Weekend in La Cerdanya and Vall de Nuria, great landscapes of the Pyrenees

Date: from July 15 to July 16, 2023

Description

Enjoy a cultural and recreational weekend in the high mountains of the Eastern Pyrenees (in the regions of La Cerdanya and El Ripollès) with accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner) in a hotel with a swimming pool in La Masella.

Over the weekend, we’ll have the opportunity to take the rack railway up to the Vall de Nuria and enjoy a lovely, easy guided walk around the lake; we’ll ascend to the Niu de l’Aliga refuge (the highest in Catalonia) by cable car to admire one of the best panoramic views of the Catalan Pyrenees; we’ll visit Queralbs, a picturesque village with typical mountain architecture; we’ll stroll around the beautiful Puigcerdà lake and its gardens; and much more. And we’ll always be accompanied by an official guide who knows the area well.

Rack railway to the Vall de Núria and easy excursion + Queralbs

On Saturday morning we will go up from Ribes de Freser to Vall de Núria on the rack railway , a unique experience where, from the first moment, you will experience a whole world of sensations thanks to the beauty and spectacular nature of a unique landscape and natural environment.

In Vall de Núria we will visit the sanctuary , walk around the lake – an easy and flat walk – and have a light meal on the terrace of the bar/restaurant , an ideal place to relax and reconnect with nature.

After lunch we will go down to Ribes de Freser on the rack railway and take the coach to Queralbs , a very beautiful village that still retains the charm of small mountain villages.

Cable car to the impressive Niu de l’Àliga refuge and easy hike to enjoy the best panoramic views of the Eastern Pyrenees

On Sunday morning, we’ll ascend to the Niu de l’Âliga refuge (2,537 meters, the highest in Catalonia) via cable car , a unique experience offering magnificent views of Cerdanya, Berguedà, and Ripollès from a panoramic viewpoint at 2,537 meters altitude. For the descent, we’ll have two options: take the cable car again or hike down.

We’ll have lunch together in Puigcerdà and enjoy an easy walk around the lake and its gardens.

After enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the high mountains, we will descend to Puigcerdà to eat together at a restaurant and enjoy a very relaxed walk around the lake , one of the most beautiful and glamorous in Catalonia.

An ideal weekend to relax, reconnect with nature and enjoy the summer away from the beach and crowds.

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25 people

Including

  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in La Masella on a half-board basis (bed + breakfast + dinner). Single room option available for an additional €35 (limited availability).
  • Private coach available on both days
  • Vall de Nuria rack railway ticket (round trip)
  • Cable car ticket to Niu de l’Àliga (one way)
  • Official tour guide from Barcelona
  • Guided tours in Queralbs and Puigcerdà
  • Travel insurance
  • Taxes

Not included

  • Meals

Itinerary

Saturday

1. Departure from Barcelona (Plaza Universitat) by private coach (7:30 a.m.). Stop for breakfast during the journey.

2. Arrival in Ribes de Freser and rack railway ride to Vall de Nuria.

3. Very easy walk around the lake.

4. Lunch on the terrace of the sanctuary’s bar-restaurant

5. Return by rack railway to Ribes de Freser

6. Visit to Queralbs

7. Check-in at the hotel and free time to rest, go to the pool, or stroll around the surrounding area

8. Dinner together at the hotel restaurant (included in the price)

Sunday

8. Breakfast at the hotel

9. Cable car ride to Niu de l’Aliga, the highest mountain refuge in Catalonia

10. Easy downhill hike with spectacular views

11. Coach ride to Puigcerdà and lunch together (option to go on your own)

12. Walk around the lake and its gardens

13. Return bus, arriving in Barcelona around 9 p.m.

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FAQs

1. What is Enjoy Catalonia?

Enjoy Catalonia is a small, one-person, online travel agency created a few years ago by Toni Bellido Plans , a travel agent and official guide of the Generalitat (number 2811).

We offer dozens of guided tours in Barcelona , ​​day trips around Catalonia with private coach and group trips around the rest of Spain, Portugal and France (private coach and/or High Speed ​​Train).

We work with individuals , groups , companies, schools and all types of associations .

