Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona to Soldeu
You'll arrive at Barcelona Airport by 3pm and connect with your group at Terminal 2B. From there, the drive takes about 3.5 hours heading through the Pyrenees toward the alpine village of Soldeu in Andorra. Once you check into Hotel Soldeu Maistre, there's a short orientation walk before dinner. If your flight gets in early, you could spend time wandering La Boqueria market or walking down Las Ramblas before heading to the mountains.
Included Activities
- Group transfer to Soldeu
- Orientation walk around Soldeu village
Optional Activities
- Explore Barcelona - La Boqueria food market
- Barcelona - Las Ramblas boulevard
- Barcelona - architectural works by Antoni Gaudi
- Airport left luggage storage
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport La Boqueria Las Ramblas - Day 2
Merixtell to Soldeu
Take the public bus to Merixtell, which serves as the religious center of Andorra and home to the sanctuary of the patron saint. From there, you'll walk back to Soldeu following the ancient Cami del Gall trail, marked by a red cockerel symbol along the way. The path gradually descends through mixed woods, crossing over streams and passing waterfalls as you move through the Valira River valley.
Included Activities
- Public bus to Merixtell
- Visit Merixtell sanctuary
- Hike Cami del Gall trail to Soldeu
Landmarks/POIs Merixtell Sanctuary Cami del Gall Trail Valira River - Day 3
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
This day focuses on Andorra's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley. You'll drive to the hamlet of Saint Miquel d'Engolasers and hike up to the Fontverd refuge where lunch is waiting. After eating, head back down and catch the bus returning to Soldeu. The valley itself is wild terrain where you might spot marmots, bearded vultures, and ptarmigans if you're lucky.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Fontverd refuge)
Included Activities
- Drive to Saint Miquel d'Engolasers
- Hike to Fontverd refuge
- Picnic lunch
- Bus return to Soldeu
Landmarks/POIs Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley Fontverd Refuge - Day 4
Ransol to Canillo
A short taxi ride takes you to Ransol village, where your hike into the Vall de Riu valley begins. You'll walk upward to the mountain village of Canillo, which sits surrounded by glacial-formed peaks. Canillo has Andorra's tallest church tower and one of its best Romanesque chapels worth seeing. Later, catch the public bus back down to Soldeu.
Included Activities
- Taxi ride to Ransol
- Hike in Vall de Riu valley
- Visit Canillo village
- Public bus return to Soldeu
Landmarks/POIs Vall de Riu Valley Canillo - Day 5
Soldeu
You have the day free to do what you want. Andorra la Vella, the capital, has Europe's smallest parliament and the oldest Romanesque church in the principality if you want to explore those. Shopping is good there too. Or skip the capital and try the Caldea Spa instead. Another option is taking an optional walk to Pessons Lakes, or driving over to Canillo to cross the world's second longest Tibetan suspension bridge.
Optional Activities
- Visit Andorra la Vella - Parliament
- Visit Andorra la Vella - Romanesque church
- Andorra la Vella - shopping
- Caldea Spa facilities
- Optional walk to Pessons Lakes
- Optional visit to Canillo to cross Vall del Riu Tibetan suspension bridge (603 metres)
Landmarks/POIs Andorra la Vella Caldea Spa Pessons Lakes Vall del Riu Tibetan suspension bridge - Day 6
Sorteny Nature Reserve to Ordino
You'll drive to the Sorteny Nature Reserve in northeastern Andorra, an area with over 700 plant species. The hike goes up to Estany Lake at 2,350 metres through alpine landscapes where wild boar, martens, chamois, and ptarmigan roam. Stop for lunch at Sorteny Refuge and try some Andorran specialities. On the way back to Soldeu, you might stop in the mountain village of Ordino.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty lunch at Sorteny Refuge featuring Andorran specialities)
Included Activities
- Drive to Sorteny Nature Reserve
- Hike to Estany Lake
- Lunch at Sorteny Refuge
Optional Activities
- Stop in Ordino for a drink
Landmarks/POIs Sorteny Nature Reserve Estany Lake Sorteny Refuge Ordino - Day 7
Incles Valley and Siscaro Lakes
Start your day hiking into Incles Valley with its glacial landscapes and Scots pine forests. The terrain is home to Pyrenean chamois and one of Andorra's largest alpine lakes. The hike begins gently, then follows the river upward to Siscaro Lakes at 2,350 metres, sitting within a glacial cirque. Pack a picnic lunch and you could walk further toward Incles Pass if energy permits before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at Siscaro Lakes)
Included Activities
- Hike Incles Valley
- Visit Siscaro Lakes
- Picnic lunch at Siscaro Lakes
Optional Activities
- Optional walk toward Incles Pass
Landmarks/POIs Incles Valley Siscaro Lakes Incles Pass - Day 8
Soldeu to Barcelona
Today you'll leave the mountains and head home. Plan to leave the hotel around 9am for the 3.5 hour drive back to Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport. Your flight can't depart before 2:30pm, so you'll have time to spare.
Included Activities
- Group transfer to Barcelona Airport
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport
