Discover the majesty of the mountain of Montserrat
Admire the rocks of Montserrat and taste some typical liquors
What to expect
Start your half-day trip from Barcelona in comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). This Montserrat morning tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 08:00h departure, and 6 hours and 45 minutes for the 10:15h departure. You'll be accompanied by an official tour guide throughout the entire experience.Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance...
Start your half-day trip from Barcelona in comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). This Montserrat morning tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 08:00h departure, and 6 hours and 45 minutes for the 10:15h departure. You'll be accompanied by an official tour guide throughout the entire experience.Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. You'll be given free time to taste the finest liquors, to visit the basilica and the Black Madonna and get a free gift, to shop for locally produced treats or to visit the audiovisual exhibition once your guided tour finishes.
Entrance to the audiovisual 'Espai Audiovisual Montserrat'
Access to the basilica and the Black Madonna
Radio guide system
What's not included
Food, drink and other amenities
Entrance tickets to any museum/monument/sight unless distinctly specified
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What to remember
Know in advance:
A correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
Check the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour
This Montserrat morning tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 08.00 am departure, and 6 hours and 45 minutes for the 10.15 am departure. The tour duration includes transportation
Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon your arrival in Montserrat
The option with Escolanía will only be available during the school period. During the summer months, as well as during tours they undertake, it will not be possible
Remember to bring:
The weather is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing
Provider
Julia Travel
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Meeting point:
Julia Travel office, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19
Gita molto gradevole e ben organizzata. Puntualità dei mezzi e degli orari alla visita. La nostra accompagnatrice Valeria è molto competente, ci ha fornito molte spiegazioni e ha risposto a tutte le domande dei turisti. Veramente eccezionale.
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Anonymous
April 2025
From United States of America
Excellent
My group of friends enjoyed a wonderful trip to Montserrat - a truly spectacular area with far reaching views.
Everything from the cogwheel train ride to the monastery and the visit inside the building, the liquor tasting and audio visual film was excellent.
Our guide was also very informative .
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Anonymous
September 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Great tour nice bus and great tour guide. Friendly and knew a lot about the place. Good pace and very timely.
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
The tour exceeded our expectations. The time allotted for the guided tour was perfect because it allowed us just enough additional time to enjoy one of the hiking trails, allowing us to enjoy the majesty of the natural surroundings and appreciate the peacefulness of the monastery's locale even more.
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United States of America
Average
The tour did not give enough time to do anything but view the cathedral and go taste the monk's homemade liquor. There was no possible way to do a hike, or even take part in the audio tour that was part of the package. Cathedral was beautiful though and the liquor delicious
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Anna was a superb guide, keeping us well informed and explaining the history of Montserrat. The tour went smoothly and we really enjoyed the trip. Very good value and would definitely use this company again for future trips.
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United States of America
Average
O lugar é lindo, mas teria que ter mais tempo de passeio.
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Anonymous
July 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
June 2024
From Australia
Great
It was amazing place always remember it
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Anonymous
June 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
From the start to the finish the whole journey was amazing. The views, the atmosphere, the monastery, shortly the whole experience was breathtaking.
I also would like to take a moment and thank our tour guide Gloria for her explanations. Listening to her was always fun and we enjoyed her company.
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Anonymous
June 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
June 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
May 2024
From Germany
Excellent
All was very good organized and the guide was friendly and professional. It would be better, if all guided parts would be together and to have one long free time instead of interrupting it, but this is only a hint for the organizers.
Thanks for this nice trip.
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Average
The place is too commercialized. You took what was probably a beautiful monastery and turned it into an amusement park. The chapel was beautiful, the mountain was beautiful, but the convenience store, souvenir shop and other things made it less enjoyable.
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Gostamos muito do tour, da organização, do transporte e de nosso guia Enrique. O lugar é maravilhoso e o tempo foi o suficiente para vermos tudo com calma.
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Average
Le rapport qualité prix est médiocre. Pour 59 euros on a eu un transport correct. Mais le temps de visite sur place ne permet pas de monter au sommet. Pas de repas ni boisson inclus. La guide était très bien. Malgré tout c'est une excursion sympathique.
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
The guide is very knowledgeable, patience with everyone. We enjoyed our visit.
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
May 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Excellent tour guide and the early morning start to avoid the crowds made it well worth getting up for. Highly recommend this day trip if you're in Barcelona. Ruth
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Anonymous
April 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Hello, the trip was great. We were very satisfied. Excellent organization. Carlos was amazing and we give him 5 stars. English was too fast for us. Unfortunately, we don't understand that much, but it was still very beautiful. Thank you and we will definitely repeat this trip when we go to Barcelona
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Anonymous
April 2024
From United States of America
Average
Audio download packages were useless. I do not have bluetooth headphones so I could NOT hear much from my iPhone speakers with general noise & people. Audio was only useful on guided tours where they SUPPLIED headphones/receiver. You need to inform customers of the issue...
