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Basque Country Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Adult Kids 20s & Beyond
Bilbao to San Sebastián & Biarritz
Family — 20s & Beyond
6 days 5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
From: $5,599 - $5,899 pp dbl occ
($1,650 for sgl occ)
Welcome to Basque Country. A region that's Spanish, but somehow different. French, but not exactly. Where you can bask on a Basque beach or learn to surf with the pros and ride the waves. And end each day with superb family meals and siestas at grand hotels. From Spain's ports to pastures in France, these are landscapes meant for exploring.
Bike
Walk/Hike
Kayak
Surf
Basque Country Family Multi-adventure Tour
Spain & France
Start Bilbao, Spain / End Biarritz, France
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Bike, hike and experience the glorious landscapes, colorful traditions, and unique language and culture of Basque Country
- Enjoy a variety of water-based activities like kayaking and surfing off some of the region's most beautiful beaches
- Step back in time on a select section of the renowned Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, a World Heritage site
- Relax in the sweet seaside town of St-Jean-de-Luz, whose scenic waterfront is a perfect backdrop for a memorable family meal
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description
Follow hiking routes through the vast Basque Coast Geopark | Discover the spectacular Flysch cliffs, more than 60 million years old, towering above the sea | Walk along the beach to an enchanting fishing village | As you hike, meet pilgrims walking the St. James Trail to Santiago de Compostela | Spend time exploring San Sebastián, hanging out on its beaches or kayaking to a little island for great views of the bay and mountains | Taste delicious pintxos, the popular local snacks | Unwind at our palatial retreat.
Accommodations
Hotel Maria Cristina
San Sebastián
| Premiere Hotel Set in the city center, surrounded by gardens and overlooking the Urumea River, this elegant century-old hotel is just a short walk from sandy beaches.
Day 3
Description
Catch a wave! You're in one of Europe's top surfing spots | Ride a leisurely route into France and seaside St-Jean-de-Luz | Hike France's beautiful Basque landscape | Bike past sheep-dotted hills and quaint farmhouses | Linger over an aperitif with your family and take in views of the sea from our hotel's inviting terrace | Explore St-Jean-de-Luz's narrow streets and dine along the town's picturesque waterfront.
Accommodations
Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa
St-Jean-de-Luz
| Premiere Hotel Built in 1901, this hotel has retained the charm of the belle epoque while seamlessly incorporating modern luxury. (spa)
Days 4-6
Description
Discover the countless charms of French Basque Country | Ride along the coast and through vibrant fishing communities | Wander around the lavish seaside town of Biarritz, dubbed the "queen of beaches and the beach of kings" ever since Empress Eugénie de Montijo and her husband, Emperor Napoleon III, made it the favorite resort of the European aristocracy | Gather with locals to eat, drink and shoot the breeze in the old port and covered marketplace, Les Halles de Biarritz | Our chic clifftop hideaway provides an idyllic setting to celebrate a wonderful family vacation.
Accommodations
Hôtel du Palais
Biarritz
| Premiere Hotel Rich in history and charm, this 19th-century oceanfront hotel has a grand design, spectacular views and an exceptional restaurant. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
July 2023
August 2023
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Activity Level: 1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for bike options specific to this trip (click the arrow to see more). Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Limited & Fixed Menus
On many nights, the gourmet restaurants where we dine offer specially prepared limited or fixed menus featuring a delicious selection of authentic regional cuisine.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Limited & Fixed Menus
On many nights, the gourmet restaurants where we dine offer specially prepared limited or fixed menus featuring a delicious selection of authentic regional cuisine.
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