What is the profile of Enjoy Catalonia’s customers?

At Enjoy Catalonia we have participants of very diverse ages, profiles and origins (depending on the type of tour and trip), but mostly they are people over 40 years old and predominantly women.

We also work with tourists (we offer nearly a hundred tours in Barcelona and excursions throughout the country in several languages), associations, retirees, schools and national and foreign companies.

For overnight stays, Enjoy Catalonia works with AXA , specialists in Travel Insurance:

  1. Basic Medical Assistance Insurance (Basic Plus) , included in the price of ALL Trips.
  2. Extra Cancellation Insurance , not included in the price of the Trip, which you can purchase by paying a supplement (VIP Plus).


1- Travel Medical Assistance Insurance (included in the price of ALL trips):

For all our multi-day trips, weekends and long weekends, we have included travel insurance in the price that covers medical assistance and other possible incidents occurring DURING the trip.

This health insurance does not cover cancellation costs incurred BEFORE departure, regardless of the reason.

View Basic Plus Policy


2- Extra Travel Cancellation Insurance and Superior Coverage (not included in the price):

Extra cancellation insurance allows you to feel more secure when booking a trip.

To avoid any issues BEFORE a trip, we recommend purchasing extra cancellation insurance that covers unforeseen serious illness (not pre-existing), personal accident, hospitalization, death of a family member or incident occurring before departure, according to the policy conditions.

Important:
Insurance policies do not cover cancellation without a valid medical reason. They also do not cover nervous, psychological, mental, depressive, anxiety, or other illnesses, with or without hospitalization, as well as chronic or pre-existing conditions.

If you wish to purchase cancellation insurance, Enjoy Catalonia recommends: Escapada Plus :

View Escape Plus Policy


It covers trip cancellations up to €600 and offers health guarantees and cancellation coverage, such as: cancellation due to health reasons of the insured or a family member, serious illness, accident or death.

Important:
Cancellation insurance does not cover voluntary withdrawal (not attending the trip without a justified reason). It also does not cover pre-existing or known illnesses of the insured, including nervous, psychological, mental, depressive, anxiety, etc., conditions, with or without hospitalization.

How and when should I purchase insurance?

All these insurance policies must be purchased and paid for when making the initial booking of the trip (and not later) and have a waiting period of 72 hours.

In the event of a contract, Enjoy Catalonia is only an intermediary in the contracting of insurance, the contractual relationship being between the insurer and the person participating in the trip, who will manage any possible procedures directly with the insurance company.

What should I do if I need to cancel a trip and I have cancellation insurance?

It is important to note that in this case, Enjoy Catalonia is only an intermediary in the insurance contracting process. The contractual relationship is between the insurer and the traveler, who will handle any necessary procedures directly with the insurance company. Enjoy Catalonia does not manage the procedures between the traveler and the insurer.

If you need to cancel your trip before it begins or interrupt it for one of the reasons covered by the policy, you must first contact us to inform us of the cancellation. We will then provide you with the invoices you will need to submit to AXA (sales invoice and trip cancellation invoice).

Once you have prepared the documentation that proves the reason for the cancellation of the trip (medical certificates, expert reports, invoices, etc.), you must contact AXA and send all the documentation by email.

  • AXA Telephone: 934 968 979
  • Email: sartorioreembolsos@axa-assistance.es

Enjoy Catalonia’s cultural activities, excursions, and trips are active and require a normal, healthy physical condition that allows walking, strolling, standing for a while, climbing stairs, etc.

The activities are not suitable for People with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and, at the same time, it is required that the participants do not have any impairment in their personal mobility, do not suffer from any self-limiting illness (vertigo, cardiorespiratory conditions, etc.) and/or limit the normal development of a group activity, and/or require special attention from the guides of Enjoy Catalonia.

Nature-themed trips are at an accessible and moderate level, suitable for anyone accustomed to walking, strolling, and hiking. They are easy and pleasant walks through the mountains and natural parks. They have no competitive or sporting elements, but are not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM ).

