At Catalan Adventures, our experienced, locally based team is dedicated to offering you a truly authentic Catalan experience. Every holiday/tour includes round-the-clock support throughout your trip. Our mission is to ensure you have an unforgettable adventure and leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
We think that travelling light is key to ensuring a really enjoyable and relaxing time. So put your camera, binoculars and bits and pieces in a day rucksack and leave all the heavy stuff to us.
Every morning we’ll pick up your bags containing anything you don’t need for your day. By late afternoon, we’ll have them waiting for you at your next evening’s accommodation.
Once you submit your booking request via the “BOOK NOW” button on the tour page, we will check accommodation availability for your start date. When availability is confirmed, we will ask you to provide a deposit of €100 per person to confirm the booking. Then 56 days before the start of the holiday, you will make the final payment and we will send you all documentation including the access to our Catalan Adventures App with built-in navigation.
If you have to cancel your holiday you must notify us immediately. We apply a scale of cancellation charges. Please see our terms and conditions.
We are pleased to offer discounted rates to groups of 6 or more people travelling together on the same tour. For more details, please contact us.
We regularly take bookings from walkers who are solo travellers, so you would be most welcome. Please note that a supplement is payable to cover accommodation and transfer costs.
We like to think that parents are the best judge of what their children will be happy with on holiday. This includes just how active and interested they might be in the particular activity you are interested in. We’re not passing the buck, just being realistic, please contact us and we’ll be happy to offer you some advice.
Yes, we would be delighted to organise the tour according to your needs, be it to add extra nights, shorten the stay or change accommodations upon your request (subject to availability, prices upon request). Please contact us and let us know the changes you’d like to make.
Yes, if you want to change hotels less frequently, we can tailor your holiday. Be aware that it will mean more transfers if you still want to complete the same tour. Please contact us and let us know the changes you’d like to make.
Despite knowing that everyone has their own packing routine, here are some of the essentials we consider important for a comfortable walking holiday:
Walking boots
Your most important item is, of course, a pair of comfortable walking boots with ankle support and a sole that provides grip, as some of the terrain can be rugged at times. Make sure you’ve worn them before to ensure they are well-fitting – there’s nothing worse than using a new pair of walking boots and finding out they don’t fit or even create blisters.
Waterproofs
Just in case… we hope you won’t need it as you should mainly be walking in dry weather and warm sunshine. However, a lightweight waterproof is a good idea to have with you as there’s never a guarantee for weather conditions.
Layers
You just can’t go wrong with this general clothing advise: A moisture-absorbing base layer, a warming mid-layer and water- and windproof outer layer to protect you against the weather. Especially in spring and autumn the weather can be unstable at times, with these layers you can easily adapt and be comfortable in changing weather conditions.
In the summer months you will need less warming clothing, generally airy active wear will suffice.
Backpack
Bring a daypack to carry everything you need during the walk, especially water and a picnic. A capacity of 20-35 litres should be adequate. A backpack with hip belt and chest strap can provide extra comfort.
Walking Poles
This is not a must but can come in handy as some of the ground is a little rugged; walking poles can help with stability and reduce strain on your knees.
Important Extras
If not travelling during the winter months, a hat, swimwear, sunglasses, sun protection as well as mosquito spray will be a good addition to your walking kit. The later can also be purchased locally at a pharmacy if needed. A small first-aid kit is another item not to be missed in your daypack.
You can find out when the holiday is available in the “Dates & Prices” section on the holiday page and you can start your holiday any day you want during that period (subject to accommodation availability).
Check out the “Dates & Prices” section on the holiday page to find out what is included
Yes, all our holidays include an arrival transfer from the airport, train station or perhaps a hotel you’re staying at before you start your holiday with us (please see the “Travel Options” section on the holiday page).
Only some of our tours include a departure transfer (please refer to the “Dates & Prices” section of the tour page).
The departure options are also listed in more detail in the “Travel Options” section of the tour page.
For an optional extra, we can always offer departure transfers upon your request.
All our accommodations offer en-suite rooms and have been selected for their character, comfort and friendly atmosphere. There are also some optional upgrades on some of our holidays, for example an upgrade to sea-view rooms.
We include a continental breakfast on all our holidays. Evening meals are included only where specified in the descriptions of the holiday in the “Dates & Prices” section on the tour page.
One of our guides or a trusted transfer company will meet you at the agreed pick-up location and transfer you to the first accommodation.
You can navigate using our Catalan Adventures App on your phone. If you prefer to use your own navigation app, we can provide GPX-files for all routes. And for those who prefer not to rely on their phone, simply bring a hard copy of our detailed written route notes with pictures. Generally, trails are well marked with signposts and trail markers along the path.
Our local team is here to help you plan your perfect Catalonia adventure.
