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Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander-small groups

9h4.7 / 5 · 125 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
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About this experience

HIGHLIGHTS • You will cross the Hermida gorge by van • You will have the opportunity to take the Cable Car in Fuente Dé and go up to Picos de Europa at a height of 1.823 m • You will take lovely photos of the Picos de Europa area • You will enjoy free time to visit Potes, capital Liébana • You will discover the Monastery of Santo Toribio SUMMARY In this full-day excursion, you will discover the beautiful mountain region of Liébana. We will drive to Fuente Dé, where you will enjoy some free time to take the Cable Car to go up to Picos de Europa if you wish (entrance fees not included). You will also visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio, one of the four holy places of Christianity for hosting the Lignum Crucis. Finally, we will arrive at the village of Potes, the capital of the region, and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain for its cobbled streets, stone houses, and bridges. In Potes, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 5min

    We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander

  2. Stop 2 · 1h 30min

    We will take the cable car to go up to Picos de Europa

  3. Stop 3 · 40min

    We will do a short visit to this Monastery that homes the Lignum Crucis

  4. Stop 4 · 2h

    Visit the capital of the Liebana region and one of the nicest villages in Cantabria

What’s included

  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets for the Cable Car 31 € adultos y 13 € niños / 21 € adultos y 7 € niños

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander-small groups

Pickup included

Meeting & pickup

  • We will meet in front of the reception

End point

  • We will meet in front of the reception

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Warm clothes for visiting the cave (it's cold inside!)

Before you go

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We book cable car for you (extra charge of € 20/person low season- €30/person high season) + €1/pers. administrative fees
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Minimum group of 4 people to confirm this tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.