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Cycling Zip wiring Salamandres Lake Walk White water rafting Introduction to Mountain Biking Day Trip Incles Valley Walk

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All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip. All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we’re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn’t always possible which means we won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. The Hotel Roc de St Miquel is a small and friendly, family run chalet hotel. The Roc has a total of 12 rooms with a range of singles, doubles, twins and family rooms. It offers clean and comfortable rooms that all have en-suite facilities, fresh linen, a daily maid service, telephone, television and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant caters all diets with a wide range of tasty menus. Breakfast is a buffet continental style with some hot options also available. The bar lounge is the perfect place to relax after an active outdoor day. Chalet (7 nights)

Transport

On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus, as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten track destinations and give us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. Please note that traveling is not particularly long, but you will experience some rough stretches on gravelly and windy roads. On some days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time for included activities. Private Bus

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Other activities and services not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Thermal baths - EUR35

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Day 1 Day 1: Soldeu, Andorra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Soldeu, Andorra

Benvingut! Welcome to Andorra. Situated on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, Andorra sits between France and Spain. Although small, this country is blessed with some of the finest scenery in the Pyrenees and is a great base for an active week in the mountains. You’ll have a complimentary transfer from the airport to your hotel in Soldeu, your base for the trip. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in this gorgeous ski resort town – if you arrive early, there’s plenty to do to explore! Then, the night is yours to relax and prepare for tomorrow’s adventures.
Day 2 Day 2: Cycling And Zip Wiring In Cortals Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cycling And Zip Wiring In Cortals Valley

Today, you’ll head to the Cortals Valley. After a short drive you’ll arrive at the top of the valley to enjoy some easy riding on the only flat off-road track in Andorra, which leads to Engolasters Lake. Around the lake there are plenty of fun tracks and you’ll have the choice between an easy, flat track and a more exciting path through the woods. At the other end of the lake is the zip wiring and tree top centre. After a short briefing, climb up into the trees and cross the area by zip lines and rope obstacles. After a picnic lunch in the trees by the lake, get back on your bike and take a single-track route through a short tunnel to a look-out point over the capital city Andorra La Vella. Finish with a bike track where you can hone your skills and cycle back to the vehicles to return to Soldeu. At this point there is an option where the more experienced riders can do an exhilarating 5km road descent with switch backs and views.
Day 3 Day 3: Salamandres Lake Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Salamandres Lake Walk

This morning you’ll head into Andorra’s mountains. When you arrive, walk to the base of Ransol Valley Ridge. It’s a steady climb up to the Salamandres Lake, passing by the Roca del Home Dret (the rock of the straight man). While at the lake, you may get a chance to see the small yellow dotted salamander that this lake is named after. Relax by the lake or opt to hike up to the Ransol Ridge, which sits at 2500 m. At this height, there are some spectacular views across the Andorran peaks. The rest of the day is a gradual descent back down to Entorn and the hamlet of El Tarter. Keep your eyes open for the griffon vulture soaring above! Walk through the Incles Valley, cross the river and take the gentle path back to the hotel. This afternoon you can relax in the sun, explore the village or visit a nearby spa centre.
Day 4 Day 4: White Water Rafting In Sort
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: White Water Rafting In Sort

Crossing the Andorran border into Spain, you’ll drive along a mountain pass of the Port de Canto. When you arrive, grab your paddles, helmets, buoyancy aids and wetsuits and then your local guides will lead you on an exhilarating white water rafting experience. The rivers around Sort have different grades of rapids (up to Class 3) and are rated in the top five in the world for safety and enjoyment! Paddle through the rapids past rolling hills and then after drying off, enjoy some time to relax in the bar or by the pool at the centre, before driving back to Soldeu for the night.
Day 5 Day 5: Free Day In Soldeu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Free Day In Soldeu

Today, you’re free to choose from the many optional activities available in Andorra. You might like to visit the thermal baths of La Caldea, or if you like heights, you can try your hand at Via Ferrata climbing. There are plenty more opportunities for walking and mountain biking here too, just ask your local leader! If you prefer, you can just take the chance to relax, enjoy the sunshine or go duty free shopping.
Day 6 Day 6: Mountain Biking To Abelletes Lake
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mountain Biking To Abelletes Lake

Today you’ll hop on a mountain bike and ride through the Pyrenees. Your guides will brief you on the route, then you’ll take the short shuttle ride to Port d’Envalira, which sits at 2408 m and is the highest road pass in the Pyrenees. This is a climb that has featured several times in the Tour de France! Take a road descent, then an off-road track to the Abelletes Lake – the official border between Andorra and France. Transfer back to 2400 m then descend to Grau Roig Valley where you’ll stop for a packed lunch, surrounded by mountains, pine trees and the source of the Valira River. After lunch, cycle off road back to Soldeu. Finish up at the local Caves Manacor market, where you can taste a variety of local products such as hams, cheeses and spirits.
Day 7 Day 7: Walking In Incles Valley, Soldeu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Walking In Incles Valley, Soldeu

Take a short walk into the Incles Valley, where today’s hike begins. Walk along a single track through forested mountain slopes, keeping an eye out for pine forest plants, flowers and rhododendrons in June. You can also spot some wild fruit growing in mid-summer and mushrooms in September. The climbing path zig zags up to the stunning Cabana Sorda Lake, which sits below an impressive semi-circular amphitheatre of rock. Stop for lunch and if the weather allows, take a dip in the cold mountain water. After lunch, you’ll descend through meadows and woodlands to the valley floor.
Day 8 Day 8: Soldeu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Soldeu

There are no activities planned after breakfast today and your adventure comes to an end. You’re free to leave at any time after check out. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. If you’d like to take the complimentary group transfer to Toulouse Airport, please advise at the time of booking. It will be an early morning transfer, arriving at approximately 9 am.

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Andorra: Hike, Bike & Raft

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Itinerary of your trip Andorra: Hike, Bike & Raft

Day 1: Soldeu, Andorra

Day 2: Cycling And Zip Wiring In Cortals Valley

Day 3: Salamandres Lake Walk

Day 4: White Water Rafting In Sort

Day 5: Free Day In Soldeu

Day 6: Mountain Biking To Abelletes Lake

Day 7: Walking In Incles Valley, Soldeu

Day 8: Soldeu

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