From Valencia: Albufera Boat Ride, Sunset & Paella Included
Description
Enjoy a magnificent boat trip with an expert guide on the Albufera lagoon at sunset (sunset times vary depending on the month). It's the second largest lake in Spain, offering breathtaking views. Afterward, savor what many consider the best paella in the world in the very place where paella originated (menu includes starter, paella, drink, dessert, and coffee). You'll witness one of the most beautiful sunsets imaginable—an experience not to be missed. The lake is home to a wide variety of birds, such as ducks and herons, though sightings may vary. And after such stunning views of the lake, we'll serve a delicious paella unlike any other in the world. Enjoy the exquisite Valencian cuisine, and the best part is that it's all included in the price. Join us and discover many secrets of our region—only available if you book with us. We make the tour with a minimum of two people. An exclusive group with special service. We are here to show you around and make you feel great! Note: Of our 5 guides, 2 speak French. Whenever possible, we will try to include a French-speaking guide on the tour if there are people who only speak French, but this isn't always possible. Tours are always conducted in English and Spanish.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will leave by private transport to the town of El Palmar on the Albufera lake.
You will get to know the Albufera lake, the birds that inhabit it and the culture and gastronomy of the place with a boat ride. In the evening the schedule will change depending on the sunset.
We will eat a good paella at a restaurant with a starter, a drink, a coffee and dessert.
We will return to Valencia
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On the sunset tour, the tour start times will change depending on the time of sunset.
- We make the tour with a minimum 2 people.
- Bring mosquito repellent in summer.
- An exclusive group with special service. We are here to show you around and make you feel great!
- Note: Of our 5 guides, 2 speak French. Whenever possible, we will try to include a French-speaking guide on the tour if there are people who only speak French, but this may not always be possible. Tours are always conducted in English and Spanish. Thank you.
- Due to adverse weather conditions, the boat trip may be cancelled, but the paella at the restaurant will not, and the money for the boat trip portion will be refunded. Thank you.
Reviews(21)
Saw the eclipse through this tour, but enjoyed the additional information and experience. Overall, would recommend as a tour visit to enjoy the sunset on the lake. The guides were responsive answering questions and organized with the planning.
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
Mustafa was a wonderful guide for our Albufera boat ride and paella in El Palmar. He even went out of his way to give me -- literally -- the shoe off his foot when my sandal broke, and he drove us directly to the hotel after so I wouldn't have to hobble home one footed. The ride was smooth and beautiful, and we learned a lot from him and the other guides -- a really wonderful experience!
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
Beautiful Sunset and a really excellent spanish seafood paella along with starter fessert and coffee
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
Well organized, our tour guide was great with communication throughout the trip . The place is worth to visit!!
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
I did this experience with my daughter and it was truly beautiful and stimulating. Everything concluded with a spectacular seafood paella. I highly recommend it 🔝
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
Great opportunity to see a quieter side of Valencia and learn history. Lots of birds. Beautiful sunset. Authentic paella. Meet up spot was easy. Very friendly guide! Highly recommend sunset tour.
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
We had a wonderful experience. Our guides, Daniel and Benjamin were kind, knowledgeable, and engaging. The boat ride was breathtaking with sittings of ibis, flamingos, and jumping fish alongside the glorious and peaceful sunset on the lake. Highly recommend.
Thank you very much for enjoying our tours in the Albufera and our paella from Valencia.
This was a bit of a disappointment. Our guide Daniel was very pleasant and a plus. But apparently he is limited by the rules regarding what he can say in the town of Albufero as well as on the boat ride, which was odd. The boat ride was pleasant but less diverse in bird species than I had expected. I saw one heron, lots of?swallows? and ibises ( which look just like cormorants) and way, way, WAY in the distance what were said to be flamingos (which would have been neat if they were closer but basically were a haze in the distance. The boat guide was hard to understand in English- spoke very quickly in Spanish and English. The sunset was said to be the perfect sunset- clear sky- but I was not impressed. I have seen alot more dramatic water sunsets. We were in a string of tourist boats that went out together then separated once on the lake. The paella meal was fine. I would say YMMV- this will be a roll of the dice depending on the weather, time of year, and whether more interesting birds show up for you. Could be mosquitoes also- was too early in the year fortunately on our trip but definitely something to check out whether to bring bug spray
The guide is the person who operates the boat and explains everything. Daniel is the person who takes you there and accompanies you, but he's not the guide. Seeing more birds or them being closer is something we can't control. Regarding the sunset, I'm sorry you didn't like it. The planet is very big, and there are certainly more beautiful sunsets as well as less beautiful ones, but this is one that many people enjoy, though it can't please everyone. In summer, you should bring mosquito repellent anywhere it's hot.
I enjoyed the experience in Albufera very much. The walk was very peaceful, with beautiful landscapes and a spectacular sunset that made the moment even more special. Additionally, the atmosphere and service were excellent. Without a doubt, it is a perfect place to relax and connect with nature. Totally recommended!
Thank you very much for enjoying our tour of the Albufera lake and paella from Valencia.
Highly advisable; the guide was super friendly, and the walk was spectacular. I would do it again.
Thank you very much for enjoying our tour of the Albufera lake and paella from Valencia.
