Experience San Fermín like a true insider, with exclusive access to Spain’s most exhilarating festival. As locals, we curate a luxurious, behind-the-scenes journey, granting you entry to private venues, invitation-only cultural events, and premium balcony views of the Running of the Bulls and other iconic traditions. Beyond the festival, indulge in a tailored excursion to the renowned wine regions, where you’ll savor exceptional vintages and the finest local gastronomy in breathtaking settings. This is San Fermín at its most refined, immersive, and unforgettable.
July 5th to July 14th
*Rates are per person, double occupancy in Euros.
Make this San Fermin experience yours. This private tour can be customised to your specific preferences and requirements.
We journey to Pamplona for an exclusive, insider’s experience of the legendary San Fermín Festival. Immerse yourself in a carefully curated selection of cultural and traditional events, vibrant social festivities, and the exhilarating energy of live street music. Indulge in exceptional regional gastronomy, savoring the finest flavors of the festival. Enjoy leisure time to explore at your own pace before reuniting for a luxurious dinner with prime views of the dazzling evening fireworks, ensuring an unforgettable night in the heart of the celebration.
Transfer: Private transfer from Biarritz, Bilbao, or Pamplona airport to Pamplona
Experience: Exclusive insider tour of the San Fermín Festival, immersing you in its culture and traditions
Lunch: Seated gourmet lunch in the heart of the festivities, surrounded by the vibrant energy of San Fermín
Dinner: Elegant group dinner with prime views of the festival’s spectacular fireworks display
Transfer: Private transfer to your luxury hotel for a seamless end to the day
Sleep: Stay at a 4-star hotel in Pamplona, offering comfort and premium service
Watch the Running of the Bulls from premium bullring seating, followed by an exclusive vaquillas exhibition. Then, we head to Arínzano, Navarra’s most prestigious winery, for a VIP 4×4 tour through its stunning estate vineyards. Indulge in a private wine tasting, perfectly paired with gourmet Iberian cold meats and artisanal sheep cheese, all while enjoying breathtaking panoramic vineyard views. We then transfer to Bilbao in luxury, where your afternoon is free to explore at your leisure.
Experience: Enjoy the Running of the Bulls from premium seating in the bullring
Transfer: Private transfer to exclusive Arínzano Winery
Experience: VIP 4×4 vineyard tour, exclusive wine tasting, and gourmet Iberian ham & cheese pairing
Transfer: Luxury transfer to your 5-star Bilbao hotel
Free time: Leisure afternoon to explore Bilbao’s best offerings
Sleep: Stay at a luxurious 4-star hotel in Bilbao
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque estuary, taking in stunning views before embarking on a private, bespoke tour of the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, with exclusive access to its masterpieces. Afterward, we provide a luxurious transfer to Bilbao Airport, ensuring a seamless and elegant conclusion to your journey.
Experience: Exclusive private tour of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, with personalized insights and access
Transfer: Luxury transfer from your Bilbao hotel to Bilbao Airport
We will transfer to the prestigious La Rioja, a region renowned for its world-class wineries. Begin with elegant aperitifs and a curated wine tasting experience at exclusive wine bars in Haro, where you will savor the finest local vintages. Indulge in a gourmet dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant, housed in a 17th-century winery once owned by the Marqués de Vargas, whose opulent manor is also in the area. Enjoy an exclusive, private tour of their historic wine cellar, before being transferred to your luxury hotel for a restful night.
Transfer: Private transfer from Bilbao Airport to the prestigious La Rioja region
Experience: Exclusive visit to Haro, indulging in wine tastings at two top wine bars paired with elegant aperitifs
Dinner: Michelin-recommended dining experience at an exquisite restaurant, followed by a private tour of the wine cellars with the owner
Transfer: Luxury transfer to your carefully selected hotel
Sleep: Stay at a 4-star hotel in the heart of La Rioja, where comfort and luxury await
Experience the height of luxury as we take a hot air balloon ride over the vineyards of La Rioja Alta, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the region’s prestigious wine estates. Next, we transfer to the Valdemar Winery for an exclusive, hands-on winegrower’s experience, where you will learn from experts and enjoy a personalized wine tasting and elegant aperitifs. Indulge in a gourmet sit-down lunch at the winery, savoring exquisite local cuisine paired with the finest wines. Afterward, we provide a luxury transfer to Bilbao, where your afternoon is free to enjoy at your leisure.
Transfer: Private luxury transfer from Bilbao Airport to the exclusive La Rioja region
Experience: Exclusive hot air balloon ride soaring over the prestigious La Rioja Alta vineyards, offering breathtaking aerial views
Experience: VIP private winery tour with an intimate picnic in the vineyard, featuring two premium wines and exquisite gourmet tapas
Lunch: Indulge in a traditional gourmet lunch with succulent lamb chops, paired with top-tier family wines
Transfer: Seamless luxury transfer to your carefully selected hotel
Sleep: Stay at a 4-star hotel in the heart of La Rioja, blending elegance, comfort, and world-class service
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque estuary, taking in stunning views before embarking on a private, bespoke tour of the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, with exclusive access to its masterpieces. Afterward, we provide a luxurious transfer to Bilbao Airport, ensuring a seamless and elegant conclusion to your journey.
Experience: Exclusive private tour of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, with personalized insights and access
Transfer: Luxury transfer from your Bilbao hotel to Bilbao Airport
We will transfer you to Pamplona for an exclusive San Fermín experience, immersing you in the region’s rich cultural and traditional events. Enjoy VIP access to the finest social festivities, street music, and exceptional local gastronomy. You’ll have time to explore the festival at your leisure, followed by a curated dinner with breathtaking views of the evening fireworks, ensuring a memorable and luxurious conclusion to the day.
