MOUNTAIN & SEA
We are your travel agency in Barcelona and Catalonia; as experts and passionate people for our region and culture, we customize experiences for all our most selective clients. The best option for all the people who want to visit Barcelona, whether it’s in a group or individually. We always guarantee your stay with the most experienced professionals working exclusively for you.
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“If something defines us, it is our adaptability. Our experience in Barcelona and our deep knowledge about our natural surroundings ensure experiences you will never have imag ined; the potential is endless, and we know how to use it.”
M O U N TA I N & S E A 04 INTRODUCTION
What we do & philosophy
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OUR METHOD
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Services & values
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Groups & languages
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MO U NTA IN & SEA
Trip program
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BTD, your contact
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O U R C ATA L OG U E S
Other trips and services
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Integral travel design Getaways and trip packages For groups and individuals Customized events Activities to learn a language Accommodation / transfers / restaurants Other services
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is simple. We offer what we would like to receive anywhere else in the world. Personalised treatment and closeness is fundamental. For this reason, “how” your experience happens is equally important as “what” the experience is. Although we are not a low cost agency, you won’t pay disproportionate prices and you will receive our support before, during and after your customized trip.
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ON LY 3 STEPS OUR OPERATION
YO U R I D E A
Inspiring by one of our proposals, or not… you contact us and explain your idea of a trip; what to do, how many days and services.
OUR DESIGN
We’ll study your proposal or start from 0, designing your customized trip until we achieve exactly what you are looking for.
R E A D Y TO T R AV E L !
tt’s time to enjoy the designed trip. Furthermore, with our 24/7 support you can enjoy it with 0 worries.
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INTEGRAL TRIPS
We design all types of trips with all services needed. As experts of Barcelona and its surroundings, we have a wide range of staff from different sectors to make your stay the most comfortable one. GROUPS
Associations, schools, universities, companies, friends… whatever your type of group, we manage customized trips with the best price, and everything you need, to make your perfect adventure. EVENTS
Also for companies and business trips. We manage and customize your stays, making them as dynamic and comfortable as possible. O U R VA L U E S
All our experiences, whatever format they have and wherever they are located, need to accomplish the same premises: all of these are essential to guarantee a unique trip.
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AU T H E N T I C I T Y
E XC L U S I V I T Y
PROXIMITY
Nowadays everything is called “local”. Although we respect classic group tours, we prefer to take tourism in another direction.
We control groups numbers to ensure you have the highest quality experience. Close attention and intimacy during your activity means it is your experience and nobody else´s.
We are close by and available to you, and always give you warm and friendly treatment. This happens before, during, and after your trip.
PLURALITY
ACC E S S I B I L I T Y
C U S TO M I Z AT I O N
We do not limit ourselves to sports. As previously mentioned, culture and gastronomy are important parts of active tourism. We always include a diversity of experiences wherever possible.
Often people don’t know what they are capable of… We offer you the possibility to discover new experiences without needing any previous training. We always adapt to to your capability.
For your unique experience, we customize your package. Together, we build the route to your new emotions and sensations.
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MORE THAN A CITY
GROUPS
Barcelona is the city that never rests. During winter, the snow creates endless opportunities in the snow-capped mountains. Meanwhile in spring and summer, hundreds of adventure sports mean you are never short of things to do in Barcelona. A unique gastronomy full of seasonal dishes and fresh products will provide you the best dishes to eat all year round.
Whatever the origin and needs of your group, we’ll design your customized trip. To travel in a group no longer means limiting yourself to a closed package. You can choose any of our proposals, modify them and even request an integral customized trip - and yes, at the best price. There are lots of groups who have enjoyed this and there is nothing more satisfactory than doing what you like doing.
C I T Y , C O U N T R Y S I D E , C O A S T , H I G H M O U N TA I N . . .
YO U C H OO S E T H E L A N G UAG E
All the trips available in the language you need. Receiving good treatment starts with the traveller’s language. You can choose between speaking in your own language or the local people´s one. With the support of our local or native accompanying guides, we’ll provide you maximum comfort. If you visit Barcelona to speak in Spanish, we’ll help you to consolidate a language while enjoying a real trip.
After this, we show different proposals: open ideas about experiences and itineraries in Barcelona and Catalonia. They are a starting point to modify and f ind your customized experience. Also, you always can propose your own idea and we will be so glad to start to work on it without any problem. We always endeavour to show the best of culture, gastronomy and sport.
