Tour overview

This 8-day family holiday packs mountain adventures into a week based at one hotel in the Spanish Pyrenees, for children aged seven and over. A tour leader looks after the group, which numbers between four and twenty. You stay seven nights at a family-run spa hotel in Sort with a pool, with breakfast daily and one lunch.

You hike in Aigüestortes National Park with Land Rover access to Sant Maurici lake, then ride the rapids of the Noguera Pallaresa on a white-water rafting trip.

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Canyoning and abseiling in the Estaron canyon and an open-kayak trip on the river follow, with free days for optional horse riding, via ferrata or the adventure park, or simply relaxing by the pool.

The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits active families who want adventure and time together.

Trip highlights

  • Aigüestortes National Park (Day 2)
  • White-water rafting (Day 3)
  • Canyoning in the Estaron canyon (Day 4)
  • Optional horse riding (Day 5)
  • Kayaking the Noguera (Day 6)
  • A spa hotel with a pool

Your route

4 stops from Barcelona to Gerri de la Sal

8-day route: Barcelona – Sort – Aigüestortes National Park – Noguera Pallaresa – Estaron canyon – Barcelona
  1. Barcelona Days 1 & 8
  2. Sort Days 1–7
  3. Sant Maurici Lake Day 2
  4. Gerri de la Sal Day 6

Why choose this tour

A week of adventures for the whole family. One hotel with a pool and spa.

Best suited to

  • Active families with children aged 7 and over
  • Outdoor lovers
  • First family adventure holidays
  • Families who like one base
A forest trail in the Pyrenees

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Barcelona, Spain to Barcelona, Spain

  1. Day 1 · Barcelona, Sort Sort

    To the Pyrenees.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
  2. Day 2 · Aigüestortes National Park, Sant Maurici Aigüestortes

    A mountain hike.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Noguera Pallaresa Rafting

    White water.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Estaron canyon, Sort Canyoning

    Canyoning.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Sort Free day

    Optional activities.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Noguera Pallaresa Kayaking

    Open kayaks.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Sort Free day

    Pool or via ferrata.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pessets
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Barcelona Barcelona

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A turquoise river winding through a canyon

Where you stay

  • Sort (7 nights) Hotel Pessets

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights at Hotel Pessets
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Transfers from Barcelona Airport at set times
  • Aigüestortes hike with Land Rover access
  • Rafting, canyoning and kayaking
  • Day spa pass for guests aged 14 and over
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Kayakers on a green river from above

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You have children under 7
  • You want a relaxing beach holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: none included
A mountain lake in the Pyrenees

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,465 per person, twin share, tour only. 5 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 7 and over.

Do I need a visa for Spain?

No, UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

Do children need experience?

No, all activities are led by qualified instructors.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and a lunch on the national park hike.

Can families share rooms?

Yes, family rooms are arranged where available.

How many people travel together?

Between four and twenty travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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