Overview
Holiday Overview:
From the coast to the mountains, from sea to crag, from sandy beach to shady Mediterranean forest – the diverse and changing natural landscapes of Catalonia exert a powerful attraction to adventurers. We believe this is the best family activity holiday and adventure holiday in Europe.
Our activity holiday and adventure holiday has been specifically designed to reveal many aspects of this beautiful part of Catalonia!!
Nights: 7
Level: Families (children 7 or older). No experience is required for any of the activities on this holiday.
Accommodation Your accommodation is a charming 17th century farmhouse, a short walk from a beautiful sandy beach and the village of Sant Pere Pescador.
There is also some time to relax on the beach or, for the more adventurous, why not try a tandem skydive?!
If you are after some culture, then perhaps take a trip to Figueres and the Salvador Dali Museum or visit the Greek/Roman ruins at Empuries.
The trip is packed with activities:
- sea kayaking in the turquoise Mediterranean sea
- river kayaking
- climbing
- aerial walkways
- zip wires
- archery
- biking
- abseiling
- introduction to canyoning
- picnics on the beach
- snorkeling
- horse riding
- a walk down through the breathtakingly beautiful Vall de Núria valley surrounded by mountain peaks of 3000 meters
Itinerary
Itinerary:
Catalan Multi-Activity Family Holiday (7 Nights)
The “Wild Coast”, Medieval Villages and Mountainous Interior
Nights: 7
Day 1, Transfer to your accommodation near Sant Pere Pescador: Your tour leader will meet you at Girona airport or Figueres train station (if flying into Barcelona) and you will be transfered to your guesthouse in the village of Sant Pere Pescador.
Bordered by the River Fluvià, the village has a perfect balance of lush green orchards and turquoise seas, together with an ample choice of nature trails. Your accommodation is in a spacious 17th Century farmhouse, restored in keeping with its original style, offering two communal living rooms, a dining room, two terraces and a windowed balcony. Rooms are all outward facing, with private bathroom, and individually designed to reflect the fruit farming which has been the way of life in this area for centuries. The rest of the day is free to relax or perhaps take a walk to the beach, just 15 minutes stroll through apple orchards, or a walk to the village. Guesthouse, 7 nights
Day 2, Coastal sea kayaking and walk to the Cap de Creus: This morning 
you’ll start the week’s activities with some sea-kayaking. After a short transfer, you will journey along the rugged Catalan coast, all the while enjoying the warm waters of the sparkling turquoise sea. This is a fantastic way to enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery and the only way to see some of the most remote and inaccessible parts. The kayaking is followed by a picnic lunch on the beach and then a walk to Cap de Creus, the most easterly point of mainland Spain, and a protected nature reserve. (breakfast and picnic lunch)
Day 3, Horse riding and option quad biking: The Aiguamolls d’Emporda National Park is a nature reserve with coastal marshlands, and provides a perfect
location for horse-riding, seeing plenty of birdlife and wildlife during the ride. At any time of year you are likely to spot a variety of birds; with Flamingo and Black Stork plentiful during the spring and autumn migrations. Keep you eyes peeled for wild boar and fallow deer. After the horse-riding, nearby there is an opportunity to enjoy some off-roading on quad bikes through orchards and open plains in the centre of the Emporda Wetlands (optional, payable locally). (breakfast)
Day 4, Full days activity at an Adventure Lake: Today you will spend the day at the fun packed Adventure Lake, where all the activities are included. Choose from sports such as kayaking on the lake, archery, mountain biking and abseiling. Also on offer is a high rope walking course and climbing walk, with different levels of difficulty – something for all the family to try. The kids (and probably the parents) are sure to sleep soundly tonight after the day’s activities! (breakfast and picnic lunch)
Day 5, Free Day: Enjoy a rest today, or get busy again with a great choice of optional activities and excursions. Perhaps spend some 
time getting wet at a waterpark (July and August only), with its great wave pool, “Kid’s Lagoon”, twisting slides and relaxing pools. Or head down to the beach for some swimming or walks along the coast. There is also an option to visit the Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres – the third most visited attraction in Spain, inaugurated in 1974, the Dalí Theatre-Museum was built upon the remains of the former Figueres theatre. It contains the broadest range of works spanning the artistic career of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), from his earliest artistic experiences and his surrealist creations down to the works of the last years of his life. Alternatively, for the brave members of the family, why not try a tandem skydive, for one of the most memorable moments of a lifetime. (breakfast)
Day 6, Rack railway to mountain resort of Vall de Nuria, full day: An early start takes you to the mountain resort of Vall de Núria. At 2,000 metres (6,560 feet), it sits at one of the highest points of the Ribes Valley and is surrounded by peaks of almost 3,000
metres (9800 feet), from which flow a multitude of water sources and torrents.