T H E F I R S T S T E P S TA R T S N O W
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TRIPS IN BARCELONA
M O U N TA I N I T I N E R A R I E S
Customized Barcelona in 3, 5, 10 or whatever days you need. Perfect combination between the city and daytrips to wherever you like 365 days of the year.
If you’ve already visited the city or you are looking for trips out of the capital, we have different proposals for you. Incredible visits, sports, culture and gastronomy in one tour.
COA S T I T I N E R A R I E S
SKI TRIPS
For all the people looking to relax and enjoy different coasts of Catalonia. Costa Brava, Central, Daurada, Delta de l’Ebre‌ endless possibilities.
During the winter months, the Pyrenees transform into a winter sports paradise. The best ski resorts and experiences are so close to Barcelona.
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M OUN TAIN & SEA
“To visit Catalonia is to travel from the mountains to the wildest coast ” This time we propose you visit Catalonia through a fantastic tour along the Catalan Pyrenees, ending at the spectacular Costa Brava. Following an itinerary designed to be as adventurous or relaxed as you want, you will see a striking landscape transition from the high mountains to the coastline. Adventure sports, culture, local gastronomy and relaxing experiences are the delightful components of this contrast tour. From the mountains to the coast line!
SUM MARY Transfer to Sort Day 2: Activities in Pallars Day 3: Morning Activities in Pallars + transfer to Cerdagne Day 4: Activities in Cerdagne Day 5: Garrotxa visit + transfer to Costa Brava Day 6: Costa Brava activities + transfer to Barcelona Day 7: Barcelona Discovery
along Noguera Pallaresa, a well-known river of this sport. An amazing 14km descent to enjoy the adrenaline rush with maximum safety. This activity takes approximately 2 and a half hours.horas y media. Canyoning: An activity consisting of descending rivers and jumping from cliffs into natural pools. You wade along the river, f lowing down the natural slides, and f lying from the waterfalls. Lots of people come to visit Catalonia because of the canyons! Equipped itineraries between trekking and climbing. Equipped with a harness, helmet and spendthrift, we’ll ascend to get to the best views of Pallars and Vall d’Aràn. This activity takes approximately half a day. Activity with supplement. Via Ferrata:
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ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE Without a doubt this is one of the most adaptable trips to visit Catalonia because we propose dozens of experiences to shape your adventure. If you still want more and you would like to do other activities not described here, don’t hesitate to contact us, we’ll f ind it!
SORT ZONE Rafting:
White water descents using inf latable rafts
Arriving in a 4x4 car to the National Park of Aigüestortes, we’ll follow a scenic route to enjoy one of the best views of the Pyrenees. We recommend you wear a cap, solar cream, water and food (depending on the time of day). 4x4 + Trekking Visit:
Customized routes along the Pyrenees. Half a day activity. If you want to visit Catalonia, it is almost obligatory to walk through the incredible landscapes; we’ll show you the most spectacular views. Senderismo:
We’ll go all over valleys and Pallars spots, always with the most experienced guides and respecting nature. We always drive along authorised routes. This activity has an approximate length of 1 and a half hours. Activity with supplement. Quad:
Driving licence is required (at least one per couple).
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“To breathe the purest air of the highest mountains, to taste volcanic food, to explore little bays with blue water...”
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We’ll go across Alt Pirineu Park, surrounded by Bordes (traditional houses of this Pyrenees zone), valleys and mountains. From very f lat routes to the most technical ones. Another way to visit Catalonia is on wheels. This activity takes approximately between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the route you choose. MTB:
A route along the architectonic movement that def ined the mountainous landscape during XI and XII centuries. To visit Catalonia is to visit the historic and architectonic heritage. This activity takes half a day. Romanesque visit:
An adventure to discover the spectacular views of la Cerdaña from the air. This activity takes half a day (f light time takes approx. 1 hour and 20 min). This activity has supplement. Private f light option available. Hot air balloon:
An excursion by horse to visit best views of the mountains. This activity takes approximately 2 hours. Horse-riding:
The most direct way to feel the water. Going with the f low of the river current, we’ll feel its waves splash against our skin. This activity takes approximately 2 hours. Hidrospeed:
Unique itineraries to visit Romanesque art and architecture of the Pyrenees, civil war or gastronomic museums. To visit Catalonia is to visit its history. Trekkings Culturales:
Small plane f light between Cerdagne mountains. Flight length: 20 min approx. Activity with supplement. Plane flight:
A unique way to f ly next to vultures and other birds. This experience to f ly without engines takes approximately 25 minutes. Activity with supplement. Glider experience:
Tandem jump from 3000 metres. This experience includes a 12-minute f light and 30-second freefall. Activity with supplement. Sky diving:
ZONA CERDAÑA Customized itineraries for this region; a unique valley of the Pyrenees between Spain and France. This activity takes half a day. Mountaineering:
A route along the most spectacular viewpoints of the French Cerdagne. Animal observation, high mountain lakes, and everything you need while visiting amazing views. This activity takes half a day and it will allow you to visit Catalonia and France, surrounded by impressive landscapes.
