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Andorra, France and Spain Day Tour with 2 Guides and Hotel Pickup
5.0
18 Ratings
Barcelona
Discover Andorra, France, and Spain in one day from Barcelona. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and a comfortable ride. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Barcelona - Your 2 person Guide/Driver Team picks you up at your hotel, apartment or at the Moll de Barcelona Cruise Ship Terminal S or N.
- Montserrat - We pass by the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, Montserrat mountain, where the monastery and Basilica can be seen nestled halfway up the mountain.
- Panta De Baells - As we journey into the Pre-Pyrenees mountain range, our route takes us alongside the Baells reservoir. If the reservoir water level is low, you will see remnants of the village and monastery that were abandoned when the reservoir was created.
- Parc Natural del Cadi-Moixero. - On the way to France and Andorra, we drive through a 5 km (3-mile) tunnel through the magificent Serra de Moixeró mountain range in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. We enjoy breakfast either in the Cerdanya valley or by the Baells reservoir.
- Bourg-Madame - We cross the border into France at Bourg-Madame surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Cerdanya Valley, with the Pre-Pyrenees mountain range on our east side and the Pyrenees mountains on our left.
- Enveitg - We make a brief stop at a quaint and picturesque village in France to stretch our legs and take photos.
- Porte-Puymorens - Continuing our journey in France, we drive up our first Pyrenees mountain pass towards the mountain border of France and Andorra.
- Porta - We drive into Andorra from France at the high altitude mountain border station. Traffic permitting, we make a stop to request the unique Andorra tourist passport stamp.
- Pas de la Casa - We enjoy for a short walk in Andorra’s oldest and largest ski village Pas de la Casa to enjoy the crisp mountain air, magnificent mountain vistas, ski slopes and the shopping area that is most popular with French day tourists.
- Port d’Envalira - We make a stop at the highest mountain pass in the entire Pyrenees Mountain range, to enjoy breathtaking views of the Grandvalira ski area and the scenic landscapes and peaks of the French and Andorran Pyrenees. This stretch of the tour was used as a stage on previous Tour de France and La Vuelta cycle races.
- Circ de Pessons - We make some short stops as we drive down the mountain pass continuing on our travels through Andorra. The stops include scenic photo opportunity stops and shopping stops to buy souvenirs and taste local cheeses and other Andorra specialities.
- Cascada de Les Moles - We pass a delightful waterfall that cascades from the rock all year round and is especially impressive after rainfall or snowmelt.
- Canillo - We make a lunch stop at a typical ski lodge style restaurant, with valley and mountain views and a selection of delicious food on the menu
- Meritxell - A highlight for many history and culture lovers is our visit to the the Sanctuary of Meritxell which houses the image of Our Lady of Meritxell, Andorra’s patron saint and one of the renowned images along the so-called Marian Route, which connects four other important sanctuaries in Spain and France: El Pilar, Montserrat, Torreciudad and Lourdes
- Les Escaldes observation point - We make a short photo stop to soak up the views of Andorra la Vella, the capital city of Andorra. Situated between steep mountain slopes, this is the highest altitude capital city in Europe.
- Andorra la Vella - Our last stop is in Andorra La Vella, the capital of Andorra. We guide you along the main shopping street where you can experience the daily life of the Andorrans. There is a photo opportunity at the fast-flowing Valira river, a unique Salvador Dali sculpture and we end the walking tour in the city medieval quarter, seeing the St. Esteve of Andorra church and both the ancient and new parliament building.
- Duana de Sant Julià de Lòria - We end our exciting day of travel which has taken us all the way through Andorra, from the highest border to the lowest, when we cross the Andorran/Spanish border back into Spain. Now we invite our guests to get comfortable with blankets and cushions for the drive back to Barcelona where we drop off at the same place as the pick-up.
- La Seu d’Urgell - We make restroom stops as needed, on the drive back to Barcelona. Our guests can relax with comfortable blankets and cushions and are welcome to nap during the drive back to Barcelona - or as always, the guide team are more than happy to provide additional information about many historic and cultural aspects of the region.
What's Included
- Free bottled water throughout the tour
- Private Tour - Team of two guides/drivers
- Transport in spacious air-conditioned Renault Traffic minibus
- Pick-up & Drop-off (From Hotel, Apartment, Cruise Port or Airport)
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore “3 Countries in 1 Day” on our signature private tour from Barcelona. This personalized tour features a personal pick-up in Barcelona by two expert English-speaking guides for your safety and convenience.
Our spacious and comfortable minivan is equipped with blankets and cushions. Embark on a captivating journey through the stunning Catalan countryside, passing Montserrat mountain and entering the Pre-Pyrenees range for breakfast. In France, we explore the Cerdanya valley and ascend higher into the Pyrenees.
The adventure continues through the entirety of Andorra, covering its highest and lowest altitude borders. Marvel at breathtaking peaks, valleys, and iconic landmarks like the Sanctuary of Meritxell.
