Valencia's Albufera: Breathtaking Nature & Boat Escape
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Just minutes from Valencia, explore Spain’s largest freshwater lagoon on a guided eco-friendly tour. Discover Albufera’s rice fields, wild birds, and the roots of paella with a certified local guide. Stroll the Mediterranean dunes of El Saler, visit the Gola de Puchol where lake meets sea, and explore El Palmar, a quiet fishing village on an island in the lagoon. Glide across the calm waters on a traditional boat and spot native birds in their natural habitat. Choose a sunset tour for breathtaking lake views, or a morning tour for a slower pace with a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included. A cultural, scenic, and all-inclusive experience—perfect for couples and families or anyone seeking nature, beauty, and authenticity just outside the city.
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Jennifer_T, 10/4/2025 5:22:06 PM
If you are traveling with a friend, or a romantic partner, this excursion is a special opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of València and in each other. Particularly the evening boat trip.
Oversea-R, 9/28/2025 7:16:57 AM
Alessandro was awesome, couldn't find our pick up spot, but he found us! Tour was great, very relaxing The sea and lake was perfect, great weather
sarahpearson26, 9/28/2025 7:08:56 AM
Relaxed, friendly tour. Saw flamingos and had a great boat ride on the lagoon.comfortable minibus. Great walks through the sceenary
JUSTIN_S, 9/25/2025 4:04:35 AM
Nice experience to see a beautiful wetland and to see the Albufera at sunset was truly a magical experience. A great night tour!
arpunb, 9/22/2025 2:31:20 PM
Lovely experience, our guide Ferran was amazing and funny. The sunset was amazing and the boat ride was peaceful. We also learnt a lot during the trip.
Abigail_H, 9/9/2025 3:39:00 AM
The boat ride was nice and the sunset was relaxing! However, I wouldn’t rate this is a top to do activity. The tour guide was very nice, but the tour was a bit unorganized and we didn’t know what was happening when/what was next. If we were in Valencia for a few weeks I’d recommend this, but if you only have a few days I’m not sure it’s worth it.
walters941, 8/30/2025 4:05:08 PM
Ferran was a great guide, he’s very knowledgable and passionate about Valencia, especially paella! Everything went smooth, great organisation and the sunset boat ride was very special.
O4006XFjoelh, 8/29/2025 3:10:31 PM
Ferran was an outstanding guide. From the moment we met him he was engaging helpful and friendly. Wanted to know a little about everyone. His passion was unmatched about Valencia and its history being a local he was able to give detailed history. I would highly recommend to anyone who want amazing history match with incredible sunsets.
alanar533, 8/29/2025 3:06:55 PM
It was a great experience! I met up with my tour guide, Ferran, and he was really lovely and sweet. He was a bilingual speaker as we had both English and Spanish speakers that was doing the tour. We headed to the Albufera, checked out the entire lake and the connected river to the sea. He was telling us information on the way which was very helpful and insightful. We got on our boat around 7:45pm and watched as the sun set over the land, it was truly an incredible experience. To sit in a boat, nothing but the waves to listen to and the sun to watch was the most calm I have ever felt. Driving our small group back, we finished the night off. If you are worried about travels to and from albufera when you’re in the city centre of Valencia, this tour is perfect for you. It saves time and you don’t have to give a second thought to how you’re gonna get there. Also I’ve seen reviews of the tour guide talking to the Spaniards more than the English speaking people but our tour guide was very 50/50, he would have conversations with both languages and very inclusive as he would explain in English then Spanish or sometimes the other way around.
aubres2025, 8/29/2025 3:04:16 PM
If you want to get out of the city and experience some nature this is it! Ferran was out tour guide and he was sweet, funny and informative. Through in some personal experiences and thoughts about the area along with the history. The view at sunset was beautiful.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details. Please put a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible), in case you don't have Whatsapp we will send an email through Viator.
- Since we start the collections in Valencia until we return from the Albufera, it has an estimated duration of 4 hours.
- We will not bathe on the beach or lake in this activity.
- Throughout the year, we recommend that clients bring a jacket, sweater or sweatshirt for the boat ride, since at sunset it can get cold.
- You can take your own food but you can't eat on the bus, you can only eat on the boat ride.
- This activity does not have free time. Only 5 minutes to use the bathroom before taking the boat ride.
- You have booked this experience: transportation from various pick-up points + excursion led by an official guide in the selected language + reservation management for the boat ride guaranteeing availability. (Bus + guide + management of reservations, so that you only worry about having a good time!)
- The return transportation is included. With the same pick-up stops.
- If you make the check out of your hotel you can take your luggage, as long as it is a cabin suitcase or a small backpack. You must notify us to guarantee space.
- If you go at the afternoon: the schedule is approximated, we go to the best time to see the sunset from the lake (could change your pick up time 5 or 10 minutes)
- The tour could be bilingual.
Departure point
This pickup is only available for cruise ship passengers. The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking)Return details
Just minutes from Valencia, explore Spain’s largest freshwater lagoon on a guided eco-friendly tour. Discover Albufera’s rice fields, wild birds, and the roots of paella with a certified local guide. Stroll the Mediterranean dunes of El Saler, visit the Gola de Puchol where lake meets sea, and explore El Palmar, a quiet fishing village on an island in the lagoon. Glide across the calm waters on a traditional boat and spot native birds in their natural habitat. Choose a sunset tour for breathtaking lake views, or a morning tour for a slower pace with a refreshing drink and fresh fruit included. A cultural, scenic, and all-inclusive experience—perfect for couples and families or anyone seeking nature, beauty, and authenticity just outside the city.Redemption
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