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Catalonia Express Plus
2023

MOUNTAIN.     SEA.     CITY.      
Perfect for the urban professional looking for an adventure vacation that will leave them feeling renewed and recharged. Includes 4 days Trekking in Pyrenees, 3 days in the the Costa Brava and 1 day in unforgettable Barcelona.



Glory in the spectacular mountains of the Eastern Pyrenees in Catalonia, Spain....
Abundant wildlife, jaw dropping gorges, solitary lakes, lush forests and flowing rivers....
Awaken all your senses along the stunning Costa Brava, the northeast coast of Spain..as you travel by Kayak and experience one of the most beautiful areas...sleep in a fisherman’s hut and have dinner on a Cove. Wrap up the Catalonia Express adventure with 2 days exploring the fantastic energy and unique corners of BARCELONA...An experience you will NEVER FORGET


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7 Days/7 Nights
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June 17-24, 2023
1910 Euros
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( minimum 6 people)
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Reserve with 350 Euro Deposit
Looking to book your own group privately at your desired Date, duration and level? Book a Coffee Talk right here to arrange

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In a Historic Catalan Farmhouse for our first 3 days


Price Includes:
  • All private van Transfers
  • All Accommodations for 7 nights - Mountain Guesthouse, 3 star Hotel, Mountain Hut, Hostal/Guesthouse in Cadeques
  • ​Full Day of Kayak Adventure
  • All Breakfast, 4 Dinners (including Kayak Coveside Dinner)
  • Planned activities and visit
  • Day 1 Lunch
  • Powerful Breathwork Sessions and Ceremonies with Linds Russell
  • On the spot 30 min laser coaching in the Mountain or by the sea

Price does not Include:
  • Flights
  • Incidentals
  • Insurance
  • 3 Dinners
  • Personal Tips/gratuities
  • Beverages with Dinners
  • Beverages outside of meals
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks, lunches
  • Excursions/admissions in Barcelona and Cadeques of personal choice

* FITNESS RATING
The hiking section - one must have good fitness , but is not highly technical..good clear trails
Moderately HARD to Challenging level
Itinerary
The Pyrennees - Costa Brava - Barcelona
Ahhhhh You don't want to miss this!
* Backpack necessary to carry all your stuff for 4 nights/4 days, so pack light and simple.
Dancing shoes stay in our Private Van


Day 1 - Arrive Barcelona in early morning or arrive a couple days earlier and hang in Barcelona.
Team ALPENBOXX and your Personal Driver awaits you and will take you to our first DROP OFF....1 hour away to a sweet little town of Folgueroles.  What we find here I cannot share..just a wee welcome party with an incredible local woman. Mid afternoon we drive another hour into the mountains near a town called Queralbs a stunning old stone mountain town. We then drive up the mountain to our Bed and Breakfast, MAS LA CASANOVA.
*Everything needed for Cadeques can be left in the car.
Mini Hike to Queralbs for a wee town tour. This quaint mountain town just rocks! We get to hang out for a Kick off dinner back at house to fuel up for our first long hiking day. First day accomplished. A very good fuel up and rest we need for a long day tomorrow. Lunch, Breakfast included. We are 1 night at MAS LA CASANOVA.


DAY 2 - This is a big for a first hike. But first we enjoy Spanish breakfast at our Catalonian Castle ....We then Grab our backpacks and head on the trail to Como de Vaca (the valley of the Cows) to Como de Vaca Hut - Oh you will be sooo ready to put your feet up. Sleeping is in a Dorm Room which can fit up to 15 people. Necessary to have a sleeping bag liner.   1000m↑ 8km/5 hours. Power Yoga in front of the Hut is the late afternoon offering 

Day 3 -  Early to rise and early out! - Part of GR11 Route
We wind up the Valley of the Cows towards the French Border and wind our way over varying terrain the HIGH TRAIL.- seeing into France. We pass over Pic de la Fossa and Pic de Nouscreus. After celebrating at the top we wind our way back down the mountain into Nuria Valley .. We can enjoy the lake in front of Hotel (although no swimming in lake). Late afternoon Optional Hike on the other side of the valley..for 2 hours.
Dinner, breakfast.  950m - 950m
↑15km, 6 hours

