Canyons to Coast Adventure in Northern Spain

An amazing week in the stunningly beautiful area of Asturias. A full program with a nice mix of activities - I would not have wanted to miss out on the hike Ruta del Cares, canyoning and caving. The guides were brilliant, very helpful and fun. All in all a fantastic experience!

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This holiday does exactly what it says on the tin…but so much more. You’ll see from the itinerary (& from what others have voiced) that there’s a varied range of activities, all really well thought out and accessible to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the caving (as someone with mild claustrophobia & fear of being deep underground); and this was down to the skill and knowledge of the two fantastic guides. Txetxu & Carlos and also the e-bike trip (something I had always been quite dismissive of), which was so much fun! Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!

So the activities were great, well planned out & really showcased all that this fantastic region has to offer, but what made this trip really stand out was indeed the fore mentioned guides. Throughout the trip they provided exactly the right amount of guidance, support & knowledge. Different in temperament they balanced each other perfectly, with the own style and unique comments of praise….and in Carlos’s case his animated hand gestures really said it all.

It’s a 5 stars review from me, from the pre trip information through to the daily briefings on what to wear & bring, the food, and of course my fellow travellers, who were a lovely bunch of people too!

Fantastic week! Good balance of activities so you don't get bored (or muscles get tired!), hosts who went out of their way to make sure you had fun and got to experience everything the region had to offer. You can tell they love Asturias! All the gear used was good quality, lunches great etc didn't feel like any corners cut. Highly recommend!

Absolutely bleedin’ brilliant! The trip is a fabulous mix of activities (works both your arms and legs so do turn up with some fitness) from the beauty of caving, to the adrenaline rush of canyoning, to the amazing group joy of mountain e-biking. Carlos and Txetxu were so great, and handled everything with diplomacy and patience. I’m hoping more mixed activity trips will come up in the Asturias region - it’s stunning

This was definitely one of the best life experiences I've done so far. txetxu and Carlos were amazing guides. They were both very friendly and a good laugh, their food recommendations were on point and all the activities were amazing not only for the scenery and the fun we had but both txetxu and Carlos knew so much about the local land and geology. You can tell they both have a passion for the outdoors which made them perfect guides for this trip. Would definitely recommend this trip to see the hidden gems of northern Spain.

Highly recommend, lovely hosts, awesome activities accessible but challenging enough with lots of tasty food and a fairly luxury hotel!

Carlos and xtetchu were absolutely amazing, they're full of life and charisma. This was my first time booking a solo trip and I worried I'd be the only solo traveller and the rest would be groups but there was a good mixture with most being solo. The days were long and full of activity, the evenings could be spent either alone or we tended to go out in groups. Each activity seemed to push my limits which is exactly what I'd wanted. I suffer from anxiety disorder and I felt great after this trip. I will most definitely be booking again!!

This was an amazing trip. Great guides, fantastic group and awesome activities.

Everything was well organised and planned. Would really recommend this trip.

Really good trip with a range of activities to a beautiful area of Spain. The best part was the great people we had on the trip who were always supportive of each other on the various activities. Our guides - Carlos and Txetxu - were amazing and absolutely made the trip an adventure I will remember for a long time - thanks both.

Excellent trip perfect balance of activites , food and seeing beautiful "Green Spain"

Such an amazing trip away. Fun packed days doing fab activities in the sun, we were having so much fun the week flew by and we were all sad when it was all over. We had the best guides you could hope for; kind, supportive, patient, experienced, & funny, Carlos & Txetxu from Rumbo A Picos, making every day special and going the extra mile for the group. I feel so lucky to have had such an incredible group to share it all with and have made many amazing memories and new friends. Looking forward to my next trip already!

Had an amazing experience in this camp with the best group mates and local hosts.

I've had a fantastic week - varied programme of activities, which were challenging enough to push me, but not so challenging I felt like they were dangerous. I've done things this week I never thought I could (caving and mountain biking). Our guides were so patient, supportive, and friendly that they coached us through all the activities. They adapted the programme to make it harder or easier, depending on what the group needed/wanted. The group dynamic was spectacular - everyone was really sociable, we went out together every night, but felt comfortable enough to also take a night off to rest if we needed it. It's a full-on week, but not over-whelming. You'll have the best time. Thanks MuchBetterAdventures!

Incredible experience, the guides were unreal, the activities were so fun and varied. Highly recommend.

An amazing experience with a wonderful group of people. The guides Carlos and Txetxu were fantastic, knowledgeable and always patient. Fun and challenging activities. Would book again in a heartbeat.

