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Altamira cave and beyond |
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Enter actual caves, see the original art |
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Custom, private small group tours |
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Tour led by native English speaker |
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All necessary reservations, fees included |
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All transportation, transfers povided |
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Private vehicle (not a tour bus) |
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Spain Cave Tour is a custom, private guided tour of the most important prehistoric art sites of Northern Spain, including several important museums. The caves contain Europe´s oldest art, dated at over 40,000 years old and possibly created by Neanderthals. Beyond the caves, we ensure you enjoy the beautiful landscapes, wonderful food and unique cultures of Northern Spain. |
The Caves |
| There are a total of 18 UNESCO World Heritage site caves in Northern Spain. By region they are: |
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Cantabria (10 caves)
Altamira, Chufin, Covalanas, El Castillo, El Pendo, Hornos de la Peña, La Garma, La Pasiega, Las Chimeneas, Las Monedas |
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Asturias (5 caves)
Covaciella, El Pindal, La Peña del Candamo, Llonin, Tito Bustillo |
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Euskadi/Basque Country (3 caves)
Altxerri, Ekain, Santimamiñe |
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| Each of the caves has its own restrictions on entrance and presents unique physical limitations which may not be suitable for all persons. Many present difficult access routes, most of which are not suitable for larger vehicles such as buses. |
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Tour Details |
| We plan your custom tour based on your group´s dates, size and physical limitations. We limit our tour groups to six persons maximum. We provide all land transportation, transfers and site reservations. We can recommend and book accommodations based on your preferences throughout your guided Spain Cave Tour and beyond. We travel by private vehicle (not tour bus). Your local Spanish Chief Experience Officer is a native speaker of both English and Spanish. |
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Location |
| We are based in Cantabria, Northern Spain, home to Altamira and offering the best access to the UNESCO World Heritage site caves in Cantabria, Asturias and the Basque Country. Our tours are customized for your group and can begin/end in any of these regions or beyond. |
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About |
| Spain Cave Tour is operated by Northern Exposure Spain, a boutique provider of custom tours in Northern Spain. Owner and Chief Experience Officer, Charles, is a native of Cantabria and will lead your tour. Charles first entered the caves as a young child and hasn´t stopped since. In March of 2014, Charles entered the original Altamira cave as part of the ongoing experiment to determine if the cave is opened on a more permanent basis or not. Read about his experience here. More recently, Charles was invited by the National Speliological Society of the United States to give a webinar about Altamira. Watch the webinar here. |
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Year Round |
| Spain Cave Tour operates year round. Each tour is private and customized specifically to your group´s dates, unique preferences and particular circumstances. |
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Why Us |
| We are local and highly knowledgeable with a lifetime of experience. We understand the idiosyncrasies of each of the caves and know our way around Northern Spain. We are very familiar with the restrictions on entry and the physical limitations unique to each of the caves. We design your custom itinerary to ensure your experience is carefree and nothing short of unforgettable. |
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Testimonials |
“A fantastic vacation in Northern Spain, thanks to Charles' superb guidance and accompaniment. He took us to Paleolithic caves to see the amazing cave art we wanted to see, plus to other excellent, beautiful and tasty places we didn't know about. He made all the arrangements and gave us excellent, comprehensive information. He is far and away the best guide I could have ever imagined. I could not recommend him more highly.”
Nadine B. - Yonkers, NY |
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“Cantabria is famous for some of the finest prehistoric painted caves in Europe. Charles was able to set up impromptu visits to seldom-seen caves. He seems to know everyone and his knowledge of Cantabria is profound.”
Rob S. - Menlo Park, CA |
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“I want to thank you for the wonderful experience I had touring Northern Spain. I have travelled extensively in Europe and the United States and I can say that I have never had a tour guide as knowledgeable as you. I had so much fun, learned so much about Northern Spain and am still in awe of the caves.”
Ellen D. - Buffalo, NY |
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“Charles put together a fabulous week in Spain, which surpassed all expectations. Daily excursions to see historic and cultural sites which were of great interest. The prehistoric caves were spectacular. I cannot commend him highly enough.”
Marek Z. - Fort Washington , PA |
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“After Altamira, everything
has declined”
-Joan Miro
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