IMPORTANT: READ THIS FIRST

GET READY FOR SPAIN

Singapore has announced the establishment of a ​​Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from Spain to Singapore. Fully vaccinated travellers can now apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP), which allows entry into Singapore for any travel purpose, without quarantine requirements.

To be eligible to travel from Spain to Singapore via the VTL from 18th October 2021, you must fulfil the following criteria:

• Travellers to Singapore must have only been to one or more of the VTL countries/regions and/or Singapore, in the last 14 consecutive days before departing for Singapore.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in either Spain or Singapore, with the final dose completed at least 14 days prior to arrival in Singapore
• Travel on designated VTL flights
• COVID-19 tests: Travellers from Singapore are currently exempted from taking a COVID-19 test and do not need to provide a vaccination certificate, as long as they have been in Singapore in the last 14 days.
  
• A COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test needs to be taken within 48 hours before departure to Singapore and another test needs to be done on arrival.​

ROAD TRIP and HIKING adventures IN SPAIN
with Adventures Unlimited

Because the greatest part of a road trip isn't arriving at your destination. It's all the wild stuff that happens along the way.” ― Emma Chase

Highlights

• Explore Barcelona, one of the oldest cities in Europe, a city full of charm. Be wowed by the variety of artistic treasures, the Romanesque churches and the great names in modern art and architecture of Dali, Gaudi, Miro and Picasso
• Hike Sant Jeroni, the highest peak of Montserrat mountain and get stunning views of the Pyrenees, Lleida and the mountains that go along the coast of Catalonia.
• Explore Peniscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar. Former residence of Benedict XIII, who turned it into a palace and papal library when he moved to Peñíscola in 1411
• Visit Valencia, the port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea.
• Visit Alarcón, located amid the steep gorges that flank the Jucar river. It was declared a Historic-Artistic Site because of the beauty and harmony of its monuments and natural surroundings.
• Burgos → Torrelavega → Unquera and more. It's all about beautiful medieval Spanish towns.
• Day hikes in Peñalara, La Pedriza, Bufones de Pría and... the Pyrenees
• Walk Picos de Europa ….. thrilling trail that’s carved into the side of the rocks​​
• Bilbao, surrounded by green mountains and home to the world-famous Guggenheim museum
• Pamplona, capital of Navarre province in northern Spain, one of the important stopovers for the Camino De Santiago route, and home to the Running of the Bulls, immortalized in the book The Sun also Rises (Ernest Hemmingway)
• Soak in the festivities as you explore the Christmas markets in the Spanish cities
  
  and much more!

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There are 17 regions in Spain and in this road/hiking trip, we will pass through 11 of them in the Central and North East region. We will get to see the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Atlantic Ocean (Bay of Biscay). And yes we will visit/hike 6 peaks in their National Parks (including the Pyrenees), cliffs and blowholes as well as many medieval towns.
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Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid are the three major cities where we will overnight during the trip.

A map says a thousand words .......

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THE NATIONAL PARKS

• Montserrat Natural Park. This park is near to Barcelona and the highest peak is Sant Jeroni at 1,236m.
  The hike up to Sant Jeroni will start from the Montserrat Monastery
  
  
• Penarala Natural Park. This park is part of the larger Sierra de Guadarrama National Park..Within this Natural Park can be found glacier lakes (lagoons) nesting beneath high mountain peaks of above 2,000m elevation.​
  
  
• La Pedriza. La Pedriza is a spectacular feature in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park because of its strangely eroded granite outcrops.. This is also a place to see Griffon Vulture and Black Vulture at a really short distance, as well as the Iberian Magpie. And if you are lucky, you may even be able to spot an ibex.​
  
  
• Picos de Europa National Park  This a mountain range extending for about 20 km forming part of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain.. There are also some stretches where tunnels are carved out of the rocks.
  
  
• Pyrenees. The Pyrenees National Park extends for 400km covering three regions.. We will enjoy hike in the Pico Sobarcal area.
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• Bufones de Pria. The Bufones are blowholes near the edge of cliffs facing the Bay of Biscay.