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Anonymous
April 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
March 2024
From United States of America
Excellent
Quite comfortable bus and terrific guide. Needed a little longer to include time for art museum. Liqueur-tasting was a waste of time. It was very crowded and there was no interest shown in explaining the different Liqueurs other than alcohol content. Quite impersonal sales pitch.
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Anonymous
March 2024
From United States of America
Average
The guide was quite rude. She made it uncomfortable to ask any questions.
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Anonymous
November 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Manuel, the bus driver. Very good managing the curves of the road. Danny is a great tour guide. Wish we had an extra 30 mins - we did not have time to try the liquors. Monserrat is beautiful- a must see on your visit to Barcelona.
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Anonymous
October 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
October 2023
From Spain
Excellent
Un buen tour, muy buen organizado. Lo hemos pasado genial. John el guía nos ha explicado excelentemente el tour de Montserrat. Una reseña muy buena también al conductor de autobús que era de Andalucía por su profesionalidad. Nuestro viaje fue el sábado 21 de octubre de 2023 a las 8:00 horas.
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Anonymous
October 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Was a great time. David was a great tour guide and made the experience memorable
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Anonymous
October 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
We had a full, wonderful day. Guide and driver were both great! He was funny and very knowledgeable. Loved the towns selected and the olive farm was just perfect. Highly recommend
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Anonymous
September 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Full value from start to finish. Very professional. A must see experience if your time allows.
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Anonymous
September 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
September 2023
From United States of America
Great
Satisfied with tour and quality of guide.
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Anonymous
September 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Beautiful scenery and very informative tour. Sylvia was wonderful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Anonymous
September 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Just love the whole trip
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Anonymous
August 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
August 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
July 2023
From Germany
Great
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Anonymous
July 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Tour guide was excellent—very knowledgeable, yet entertaining.
Enjoyed it very much.
Bus driver a safe driver. We appreciated the entire experience
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Anonymous
July 2023
From United States of America
Average
Bad arrangement. A bus journey of total 2 hours without Air-con under the heat of 35 degree. Otherwise the tour does worth it.
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Anonymous
July 2023
From United States of America
Great
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Anonymous
June 2023
From United States of America
Average
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Anonymous
May 2023
From United States of America
Great
We enjoyed the Montserrat tour. The bus ride was very comfortable. The tour guide was very nice and informative.
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Anonymous
May 2023
From United States of America
Great
Very good. Happy to join the tour and we really appreciate all help and history of church .
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Anonymous
May 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Tour guide was excellent . Great experience worth every Euro . It’s a must
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Anonymous
May 2023
From United States of America
Great
Falto tiempo , debería extender una hora más la excursión
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
Caroline was a great tour guide. I wish that about 30 more minutes of free time was included.
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Average
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
March 2023
From United States of America
Great
Our tour was wonderful and our guide excellent. HOWEVER, we were unable to download our tickets which caused us great anxiety. We hesitate to recommend your company when your software is obviously insufficient.
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Anonymous
January 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
The two guides Hugo & Roger V were very good. Hugo took the Spanish speaking tour, Roger V the English.
Only one criticism, not of the guides, but when you confirm the tour is on, and you say where to meet the bus, why dont you say at The Bus Station?
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Anonymous
January 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
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Anonymous
January 2023
From United States of America
Excellent
We arranged a grip to Montserrat with musement and Julia travels. The trip was excellent - the tour guide Gabi was very friendly and insightful of everything during the trip and at Montserrat. Daniela, support staff, was great as well..
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Anonymous
January 2023
From Spain
Great
Everything was great, our guide is extremely resourceful and friendly. Only thing is there is barely enough time, would have been a perfect trip if I have an exrra hour or two
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Anonymous
December 2022
From United States of America
Great
Loved the tour and the monastery. Hope to visit again soon.
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Anonymous
December 2022
From Ireland
Excellent
The tour guide, Mia(name reduction) was a great girl, very professional and attentive! If you can get the chance, I hope you can come out for a day excursion so that people won't be in such a hurry. Because so many things are so beautiful that it takes time to appreciate them slowly
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Anonymous
November 2022
From Italy
Excellent
Montserrat sempre molto bello da vedere. Ottima organizzazione
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Anonymous
November 2022
From Canada
Excellent
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Anonymous
October 2022
From United Kingdom
Average
Guide was very good and the monastery is very interesting but there was too much waiting around for both the choir and the visit to the Black Madonna. This left no time to explore for oneself or time to even have a drink. We felt the whole experience was rushed.
