Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
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Entrance fees to visit El Castillo and Las Monedas Caves (regular visit)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cave of El Castillo, Puente Viesgo, Spain 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. 60 minutes
Cueva Las Monedas, Puente Viesgo, Spain 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 60 minutes
Santillana del Mar, Santillana del Mar, Spain We will enjoy this unforgettable visit to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain 90 minutes
Museo de Altamira, Santillana del Mar, Spain You will visit the Altamira Museum and the so-called "neocave", this is a replica of the Altamira Cave, declared word heritage in 1985 for its valuable cave art. 75 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A maximum of 8 people per booking
BOOKING IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Tracey_G
28 Feb 2023
We very much enjoyed our tour with Hanna, would thoroughly recommend. Hanna was very informative and made our tour special and something to remember.
Carmen_A
13 Oct 2021
We had an amazing guide that managed to beautifully include in our schedule the entire tour, with a lot of history and explanations.
The greenery of Cantabria mixed with sea and mountains, the precious caves with very ancient amazing paintings and geological stone formations, the beautiful old towns of Puente Viesgo and Santilliana del Mar made the trip unforgettable.
Entire region is full of history, but also offers the best that nature can offer with a great melange of sea and mountains.
Mirais_H
07 Oct 2021
Gabriela was a fabulous guide! She was prompt, super knowledgeable, friendly, and her English was excellent. These caves are absolutely incredible, and Santillana del Mar is such a cute town. I wholly recommend this tour!
This tour in
Santander
is organized by
EXPLORING CANTABRIA
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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