No difficult or dangerous activities are involved; it’s simply walking and strolling along trails and through forests to enjoy nature and the scenery . These walks and strolls are complemented by visits and explanations of art, history, the environment, geography, and other topics.

If you have any doubts or questions about your physical condition, please contact us so we can assess your personal situation and find the best option for you.

The combination of travel services offered to you is a package tour within the meaning of the Consolidated Text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws, approved by Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of November 16 ( link to the Royal Legislative Decree ).

Therefore, you will enjoy all the rights applicable to package holidays under European Union law . ENJOY CATALONIA will be fully responsible for the proper execution of the package holiday as a whole.

Furthermore, as required by law, the company ENJOY CATALONIA is covered by a guarantee to reimburse payments made and, if transport is included in the trip, to ensure its repatriation in case of insolvency.

Main rights under the Consolidated Text of the General Law for the Defense of Consumers and Users:

  • Travelers will receive all the essential information about the package tour .
  • There will always be at least one business owner responsible for the proper execution of all travel services included in the contract.
  • Travelers will be provided with an emergency telephone number or contact details where they can reach the organizer and, if applicable, the retailer.
  • Travelers may transfer the package tour to another person , with reasonable notice and, where applicable, subject to the payment of additional costs.
  • The price of the package tour may only be increased if specific expenses arise (for example, fuel costs) and are expressly stipulated in the contract, and in no case within the 20 days prior to the start of the package tour. If the price increase exceeds 8% of the package tour price, the traveler may cancel the contract . If the organizer reserves the right to increase the price, the traveler will be entitled to a price reduction if the corresponding expenses decrease.
  • Travelers may cancel the contract without penalty and receive a full refund of all payments made if any essential element of the package tour, other than the price, is significantly altered. If the tour operator cancels the package tour before it begins, travelers will be entitled to a refund of payments made and, where applicable, compensation.
  • In exceptional circumstances, for example, if there are serious security problems at the destination that could affect the package tour, travelers may terminate the contract before the start of the package tour , without paying any penalty.
  • In addition, travelers may terminate the contract at any time before the start of the package tour by paying a reasonable and justifiable cancellation penalty .
  • If, after the start of the package tour, significant elements of it cannot be provided, suitable alternative arrangements must be offered to the traveler at no extra cost . Travelers may terminate the contract without penalty if the non-performance of services substantially affects the package tour and the organizer and, where applicable, the retailer are unable to resolve the problem.
  • Travelers will also be entitled to a price reduction and/or compensation for damages in the event of non-performance or incorrect performance of travel services.
  • The organizer and the retailer must provide assistance to the traveler in case the traveler is in difficulty.

If the organizer or retailer becomes insolvent, payments will be refunded . In the event of insolvency of the organizer or, where applicable, the retailer after the start of the package tour, and if it includes transportation, repatriation of travelers will be guaranteed. ENJOY CATALONIA has taken out an insolvency protection guarantee with AXA . If services are refused due to the insolvency of ENJOY CATALONIA, travelers may contact AXA or, where applicable, the relevant authority.

The terms and conditions are those currently in force according to the regulations governing package travel in Catalonia. Registration, whether in person, online, by telephone, or by other means, implies full acceptance of each and every section of this information and of the detailed programs and regulations for each trip or departure.

Cancellation and Change Policy for Trips (2 or more days)

Specific conditions for group travel:

Our group package tours are subject to special economic conditions .

The reason is the various prepayments required for group bookings (flights, transportation, hotels, guides, tours, etc.) with special prices and payment terms. Any cancellation by one participant affects and jeopardizes the bookings and payments made for the entire group.

Therefore, we recommend purchasing the optional EXTRA cancellation insurance to prevent any unforeseen incidents or illnesses (yours or your family’s) before a trip.

When a participant cancels a trip due to voluntary withdrawal or for reasons not covered by the optional cancellation insurance, the following expenses apply:

1.- Cancellation fees:

The deposit or down payment is non-refundable .

Furthermore, in all cases, the client must assume the costs of services prepaid by the agency, duly justified, such as plane, boat or train tickets, hotel reservations, coaches, etc.

It should be noted that under no circumstances is it possible to refund the amount of issued tickets for flights, ships, trains and similar services.