There is ample time for stops at scenic spots and sights, culminating in a leisurely walk through the old and new parts of Andorra La Vella, the capital city.
Enjoy a top-rated experience, with two knowledgeable guides ensuring an unforgettable day of exploration.
- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
- Children’s safety booster seats are available. If needed, please request under Special Requirement in your booking.
Location
Barcelona
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Patgu6557un
Jul 21, 2024
Great and informative - This trip was amazing. Peter and Carl knew the area’s rich history and charm. Conversation along the way was highly entertaining and they took the time to get to know us. They showed us all the beautiful views along the way, maximized our time and packed in a full day. They were very professional yet felt like friends. Lots of laughs, a cultural experience and gorgeous views. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Spain.
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Tai4de2
Jul 18, 2024
Well-run tour from an outstanding tour operator - Outstanding tour. The operators are two brothers who provide boutique service. This is a robust full-day experience (just about 12 hours door to door), and there are little touches that compare favorably to other tours I've taken: for example, pillows (and neck pillows!) and blankets in the van, and plenty of free water. Those may seem like small things but I appreciated that there was no nickel-and-diming, and they were genuinely concerned with my comfort throughout the day.
The tour itself is a great option for those who want to add Andorra to their visited list. Without a tour like this, Andorra could otherwise be challenging to reach. There's just enough scenery and attractions along the way to make a day out of it.
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Sunshine167617
Jul 14, 2024
Top Choice - Excellent Tour Group - I will recommend this tour to all of my friends and business associates! Peter and Carl provide a singular tour experience that should not be missed. They are highly informative, gracious, and entertaining hosts. I guarantee you will not be disappointed by their day tour of Spain, Andorra, and France! My tour experience was spectacular and full of surprise information covering history, culture, and current events of the region. In contrast to other tour companies offering three-country tours from Barcelona, these gentlemen provided a tour personalized to my interests. Not only is this tour group well-informed about the region, they are perfectly coordinated in the logistics of tour operations and attentive to the needs of each individual tourist. The consummate tour guides.
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Leeann_t
Jul 10, 2024
Different and fun! - The tour was fantastic. Our guides, brothers Peter and Carl, were relaxed and funny and knowledgable. They arrived early, made sure we had quick but fine meals for breakfast and lunch, and even provided water, and blankets and pillows for naps on the ride up or back. Communication was great with a pre tour email giving a weather forecast. The van was very comfortable and everyone in the party was pretty much wowed by the experience. Thank you both, from the history professor!
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Toadsoup
Jun 23, 2024
Fantastic tour - Paul and Carl were fantastic hosts and the tour (only 2 of us) to Andorra was well worth the money. The ride to Andorra from Barcelona is about 3.5 hours each way, but time seemed to pass quickly due to the stimulating conversations we had with our hosts as well as having various stops along the way - to and from Andorra. The country of Andorra is more than just visiting the capital city with its shopping so, unlike the other 3 country tours (Andorra, Spain and France), we spent more time in Andorra (2-3 hours), and still got to tour a small town in France. Again, well worth the price! Would do it again.
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Robert
Jun 10, 2024
Great tour thru Spain, France, and Andorra out of Barcelona. - Most enjoyable tour. Our guides, Carl and Peter were knowledgeable, engaging and well prepared. The trip was very enjoyable and our guides accommodated all our requests.
It was a treat to pass thru France and to visit Andorra. Thank you very much!
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Daniel_d
May 21, 2024
One of the best tours - Loved this tour, had lots of fun and was able to visit so many places, Peter & Carl are the best, that’s the reason you should book any tour they offer
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Janet_a
May 16, 2024
A grand day out - Carl and Peter were great company for the entire day. Andorra was not what we expected - so much more! Although some of the jokes were old, the information provided by the guides and the conversations we had made a long day that much more enjoyable. The views were spectacular and the little country gave us a great time. Hoping that Carl is now a grandfather and Peter the doting uncle.
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Mark_n
May 10, 2024
Exceptional Andorra - Book this trip! You’ll be greatly disappointed if you don’t participate with this group. Peter and Carl are exceptional guides that made us feel like family. They are very easy to communicate with as their english is exceptional. The van was very comfortable and for those not prepared for a trip into the mountains they-had boots, coats umbrella etc to make your trip comfortable.
We stopped many times, both planned and at our request and at all times we felt relaxed and never rushed. Our five favorite things were - meeting and feeding Peters favorite Great Pyrenees dog, passport stamped by Andorra, stopping at summit to play in snow, visiting Our Lady of Meritxell and walking the length of Andorra la Vella.
I feel Carl and Peter added a great value ( for the money )to our vacation and I am sure they would your’s also.
Special details:
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
English speaking
Comfortable, fully equipped van
Personalized attention
I would definitely use this group again!
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Haritha_r
May 3, 2024
Fantastic I recommend! - Peter and Carl were the best guides ever! They were super knowledgeable and thoughtful on the tour. They showed us a marvellous time! They kept time, took awesome pictures and ensured we saw the right spots
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