The resort has a unique wealth of nature and landscape and is inaccessible by car, so you will take the rack railway up through this spectacular mountain landscape. The railway covers a distance of 12½ kilometres and takes you up an incline of over 1000 metres (3280 feet). Núria is a popular place of pilgrimage; it provides not only a natural shelter among the high peaks, but also a spiritual oasis whose history can be traced back to ancient origins and traditions. Today is all about having fun as a family – all activities are left optional today (payable locally) so it’s up to you what you want to do. You can explore the picturesque area, have another go at archery or horse-riding, or perhaps try something new like canoeing or boating. You can descend on foot through the Ribes Valley – this is an incredibly beautiful route and the best thing is it’s all downhill ! If you prefer, you can take the rack railway back down the mountain. (breakfast)
Day 7, River kayaking, visit ruins at Empùries: A short transfer takes you to the River Fluvià, where you will embark on a beautiful river kayak excursion for approximately 2 hours. This is a great opportunity to observe the wonderful flora and fauna this 
river has to offer. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit the Greek and Roman ruins at nearby Empúries. This ancient city was used by the Romans as their base for the invasion and dominance of the Iberian Peninsula. There are some excellent mosaics and other remains, most dating from 218BC onwards. If you prefer you could spend the afternoon on one of the beautiful beaches in front of the ruins; this rugged part of the coast is perfect for snorkelling and there will be plenty time to relax and enjoy the afternoon. (breakfast)
Day 8: Pick up and transfer to Girona airport or Figueres Train Station.
Note: Each itinerary is planned many months in advance and although it is our intention to operate the itinerary as outlined above, it may be necessary to make some changes as a result of climatic conditions, limitations of infrastructure or other operational factors which are beyond our control. As a consequence, the order or location of overnight stops may vary from those outlined but we will always endeavour to keep you informed of any such changes. Included meals are indicated in the daily itinerary.
What your holiday includes:
- Transfer to and from Girona Airport or Figueres Train Station
- The services of a local English speaking guide during the duration of the holiday
- Seven nights B&B accommodation
- Picnic on “day two” and “day four”
- All the activities outlined in the itinerary (except the activities at the Vall de Nùria and your free day)
- All equipment, instruction and supervision from our fully qualified activity providers
- Transfers to and from all the activities
What’s not included:
- Flights
- Holiday Insurance
- Lunch (except “day two and “day four”) or Evening Meals
Other Info
Other information (what to bring etc):
Is it right for your family?
A wonderful active adventure staying in a restored farmhouse (all rooms have a private bathroom and there are communal living areas and terraces). Breakfasts are included, and evening meals can be taken at local restaurants. All activities are taken within a short distance of the accommodation, so there's very little travelling involved.
What your holiday includes:
- Transfer to and from Girona Airport or Figueres Train Station
- The services of a local English speaking guide during the duration of the holiday
- Seven nights B&B accommodation
- Picnic on “day two” and “day four”
- All the activities outlined in the itinerary (except the activities at the Vall de Nùria)
- All equipment, instruction and supervision from our fully qualified activity providers
- Transfers to and from all the activities
What’s not included:
- Flights
- Holiday Insurance
- Lunch (except “day two and “day four”) or Evening Meals
Travel Options
Travel Options:
There are regular flights from many European cities to Girona airport, the closest airport for this holiday, most of which are operated by Ryanair. The transfer from Girona airport to your first accommodation takes approx. 1 hour.
There are a wider choice of airlines flying into Barcelona including Ryanair and Easyjet. You will need to take the shuttle train to Barcelona Sants train station from the airport; the shuttle trains leave every 30 minutes and take approx. 20 minutes. You then change trains at Sants and take a train to Figueres, trains leave approx. every 40 minutes and take between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the train you take, the price is between 8 Euros and 12 Euros per person. The private transfer from Figueres train station to your first accommodation takes approx. 15 minutes.