GARROTXA ZONE
An excursion on horseback, visiting the best viewpoints of Cerdagne. This activity takes approximately 2 hours.
Volcanic experience:
Sighseeing:
Horse-riding:
Equipped itineraries between trekking and climbing sports. Equipped with harness, helmet and spendthrift, we’ll ascend to get to the best views of French Cerdagne. This activity takes half a day. Activity with supplement.
Bike rides along beautiful green paths. This is one of the best ways to discover this volcanic zone and to visit Catalonia by bike. An auto-guided activity that takes half a day. Available with guide. Bike tour:
This activity consists of an auto-guided trek to discover volcanos and to taste volcanic gastronomy. A menu which includes seasonal product (2 courses, drink and desert).
Via Ferrata:
A stroll in Santa Pau medieval village with a taste of local products (cold meat and cheese). This activity takes approximately 2 hours. Medieval walk:
Another way to explore nature. Always respecting the environment and using authorised ways, we’ll drive around volcanic paths. To visit Catalonia is also to respect and preserve the environment. 4x4:
Without a doubt, the most relaxing activity. You’ll enjoy the hot springs while being surrounded by fresh mountains. This activity takes approximately 3 hours. Natural thermal springs:
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COSTA BRAVA ZONE Incredible postcardspots while visiting this coast. We’ll enjoy amazing walks along cliffs, small bays right next to the sea. Lots of people who decide to visit Catalonia also visit this coast. Find out why!
approximately 15 minutes. This activity has a supplement.
Trekking along Costa Brava:
The best way to explore Costa Brava from the sea. Guided routes using individual or double kayak. This activity takes approximately 3 hours.
*All the activities are practiced from beginner levels, with no experience required, to advanced levels. Now you know… you can visit Catalonia practicing any of these activities BTD offer you; we make things easier for you!
Sea Kayaking:
Another way to sail, in a healthier way. Standing up and balancing on a stable surf board, we’ll navigate using our long paddle. This activity takes approximately 3 hours.
*You can request your own trip from these activities, making it more or less sportive, cultural, gastronomic, sightseeing, or a combination of these.
Stand Up Paddle:
ITINERARY Once we land in Barcelona and with any option you choose (to rent a car or use private transfers), we’ll go to Sort village, one of the world’s adventure sports paradises. This journey will take us 3 hours, so we’ll visit Catalonia by car along different villages and the countryside. Day 1:
A unique experience to navigate with this rustic boat. A ref ined way to visit Catalonia and it seas. This activity takes approximately 2 hours and we offer an option to taste a marine menu on board. Traditional Boat:
The most fun way to explore Mediterranean Sea. Arriving by boat, we’ll discover the seabed swimming using f lippers and googles. Snorkel:
“Baptism” at sea in Costa Brava. An activity consisting of a theoretical session, boat navigation and 20 minutes of immersion to enjoy the seabed swimming and to visit Catalonia underwater. This activity has a supplement. Scuba diving:
Equipped itineraries between trekking and climbing sports. Equipped with harness, helmet and spendthrift, we’ll climb along Costa Brava cliffs over the crystalline water. This activity takes approximately 2 hours.
