6 days /5 nights
Avid
Private Group
The Wine Regions
The Basque Lands
Kingdoms of Navarra
Dive deep into the part of Spain where ancient routes cross golden fields and wind through medieval cities. Cycle from Rioja, through rolling vineyards, on parts of the legendary Camino de Santiago, skirting the foothills of the Navarran Pyrenees, and on to the Basque Coast and the town of San Sebastian on the sparkling blue sea. The North of Spain is full of sensory pleasure and authentic local experiences. The Michelin-starred restaurants and rustic farm-fresh meals, and the food and wine of the region are unparalleled.
May, June, July, August, September, October, November
This enchanting territory and our immersive adventure tours are well worth the discovery, but if you really want to find out how to make your vacations unique, special and memorable, you will have to join us on one.
May, June, July, August, September, October, November
| Date | Price | Information |
|---|---|---|
| July 20 – July 25 | 2021 | 3,180€ | |
| September 1 – September 6 | 2021 | 3,180€ |
| Travellers | Euros | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4,270€ | |
| 3 | 4,360€ | |
| 4 | 4,000€ | |
| 5 | 3,770€ | |
| 6 | 3,550€ | |
| 7 | 3,400€ | |
| 8 | 3,280€ | |
| 9 | 3,180€ |
We customize to fit with fabulous experiences, the comfort of great accommodation, out-of-this-world gastronomy and a chance to discover this spectacular region.
Your Northern Spain Travel guides will welcome you in Bilbao. From there we travel to La Rioja where we will fit the bikes to perfection and ready ourselves for the journey ahead. Our first ride begins at the gates of the Rioja wine region on an epic Rioja trail with sweeping views of the region before stopping for lunch in the majestic heritage hotel Los Agustinos in Haro, the “capital del Rioja”. In the heart of the wine region, our afternoon pleasures consists of private visits and wine-tastings in two of the most authentic and oldest wineries of the Rioja Alta.
Food: Lunch and dinner
Ride the best portion: Bilbao to Haro
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 16 miles / 25 km, elevation gain: 314 meters
Even farther: 32 miles / 52 km, elevation gain: 1,300 meters
Today we are off on the Camino de Santiago to the twin 11th-century monasteries, Yuso and Suso, in San Millan de la Cogolla. After stopping on the decent for an informal lunch in a nearby village we coast down to our final destination, ElCiego. Regardless of how you get there, you will relax and enjoy yourselves at the Marques de Riscal Spa. You may opt for a dinner-trip on your own to sample the local pintxos at the medieval town of Laguardia, which is perched on top of 300 cellars carved out of the rock.
Food: Breakfast / Lunch
Ride the best portion: Najera / San Millan de la Cogolla / El Ciego
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 23 miles / 38 km, elevation gain: 490 meters
Even farther: 46 miles / 74 km, elevation gain: 710 meters
Leaving Marques de Riscal, we cycle to the mountain town of Ezcaray, where we dine at the two-Michelin star restaurant and enjoy the Rioja mountain air. Take time to explore the hotel or the town. Later, browse the local tapas bars for dinner at your leisure.
Food: Breakfast / Lunch
Ride the best portion: El Ciego to Samaniego to Ezcaray
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 20 miles / 32 km, elevation gain: 440 meters
Even farther: 45 milles / 72 km, elevation gain:680 meters
This morning we transfer to Viana to begin our ride from this Medieval walled town, home of Kings and Princes who protected the southwestern border of Navarra, land of castles and wines. Our cycling route ends as we reach one of the most prestigious wineries in the province of Navarra. Here we sample Navarran crianza and reserva wines and aperitifs before we transfer to Pamplona. This evening, explore the city before we regroup for dinner together in a private gastronomy club in the heart of the historic quarter.
Food: Breakfast / Lunch
Ride the best portion: Ezcaray to Pamplona
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 34 miles / 55km, elevation gain: 540 meters
Even farther: 52 miles / 85 km, elevation gain: 723 meters
Our last day together we coast to the Cantabrian Sea. We cycle along side the ancient train route that once connected Pamplona with San Sebastian, taking us through green landscapes, over mountain passes and gentle slopes. Riding to the ocean gives a sense of completion to our route and the perfect way to complete a week of road biking this magnificent region. Take time to explore the hotel or San Sebastian then re-group for dinner. We venture out to sample the world-renowned pintxos paired with spectacular wines and to revel in the lively and exciting atmosphere – good-byes do not get better than this.
Food: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Ride the best portion: Pamplona to San Sebastián
Sleep: Four Star Hotel ****
How far: 34 miles / 55 km, elevation gain: 220 meters
Even farther: 50 miles / 80 km, elevation gain: 495 meters
After a fine breakfast, we will assist in arranging your transportation to the nearest airport or train station for your onward travels.
Food: Breakfast
Travel: San Sebastián
* NST itineraries may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
Since 1898, this remodeled stagecoach post is family establishment passed from parents to children, making Echaurren a centenary building. The hotel has widened their culinary and experiential offer, which includes a traditional cuisine bistro and a two Michelin stars restaurant, which is among the best in Spain.
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”.
