Tuk Tuk Experience in the Duranguesado region
Let yourself be carried away by the Duranguesado in the most fun way...
Tours for two people in a friendly tuk tuk with your local guide Rober, through the most beautiful areas of Durango, Elorrio, the Atxondo valley and the rural roads through Urkiola. Departure from Eguzki B&B, Durango or pick up from Durango train station (on the Euskotren Bilbao San Sebastian line).
Feel the breeze as you ride through the hills and valleys, past monuments and typical Basque landscapes, with views of the mountains all the way. The most open and fun way to get to know our beautiful area, stopping to stretch your legs or take photos on the way wherever you want.
SUGGESTED ROUTES: ONE HOUR:
1. DURANGO, GARAI, GOIURIA
The tour starts and ends in the old town of Durango, with its lively bars and interesting historical monuments. Drive up quiet country roads to the pretty village of Garai with its famous Etxeita holm oak (said to be home to a flock of up to 300 sheep...) Continue to the next neighbourhood of Goiuria, with views of the whole valley, and back to Durango where Rober will drop you off at the train station, nearby tourist office, or Eguzki B&B.
2. ELORRIO:
Leave the old town of Durango towards the beautiful village of Elorrio with its magnificent Basilica, the largest church in Bizkaia with a spectacular altarpiece. Pass by palaces, gardens and crosses and the splendid square surrounded by bars and cafes, with an optional stop for a drink. Climb up to the fascinating 7th century necropolis of Argiñeta, with good views from its tombs and carved sarcophagi. Continue along country roads to see pretty hamlets and neighbourhoods such as Zenita.
3: ATXONDO VALLEY:
See our little Switzerland from up close, leaving the old town of Durango and passing through rural neighbourhoods to Atxondo, with its Greenway along the old mining railway line from Arrazola. Ascent to Axpe with a stop in the square and then down to Arrazola and back via Abadiño Muntsaraz to Durango.
4. ABADIÑO AND MENDIOLA, ATXARTE / URKIOLA
Go up from the old quarter of Durango through neighbourhoods to the interesting Larringan mill, framed by the splendid Urkiola mountains. Continue down towards Mendiola in the direction of the Atxarte gorge, the gateway to the Urkiola Natural Park, very popular with hikers and climbers alike. Return to Durango passing through Muntsaraz with its 'tower house' and rural neighbourhoods with vineyards and farmhouses.
OR COMBINE SEVERAL ROUTES TO MAKE A WHOLE DAY:
5. Corners of Durango (choose 3 routes throughout the day).
Combine the routes to discover the most beautiful parts of Duranguesado. Pass through the old town of Durango, then Abadiño, Muntsaraz, Mendiola and the beautiful valley of Atxondo in the morning, stop for lunch, at the customer's expense, and pick up from the restaurant to do the route to Elorrio in the afternoon.
Data sheet
- Includes
- Tour by tuk tuk according to the chosen route.
- Do not includes
- Drinks during the tour.
- Minimum & Maximum of participants
- Minimum 1 and maximum 2.
- Duration
- 1 hr or in the full day option 3 hrs for each of the chosen routes.
- Highlights
- A nice way to see the landscapes, monuments and hidden corners of the Duranguesado through quiet rural roads.
- When to go
- From April to October
- Hour & Meeting Point
- Eguzki B&B or from Durango train station. The provider will contact you to reconfirm the meeting point.
- Languages
- Spanish, Basque and English
Specific References