prices all include transport costs and are based on a minimum of 4 participants per activity. If there are less than 4 people a small group supplement may apply. Child rates, where applicable apply to children 11 and under. Day 3: Half day whitewater rafting - included If you wish to upgrade to a full day’s rafting €62 adult, €36 child, arranged locally. Day 4: Canyoning ’Estaron’ €62 per person, €36 child Day 5: Hydrospeed €62 per person, €36 child Day 5: Horse riding €40 per person, no child discount Day 5 or 7: Mountain bike €65 per person, no child discount Day 5: Hells Canyon - €60 per person, no child discount Day 5 or 7: Full day (52km) €110 per person, €62 child

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Day 1 Day 1: Join Trip At Barcelona Airport And Drive To Sort In The Spanish Pyrenees
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Join Trip At Barcelona Airport And Drive To Sort In The Spanish Pyrenees

Our trip begins at Barcelona Airport (airport code BCN) at 3pm. If you would like an airport transfer today, the latest your flight can arrive is 2.15pm. We will travel together as a group, the 230km journey takes around 3.5 hours to get to Sort, a charming mountain village close to the Noguera River and the centre for water sports in the Pyrenees. Our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 8.30pm for those that wish to go out for dinner . There are no other activities planned today. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you may have time to wait ahead of our group transfer to Sort. You can make the most of this time by exploring Barcelona with its many attractions such as ’La Boqueria’ food market, Las Ramblas boulevard lined with bars and restaurants and not to mention the many incredible architectural works of Antoni Gaudi. The Barcelona metro line L9 Sud connects terminals T1 and T2 with the city of Barcelona every 7 minutes and takes 32 minutes or take the Aerobus to the city centre. Bags can be stored at the airports left luggage for around Euro 10 per piece of luggage.
Day 2 Day 2: Walk In The Aigues Tortes National Park With Lunch Included
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walk In The Aigues Tortes National Park With Lunch Included

For those that want to immerse themselves in majestic alpine scenery, we a morning walk in the Aigues Tortes National Park included. We leave in the morning and head off in Land Rovers to the Sant Maurici Lake which is placed amidst the rugged mountain ranges of the Pyrenees with peaks of up to 3000 m surrounding the area. The image of the two Encantats peaks is surely the most stunning one in the mountain range. We walk along-side the lake, passing a beautiful waterfall before reaching the ’Mirador’, a viewpoint high above Sant Maurici. We have our picnic lunch close by with local specialities such as longaniza sausage or farmhouse goat cheese before continuing our walk along the other side of the Sant Maurici lake and then driving back to Sort. (Approximately 3 hours walking, 300 m ascent) The minimum suggested age for this activity is 8 years old.
Day 3 Day 3: Exhilarating White Water Raft Along The Noguera River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Exhilarating White Water Raft Along The Noguera River

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting. Driving to our activity base right next to the river, we don our wet suits and lifejacket to explore this exciting river on our rafts along a 14 km stretch of the river. Pass through some exhilarating rapids including the famous ’washing machine’ rapid which will throw your raft onwards as your travel down the steep body of water and we are sure you will yell with triumph once through this rollercoaster of a rapid. The river Noguera is unique as there is a high enough water level all year round for water sports. We return to our spa hotel in Sort around 1pm, the afternoon is free. It’s possible to extend the rafting to a full day excursion finishing at 5pm, simply let your tour leader know the day before the activity. The full day rafting includes lunch (typically pasta and salad) after which we re-join the river, rafting down the river through Sort and continuing through the picturesque Collegats canyon, an idyllic swimming spot. The river is marginally quieter on this second section. We will aim to be back at the hotel by 6pm. Please refer to the budgeting and packing section for the supplement to upgrade to a full days rafting.
Day 4 Day 4: Canyoning And Abseiling Down The Estaron Canyon. Free Afternoon To Explore The Town Of Sort
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Canyoning And Abseiling Down The Estaron Canyon. Free Afternoon To Explore The Town Of Sort