Day 4 -  Ahhh get up early and sit on the rocks by the stream and just take it in....We have a 3  hour descent back into Queralbs,.via the Pilgrimage Trail..At this point we are soooo pumped to see Cadeques! It is now goodbye to the Pyrenees and hello Costa Brava. We have an approx 2 hour transfer to Cadeques. You will be blown away by this romantic coastal village. We settle into my fav Hostal Vehi..the family run Guesthouse right beside the old church from 1300...I then take you on an evening coastal hike on the Cava Trail....We can take as long or as short as we want.( approx 3 hours) ...Depending on how long we spend on K’s Secret naked swimming cove. We are getting down at Juilio’s tonight for dinner (he has delectable handmade fresh pizza and the best Goat cheese and sundried tomato salad you could dig into)
Dinner is in Cadeques and is not included.
18km, 900↓/ 150↑ total for day Cadeques Welcome Hike - 2- 3 hrs
Approx 3000 m of climbing in 3 Days.... its time to rest the legs a bit..celebrate Spanish Style what we have accomplished and switch gears into something new!

Costa Brava, Cadeques and Kayak Dreams

Day 5 - Optional 6am Very early morning for an optional SOUL AWAKENING run/hike to the hidden cove for a dip and YOGA/ meditation by the sea...of course the Sunset too! For those that want to sleep in...GO FOR IT..it’s another long day. Breakfast at 8am - Take off time 8:45 hike with our backpacks to the Port L House of Dali where we meet PAU and our Kayaks - PAU is the BEST and a master ...is a world of info on this area! Get ready for a sweet party on the water! He will be escorting us through the Cap de Creus... We paddle and we paddle .in the afternoon we have a fish dinner party on a cove - Our Fisherman and his Team will be combing the seas for our surprise dinner. In the evening, the final paddle of our day to Port de le Selva. Oh to arrive here at night. We will be transferred back to Cadeques. Sooooo much to take in on this day....I was in AHHHHH first time here
Breakfast, *pack some snacks, lots of water ...... FISHERMAN’s DINNER
5 - 6 hours Sea Kayaking in single or double kayaks. Snorkelling options when we take a break in the cove.

Day 6 - Cap de Creus Hike! Before our chilled out breakfast...we have an option for early morning Yoga by the beach. Hike begins at 10:30...we wind our way not so far from the coast to the Big Lighthouse Cap de Creus. After exploring in this unique area and a snack/lunch at the Lighthouse restaurant.. we wind our way back to Cadeques for more time to unwind in the town and a wonderful dinner out.
Breakfast 400m
↑16km 4 hours.

Day 7 - Take off time to Barcelona is right after breakfast. Optional Lighthouse Run/Hike 6am .
1-2 hours (Only for real Keeners...after our long Kayak Day)
We have a Barcelona event planned mid afternoon ...for a rocking final celebration together.
*Lunch and Dinner not included

Day 8 - Today we head to the Beach for fun filled early morning workout! ........The energy, the beach...the workout stations on the beach, La Ramblas...the Gothic Quarter...such a cool mix of everything....Breakfast together...This late morning we depart and go on to the next part of our journey ac breakfast. This is our official last day...
and finish in the late morning..


TRIP DETAILS
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Meal Details

All Breakfast of the 7 Days, 5 Dinners included
All drinks not included except for Breakfast
Our Kayak day - please bring snacks with you...our main meal will be late afternoon or early evening
*Please Bring extra energy snacks for hiking and during the day (energy bars and other snacks)



*Allergies - Gluten, Dairy etc. - The Huts and accommodation are great with this and can give Gluten free, (except for Breakfasts in Cadeques...Milk free options for dinner and breakfast - Vegetarian and Vegan also works well for the dinner portion.
You will have option to purchase Energy Bars and/or Gluten Free bread (best ever hand made by my friend Gemma) to bring along with you

hut breakfasts are not anything to write home about..so if you have specific preferences, perhaps you should bring some extras. 

