MULTI-ADVENTURE
Biarritz
DAYS 1–2 Hike in the vast Basque Coast Geopark | Towering above the sea, the spectacular Flysch cliffs are more than 60 million years old | Stroll along the beach to an atmospheric fishing village | Share the path with pilgrims walking the St. James Trail to Santiago de Compostela | In San Sebastián, spend time exploring the town, hanging out on the beach or kayaking to a little island that offers views of the bay and mountains | Try delicious pintxos , the popular local snacks | Lounge poolside at our palatial retreat. » Hotel Maria Cristina - Premiere DAYS 3–4 You’re in one of Europe’s top surfing spots—care to give it a try? | Enjoy a leisurely ride into France and the seaside town of St- Jean-de-Luz | Hike France’s stunning Basque landscape | Bike by sheep- dotted hills and quaint farmhouses | Savor views of the sea from our hotel’s lovely terrace | Wander St-Jean-de-Luz’s narrow streets. » Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Explore the countless charms of French Basque Country | Ride along the coast and through vibrant fishing communities | Get to know the lavish coastal city of Biarritz, dubbed the “queen of beaches and the beach of kings” ever since Empress Eugénie de Montijo and her husband, Emperor Napoleon III, made Biarritz the favorite resort of the European aristocracy | Visit the old port and covered marketplace, Les Halles de Biarritz, where locals gather to eat, drink and shoot the breeze | Linger over a morning coffee at our luxurious clifftop hideaway. » Hôtel du Palais - Premiere shown bottom left Bask on a Basque beach. Nibble on pintxos . Learn to surf with the pros. Hike, bike and kayak amid glorious landscapes, from Spain’s Camino to French St-Jean-de-Luz. Bilbao to San Sebastián & Biarritz BASQUE COUNTRY
Atlantic Ocean
Hendaye
St-Jean-de-Luz
FRANCE
Flysch Cliffs
Olhette
San Sebastian
BASQUE COAST GEOPARK
From Bilbao
Bilbao
SPAIN
MADRID
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1–3 • Bike • Walk/Hike • Kayak • Surf ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $5,599 to $6,399 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Teens & Kids • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search BQYM on backroads.com
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