A day trip from Zaragoza into the Pyrenees, pairing the famous Canfranc station with visits to Jaca and Sallent de Gállego. It rates 5 across a small number of reviews, from $67.66 per person.
Overview
This full-day excursion with Buendía leaves Zaragoza at 09:00 and runs for 11 hours in total, calling at Canfranc, Jaca and Sallent de Gallego in the Aragonese Pyrenees. The bus picks up at the Macanaz park meeting point and returns there at the end of the day. Transport is air-conditioned and round trip, and guided touring is included at the stops.
The first stop is Canfranc Estación, where the old international railway station is the main draw. The itinerary then moves on to Jaca, a city with a citadel and a Romanesque cathedral, before continuing to Sallent de Gallego, a mountain village beside the Lanuza reservoir. Travellers get a mix of guided touring and free time at the stops, so there is room to wander, eat and take photographs at a personal pace. Reviewers describe the scenery as beautiful and praise the guide's commentary.
It is a long day with a fair amount of walking at each stop, so a moderate level of fitness helps. Meals are not included, and the group can be large, with up to 55 travellers.
What's Included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time in Sallent de Gallego, Jaca and Aínsa.
- Guided tour in Sallent de Gallego, Jaca and Aínsa.
- Round trip transportation
Not Included
- Meals (Food and drinks)
- Hotel pickup
Itinerary
- Meet in ZaragozaThe guide waits by the Avenue of the Pyrenees, next to the Tribute to the victims of the Sieges of Zaragoza in Macanaz park. Departure is at 09:00.
- Canfranc EstaciónAround 3 hours in total at the station area, split into two blocks in the listing. Admission is free.
- JacaRoughly 3 hours in the city across two blocks, covering the citadel, the Romanesque cathedral and time to eat, since meals are not included.
- Sallent de GallegoAbout 2 hours in the village beside the Lanuza reservoir, with guided commentary and free time for photos and relaxing.
- Return to ZaragozaThe drive back takes 2 hours and the tour ends at the original meeting point.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will make the day smoother, from what you pay for on the road to how much walking is involved.
- Budget for food. Meals and drinks are not included, so plan to buy lunch in Jaca or one of the other stops. The listing specifically mentions tasting local cuisine during free time. Bring some cash or a card for that.
- Getting to the start. There is no hotel pickup. Everyone meets at the Macanaz park point in Zaragoza for the 09:00 departure.
- Pace and fitness. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and says the tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Group feel. The vehicle carries up to 55 travellers, so this is a coach tour rather than an intimate outing. Reviewers still describe a friendly, well-cared-for atmosphere and a knowledgeable guide. Pushchairs are allowed and infants sit on laps.
- Weather matters. The experience requires good weather, and poor conditions can mean cancellation. If that happens, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.
- Photo stops. Sallent de Gallego sits next to the Lanuza reservoir with mountain scenery around it, and reviewers single out the beautiful views. Keep a camera handy for the free time in the village.
Common issues. The tour can be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met, and weather can also force a cancellation, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. Meals and hotel pickup are excluded, so budget for lunch and plan your own way to the meeting point. Groups run as large as 55 people, which may not suit travellers wanting a small-group day.
Common Questions
What is included in the price?
Round trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, guided tours in Sallent de Gallego, Jaca and Aínsa, and free time at the stops. Meals, drinks and hotel pickup are not included. Admission at the listed stops is free.
Where does the tour meet and what time does it start?
The meeting point is at Macanaz park in Zaragoza, on the Avenue of the Pyrenees next to the Tribute to the victims of the Sieges of Zaragoza. Departure is at 09:00 and the day lasts 11 hours. The tour ends back at the same point.
Do I need to pay for entry to Canfranc station or the other stops?
The itinerary lists admission as free at Canfranc Estación, Jaca and Sallent de Gallego. You will need money for food and drinks, which are not included.
Is the tour suitable for children and people with limited mobility?
Pushchairs are accessible and infants must sit on laps, so families can join. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. Travellers should have a moderate level of physical fitness.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the 09:00 start for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you get a different date or a full refund.
What should I bring?
Money or a card for lunch, since food and drinks are not included. Comfortable shoes will help with the walking at each stop. A camera is worth packing for the scenery around Sallent de Gallego and the Lanuza reservoir.