When we arrive in Sort, we’ll proceed with the checkin. Night in the selected accommodation. Comments: Depending on the arrival time we can program a meal to taste local food on the way. After a good breakfast to get ready for the f irst day, we’ll start the f irst activity we’ve selected. After an open-choice lunch we’ll start the second activity in the afternoon. Night in the accommodation. Day 2:
Via Ferrata:
Walks among vineyards and a tasting of Empordà Certif icate of Origin wines. This activity takes approximately 2 hours. Wine tour:
This experience takes place in one of the best skydiving centres of the world. After a 12-minute f light we’ll jump from 4000 metres and enjoy the most amazing freefall. This activity has a supplement. Skydiving:
Breakfast + activity planned on your itinerary. After having lunch we’ll start next journey to la Cerdagne; a beautiful 1 hour and 30 minute transfer surrounded by striking mountains. If you like, this is the best moment to visit Andorra and go shopping. Night in Cerdagne Accommodation. Day 3:
Waking up in Puigcerdà, or Cerdagne selected place; we’ll have breakfast. We can use this day to practice 2 selected activities in this zone. To explore Cerdagne is to visit Catalonia, and France as well… Do you know the remarkable story of Llívia? Day 4:
After breakfast, we’ll continue our itinerary to the sea. We’ll stop in la Garrotxa, the place we’ll practice the next chosen activity. After an amazing Day 5:
A f light to explore Costa Brava and to visit Catalonia from the air. This activity takes Plane flight:
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volcanic menu (local food of this area), we’ll follow the journey to Costa Brava. Once we arrive, after the check-in, we can start to enjoy this amazing area. According to the chosen activities, we’ll stay in Roses or Begur, different spots of Costa Brava. Breakfast in hotel + programed activity of the day. Free afternoon and night in hotel. Day 6:
Transfer to the airport and end of our services. This itinerary is an example, which you can customize modifying the length, the areas to visit and the order. Basically you can decide where to go, what to do and when; everything is possible with BTD! Don’t hesitate to contact us, we’ll design you the best trip to visit Catalonia!
Breakfast in hotel and day to enjoy Costa Brava. After having lunch we’ll go to Barcelona. Check-in at Barcelona Hotel and free afternoon. Day 7:
Breakfast in hotel and free day in Barcelona to go shopping. We also can design activities in the city. Day 8:
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Activities every day Pallars Cerdagne Garrotxa Costa Brava Barcelona
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100% customizable Option to add or remove days We manage transport and private transfers
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• Hotel • Other Options
• 6 breakfasts • 1 picnic • 1 lunch
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INCLUDES Customized design to visit Catalonia with all chosen options • 7 nights in hotel (B&B) • Transfer from BCN to the airport • Volcanic meal in la Garrotxa (day 5) • 3 activities in Sort area • 2 activities in la Cerdanya • 1 activity in Garrotxa • 1 activity in Costa Brava • Insurance in all the activities •
OPTIONAL SERVICES • • •
Car rental from 80€ 7 days All transfers with privat driver Meals planning
REQUIREMENTS No experience is required. You can practice all the activities from beginner to maximum level. Experience:
You will be provided with all your equipment in all the activities. You only need proper clothes, footwear and swimsuit. Equipment:
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Hostel Apartament Hotel ** Hotel *** Hotel **** Rural house Premium camp
OTHER SEASONS From Septembre to April the activities of this itnerary can be modif ied including winter sports, another way to visit Catalonia.
Tell us which type of accommodation you would like to stay in and we’ll f ind the best option of that time.
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“Rivers are born in the highest mountains of the Pyrenees”
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“And they end in the blue water of the coast”
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The best Barcelona travel agency. Want to know why? We are a travel agency with expertise in the Barcelona and Catalonia area. We offer other agencies the chance to customize trips without limits. We are experts and passionate about our region and we want to share it with you. We are a travel agency Barcelona unassociated to any big tourism enterprises of the city. BTD are a totally free travel agency Barcelona. We are not subjected to any tour operator nor any private-public tourism companies. We prefer to choose our own way. If you are looking for a ref ined support before, during and after of your trips, don’t hesitate to contact Barcelona Travel Designers. We totally respect tour-operated activities for the masses, but we think you and your clients deserve much more than that.
Exclusivity doesn’t need to be unattainable… not with BTD Tourism is growing more and more in Barcelona, sometimes to the point of being a little bit annoying when we visit some monuments. As a good incoming travel agency Barcelona, we have the formula to travel with total comfort and complete calmness. We always offer unique experiences with the best professionals, taking care of even the smallest detail. It´s for this reason that all our activities, their location, services and staff will be accurately selected. You can choose from Guesthouses or hostels, to 5-star Grand Luxe hotels, and we always ensure exclusivity and the best treatment.
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