Spain – Pyrenean Family Adventure
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Although quite rightly, it is the mountains that get all the attention in this region, it is the Noguera Pallaresa that draws adventurous spirits to the charming town of Sort. The river forms the backbone of this corner of the Pyrenees, flowing from its source high in the mountains through rock gorges and lush valleys. The landscape it has created over innumerable millennia and its energetic waters themselves give rise to unparalleled opportunities for whitewater sports and canyoning. The forests offer hiking and canopy walks and you can also challenge yourself by completing the family-friendly via ferrata.
Itinerary
Today you will take to the water for a thrilling morning of white-water rafting; You will be given a full safety briefing and paddling instructions on the river bank prior to boarding your raft. Your expert guide will be at the helm and working in teams of up to eight people you will enjoy the delights of the river together. This is always an activity highlight for families.
You will enjoy between one and one and a half hours of exhilaration on the river.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Canyoning is an unforgettable activity, offering challenges, thrills and delight in equal measure. In groups of around ten people, you head to the top of the canyon (the 30-minute uphill is definitely well rewarded) in order to descend in a variety of ways; heading downstream via a series of slides, jumps, abseils and swims. This area of the Pyrenees is known as a canyoning hotspot and with good reason, these mountains provide the perfect activity playground.
The activity itself lasts for around an hour and a half from top to bottom, which will leave the rest of the day free for you to explore independently.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today you will visit Pirineu Natural Park to take part in a family-friendly (8 years and above for children) high ropes course set in a beautiful alpine forest and overlooking a tranquil lake. The platforms and ropes are between 1.5 and 2.5 metres from the ground and full safety equipment and guides supervise your participation.
After you have completed your circuit (approximately 45 minutes) you will also be able to explore the lake by taking a kayak out from one of the nearby beaches. Your guide will teach you the correct paddling technique and you can then explore the lake or simply relax out on the water.
Included Meals: Breakfast
This morning you will be picked up in 4×4 jeeps and driven up into the stunning Aigüestortes National Park – a perfect introduction to the beautiful peaks and lakes of the Pyrenean landscapes and plentiful wildlife such as eagles and crossbills.
You will then enjoy a short hike covering approximately six kilometres. Our guides have found a lovely, gentle route that offers stunning views of the scenery.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today has been left free for you to tailor your time and either book some additional activities (payable locally) or perhaps relax by the pool. We highly recommend exploring the town of Sort as the old town enjoys a rich history and there are some great local restaurants to enjoy.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred back to Barcelona for your return flights home. The transfer departs from your hotel at 9:30am.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Group airport and activity transfers. The airport transfers operate at set times and are arranged for the day of arrival at 3pm and 9:30am on the day of departure (private airport transfers will incur a supplement). Transfer time is approx 3 hours
- 7 nights hotel accommodation in a standard double/twin room or triple room
- 7 buffet breakfasts
- Jeep tour and hike in the national park
- White-water rafting
- Canyoning
- Via Ferrata family route and fat biking
- Open kayaking and canopy circuit
- All equipment, tuition and supervision from fully qualified instructors
Excluded
- Please note there is a local tax for visitors of up to 1.32 per person (over 16) per night, this can only be paid locally through your hotel
Accommodation
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The Hotel Pessets is a family focussed hotel in the Pyrenean town of Sort, with an enviable location close to the centre and next to the Noguera Pallaresa river. Children will love the large outdoor pool and parents the welcoming spa offering a range of treatments and complete with an indoor pool and sauna. The onsite restaurant has a reputation for showcasing the best of regional and seasonal produce. Hotel facilities
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