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The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
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The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide

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Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Meet at meeting point: This pickup is only available for cruise ship passengers. The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking)
Meet at meeting point: We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop.
Meet at meeting point: Serranos Towers Plaza Fueros, Valencia, Spain Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers)
Meet at meeting point: The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel.
Attractions and Activities: Parque Natural de la Albufera (Ticket included) Discover one of the most beautiful landscapes in Spain and visit the Albufera of Valencia, a range of forests, rice padies, lakes and valencian history, where you can enjoy a unique day out to the Mediterranean coast. 2 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: El Saler (Free entry) We'll pick you up from the meeting point and head to the Albufera lake, just ten kilometres away from Valencia. We'll be making several stops during this activity. We'll visit El Saler to admire some virgin dunes, as well its beach and the Mediterranean sea. An unique enviroment. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Albufera (Free entry) Did you know Albufera Lake is Spain's biggest lake? We'll enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of it from the Gola de Puchol pier while our guide tells you its unique Mediterranean ecosystem and a little bit of history. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Parque Natural de la Albufera (Ticket included) Before continuing , we will make a stop trying to whatch autochthonous birds in a very particular area. Birds as: Heron, cormoran, ducks, seagulls, little starks, flamingos,partridge, and more 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: El Palmar (Free entry) Our next stop will be El Palmar. This island of the Albufera (meaning lagoon in Valencian) encapsulates its fishing roots that have characterised this area of Valencia throughout history. There are still some 18th-century houses! We''ll be around the main streets, pass by monuments and enjoy a boat ride to admire the area's delights from a different perspective. 45 min(s)
Step inside a traditional Valencian “barraca” — the iconic thatched house of the Albufera region. Learn how fishing families once lived here, from its simple yet clever architecture to the customs, tools, and daily life that shaped this unique way of living. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Valencia (Free entry) After the activity, we will return to Valencia meeting points. 15 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Albufera de ValenciaEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 46012, Valencia, Spain We will start the activity after the collections, making some stops to discover every point of this amazing natural park.


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
Product details
Just minutes from Valencia, explore Spain's largest freshwater lagoon on a guided eco-friendly tour. Discover Albufera's rice fields, wild birds, and the roots of paella with a certified local guide. Stroll the Mediterranean dunes of El Saler, visit the Gola de Puchol where lake meets sea, and explore El Palmar, a quiet fishing village on an island in the lagoon. Glide across the calm waters on a traditional boat and spot native birds in their natural habitat. Choose a sunset tour for breathtaking lake views, or a morning tour for a slower pace with a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included. A cultural, scenic, and all-inclusive experience—perfect for couples and families or anyone seeking nature, beauty, and authenticity just outside the city.
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What's included
Oficial Tourist guide all the duration of the activity
Visit a traditional Valencian “barraca”: the iconic thatched house of the Albufera region.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
In the morning tour for you will have a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included.
Morning option: visit the Bird Interpretation Center
Boat trip in an electric boat: the sustainable pleasure of silence.
Lunch
Dinner
Eligibility
Adult: 13–99 years old
Child: 3–7 years old
Infant: 1–2 years old
How to use
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
 
Always being in contact, we use WhatsApp, it would be easier to find us the day we meet.
 
Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.
 
Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
 
For inquiries:
 
1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.
 
2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details. Please put a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible), in case you don't have Whatsapp we will send an email through Viator.

Since we start the collections in Valencia until we return from the Albufera, it has an estimated duration of 4 hours.

We will not bathe on the beach or lake in this activity.

Throughout the year, we recommend that clients bring a jacket, sweater or sweatshirt for the boat ride, since at sunset it can get cold.

You can take your own food but you can't eat on the bus, you can only eat on the boat ride.

This activity does not have free time. Only 5 minutes to use the bathroom before taking the boat ride.

You have booked this experience: transportation from various pick-up points + excursion led by an official guide in the selected language + reservation management for the boat ride guaranteeing availability. (Bus + guide + management of reservations, so that you only worry about having a good time!)

The return transportation is included. With the same pick-up stops.

If you make the check out of your hotel you can take your luggage, as long as it is a cabin suitcase or a small backpack. You must notify us to guarantee space.

If you go at the afternoon: the schedule is approximated, we go to the best time to see the sunset from the lake (could change your pick up time 5 or 10 minutes)

The tour could be bilingual.

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