Transfer: Private transfer from Biarritz, Bilbao, or Pamplona airport to Pamplona
Experience: Exclusive insider tour of the San Fermín Festival, immersing you in its culture and traditions
Lunch: Seated gourmet lunch in the heart of the festivities, surrounded by the vibrant energy of San Fermín
Dinner: Elegant group dinner with prime views of the festival’s spectacular fireworks display
Transfer: Private transfer to your luxury hotel for a seamless end to the day
Sleep: Stay at a 4-star hotel in Pamplona, offering comfort and premium service
Experience the thrill of the Running of the Bulls from exclusive seating in the bullring, followed by a refined, non-violent exhibition of vaquillas (bravo cows). We then journey to a charming 16th-century coastal fishing village, where you will board a traditional ‘txalupa’ for a scenic river crossing to enjoy a gourmet lunch at a historic fisherman’s tavern. Afterward, indulge in a private guided tour of the stunning town of Hondarribia, before transferring in comfort to Bilbao, where your day of luxury continues.
Experience: Watch the Running of the Bulls from exclusive premium seating in the bullring
Transfer: Luxury transfer to the Basque coast
Lunch: Gourmet dining in a charming, historic fisherman’s tavern
Experience: Private guided tour of the historic town of Hondarribia
Transfer: Elegant transfer to your luxury hotel in Bilbao
Sleep: Four-star hotel in Bilbao****
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque estuary, taking in stunning views before embarking on a private, bespoke tour of the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, with exclusive access to its masterpieces. Afterward, we provide a luxurious transfer to Bilbao Airport, ensuring a seamless and elegant conclusion to your journey.
Experience: Exclusive private tour of the iconic Guggenheim Museum, with personalized insights and access
Transfer: Luxury transfer from your Bilbao hotel to Bilbao Airport
* NST itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
Alma Pamplona is an active travel friendly hotel. Modern and avant-garde, has its own personality, which seeks to surprise. This quiet enclave is where we luxuriate in the Spa and Treatment center, and chill at the gastro bar after a morning of activity.
Hotel Miró is located in the center of Bilbao about 170 meters from the Museum of Fine Arts and 900 meters from the Zubizuri Bridge. The historic quarter, where you will find the Arriaga Theater and the Plaza Nueva among other points of interest, is in walking distance.
Hotel Tayko is located in the center of Bilbao, about 70 meters from Arriaga Theater and the Plaza Nueva, among other points of interest, is in walking distance. But, best of all is that Tayko Hotel is a lifestyle hotel with 54 rooms with prime views of the Ria (estuary) or Merced Street.
Señorío de Arínzano is one of the oldest wineries in Spain, but is also one of our favorite accommodations for walking, cycling and food and wine visits.
It is strategically located in the town Briones, it is the ideal location for our culinary journeys to discover the region and its gastronomy. It is already one of the best hotels in La Rioja.
Stephanie, the dynamo of our organization, is a Canadian who has fallen in love with this region of Spain. She is enterprising, innovative and has an endless amount of energy to design unique outstanding travel plans, making her passion her profession. She has the firm conviction that until the product standards are exceptional, they should not be offered.
“Our goals are two: one is to dazzle our visitors and another is to share with them what we find so extremely enchanting about this region of Spain”.
Oliver is our greatest ambassador of Pamplona. Oliver has it all: charm, conversation and deep knowledge of his Basque culture. You will feel like you’ve made a new friend during one of his energetic tours. Oliver is always on the beat searching for the perfect pintxo and exciting, outside-the-box experiences. He is dedicated to designing the most exclusive events for our guests, such as the Hemingway to the Basque Coast tour, or a walking tour of the Running of the Bulls course with an international bull runner. He knows the all the best destinations and activities on the off-the-beaten cultural track.
“This is our essential hallmark that sets us apart from any other events agency”.
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Walking
You love to hike and are not afraid of a little sweat and some good uphills.
Our trip may include 12-15 km (7-10 miles) a day on various grades of terrain on a diversity of surfaces. Expect steeper climbs with phenomenal views and mountainscapes.
Biking
You love to bike at home regularly and can handle some sweat.
Our trip may include 40-60 km (25-40 miles) a day on rolling terrain with a few longer climbs rewarded with views and high points you will not want to miss.
Walking
You enjoy longer hikes with an incline or two and don’t mind pushing it a bit. Our trip may include around 6-12 km (4-8 miles) a day of walking on mostly flat terrain with a couple steeper but non-sustained climbs.
Biking
You ride your bike at home and are comfortable on a bike for a few hours. Our trip may include 40-60 km (25-40 miles) a day on mostly flat terrain and will include inclines and the occasional sustained climb.
Walking
You love to push yourself and can handle a longer hike with some sustained inclines and steep uphills. Our trip may include 10-15 km (6 -10 miles) on terrain that can be quite hilly and rolling with a few steeper climbs thrown in for good measure. The views will blow you away.
Biking
Test your mettle on off-the-beaten-paths that will stun and delight, along with legendary cycling routes in the north of Spain. You are an avid rider who loves to push themselves and enjoy the challenge of a big climb or sustained inclines. Our trip may include over 60-80 km (37 – 49 miles) a day in rolling hills with frequent climbs and even longer options available. You will be the master of your universe.
Walking
You like to go on walks at home but nothing that works up a sweat. Our trip may include around 5-10 km (3-6 miles) a day of walking on mostly flat terrain, with an occasional hill on well maintained trails or walkways.
Biking
You are in decent shape but don’t habitually ride a bike at home. Our trip may include 30-50 km (20-30 miles) a day on mostly flat terrain with a few small and achievable inclines.
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Your activity level will be exactly where you want it. Our itineraries are designed to accommodate everyone. For guidance, we have labeled each trip according to its activity level from Casual to Expert with four fitness grades.
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