2.- Penalty expenses:

  • Between 45 and 20 days before departure: 50% of the total price of the trip.
  • Between 19 and 15 days before departure: 75% of the total price of the trip.
  • Between 14 days before and the day of departure: 100% of the total price of the trip.
  • No-show: 100% of the trip cost, whatever the reason.

3. Management expenses:

Any cancellation or modification of a reservation incurs a management fee of €50 .

All changes and cancellations must always be made in writing on a working day to:
info@enjoycatalonia.com

Note: We recommend purchasing EXTRA cancellation insurance to prevent any incident or illness (yours or your family’s) before a trip, especially if you have elderly relatives.

Cancellation insurance does not cover voluntary withdrawal (not attending the trip without a justified medical reason). It also does not cover nervous, psychological, mental, depressive, anxiety, or other pre-existing conditions, with or without hospitalization.

Cancellation and Change Conditions for Excursions, Visits and Outings (1 day):

The amount paid for day trips and cultural visits is non-refundable .

  • For those who have paid for a day trip, tour, or activity and cancel for a justified reason up to 7 days in advance , the amount will be held for one year towards another similar trip or excursion. Payment is non-refundable.

Cancellations made within 7 days prior to departure or failure to show up at the departure time do not entitle you to any refund or reimbursement, whatever the reason.

Shows, concerts, restaurants and certain exclusive tours may have special cancellation conditions which will be indicated in the corresponding program.

Important:
All cancellations must always be made in writing on a working day to: info@enjoycatalonia.com

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights, which adapts the Regulation to the Spanish legal system and completes and develops its provisions, the client accepts that the personal data he/she provides, as well as those that may be provided in the future for the same purpose, may be collected and processed by Toni Bellido Plans (Enjoy Catalonia).

This data has been collected for the purpose of managing and developing the set of services stipulated with the client, being necessary to fulfill these purposes.

The interested party may exercise the rights recognized in the GDPR and, in particular, the rights of access, limitation, rectification, erasure, opposition or right to be forgotten, by means of a written communication which may be sent to the registered office of the Agency at the address indicated, with the reference “Data Protection”.

Communication and data transfer

The Agency informs you that, depending on the payment method for the services, the data included in this file (Name, CIF/NIF, Account No.) will be communicated to the Financial Entities (Banks and Savings Banks) with which the Agency works, solely for the purpose of managing transfers, collections and payments derived from the commercial relationship and the use of our services.

For the management and fulfillment of the purpose of the contract, it may be necessary (and mandatory for the provision of the service) that your data (including information on allergies, food intolerances, disabilities, etc.) must be communicated to suppliers such as airlines, shipping companies, hotels and other service providers, who will be obliged to use the data solely and exclusively to fulfill the purpose of the contract.

These providers, depending on the destination country of your trip, may be located in countries for which it is necessary to carry out an international transfer of data, including, where applicable, those that do not offer a level of protection comparable to that required by the EU, thus being considered an international transfer of data expressly authorized by the interested party.

Data retention

We will keep your personal information while there is a contractual and/or commercial relationship with you, or until you exercise your right to erasure, cancellation and/or limitation of the processing of your data.

We will also retain your data solely for legal compliance purposes for a maximum of 10 years from the termination of the contract, if due to the characteristics of the trip it is affected by Law 10/2010, of April 28, on the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Any additional information you provide (e.g., dietary preferences, possible intolerances, etc.) will be deleted from our systems once the service or trip is completed.

Royal Decree 933/2021

In accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 933/2021, of October 26, which establishes the documentary registration and information obligations of natural or legal persons who contract accommodation and motor vehicle rental activities, the data collected in application of said regulations may be accessible to the police and public authorities in the exercise of their respective powers in the field of prevention, detection and investigation of crime that they have assigned.

Personal data collected under the aforementioned regulation will not be communicated to third parties, except by legal obligation or judicial request.

Specific seats are not reserved on buses, trains, planes, and other means of transport, so that each participant (on a first-come, first-served basis) can sit freely with their friends or acquaintances. Each person selects their seat as they board the vehicle.

