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Valencia: Albufera Park with Local Guide, Boat Ride & Drink

4.7(354)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 354 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Valencia & Go
Valencia: Albufera Park with Local Guide, Boat Ride & Drink

About this activity

Just minutes from Valencia, explore Spain’s largest freshwater lagoon on a guided eco-friendly tour. Discover Albufera’s rice fields, wild birds, and the roots of paella with a certified local guide.

Stroll the Mediterranean dunes of El Saler, visit the Gola de Puchol where lake meets sea, and explore El Palmar, a quiet fishing village on an island in the lagoon. Glide across the calm waters on a traditional boat and spot native birds in their natural habitat.

Choose a sunset tour for breathtaking lake views, or a morning tour for a slower pace with a refreshing drink included.

A cultural, scenic, and all-inclusive experience—perfect for couples and families or anyone seeking nature, beauty, and authenticity just outside the city.

What's included

  • ✓Morning option: visit the Bird Interpretation Center
  • ✓All Fees and Taxes
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Panoramic viewpoint and an easy mini-walk of approx. 20 mins overlooking the dunes of El Saler
  • ✓Oficial local guide expert in the natural park
  • ✓Boat trip in an electric boat: the sustainable pleasure of silence
  • ✓A drink included to enjoy before the boat ride

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Dinner

Meeting and pickup

  • This pickup is only available for cruise ship passengers. The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking)
  • We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop.
  • Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers)
  • The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details. Please put a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible), in case you don't have Whatsapp we will send an email through Viator.
  • We will not bathe on the beach or lake in this activity.
  • Throughout the year, we recommend that clients bring a jacket, sweater or sweatshirt for the boat ride, since at sunset it can get cold.
  • You can take your own food but you can't eat on the bus, you can only eat on the boat ride.
  • This activity does not have free time. Only 5 minutes to use the bathroom before taking the boat ride.
  • The return transportation is included. With the same pick-up stops.
  • If you make the check out of your hotel you can take your luggage, as long as it is a cabin suitcase or a small backpack. You must notify us to guarantee space.
  • If you go at the afternoon: the schedule is approximated, we go to the best time to see the sunset from the lake (could change your pick up time 5 or 10 minutes)
  • The tour could be bilingual.
  • We recommend bringing insect repellent.
  • Please note: the excursion includes a walking tour of various parts of the Nature Reserve, so we recommend wearing suitable walking shoes and bringing something warm for the boat trip in the afternoon.
  • We recommend bringing water and a snack as the tour is quite long, but eating is not allowed on the bus
  • If the minimum number of participants isn’t reached, we’ll offer you an alternative date, similar activity or a refund

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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