Santander

El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art- small groups

4.8(43 reviews)
5hFree cancellation

Description

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings • Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo  • Enjoy the views over the Pas River SUMMARY After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008. The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value. Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo

Highlights

  • Likely to Sell Out
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate
  • Day Trips
  • Archaeology Tours
  • Private and Luxury
  • Small Group
  • Nature and Wildlife Tours
  • Top Product
  • Short term availability
  • Historical Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it i

    This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.

    1hAdmission included
  2. 2

    This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the

    This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 2008. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English

    1hAdmission included
  3. 3

    We will do a short visit to this village famous for its Hote

    We will do a short visit to this village famous for its Hotel and Spa of Puente Viesgo.

    15 min

Useful information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • This tour has a minimum of 4 people for final tour confirmation
  • Tour request approval depends on cave entrance tickets availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The visit into the cave is only in Spanish available, your guide access with you to translate
  • Tour may be operated by multi-lingual guide
  • Temperature into the Caves is 12ºC all year
  • This tour is NOT recommended for people with mobility problems
  • We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander. If your accommodation is outside the city, please contact us to agree on a meeting place.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino3-12 anni
    65
  • Adulto13-99 anni
    110

Review distribution

  • 5
    36
  • 4
    5
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    1

Available options

  • Regular tour - small groups

    Duration: 5 hours Minivan Pickup included

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