Picos de Europa & Potes Guided Tour from Santander

A day tour to discover some of the Cantabrian highlights from Santander

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

On this day tour from Santander, you’ll get to discover two highlights of the Cantabria region – the Picos de Europa mountain range and the village of Potes.

You’ll set off early in the morning and head to Fuente Dé, where you’ll have the option to take a cable car and reach an altitude of over 5.9 feet for views of the surroundings. You’ll then proceed towards the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, a renowned pilgrimage destination where you’ll have the opportunity to see the shrine in which a piece of Jesus Christ's wooden cross is kept. Finally, you’ll reach Potes, where you’ll have lunch and some free time to wander around before going back to Santander.

Why Visit

  • Guided day tour exploring the Liébana region
  • Views of the Picos de Europa mountain range
  • Chance to visit the picturesque village of Potes

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Cable car ride

    Restrictions

    • At least 4 participants are required for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum isn't reached, you'll be offered a new date or a full refund.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    Italian
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Please note that the additional charges need to be paid on-site.

    The tour provider will contact you in advance to book the optional cable car tickets and the optional one-hour horse riding.

    In the high seasons, an additional EUR 30 per person must be paid, and EUR 20 per person in the low seasons.

    An additional amount of EUR 35 per person will have to be paid for the one-hour horse riding session.

    Please add your contact information during checkout. The local operator will contact you a day before the tour to confirm your pickup time and location.

    Location

    Pick-up point

    Calle Castelar, 25, Santander, 39004
    Please note that pickup is available from accommodations in Santander. Please enter your pickup details at checkout. If you are not using pickup services, please meet your guide at the bus stop in front of Hotel Vincci Puertochico at the listed address. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

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