Catalonia By Bike

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Enjoy scenic countryside vistas, medieval buildings and the Mediterranean Sea on this 8-day biking adventure. Travel along Spain's Bici Carril, passing through rural Catalonian villages and sunflower fields.

Trip Details

Duration: 8 day(s)
Visited Areas: Spain
Trip Type: Cycling Tours , Overland Adventure Travel
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	995.00
CAD	995.00
EUR	750.00
GBP	520.00
NZD	1425.00
AUD	1195.00
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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Barcelona

Arrive in Barcelona at any time.

Day 2-3 Olot

An early morning train journey brings you to the medieval town of Ripoll. Cycle along the Bici Carril through the lovely village of Saints Jean de Abbesses on your way to the historic town of Olot. The following day is free to choose from many of the optional activities in the Olot area, such as walking or biking in the nearby Garrotxa Natural Park amidst the park’s many volcanoes.

Day 4-5 Gerona

Continuing along the Bici Carril, bike 55km downhill to the medieval town of Gerona. The following day is free to either explore this fascinating town, ride to Rupit, one of the most picturesque villages in Catalonia, or head out to Baynoles, home of the summer Olympic village.

Day 6-7 St Feliu de Guíxoles / Barcelona

Bike the last 40km towards St Feliu de Guixoles on the Mediterranean coast. Spend the remainder of the day swimming in the Med or exploring the Spanish coastline. The following day is spent at leisure before departing for Barcelona by bus in the evening. Optional activities include hiking, biking, diving or just relaxing on the beach.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Local hotels (7 nts).
Departure	Departs every two weeks (Apr-Oct)
DepEnd	Sun-Sun
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	- 3 guided biking tours
Local Payment	EUR100
Meals Included	No meals included
Recommendation	Looking for a walking tour? Check out Catalonia Walking Adventure, code ESCW.
StartFinish	ex Barcelona
Testimonial	"This was a fantastic trip - great location, great mix of people in the group, fun (and survivable!) biking, and most of all a truly terrific guide who made sure everyone got the most out of the week. Am recommending to everybody!" - Susan Browne travelled on Catalonia by Bike
Transport	Local bus, train, bicycle.
Brochure Intro	The perfect pace to experience the beauty of Catalonia is that of the bicycle. Enjoy scenic countryside vistas, medieval buildings and the Mediterranean Sea on this adventure. Travel along Spain's Bici Carril, passing through rural Catalonian villages and sunflower fields.

When can I go?

Start Date	Finish Date	Places Available
2008-06-22	2008-06-29	7+
2008-08-03	2008-08-10	7+
2008-08-17	2008-08-24	7+
2008-08-31	2008-09-07	7+
2008-09-14	2008-09-21	7+
2008-09-28	2008-10-05	7+
2008-10-12	2008-10-19	7+