Walk, sail and cycle in Urdaibai

Discover Urdaibai at your own pace and in the most sustainable way.

Description

A 4-day/3-night experience to discover Urdaibai at your own pace and in the most sustainable way. You'll enjoy one of northern Spain's natural gems in an active yet relaxing way, sailing along its estuary, taking guided geotourism walks, cycling through our forests, and discovering the vast biodiversity they hold.

The experience in detail

Activities

  • Guided route for the interpretation of natural and cultural heritage.

Program

Day 1
In the afternoon, arrival and accommodation. On your own, you can visit the Urdaibai Basque Reserve Eco-Trekker, where you can discover all its rich biodiversity and stunning views of the marshes. Accommodation in a country house, charming rural hotel, or apartment is subject to availability and preference.
Day 2
After breakfast, we'll head independently to the port of Mundaka for a family-friendly boat trip, the Mundaka-Ogoño-Elantxobe-Izaro route. We'll travel along the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary and coast toward Elantxobe. We'll stop at the Ogoño Caves, where rock walls obscure the sky. We'll skirt the Ogoño Rock and enter Elantxobe, a small fishing port where houses climb the mountain. We'll return by approaching Izaro Island, steeped in pirate legends. If the sea is suitable, we can take a dip and enjoy the rocky seabed near the island. Afterward, we'll have lunch at the Madaixagane restaurant, which offers traditional cuisine based largely on garden produce, high-quality, seasonal natural produce, and local meats and raw materials. With a "zero-kilometer" philosophy, its dishes will delight visitors. In the afternoon, we will have free time to visit Gernika and its Assembly House and Peace Museum, or fishing villages such as Bermeo and Mundaka. Accommodation based on your selected accommodation.
Day 3
In the morning, after breakfast, we'll head to Gernika to begin our electric bike tour through the heart of Urdaibai (Biosphere Reserve). A fun and sustainable way to enjoy fantastic natural landscapes at the foot of the marsh. Along the way, we'll learn about the characteristics of the marshes, their traditional uses, their most representative flora and fauna, and their evolution from the interior to the estuary (includes a visit to the Birding Center). Afterwards, we'll head to the Itxasmendi Txakoli winery. This small winery located in the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve (Gernika) produces txakoli, promoting quality through natural methods, viticulture, and environmentally friendly oenology. In addition to visiting the winery, you'll taste their wines accompanied by a local pintxo. In the afternoon, we'll have free time to continue enjoying the beaches and other unique corners of Urdaibai. Accommodation in selected establishments
Day 4
After breakfast, we'll embark on our guided geotourism tour. Throughout the Urdaibai Basque Reserve, we'll find several first-class sites where we can learn about the history of Earth's past through coral reefs, large structures, and open-air rock museums, which we'll enjoy throughout our approximately three-hour walk. The getaway will conclude with a return to their places of origin, accompanied by a gourmet basket of products from Conservas Campos.

Included services

  • Accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis (4 days / 3 nights) based on the accommodation selected by the client and available.
  • Guided geotourism activities, electric bike tours, and boat rides.
  • Campos Preserves gourmet product basket
  • Tax 

Additional Services

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ECOTOURIST RESERVE

Natural spaces

These are the natural spaces where this experience takes place: Walk, sail and pedal in Urdaibai

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