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Andorra, France, Spain Day Tour
5.0
20 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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Deborah_w
Sep 25, 2024
Great great trip!!!! - Our guides were just AMAZING!!! They knew great places to take fabulous photos and shared interesting information about what we were seeing. The van was clean, neat and super comfortable. This was one of the BEST excursions we did and A MUST DO on your trip to Barcelona. Thank you so much for such an extraordinary day!!!
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Sarasz9233nf
Sep 20, 2024
A fun filled day with beautiful scenery and wonderful tour guides! - We could not have asked for a better duo to spend the day with on a private trip to Andorra! Peter and Carl were knowledgeable, courteous, funny (!), and above all very kind to our daughter who experiences disability. Our daughter was very tired that morning and didn't want to get up and get going. Her dad went out to meet Carl and Peter and immediately texted me: "You have to meet these guys!" That set the tone for the entire day. We coaxed our daughter out to the van and they greeted her with a smile and treated her quite beautifully all day. We got to know each other, heard wonderful stories of their family and their travels, spent time together over meals and appreciated their flexibility when we needed to make small modifications to the trip throughout the day. They run a very small, family owned business, and can't always compete for Internet presence with the "big guys". We encourage you to book a trip with Day Trips Barcelona (Swish Tours) for a very enjoyable experience.
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Jocelyn_z
Sep 13, 2024
Great adventure! 10 out of 10! - So glad we chose this tour! Carl & Peter are both super nice, very knowledgeable, so accommodating and fun! We enjoyed a wonderful trip! We felt safe, learned a lot & have many breathtaking views, lots of laugh, beautiful weather and great conversations! It was an amazing, exciting and enjoyable adventure! Highly recommend this tour! Thank you both for guiding us!
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Jocelynz778
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing Adventure! 10 out of 10!! - We had a great tour with Carl and Peter! They are both super nice, very knowledgeable, so accommodating, and fun to talk to!! We enjoyed our tour and our conversations! We are so glad we chose this tour! We felt safe, learned a lot, seen a lot, lots of laugh, have several breathtaking views! Amazing! Exciting! Enjoyable! Thank you both for guiding us!! Highly recommend this tour!!
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Ali_n
Aug 17, 2024
A Family Tour - This was so much more than a tour , we felt like we were family with the guides. Great conversation and hospitality. Business class treatment in the van and hands down best tour we have been on.
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Bernadetteh484
Aug 8, 2024
Amazing trip - Amazing trip!!! Views are spectacular. Thanks to our awesome tour guides, Carl and Peter (Swish Travel). They are knowledgeable, and fun to be with. We had a comfortable/ relaxing trip from hotel pick up to drop off. How i wish i found them sooner and had our other day trips exploring Barcelona. Their service is excellent, worth every penny. Highly recommended!!
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Lolaland
Jul 28, 2024
best trip ever (Andorra 2024) - Best trip ever - we enjoyed all the many details about Andorra -- as well as about all places we passed on the way like Montserrat, Montjuic, the "Two Towers", the nice lunch restaurant in Andorra and the fascinating "everything store" there, as well as the old&new churches. Most of all it was great to chat on the way there w. both Peter and Carl!
Many thanks,
Amber, Brenna, Juliana, Qun and Andrei
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Journey60292258417
Jul 27, 2024
The Best Way to Experience Andorra! - What a fantastic double act Carl and Peter are: knowledgeable, witty and educational all at the same time. They work so well together. The whole tour was an absolute joy. We can’t recommend them highly enough. We were sorry when the trip ended as we wished we could have continued enjoying their company.
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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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