This morning we drive 30 minutes north to the beautifully set Guingueta reservoir, one of the dammed lakes of the Noguera river. There are excellent views of the Pyrenees with the backdrop of mountains all around. After changing into our wetsuits and harnesses we’ll spend the morning abseiling, jumping and sliding down the Estaron Canyon. We’ll be back at the hotel at lunch time and then the afternoon is free for more optional activities or relaxing by the pool or use the hotel spa; all guests 14 years and over will receive one complimentary day spa pass to use during their stay with access from 1600 to 2100 daily except Mondays. Children from 14 to 17 can access the spa between 1600 and 1700 hrs Tuesday to Friday. For those looking to explore the village of Sort, there is plenty to explore in this old capital of the area with remains of the castle dating back to the 11th century still overlook the village. A great location with beautiful surroundings and the backdrop of the Pyrenees, the town also boasts several pleasant bars and cafes where one can sit on the terrace and watch life pass by. In the evening a dinner out of the village can be organized in one of the delightful restaurants tucked away in small mountain villages not too far from Sort. The town is known for its fine choice of restaurants. Looks can sometimes be deceiving, some of the best eateries in town may not look appealing at first glance but it’s not hard to find outstanding traditional Catalonian food at great prices. Typical set menu start at €25 per person with six course taster menus around €40 including wine. There are also several family friendly options including a great pizzeria.
Day 5 Day 5: Free Day With Optional Activities Such As Hydrospeed, Abseiling, Horse Riding
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Free Day With Optional Activities Such As Hydrospeed, Abseiling, Horse Riding

By today you will hopefully know which activities you liked most and there are plenty of possibilities for a very active day, perhaps exploring ’hell’s’ canyon which involves abseiling 20 metres into a cave, horse riding, via ferrata or an adventure park. Another option involves a more challenging way of floating down the river in an activity called hydrospeed where you hang on to a little board following the current through rapids and calmer sections of the river.
Day 6 Day 6: Open Kayak Excursion On The Noguera River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Open Kayak Excursion On The Noguera River

This morning is left free for relaxing or filling in with further optional activities that your tour leader can help you organise. This afternoon we transfer to Geri de la Sal village where we get changed into our wet suits and spend the afternoon kayaking down the Noguera River through some exciting rapids and stunning canyons. These kayaks are often referred to as ’open kayaks’ (inflatable, very stable mini-rafts). This area is one of the last habitats of the ’quebrantahuesos’ vulture (or bearded vulture) which is close to extinction in Europe - with a bit of luck we can see one.
Day 7 Day 7: Free Day With Optional Mountain Biking, Use The Hotel Spa Or Relax By The Pool
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Free Day With Optional Mountain Biking, Use The Hotel Spa Or Relax By The Pool

Today you can rest at the pool or on the banks of the river. Alternatively you may want to go for a walk in the surrounding area or ask the Tour Leader to organize another activity for you. There are a wide range of possibilities; perhaps you may wish to spend the afternoon kayaking.
Day 8 Day 8: Drive To Barcelona Airport Where The Trip Ends
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Drive To Barcelona Airport Where The Trip Ends

Departing Sort this morning we drive 230km, around 3.5 hours to Barcelona Airport (airport code BCN), where we will arrive at about 1pm and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 3pm.

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Family Pyrenees Multi-Activity Adventure

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Itinerary of your trip Family Pyrenees Multi-Activity Adventure

Day 1: Join Trip At Barcelona Airport And Drive To Sort In The Spanish Pyrenees

Day 2: Walk In The Aigues Tortes National Park With Lunch Included

Day 3: Exhilarating White Water Raft Along The Noguera River

Day 4: Canyoning And Abseiling Down The Estaron Canyon. Free Afternoon To Explore The Town Of Sort

Day 5: Free Day With Optional Activities Such As Hydrospeed, Abseiling, Horse Riding

Day 6: Open Kayak Excursion On The Noguera River

Day 7: Free Day With Optional Mountain Biking, Use The Hotel Spa Or Relax By The Pool

Day 8: Drive To Barcelona Airport Where The Trip Ends

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