Zumaia, Zarautz & Getaria Day Trip
Description
Stunning coastlines, distinctive geological formations, and charming fishing communities await you on this day excursion to Zumaia, Zarautz, and Getaria. Departing from San Sebastián, you'll spend a delightful day uncovering the coastal treasures of Guipuzkoa.
Options for the Day Trip
During your reservation, you have the opportunity to select one of the following choices:
Day Trip Without Hotel Pickup
At the scheduled time, our meeting point will be at the San Sebastián Bus Station, where we'll board a minibus to embark on our adventure along the captivating Guipuzkoa coastline.
After a half-hour drive, we will arrive at the Mount Talaimendi viewpoint. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the coastline and the picturesque town of Zarautz. Make sure to bring your camera!
Subsequently, we will proceed to Zarautz, immersing ourselves in its vibrant surfing culture. A leisurely walk through its streets will reveal fascinating snippets of its history before we return to the minibus for our next destination.
We will continue westward along the coast until we reach Getaria, the birthplace of the famed designer Balenciaga. At Malkorbe Beach, we will take a moment to soak in the stunning seaside views, and you may even notice a small island offshore as we observe the charming rise of Getaria along the coastline. This area is also notable as the starting point of the navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano.
Our final stop will be at Zumaia, home to San Telmo Beach. Here, known as Itzurum, we'll take a stroll along the shore to explore the fascinating flysch. These remarkable rock formations provide a unique geological landscape, making San Telmo a must-visit site. Additionally, fans of Game of Thrones can appreciate walking along the beach where Daenerys strategized her conquest of the Seven Kingdoms.
Your adventure will conclude approximately 4 to 4.5 hours after it begins, with a return to the original meeting place.
Small-Group Day Trip With Hotel Pickup
Opting for this choice will allow you to follow the same itinerary as mentioned earlier, but with a more intimate experience in a small group limited to 8 participants.
Instead of gathering at the bus station, we'll collect you from your hotel in San Sebastián and, at the conclusion of the tour, return you to your accommodation.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop–off (depending on selected option)
- Transport by minibus or bus (depending on selected option)
- English–speaking guide
- Small–group tour, no more than 8 people (if you select this option)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Day Trip Without Pickup
We'll meet at the scheduled time at San Sebastian Bus Station (Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 1, 20012 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, at the main door of the café. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
The guide will be waiting for you next to the main panel you'll find in the hall, between the escalators and the café.
Here, you can see the exact meeting point where the guide will be:
Small-Group Day Trip With Hotel Pickup
If you have chosen this option, we'll pick you up at the San Sebastián hotel you indicated in your booking at the designated time.
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