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Catalan Pyrenees family activity holiday

COUNTRY:
Spain
LOCATION:
Catalonia, Spanish Pyrenees
DEPARTURES:
2012: 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug
PRICE:
From £1095 - £1185 (8 days) including UK flights
MORE INFO:
Price includes: 7 nights apartment accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches (with activities), 2 dinners; As many activities as preferred from: picnic trek, open kayaking, canyoning level 2, hydrospeeding, kayak course, white water rafting; activity transfers, all equipment, tuition and supervision from fully qualified instructors. Price depends on date and number of activities chosen. This trip can also be booked without flights. Recommended minimum age 12 years
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Catalan Pyrenees family activity holiday

Catalan Pyrenees family activity holiday

How this holiday makes a difference

The Pallars Sobera Region is the base for this exciting family activity holiday in the Catalan Pyrenees. Specifically we are based in the small town of Sort on the banks of the Noguera Pallaresa river, where all the water based activities take place. The Hotel Pey is run by the Salvans Family, one of the most important families in the region with a fierce commitment to the protection of the Catalan culture, environment and language, whilst pioneering the development of the local economy through tourism and by only working with companies who share this philosophy.

Accommodation is strictly limited in the area which allows careful management of tourism in terms of numbers. The hotel promotes the responsible use of natural resources and encourages guests to re-use towels rather than submit them for daily cleaning.

Our activity partners, Carlos and Lluis Rabeneda, are equally committed to the promotion and protection of the local Catalan culture and this infuses every aspect of their business. Guides and Instructors must not only demonstrate their professionalism and ability, but also have to be seen to endorse and practice the company’s policy.

They believe wholeheartedly in impressing upon visitors that it is possible to enjoy a wonderful holiday but still be responsible to the environment. This is particularly highlighted during the Trek in the Aigues Tortes National Park on the first activity day. At the entrance to the National Park clients are shown a collage made up of some 10,000 cigarette ends which were collected in one day of environmental clean up in the National Park.

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Story of the holiday provider

The founder of this company gave up his job as a stockbroker who made rich people richer, put a tent and sleeping bag on the back of his bicycle and went travelling. When he returned home he decided to do what he loved best and retrain so that he could set up an activity holiday company. He believes holidays spent lying on a beach gently grilling under a roasting sun are all very well but the memories from awesome experiences in stunning locations, such as white water rafting in the Pyrenees or dog sledding in Lapland, will last far longer than any sun tan.

Holiday provider no: 306

Catalan Pyrenees family activity holiday

Reviewed 17 Aug 2008 by Hinds Beatrice4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Every activity was at least as good as expected if not better. Great group of people, fantastic fun all brilliantly orchestrated by our devoted, excellent guide, Dejan.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Don't have high expectations of the hotel location! We had a wonderful holiday but were initially disappointed by the very central location of the hotel within the resort of Sort, since we imagined a rural, romantic place. Silly fools we are! The pool however is wonderful, clean and a great size and so was the lawn around it. Very welcome to relax in and around after a busy day and a meeting place for all the teenagers. Nice little shops and eating places within walking distance and not many foreign speaking tourists! Add some time to see some more of the Pyrenees or have a few days sightseeing in Barcelona.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


As far as we could see, very clearly yes to all the above.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Had a fantastic, very memorable time and are left with plenty of bruises to prove that we had a full-on activity holiday!!!! Staff at the tour operator were very friendly and helpful in ever aspect. Thank you very much.
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