Travelling via Barcelona will allow you the opportunity to explore this exciting city by spending a couple of nights there at the beginning or end of the holiday.
Availability and Prices
Prices and Availability:
Dates 2012
| Sat 02 Jun 12 | Sat 09 Jun 12 |
| Sat 28 Jul 12 | Sat 04 Aug 12 |
| Sat 04 Aug 12 | Sat 11 Aug 12 |
| Sat 18 Aug 12 | Sat 25 Aug 12 |
| Sat 27 Oct 12 | Sat 03 Nov 12 |
Prices 2012
Family of Three (sharing a triple room)
Price (June & October): 769 Euros or 699 GBP per person (based on three sharing a triple room)
Price (July & August): 799 Euros or 726 GBP per person (based on three sharing a triple room)
Family of Four (sharing 2 x double/twin rooms)
Price (June & October): 830 Euros or 755 GBP per person (based on four sharing two x twin/double rooms)
Price (July & August): 860 Euros or 781 GBP per person (based on four sharing two x twin/double rooms)
Family of Four (sharing a quadruple room)
Price (June & October): 718 Euros or 652 GBP per person (based on four sharing a quadruple room)
Price (July & August): 757 Euros or 688 GBP per person (based on four sharing a quadruple room)
Vall De Nùria Activities, Day 6 (pay locally)
The Lake
30 minutes hire of a rowing boat: 8.15 Euros (per boat, max 4 PAX)
30 minutes hire of a canoe: 5.10 Euros (per canoe, max 2 PAX)
Crazy Golf
1 hour 30 minutes: 3.90 Euros per person
Archery
1 hour lesson: 13.25 Euros per person
Horse Riding Routes
30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the route: 15.85 Euros to 43.75 Euros per person
Children Play Park
1 hour: approx. 10 Euros per person
Activities Available on Free Day, Day 5 (pay locally)
Tandem Skydive
Accompanied by a professional instructor with thousands of jumps behind him, you can enjoy one of the most memorable moments of a lifetime.
After a short briefing about the exit from the aircraft, control in freefall and the landing, you will take off for a 15 minute flight to 12.500 feet: Securely attached to a qualified instructor, you will jump and taste 1 minute of amazing freefall at 200 km/h!!
After the instructor opens the parachute at 4.000 ft, by no means has the experience ended. You can then enjoy 5 minutes of flight over Empuriabrava and the Bay of Roses. The final landing is made in the same area that you took off from where your friends and family will be waiting to receive you (1 hour)
Prices from 197 Euros per person
Quad Biking
You will travel off-road through the stunning Catalan countryside. This area of natural beauty with its extensive orchards and open plains in the centre of the Emporda Wetlands is a maze of country paths and lanes. (1 hour)
Price, 42 Euros per person
Horse Riding
You will go horse riding through the Aiguamolls d`Empordà nature park, at any time of the year you are likely to spot birds such as ibis, herons, tufted ducks, pochards, snipes, redshanks, marsh harriers and sandpipers, but if you are lucky you can make some exciting sightings during the spring and autumn migrations: grey herons, golden plovers, flamingos, black storks and spoonbills. (1 hour)
Price, 25 Euros per person
Waterpark (July & August Only)
Why not spend some time at a fantastic water park, with a great Wave Pool, the Tropic Island and Kid’s Lagoon, twisting slides, no end descents, relaxing pools, crazy rivers and much much more…
Price, 24 Euros per person for the day and 19 Euros for the afternoon if you are taller than 1.2 meters
14 Euros per person for the day and 11 for the afternoon if you height is less than 1.2 meters
Visit to the Dali Museum in Figueres
The third most visited attraction in Spain, inaugurated in 1974; the Dalí Theatre-Museum was built upon the remains of the former Figueres theatre. It contains the broadest range of works spanning the artistic career of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), from his earliest artistic experiences and his surrealist creations down to the works of the last years of his life. (2 to 4 hours)
Price, 12 Euros per person
Visit to the Dali’s House in Port Lligat
A great attraction to visit located in a small whitewashed seaside village, Dali’s House-museum was Salvador Dalí’s only fixed abode from 1930, the place in which he normally lived and worked up till 1982 when, upon Gala’s death, he took up residence at Púbol Castle. (1 hour)
Price, 11 Euros per person
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