Typically people go for drinks between 6 and 9pm...and eat their dinner between 8:30 and 1030pm...that is pretty normal for Spanish people
So a lot of places don’t open for dinners until later in Cadeques and in Barcelona 


Hiking Details
Important gear to remember is:
Waterproof gear - top and bottom hiking socks (at least a few pairs) Well worn in Hiking boots or hiking shoe or BOTH
Down jacket
Hat and gloves
Thin wicking underlayer (like Merano Wool...stink free!) Flashlight or headlamp (for inside hut during the night) Hiking Poles
Sunscreen
Electrolyte drink
Shammy like Shower towel for Huts Sleeping bag liner for hut beds (for hygiene)
EARPLUGS - if you are sensitive to snoring at the huts Small first aid kit..with extras YOU may need
Bathing Suit


SLEEPING CONDITIONS
In the Mountains in the Guesthouse and Hotel we will be in double room accommodation In the hut, we will be in a room with mattresses lined up next to another...that is the hut way. So know there are others in the room. Sometimes the huts can have few people we luck out and it’s just US!
 In Costa Brava and Barcelona..we will be split into double rooms (2 per room)
Kayak and Costa Brava Details -Be prepared to be Wowed
Bathing suit
Waterproof case for phones
Comfortable summer like clothes - going out clothes as well
Can use a good trail runner or hiking shoe here...
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Barcelona
Our time together finishes in Barcelona...From here you may stay longer or transfer to Airport for next Spanish stop BARCELONA HAS IT ALL! Beach! Workout areas on the Beach! A number of amazing areas to blaze through....Desigual at every corner, Gaudi Gaudi Gaudi...Funky..excellent restaurants to suit every need...and an amazing energy!
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IMPORTANT POINTERS
Remember weather can completely change a days or couple days plans...there will always be a PLAN B.(in hiking route or activity) in case of a bad weather bout
Pack as light as you can for the Hiking portion using a 30 - 38 litre bag..or sharing bigger backpack
There will always be side trips to do..for e.g. on a really bad weather day...OR..if you so choose as a group... when time allows



Visit House of Dali


Diving in Cap de Creus national parc - 50 euros per person, insurance and license required ....Segrada de Familia (Barcelona..Gaudi), Gaudi Museum
The touristy activities we wont be doing specifically together...but on the second day..you will have your own free time for a few hours..in which you can do some of this. For example...listed above.
Some fun SPANISH words FOR YOU!

AMOR - a loving nickname you say to another person...usually the one you love...also the word for love
Achuchar - To hug someone to the point that they can’t breath Guaperas - a gorgeous guy
Bocazas - a person with a big mouth
 

Chulo - a person who thinks he’s so macho
Descojanarse - to laugh hysterically
Guay - a very colloquial Spanish saying to express that we really like something Ir de Tapeo - to go for some TAPAS!


Me gustaría más sangría por favor - I would like more Sangria please
 Duende - Charm or magic Tiene duende -
IMPORTANT INFO
Karrie's Austria Number
+436643882976




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HIGHLIGHTS! DID YOU KNOW...

Cap de Creus - The amazing ghostly geological formations of the Cap de Creus Natural Park touch a clear transparency of pristine sea waters to build the most beautiful coves in the Catalan country, while the white fisherman’s towns of Cadaqués and El Port de la Selva stand without discussion at the top of the most charming villages in Catalonia.
The animal and human form rock formations hide throughout this natural park with geological genius and beauty..one can’t help but be fascinated.

CADAQUES Highlights-

1) VILLAGE with CHARM - Although the prosperous town of Cadaqués has changed immensely from the rundown fishing village that Dalí first came to know and love before the First World War, it still retains its charm.
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2 ) TAPS! - One of the famous taste sensations are ‘TAPS’ a delicious light pastry in the shape of a Bottle Top, which have been made since the XV11 Century.
3) PIZZERIA CESAR! -
The best Pizza Bar in Cadeques - Julio awaits you with a friendly welcome on the cobblestone street right outside his HAVEN. I fabulous experience, with special service form a former top class Argentinian Soccer Player...Julio keeps you engaged with delicious pizza and salads.., great music, interesting stories and a a dessert schnapps..he doesn't let you leave without! 




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I can't recommend Karrie high enough. I hired Karrie to plan the trip of lifetime for me and she delivered in spades! As someone who had very little experience with going on an adventure trip, she took care of every little detail for me. She was in constant communication prior to the trip, making sure I was doing what I needed to do to have the best possible experience. Once we finally met up for the trip, she had everything prepared and was even able to "roll with the punches" when we had to make changes in real time. Her positivity, enthusiasm, local knowledge, personal contacts, organization, flexibility and professionalism amazed me. Karrie is a true professional that adds a personal touch.
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        • Cat Express Highlights
      • Tirolean Moun 10 Adventure
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        • Trail Running Camp Tirol
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