Irati Express: The Magic Forest (31/10 – 02/11)

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Friday 31/10
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Discover the Magical Autumn of Selva de Irati: A Paradise of Colors in the Navarre Pyrenees

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With the arrival of autumn, the Selva de Irati in the Navarre Pyrenees transforms into a spectacular display of colors. This “magical forest” changes with the seasons: fluorescent green in summer, snow-white in winter, and a mix of ochres, golds, and reds in autumn. As the second-largest beech-fir forest in Europe, covering over 17,000 hectares, it offers dreamlike landscapes with rivers, waterfalls, and impressive hanging bridges. The Aezkoa and Salazar valleys host three natural reserves—Lizardoia, Mendilatz, and Tristuibartea—where visitors can enjoy unique hiking trails through these enchanting valleys.

Meeting and Starting Point

  • Estadio Mestalla, Av. Aragón 31

Meeting time

  • 04:30 / 05:00 (AM)

Price Includes

  • Private transport
  • Professional organization
  • Accommodation in a 3* hotel in the centre of Pamplona
  • Professional mountain guide and coordinator

Not included

  • Tickets to any attraction or building
  • Lunch or dinner
  • Exclusions: Any items not specifically mentioned in the "What is included" section

Optional Activities

  • Guided tours of the city (Pamplona / Olite)
  • Entrance to the castle of Olite
  • Tudela desert route by 4x4

Essentials to Pack

  • Travel material: backpack, clothes, sunscreen, camera, etc.Recommended: Travel backpack.
  • Water bottle, sandwiches for the first day, and snacks for the journey.
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Some cash (sometimes sites do not accept cards)

Travel Schedule

Friday 31/10 Valencia - Olite Castle - Pamplona

On Friday we leave very early in the morning for the Castle of Olite, one of the top 5 castles in all of Spain. After the visit, we’ll explore the town of Olite, have lunch, and then head to the hotel. In the afternoon we’ll visit Pamplona. There will be an optional guided tour of Pamplona, and after that, we’ll go out for a Halloween party.

Saturday 01/11 Selva Irati - Ochagavía - Pamplona

This is day of Famous SELVA IRATI HIKE DAY. We wake up in the morning, have breakfast and set off on a very nice 15 km easy-medium level route (with lakes and waterfalls in the beautiful Salazar valley). After the route we visit Ochagavía a lovley and small town and around 19:00 we return to Pamplona.

Sunday 02/11 Pamplona - Bardenas Reales - Valencia

On the last day, we will take it easy. We can wake up early and take a guidfed tour of Pamplona or wake up a little late and go directlky to bus. We will leave at 11:00 to desert of BARDENAS REALES (Natural Park of 42,500 hectares, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO). We will stop for 4 hours so you can enjoy the desert and the town of Tudela. After lunch in Tudela we will leave for Valencia.
 

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Hotel

Hotel Sancho Ramírez 3***

Cancellation Policy

  • 30 days before the trip: 80% refund of the total amount
  • Up to 3 weeks before the trip: 60% refund of the total amount.
  • Up to 15 days before the trip: 50% refund of the total amount.
  • Less than 15 days before the trip: No refund unless due to government restrictions or a health emergency.

Please note that if you arrive late to the meeting point, we will not be able to provide a refund, and you will forfeit your payment.

While the program is carefully planned with experienced guides, changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, weather, or to offer a better alternative. We will notify you of any adjustments via email and our WhatsApp group.

The reservation fee and any paid activities are non-refundable.