Duranguesado Route, Bizkaia: Discover Breathtaking Villages and Mountain Landscapes

Embark on the Duranguesado Route in Bizkaia and discover breathtaking villages, stunning mountain landscapes, and a rich history. Explore natural parks, medieval villages, and the impressive necropolis of Argiñeta. Don’t miss the unforgettable experience of walking through the beech of Otzarreta. Join us on this nature tour and indulge in great sensations!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Urkiola Natural Park - Sanctuary of Saints Antonios and viewpoint of the crest of Amboto.
  • Parketxea Centro de interpretacion del Parque Natural de Gorbeia - Quiet villa in the valley of Arratia at the foot of Mount Gorbea. Walk through its streets and view from a fabulous viewpoint.
  • Hayedo De Otzarreta - Walk through one of the most…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Travel insurance
  • Private guide throughout the tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This path navigates through Bizkaia’s most stunning and picturesque locations. A truly unique area, it’s profoundly historical for the people of Bizkaia. Relish the splendor of natural reserves like Urkiola and Gorbea, as well as charming medieval towns such as Elorrio, Otxandio, and Areatza, which still maintain their original architectural layout,…

Location
Urkiola Natural Park
Lugar Barrio Urkiola, 9F
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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O1078bgangelaw
Nov 8, 2025
Unforgettable Day in Basque Country - I can't stop thinking about our lovely day exploring the surrounding areas of Bilbao with Jose. My favorite was the Otzarreta forest with the gorgeous beech trees that showed all the fall colors, but really the whole day was a treasure. Jose takes you on a journey to not just see but to get a feel for the culture of the area by walking through historical and natural locations and villages. We saw everything from chickens and farms, to the Three Crosses with a gorgeous mountain view, to a national park to see the stunning beech trees. He arranged lunch for us at a lovely restaurant where we had wonderful local freshly prepared Basque food served with pride. I wanted to hug the lady who served us, she loved that we enjoyed the food and wanted to make sure we were happy with everything. The day made me fall in love with Basque country because we got such a sense of the culture, food and people during our day - and Basque country is truly a place that is special. Jose was a huge part of this - his love and knowledge of the area shows in the care taken each step of the way. I can't recommend this tour enough! Thank you Jose for a truly amazing day!!
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Ana_p
May 29, 2025
Wonderful tour - This was a wonderful tour of the Basque country: nature and historic villages. The scenery is breathtaking and the ancient birch forests are magical. I very much enjoyed my tour with Jose. He is a very knowledgable and interesting guide. This tour should not be missed.
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Mitchellhc901er
May 23, 2025
Astonishing tour - The tour with Jose was incredible. By far the best tour I have ever been on and my personal highlight of the Basque Country, and one that seems to be missed by a lot of travellers. Everywhere he took me was breathtaking, and I’ll think about what I saw for the rest of my life. Jose is an amazing guide as well, informative, engaging and best of all, someone who is passionate about the place he calls home. I also greatly appreciated the small detour where he ordered cookies from the nuns in the covenant. Book this tour, you will not regret it!!!
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Esther
Jul 21, 2023
Indispensable route if you like nature. - A day between beautiful landscapes, spectacular viewpoints and story forests. An unforgettable experience with a guide who conveys passion for your land.
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Mpq_domanski
Jul 17, 2023
Worth seeing - Strongly recommend to take the opportunity to see inland landscapes quite different from the seaside. Great views, interesting small villages and very good commentary from the guide - and the beech forest - magical... And the tour organised very professionally.
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Yolanda
Sep 19, 2022
Fantastic - Fantastic departure for a wonderful part of Biscay, dressed by the great guide that is Jose Luis. It makes you a varied tour, pleasant thanks to the affection he feels for his land and for great knowledge of the area. All care to the utmost detail A luxury getaway, as it is a very nice area and an unknown ppco
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Kati504
Aug 13, 2022
Discover the stately Biscay - The landscapes. The kindness and professionalism of José. It is a beautiful area of Biscay and José makes you enjoy it much more because he knows where to go and how to explain its details and curiosities.
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C4067wtrobertog
Jun 7, 2022
Very complete excursion - It is one of the most beautiful excursions we have ever done. Together with the explanations of our guide José Luis. Route to know the interior of Bizkaia, mountain landscapes, villages, and gastronomy. He gave us many explanations of each place and made us very nice photos of various sites. Thank you so much for being so kind. If we get back in touch with you. A hug
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Manuela
Sep 22, 2021
Pure nature in good company - Everything we saw on this tour surprised us pleasantly, coupled with the great explanations of our wonderful guide José Luis. You rating the affection he has for his land and in the end he transmits a lot to you. His friendliness and professionalism is endless, he made us beautiful photos and told us where to eat, apart from telling us curious details of each location. If we go back to Bilbao we hope we can count on you, because of course there is still much more to see. We'll be back. Eskerrik asko!!!
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Fcas_w79
Sep 1, 2021
Unforgettable experience in Bizkaia - Recommended route to get to know the interior of Bizkaia, its villages, its gastronomy, its traditions and mountainous landscapes. All this together with a dedicated, honest local guide, very knowledgeable about the history of each place and willing to make the whole experience unforgettable from start to finish. I did this route next to the Mining Route, one day each, and I can leave with all the satisfaction of having known Bizkaia with a very close and local look. On the Duranguesado Route I had the opportunity to walk through historic towns and places, combined with traditions, natural and mountainous views that make each place a source of tranquility, happiness, and the desire to have the experience present for a long time. About the guide, José Luis, I only have words of thanks. His open disposition and passion for Bizkaia give an unrivalled touch to the experience, plus the tours become personalized and, thanks to this, the experience on both days has been like going for a walk with a great friend. I can guarantee that anyone who books a tour on any route with José Luis will receive much more than expected. As data: - The pick-up point is in Bilbao, the guide is very punctual. - The route lasted from 9 to 10 hours, you travel in the guide's car so you go very comfortable and you can take backpack. - Coordinates with the guide a meal time in local restaurants (follow the recommendations of José Luis, whether to eat à la carte, menu of the day or to go pintxos on the go, are very worthwhile). - Times from place to place are short and carefully planned to be close to each other. - The experience of the route is designed to be quiet and unhurried. Although we were on an itinerary, at no point did I feel like it was rushed. I had enough time to take as many photos and videos as I wanted, at the same time I knew the history of the places and discovered local traditions like gildas or a small Basque ball game in a village. For a better experience, I also recommend communicating in advance, as the guide will adjust the routes based on needs. Without more to add, eskerrik asko eta laster art!
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From $63
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).