HIKING TOUR
Walk between two bays
Easy hike to Pasaia + lunch in a waterfront restaurant optional
Hiking tour
Starting time:
10:30 am
Duration:
4 hours
Walking time:
2,5 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Private tour
The tour will start and
finish in your accommodation
Prices
350€
2 people
+100€
pax
Included
Private Group
All transportation costs
Local Basque Guide
Not included
Lunch / Snacks & Drinks
Any other not specified item
This tour combines an easy hike between San Sebastian and Pasaia crossing Mt. Ulia, with a three-course meal in a waterfront restaurant.
Itinerary
We will start the day walking from your accommodation and after reaching the end of Zurriola beach we will start climbing up Mount Ulia, the geographical feature that both unites and separates the two populations. The ascent is steep and quite uneven at first but we soon reach a flatter path. Mt. Ulia is a protected area but it seems to be full of memories, wars, whale sightings and of fresh water essential for growing city, as well as of travellers who, like Victor Hugo, set out from San Sebastian and crossed these mountains, and ended up by chance in Pasaia becoming fascinated by both the location and its inhabitants. After walking gently paths along the sea, stone roads and wooded lands we approach the majestic and romantic Faro de la Plata (Silver Lighthouse) situated on an impressive cliff that is almost perpendicular until we reach the esplanade below it.
The lighthouse access road takes us to Pasaia along the mouth of its harbor, a spectacular narrow strait, which is abruptly cut off. The rest of the route continues at sea level and we soon come to the Albaola Basque Maritime Factory where a reproduction of a 16th-century whaling ship is being built. After reaching San Pedro, we will cross over the bay by boat to the beautiful district of San Juan the point at which this route finishes. A very well deserved lunch will be waiting in a waterfront restaurant in San Juan, a captivating coastal village, with very narrow streets, where the 19th-century French poet Victor Hugo found inspiration. (Lunch is optional, not included in the price).
It's Personalized
Our tours are private. We give you the possibility to design or adapt the tours based on your interests and preferences
It's Authentic
Thanks to our knowledge and our contacts, you will experience a full immersion into the culture and identity of the Basque Country
It's Exclusive
Our tours are specially designed for small groups so that you can interact with us directly and personally
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What they say
"We spent a fun and informative day with Andoni. He was an excellent tour guide showing us the sights, while sharing his vast knowledge of the places we visited and their customs. We enjoyed visiting the local market and having lunch at a special restaurant selected by Andoni….a spot we would never have found on our own."BritEngland
"We came to the Spain for 8 days, 6 of them in the Basque Country. Andoni was particularly important to making this such a great trip because of his knowledge, enthusiasm, and he went out of his way to please us. I highly recommend this small and very personal type of travel service."EliUSA
"The most impressive aspect of this experience was how comfortable we were with Andoni. Within minutes, we felt like we were with a friend. He has a delightful demeanor, sense of humor, completely relaxed and accommodating. He is Basque and LOVES his culture and his job,"JaimieAustralia
"Our tour guide was Andoni and he was very knowledgeable both about wine and Basque Country. He was very friendly and we really enjoyed spending the day with him. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great time, including taking us all the way to Bilbao."AnisaUSA