People and couples traveling together or sharing a hotel room have priority for sharing a row of seats.

Seats remain assigned throughout the journey, except by mutual agreement between passengers. Smoking and eating are not permitted inside the vehicles and coaches. Seat belts must be worn at all times.

Participants are reminded of the summary of the current regulations on seating in coaches:

  • Seats are assigned according to the order of arrival at the initial official starting point (Plaça Universitat).
  • Seats cannot be reserved, except for the seat next to you for a friend who boards at a secondary stop.
  • In the case of travel, people sharing a double room have the right to share a row of seats on the coach.
  • Once a seat has been chosen, it will remain the same throughout the entire trip, unless otherwise agreed by mutual consent between the passengers.


All participants are kindly requested to give up their seats if a couple or group of friends are left without a seat on the coach, in order to make the trip a pleasant experience for everyone.

Participants accept and agree to comply with all regulations indicated here and all additional instructions from the guides during activities and trips, which are always taken for the benefit of the safety and organization of the entire group.

It is very important to comply with all schedules and regulations established by the guides for the various activities. Out of respect for the other participants in the group, everyone must be strictly punctual , both for departure times and during stops and visits.

Participants must respect the guides and other members of the group, as well as maintain a behavior and attitude that does not harm the normal development of the trip and activities.

A serious breach of these duties entitles the organization to terminate and cancel the contract for a package tour , or to remove the participant from a specific activity.

  • In cases of physical or verbal violence or harassment, Enjoy Catalonia has a specific protocol that includes the immediate expulsion of the participant and notification of the authorities.
  • The activities are not suitable or prepared for people with reduced mobility (PRM) or who, due to their personal situation, need individualized attention.
  • Pets and companion animals are only allowed with prior approval from the organizers of Enjoy Catalonia . If you wish to bring a pet, you must inform Enjoy Catalonia in advance.
  • Failure by a participant to use any service or means of transport included in the price of an excursion or trip does not entitle them to a refund .
  • Trips and excursions will take place with a minimum of 15 participants .

The agency reserves the right of admission under the following conditions approved by the Consumer Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia:

A) The agency may refuse registration and booking of a trip, activity and/or excursion to those persons:

  • Those who do not meet the minimum and necessary physical requirements expressly indicated in the Travel Programs, Activities and/or Excursions that involve physical activity necessary to safeguard the integrity of the participants and the good development of the program.
  • That in trips or group activities previously contracted with the agency they have had inappropriate behavior or have not complied with the guidelines indicated by the agency and/or the instructions of the guides, harming the normal development of the trip/activity and/or the coexistence of the group.
  • That they repeatedly fail to comply or have failed to comply with the booking and payment policies for activities and trips notified or published by the agency.


B) The agency may expel from the trip/activity/excursion any person whose actions disrupt its normal course, as well as the safety and/or harmony of the group. Grounds for expulsion include:

  • Repeatedly failing to comply with the guidelines indicated by the agency and/or the instructions of the guides, affecting the normal development of the trip.
  • Failure to carry the appropriate equipment and/or clothing indicated by the agency in the written information of the trip/activity/excursion, when this lack may put the physical integrity of the client or the group at risk and/or seriously affect the normal development of the same.
  • Failure to respect the rules and guidelines established by the various providers that make up the trip/activity/excursion (hotels, coaches, museums, etc.), as well as causing damage to their facilities.
  • Repeatedly showing disrespect to fellow travelers, guides, drivers and other travel service providers, such as waiters, receptionists, etc.
  • Disrespecting the rules, culture and customs of the destination places visited.
  • To be late and disrupt the normal course of the trip.
  • Failure to pay for services or products consumed at the destination.
  • Participating in any activity that may be considered criminal (damage, misappropriation, theft, etc.), as well as acting violently or aggressively, both verbally and physically, against any person.
  • Carrying weapons, as well as wearing clothing or displaying symbols that incite violence, racism or xenophobia.
  • Carrying or consuming any type of illegal drug or narcotic during the trip.


In the event of expulsion from the trip, the agency will arrange the client’s return to the starting point of the trip , without the client having any right to compensation.

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