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Anonymous
October 2022
From Canada
Excellent
Un día maravilla ...gracias
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Anonymous
October 2022
From Canada
Average
In order to truly enjoy Montserrat, you really need a full day on site, otherwise it gets very hectic and unfulfilling. The driver was excellent, as were the 2 tour guides.
The food facilities need improving or at least ensure there is staff to man the positions, even in late Sept.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From Canada
Great
A good introduction to Montserrat. We saw the highlights but I wish we had more free time to see this magnificent place. Overall, great!
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Anonymous
September 2022
From United States of America
Great
Of course there is never enough time, but we had a whirlwind view of the museum and had good time with the Black Madonna and even got to hear some of the Boy's Choir.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From United States of America
Average
I feel this trip needs to be a full day. Felt rushed and we did not see all we wanted there.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From Peru
Great
The place was incredible surrounded by the mountains and it was a beautiful sunny day. Definitely more time is required to have the complete available experience, in my case I had no time to attend the choir because the tour operator (Julia Travel) do not coordinate well the contracted services.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From Canada
Great
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Anonymous
September 2022
From Ireland
Great
When we said we had not booked tickets for choir the guide did not tell us we could access by joinig queue which we did rnd got in. Otherwise very good
Thank you
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Anonymous
September 2022
From France
Average
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Anonymous
September 2022
From Australia
Excellent
Guide was friendly, patient and informative. Monserrat was stunning.
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Anonymous
September 2022
From El Salvador
Excellent
Excelente guía y precioso lugar: disfrutamos mucho!!
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Anonymous
August 2022
From Canada
Great
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Anonymous
August 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Our guides (I think Gabrielle and Kat) were excellent and their love of Montserrat showed through when explaining everything! They tag teamed on the bus with explanations and tidbits and humor. Their understanding of the reverence and beauty of Montserrat made the trip very enjoyable!
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Anonymous
August 2022
From Canada
Excellent
Très beau site,
Informations intéressantes donné par nos guides Marry et Mariana.
Très bonnes dégustations.
Manque un peu de temps sur le site.
J'y retournerais mais en louant une chambre pour 2 nuits.
Merci!
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Anonymous
July 2022
From Hungary
Excellent
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Anonymous
July 2022
From Hungary
Excellent
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Anonymous
July 2022
From United States of America
Average
The monastery was beautiful. Not so happy with the tour company. The stated a dress code which was cover your shoulders and knees, we followed that. The 2 guides were wearing shorts and crop tops. We didn’t have enough time to see much. On our way back the AC was so low that we were sweating.
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Anonymous
July 2022
From Australia
Average
Nice people organising tours. We opted. It to go on Saturday because the bus was too small for the tickets sold. We waited until yesterday. I believe our tour guide was excited to be guiding, but her knowledge was substandard when compared with some of the guides we overheard on our tour.
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Anonymous
July 2022
From Malta
Excellent
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Anonymous
July 2022
From Singapore
Average
7 out of 10
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Anonymous
June 2022
From United States of America
Great
We should do the whole day trip bec we didn’t get the chance of doing the free liquor taste
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Anonymous
June 2022
From United States of America
Great
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Anonymous
June 2022
From United States of America
Great
Gabby was wonderful and very knowledgeable making out tour very nice.
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Anonymous
June 2022
From Spain
Excellent
Great tour
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Anonymous
June 2022
From Canada
Excellent
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Anonymous
May 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
It was great. Easy to find the meeting place. Easy and fast to access to Montserrat.
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Anonymous
May 2022
From United States of America
Excellent
Modern motor coach with 2 guides led us through the high points of Montserrat, including the skip the line visit to the Black Madonna and the choir. Great value and well organized, professional driver.
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Anonymous
April 2022
From Spain
Excellent
Muy bien y la guía estupenda , explicó muy bien y claro
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Anonymous
April 2022
From Lithuania
Great
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Anonymous
March 2022
From United States of America
Average
weather terrible. Company should have offered a refund or another date to go as we could not see anything. Guide spent an hour with us then went and sat in the cafe and said if we had questions we should come and ask her. Other groups there had their guide with them the entire time.
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Anonymous
January 2022
From Chile
Excellent
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Anonymous
January 2022
From France
Great
Tout à été bien passé c'était super.
Juste une remarque le bus fait trop du bruit.
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Anonymous
May 2018
Excellent
Really a once in a lifetime experience
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Anonymous
April 2018
Excellent
Volvería a repetir con ellos
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Anonymous
April 2018
Excellent
Super
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Anonymous
March 2018
Great
Nous avons réservé directement en ligne et avons reçu la confirmation rapidement. Le service client a répondu à nos questions par email et au téléphone. Très bon service.