This was an amazing trip. Our guides Carlos and Chechu were fantastic. Would highly recommend this trip. The activities were great and you get to see a lot of this area of Nothern Spain which is really beautiful. You also get to discover scenic areas off the beaten track. The food was lovely and we got to try loads of local dishes. Try the Cachopo, the Fabada and the ham croquettes! The group were fantastic and mixed really well. This was my first time travelling solo and the trip was really great. I would highly recommend it.

Such a fun trip! Tchechu and Carlos were absolute legends, so helpful, great humour and put the groups needa before anything. Llanes is gorgeous, the activities were challenging and very fun. I’d 10/10 recommend this trip!

As my Brit friends would often say when hearing a good song, this trip was a banger! Great mix of fun and adventurous activities as well as a really cool local town to chill, eat and drink in the evening (Llanes). The whole region (Asturias) has incredible natural beauty and you get to know it firsthand. The Ruta del Cares hike was probably the absolute highlight for me but also the superfun ride with the e-bikes along the coasts as well as the canyoning. Our guides Txetxu and Carlos couldn't have been more awesome and knowledgeable. All in all a great experience!

Great week jam packed with adventures! Highlights were caving, the walk through the national park, the beaches and the Canyoning - every day had its highlights for sure! Fantastic, knowledgeable and professional local guides and a great group. Very sad to be home and already browsing for the next adventure! :)

Brilliant fun. Really varied but equally enjoyable activities, all set in beautiful locations. I really felt like we got to see so much of this stunning part of the world. The food was plentiful and tasty. The hotel was comfortable and the guides were fun and friendly and went out of their way to make sure we all had a great time. For what we did, this trip is exceptional value for money. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking of doing it.

I had the pleasure to experience Asturia in spain at its finest. This Multisporttrip wa an adrenaline packed and engaging way to experience different activities and local specialities. The host of the tour organized everyones arrival upfront very efficiently. There was a constant communication channel for any requests. We met as strangers from different countries and became one group that enjoyed spending time together. Our local guides, Carlos and Chechu were just amazing to spend time with. With all their passion and professionality, we enjoyed Kayaking, SUP, Caving, Canyoning and Cycling while learning about the local history and traditions. At no point did I feel unsafe or disappointed. The two were taking care of our diverse needs and adapted on the fly, accordingly. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone who is open minded and wants to try new adventures. Thank you guys so much! It was a blast!

The trip was fantastic and exceeded my expectations. The variety of activities and the organisation by the local hosts was outstanding. I can't choose one particular highlight as each day and each activity were fantastic with kayaking, paddle boarding, caving (and discovering the geology of the region), canyoning, biking and the addition of beautiful beaches to swim and soooo many restaurants . Our guides, Carlos and Txetxu were awesome and such a good team. They had so much knowledge of the area and took time to share that knowledge with us introducing us to the beauty of their region, sharing local restaurants and cuisine of the region and took us to the most amazing places. I was so impressed by how knowledgeable and accommodating the guides were about my dietary requirements too. Carlos and Txetxu made sure we had all the kit we needed and let us know what to bring each day making the trip a truly relaxing and safe (but active and challenging) experience. Less physically challenging that I experienced but challenging on other ways. In all, a fantastic experience and I'd recommend it to anyone. I'd go again tomorrow if I could!

Great expirience!

This is a great all-round trip for giving a flavour of everything this area has to offer. The proximity of the mountains and the coast means a variety of activities are possible, and the local guides (Carlos, Txetxu and Rio) were very keen to demonstrate the highlights of their home region. Being based in one place (a very nice hotel), meant that I was able to unwind – actually unpacking my bag and not having to throw it all back together to move to a new location every other day.

The paddleboarding and canyoning were new activities to me, but all the items on the itinerary were very enjoyable. Having seen some photos & reviews of the gorge walk, I was a little unsure whether it would induce vertigo, but this turned out not to be a problem and I was able to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Whilst all the activities required an amount of effort & ability, none were too strenuous or pitched at too advanced a level for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. Our group had a range of prior experience but the guides were able to adjust accordingly to ensure we all had a good time.

The food we ate in the restaurants was fresh and local – not a chain restaurant in sight. The shared experience of negotiating the menus combined with the local sidre & wine was great for getting to know everyone in the group quickly.

We were lucky to enjoy good weather throughout the week, although from the green scenery it’s clear that this area experiences a fair amount of rain (we were advised to always carry a raincoat). Our guides were prepared for this though and adjusted the itinerary depending on the weather predictions.

There is very little I would change about this trip and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking to experience spectacular scenery and exciting activities in the company of friendly and knowledgeable people.

I cannot recommend this trip enough due to the variation of activities which were all very well organised and run. The local guides were fantastic as they had a great working relationship which brought humour and professionalism. A fantastic company from start to finish.