Long Weekend Venture Package
This package offers a combination of energetic and exciting adventures in a short space of time. The emphasis is on discovering and enjoying our unique natural environment, culture and history. .

Activities (all fully guided)
  • Sea-kayaking on the Mediterranean
  • Mountain biking on rough tracks, enjoying exhilarating descents
  • Hiking through terraced valleys, up rocky slopes and scenic heights
  • Caving and abseiling.

Day 1 - Fly in to Alicante, transfer to Hort de Gloria. Afternoon welcome and orientation walk.

Day 2 - Sea Kayaking: After a thorough introduction to the use of the equipment and safety procedures, paddle the Costa Blanca on one of the beautiful routes between Villajoyosa and Calpe. Picnic lunch on one of the idyllic beaches en route.
Abseiling: Afternoon abseiling at local climbing crag.

Day 3 - Caving: Discover the hidden cave "De Polina". A 4X4 Drive up the rugged "El Contador" pass followed by a spectacular walk to the cave entrance. A round route through the cave takes between 1 and 1 1/2 hours. Visit rooms such as the Piano Room and play the stalactite organ. Lunch at the top of the mountain with spectacular 360&Mac251; views.
Mountain biking: A pleasurable descent home, along rugged yet relatively undemanding tracks.

Day 4 - Hiking: Traverse the cracks of the Castellets to the base of the majestic Puig Campana. Enjoy vast panoramas of the scenery below. An easy 3 - 4 hours walk, returning to Hort de Gloria for lunch, shuttle to Airport and flight home.

Note: Itinerary subject to change according to weather conditions.


Centrally based at either Hort de Gloria, an old farm villa 3km from the traditional Spanish village of Sella, or El Mirador guest house in the village itself. Sella is situated in an unspoilt valley of ancient olive and almond terraces surrounded by the magnificent mountains of the Sierra Aitana.
Double rooms sharing or dormitory style.

Activities are best suited for all months except December January & February.


Meals: breakfast (x3); lunch (x4); Dinner (x3)

Breakfasts - at all accommodation, cereal, yoghurt, toast, sweat buns, fruit, coffee and tea.
Lunch - Spanish baguette with various toppings, fruit and a sweet. Snacks of almonds, dates etc. are also given.
Dinner - Three-course meal, mainly traditional Spanish cooking, e.g. soup, paella, fruit salad and ice cream. Wine and water are also served.


The coastal climate of Valencia is very mild with average max. temperatures in winter of 13 C, and a.m.t in summer of 29C. The generally sunny conditions give moderate temperatures during the day, even in winter, although as soon as the sun disappears temperatures can drop quickly. Walking in summer is not recommended as temperatures can soar to 35C.

Annual rainfall is between 400-500mm.
Daylight hours - Winter solstice (Dec 22) 10 hours.
- Summer solstice (June 22) 16 hours.
Dry days - 300+
Snowfall - Very occasionally on the highest peaks.

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Clients should provide suitable walking gear that includes a good pair of hiking boots. Although the climate is moderate, it is essential to have a water-proof jacket in the unlikely case of rain or snow. Adequate sun protection is essential (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses).
The following are provided as part of the package: Kayaks, paddles and paddling equipment, safety gear, personal flotation devices, bicycles, helmets, gorging and abseiling equipment.

Group size: Min 6, max 16 people.