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Picos de Europa guided walking tour and spa circuit in La Hermida
Santander,
Spain
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Overview
Duration
12h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Leave Santander in the early morning by minivan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the mountains, rivers and Hermida gorge on the 2-hour drive to Fuente Dé.Once in Fuente Dé, you will meet with your mountain guide and you will take the cable car to go to the upper station of Picos. In only 4 minutes, you will be at a height over 1800m above sea level. From the upper station, you will enjoy gorgeous views over the Picos de Europa mountains and Fuente Dé.From there, you will enjoy a 3-4 hours hiking experience in Picos with your guide walking the mountain down to the village of Espina on easy routes (15km distance with ca. 1000m negative slope). You will love this hiking experience in this unique frame!Afterward, you will drive back to Potes, the capital of the Liébana region. This little village is one of the nicest villages in Cantabria for its medieval houses surrounded by a spectacular landscape of mountains and rivers. You will enjoy some free time here for lunch and walking around.After an intense morning, it will be time for a reward. You will stop at Hotel & Spa La Hermida to enjoy 1.15 hours of spa water circuit. The waters of this spa are considered among the best in Europe for their medicinal mineral properties.
What to remember
Important info
- During booking confirmation, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander for the pick-up
- This is a tour for children over 10 years old. It is also not recommended for people with claustrophobia or vertigo
- To access the spa it is compulsory to wear a swimsuit, a towel, a bathing cap, and flip-flops
- Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, and bring sunscreen, bottle of water, snack and jacket
- Group size: small groups (min 4 people required to confirm the activity)
What's included
Professional mountain guide. Water Spa Circuit (1,15h). Entrance fees. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Cross the spectacular La Hermida gorge with a minivan. Reach a height of 1,823m with the cable car in Fuente Dé. Visit the charming village of Potes, the capital of Liébana. Enjoy a spa circuit after a hike in the Picos de Europa area
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
EXPLORING CANTABRIA
Meeting Point
Pick-up from your hotel in Santander. During checkout, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander for the pick-up. Alternatively, you can go to the meeting point at the bus stop in Calle Castelar, 25 (next to Hotel Vincci Puertochico).