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Girona: Volcano Area, Besalú, and Banyoles Lake Tour

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Girona: Volcano Area, Besalú, and Banyoles Lake Tour
Top rated
4.78125 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.78125 out of 5 stars
32 reviews

Discover a treasure inside the crater of one of the 40 volcanoes of this area near Girona. Experience the history of the area while visiting the medieval villages of Besalú and Santa Pau. Then visit the largest lake in Catalonia, the Banyoles Lake.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

S
Sandra – United States

Claudia and Eduardo were fantastic. We got to see several beautiful sites that would have been difficult for us to visit on our own. Lunch was delicious.

M
Mark – France

This trip was a great stress free way to discover the area. We visited medieval villages, hiked a dormant volcano, ate lunch at a traditional restaurant and ended the day strolling around a beautiful lake in Banyoles. The guides were enthusiastic and catered the tour to our interest. The transportation was clean, comfortable and safe. If you want a look off the beaten path in Catalonia this tour is for you.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Carrer dels Calderers, 19

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

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    Besalu

    Visit, Guided tour, Local snacks (75 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

  • Castellfollit de la Roca

    Photo stop, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park

    Hiking (1 hour)

    Santa Pau

    Lunch (1.5 hours)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Santa Pau

    Visit, Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Lake of Banyoles

    Visit, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (25 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Carrer dels Calderers, 19

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Spend a day out of the city near Girona, the pre-Pyrinees Montains with more than 40 volcanoes, the Banyoles Lake, and medieval villages
  • Enjoy a guided visit to Besalú to learn the history of the second most important Jewish community in the Middle Ages in Girona Province.
  • Explore Santa Pau with a huge castle and a nice church and Castellfollit the la Roca, built on the top of a basaltic cliff

Full description

If you are nature lovers and you like to discover new areas, this is the best option for you! On this full-day tour you will explore different areas. The first area you will explore is Besalú, where you will learn about the history and the medieval and Jewish heritage of the town. 

Next explore the nature of La Garrotxa Natural Park, in the pre-Pyrenees area with more than 40 volcanoes none of them active for thousands of years. While there visit a medieval hermitage located in the middle of a crater.

After, visit Castellfollit de la Roca to take some photos of the Basaltic cliff and Santa Pau a small village surrounded by volcanoes. To finish this amazing day, you will have the opportunity to walk along the shore or sail on Banyoles Lake, the largest lake in Catalonia.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Food
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The guide will meet you at the meeting point in Plaça Sant Feliu, beside "The River Caffe".

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility

From $163.13 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
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Sandra – United StatesJune 17, 2024 – Verified booking
Claudia and Eduardo were fantastic. We got to see several beautiful sites that would have been difficult for us to visit on our own. Lunch was delicious.
M
Mark – FranceJuly 13, 2024 – Verified booking
This trip was a great stress free way to discover the area. We visited medieval villages, hiked a dormant volcano, ate lunch at a traditional restaurant and ended the day strolling around a beautiful lake in Banyoles. The guides were enthusiastic and catered the tour to our interest. The transportation was clean, comfortable and safe. If you want a look off the beaten path in Catalonia this tour is for you.
G
Gillian – United KingdomSeptember 20, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a wonderful time. Visited 4 different places, plus photo stop & a lovely lunch that was great value & good food. Eduardo our guide was brilliant & enthusiastic. All in all would definitely recommend this tour.

Product ID: 310203

Activity provider:Girona Experience
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