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THE ITINERARY (IN A NUTSHELL)

Day 1 : 20 Nov 2021 (Saturday)
Depart Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) for Barcelona (BCN)
● Departs SIN 23:45 on 20 Nov 2021

Day 2 : 21 Nov 2021 (Sunday)
Barcelona
● Arrives in Barcelona 08:30
 Pickup vehicle from airport
  City drive/exploration in the afternoon
Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
Hotel

Day 3 : 22 Nov 2021 (Monday)
Barcelona
 Hike up Sant Jeroni (1,236m elevation) from Montserrat Monastry -- 10km, 4 hrs
Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
Hotel

Day 4 : 23 Nov 2021 (Tuesday)
Valencia
   Barcelona to Peniscola (220km, 2½hrs)
 Explore the ancient Peniscola Castle dating to before the 11th  Century
   Peniscola to Valencia (150km, 2hrs)
   City drive/exploration in the afternoon
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 5 : 24 Nov 2021 (Wednesday)
Madrid
   Valencia to Alarcon (165km, 1¾hrs)
 Explore the  Historic-Artistic area overlooking a steep gorge of the Jucar River
   Alarcon to Madrid (200km, 2hrs)
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 6 : 25 Nov 2021 (Thursday)
Madrid
  Trek Laguna Grande de Peñalara  (2,012m elevation) -- 5.5km, 2½ hrs
         or depending on weather
  Trek Laguna de los Pájaros de Peñalara  (2,205m elevation) -- 10.9km, 4½ hrs
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 7 : 26 Nov 2021 (Friday)
Madrid
  Trek La Pedriza - Canto Cochino - Charca Verde  (1,169m elevation) -- 12.1km, 4 hrs
          …. If lucky, can spot ibex
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hote

Day 8 : 27 Nov 2021 (Saturday)
Unquera
   Madrid to Burgos (250km, 2½hrs)
   Burgos to Torrelavega (155km, 2hrs)
   Torrelaven to Unquera (43km, ½hrs)
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 9 : 28 Nov 2021 (Sunday)
Unquera
  Drive and trek area around Picos de Europa
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 10 : 29 Nov 2021 (Monday)
Bilbao
  Unquera to Bufones de Pria (45km, ¾hrs)
  Enjoy cliff and blowholes of Bufones de Pria
   Bufones de Pria to Bilbao (200km, 2¼hrs)
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 11 : 30 Nov 2021 (Tuesday)
Isaba
   Bilbao to Pamplona (170km, 2hrs)
    Walkabout the town of Pamplona
   Pamplona to Isaba (100km, 1½hrs)
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 12 : 01 Nov 2021 (Wednesday)
Isaba
  Trek Sobarcal/Pyrenees  (2,259m elevation) -- 14.6km, 6½ hrs
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 13 : 02 Nov 2021 (Thursday)
Barcelona
   Isaba to Huesca (130km, 2hrs)
   Huesca to Barcelona (270km, 3hrs)
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 14 : 03 Dec 2021 (Friday)
Barcelona
  Drive and trek area around Montseny(1,709m elevation) -- 8.5km, 3½ hrs
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 15 : 04 Dec 2021 (Saturday)
Barcelona
    Free and Easy day
  Lunch, Dinner (own expense)
  Hotel

Day 16 : 05 Dec 2021 (Sunday)
● Departs Barcelona 09:50
 Return vehicle at airport

Hiking Notes:

1. The daily estimated walking/hiking duration and distance is subjected to change according to actual route/trail conditions based on a moderate speed pace.​ 

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​LAND COST 
€1600 Euros

​Inclusion
✔ All city stays in 2/3 stars hotel (twin sharing)
✔ Vehicle rental and fuel costs
✔ All AU Curated walks (excluding any entry fees, if applicable) 
✔ All Sight entrance fees and permits to National Parks (if applicable)
✔ Trip preparation and training provided by Adventures Unlimited
✔ Conversion to International Driving Permit for Drivers

 Exclusion
✔ Flight tickets
✔ Travel Insurance
✔ All covid related tests
✔ Any expenses of personal nature 
✔ Meals except breakfast at certain hotels (est 20 - 30 euros per meal)
✔ Tips and gratuities
✔ Optional tours

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS 

Step 1- Deposit of $500 SGD  
via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950 or PAYNOW TO UEN CODE 201600903H

This deposit is non-refundable. Except under the circumstance that trip is being cancelled by AU, partial refunds may be received.
Possible reasons: MFA advisory, Withdrawal of VTL, insufficient numbers of pax to make the trip  

Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to Tel: +65 91999257 (SIMON)
(IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "SPAIN 2021")

Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued
and you will be added into a dedicated Whatsapp chat for this trip.

Step 4 Wait for confirmation and purchase tickets
Maximum number of pax for this trip is capped at 8 (incl driver).


Others:

1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.

2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:

–  they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.

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