Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Spanish Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 9+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

Medieval Villages to Heavenly Beaches

Explore exquisite Catalan landscapes from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean. Whether it’s a striking rock formation or a spectacular sunset, the overwhelming beauty may feel as surreal as a Dalí painting.   

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Kayak
Snorkel

Highlights

  • Ascend Coll de la Creueta—one of the tallest mountain passes in the Pyrenees—then zoom down it, enjoying swooping curves and stellar views
  • Hike into the Pyrenees foothills, passing mountain views and green valley vistas to reach a tranquil lake
  • Snorkel and kayak the waters of radiant Costa Brava past coves and cliffside grandeur
  • Discover the genius of surrealist Salvador Dalí and admire his life’s work at his immersive museum  
  • Dine in alpine towns and picturesque villages where incredible food and medieval architecture are just steps away 
Spain Pyrenees to Costa Brava Family Multi-adventure Tour

Spain

Start/EndBarcelona

Airports & Travel details*

* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Start your journey in Barcelona, Catalonia’s vibrant capital • Head into the mountains, riding past alpine villages, herds of goats and farmers tending their crops • Adults sample cava, the local sparkling wine, at a welcome reception • Hike the foothills of the French Pyrenees • Discover mountain lakes described in legends as "the tears of Hercules for his beloved Pyrenee" • Kids romp around playing fun-filled games while grown-ups hike to a nearby castle.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Hotel Bernat de So
Llívia
*Casual Hotel

Set amid an expansive garden, this historic farmhouse blends traditional Catalan design and contemporary style. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Ready to bike over one of the tallest mountain passes in the eastern Pyrenees? Tackle the amazing Creueta climb fully supported and at your own pace • Feel the wind on your face as you coast downhill with stunning views over the Alt Ripollès Valley • Kids spend an action-packed morning zip-lining through the forest canopy • Adults gather for a wine tasting before a delicious family meal at our elegant hotel.

Accommodations
Hotel Peralada

(1 night)

Night 3

Hotel Peralada
Girona
Premiere Hotel

Located in the heart of one of Catalonia’s prime wine-producing regions and part of the famed Peralada wine estate, the hotel offers a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Navigate the hidden coves of the Costa Brava coast by kayak • Snorkel in crystal-clear Mediterranean waters • Savor lunch in a waterfront village • Hike the rugged coastal trails of the Camí de Ronda • Kids create a pottery masterpiece in La Bisbal • Bike through the sunflower fields of the Baix Empordà • Celebrate your family adventure with one last ride along rural roads through Empurdan hamlets.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa
Torrent
Premiere Hotel

A beautifully restored 18th-century manor house with stylish rooms and historic country charm. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $5,199 /person

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Hotel Bernat de So
Llívia

*Casual Hotel

Set amid an expansive garden, this historic farmhouse blends traditional Catalan design and contemporary style. (pool)

Night 3

Hotel Peralada
Girona

Premiere Hotel

Located in the heart of one of Catalonia’s prime wine-producing regions and part of the famed Peralada wine estate, the hotel offers a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary elegance. (pool, spa)

Nights 4-5

Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa
Torrent

Premiere Hotel

A beautifully restored 18th-century manor house with stylish rooms and historic country charm. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

From $5,199 /person

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Bikes

Choose Your Perfect Bike

Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Redesigned for 2024
  • Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only
  • Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours;  learn more

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

From $5,199 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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