Albufera Day Trip: Nature, Bird Watching, and Paella

Explore Albufera’s hidden gems: trek lush forests, savor lakeside paella, bird-watch, and enjoy a sunset boat ride. Discover nature, culture, and gastronomy.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Natural de la Albufera - Discover one of Spain’s most stunning landscapes by visiting the Albufera of Valencia. Experience the blend of forests, rice fields, lakes, and Valencian history, all complemented by exceptional gastronomy.
  • Gola del Pujol - Relish the serenity of this lake. Begin with a leisurely stroll through verdant forests,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up & drop off (extra charge for hotels outside Valencia)
  • 1 glass of wine or soft drink
  • 1-hour boat trip on Albufera Lake
  • Private local guide
  • Lunch Paella at a traditional restaurant by Albufera Lake
  • 6-hour tour in Albufera Natural Park
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a Private Day Trip by car to Albufera Natural Park, which combines nature, local gastronomy, bird watching, culture, and history.
Start with a gentle walk through lush forests, which will lead you to the quiet shores of an unspoilt beach. Discover the typical “Barracas” (local farmers’ buildings). Venture to the less explored side of Albufera…

Location
Parque Natural de la Albufera
El Saler,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marcora4897xs
Sep 27, 2025
A Magical Escape Near the City - Such an engaging trip, full of insight about the area and how it came to be. Hard to believe such beauty exists so close to the city. The absolute highlight was gliding on an boat across the lagoon to watch the sunset—pure magic.
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8gaela
Sep 15, 2025
A Perfect Day in Albufera - This tour was the ideal mix of nature, culture, and food. From the peaceful walk and sunset boat ride to the incredible paella by the water, every moment felt authentic and special. A memorable experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting Valencia.
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474nelev
Aug 23, 2025
If you like nature and good food - Lucía was our guide, and I can’t recommend her enough. She has an incredible depth of knowledge and explains everything clearly in both English and Spanish. Visiting Albufera makes for an excellent short getaway from Valencia—the drive is quick, and once there, we enjoyed a serene boat ride surrounded by nature that was even more stunning than I had pictured. The paella was simply incredible. Thank you Lucia, for such a perfect day!
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443clemencer
Aug 6, 2025
Super Day - We spent a wonderful day exploring Albufera with Mateo. His knowledge was outstanding, and he made sure we saw the natural reserve top sights. There was a boat trip, paella, funny moments, we had everything and more. He also suggested great things to do next and excellent spots to eat—recommendations we happily followed for the rest of our stay! Thank you Mateo for such a perfect day
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Celiacf608ug
Jun 27, 2025
Beautiful Views and a Great Guide - This tour was a lovely surprise. The place itself is stunning, and the boat ride was just perfect. The guide was super friendly and explained everything with real passion—happy to answer all our questions too. The paella was the best we ate on our trip to Spain A really special experience!
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Jen_b
Jun 5, 2025
Perfect family outdoor experience - A wonderful day exploring a beautiful and uninhabited region of Valencia with our family. Elena was a knowledgeable and kind host, even taking lovely photos of us to remember the occasion. She accommodated our boys so effortlessly and found the perfect restaurant with the most delicious paella. We will treasure the memories of this day forever.
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531mariannaw
Apr 15, 2025
Relaxing day in Albufera - We had a lovely day Albufera with our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Wojtek. He made sure we were comfortable and that we had all the experiences we wanted: eating delicious paella, two great walks (one in the wetlands and one near the sea), birdwatching, and a peaceful boat ride. He also generously shared his knowledge during the drives there and back from/to Valencia. We had a wonderful time!
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519glendav
Feb 21, 2025
Family Ride to Albufera - Wonderful experience. The boat trip through the waters of the Albufera was charming. Since it was at sunset, we admired the twilight and the hues of the sky blending with the surroundings—spectacular. Notably, we were guided by Pedro, who was very kind and knowledgeable about the region and birds. Truly delightful and an excellent professional. We will remember the Albufera with affection.
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Melanie_p
Oct 19, 2024
Excellent private tour to Albufera - Our private day trip to Albufera exceeded all of our expectations! Our guide Wotjek was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and truly passionate about the area. The itinerary was perfect and the personal attention from Wotjek made the experience feel special. The paella restaurant was excellent and we loved the great conversations we had at lunch and throughout the day. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a unique and enriching experience. We were especially grateful that Wotjek offered to take photos of us throughout the day so that we could just relax and be in the moment. This trip was definitely a highlight of our time in Valencia!
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Josh
Jul 24, 2025
Nowt daft. Boats n hoes. - I love dolphins. Slow to start. Too many boats round dolphins bit sad really. One man had the craziest look in his eye. And at one point he said let’s get it on the dolphin. Wouldn’t recommend fully. Just average. Need to invest on neck pillows. For sleeping on way back. Sick.
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From $135
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).