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A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N A Journey to the Origin Discover the Basque Country through LOCAL EYES , knowing its essence and its deep-rooted ancient customs: enjoying, feeling and tasting everything that the roots of this land could offer us. Inmersión weekend program 3 days/ 2 nights Unique, private and exclusive trip for groups of 6 to 8 people Experience video Basque Rural Sports video A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N Unique and exclusive journey through the origins of the Basque Country One of the best gastronomy in the world, an ancient culture and unknown origin language, monuments, traditions and incredible landscapes make the Basque Country (locally named Euskadi) a very interesting region to discover. However, the real exclusivity of Euskadi lies in its essence, in the beginning. Private experience for small groups of friends or family who enjoy sharing travel experiences and discovering new cultures. TRAVEL WITH US TO DISCOVER THE ROOTS THAT HAVE MARKED EUSKADI! During this immersive experience, of 3 days and 2 nights, through the past, present and future of the Basque Country, we want to show you how this region has been forged from elements such as stone and wood, local breeds of cattle in expansive mountain pastures , the Basque Rural Sports (Herri Kirolak) and the raw materials of unparalleled quality. • A weekend culture immersion program through the history, culture and traditions of Gorbeialdea Mountain area and the Basque Country as well . • Accompanied by a guide and local hosts throughout your stay to travel with “Local Eyes”. • Enjoy a unique four-wheel drive through inaccessible areas, incredible landscapes, such as the Karst labyrinth of Itxina, • Discover the traditions of the area, such as the horn that was played in the beacons mountains, such as the Gorbea, to announce the celebration of the ancient General Meetings of Bizkaia. • Private exhibition of Basque Rural Sports, Herri Kirolak, with professional athletes, in the hamlet, an incomparable and safe setting. • Beautiful guided nature interpretation routes, bird watching and knowledge of the rural world. • Accommodation in Ulle Gorri Baserria, charm traditional farmhouse sustainable and for exclusive use for your group. • Enjoy the fantastic local gastronomy, with breakfasts with km0 product, mountain lunches and private ecological gastronomic experiences, exclusively for the group. • Small groups of maximum 8 travelers • Travel safe with the Vacacional Covid Travel Insurance that covers also the cancellation fees. A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N Day 1 - Sea of Meadows of Gorbeia - Transfer to Ulle Gorri Farmhouse from the agreed place (Bilbao and Vitoria Gasteiz Airport or city centre) Check the supplements for transfers from San Sebastián - Donostia and other places - Check in Ulle Gorri Baserria. (additional information in final annex) - Guided route through the Sea of Meadows of Gorbeia Mountain At your arrival , we´ll take you through a beautiful and easy guided route of interpretation of nature and the rural world. We will also visit the beautiful town of Untza, the magnificent views from the profile of the mountains and you will learn about the peculiarities of this rural area of Euskadi, the historical context and the fantastic natural environment. A privileged environment, surrounded by three natural areas of the Natura 2000 Network: including Mount Gorbea and Salto del Nervión, Special Protection Areas for Birds (ZEPA). A fantastic place for bird watching, especially raptors with their 165 pairs of griffon vultures, a large population of permanent and winter Royal Kites, kestrels, Egyptian vultures as well as many other birds that visit us often. The Sea of Meadows of Mount Gorbeia, is a labyrinth of green meadows throughout the year, located on the edge of the mountains, which run through corridors of stone walls and along paths with magnificent views of the mythical Mount Gorbeia, the Sierra Salvada and the Valley of Arrastaria. The quiet path that we travel through the sea of meadows, crosses gallery forest on the edge of the profile of the Sierra, through flat landscapes of great beauty. The remains of the recently escaped trenches are silent witnesses of the bloody fighting that took place there. - Private dining experience Private dinner, prepared in Ulle Gorri's kitchen, with organic meals prepared by a local chef exclusively for the group. Basque traditional cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian option Drinks not included. In the farmhouse you can find a small selection of Rioja Alavesa Wines, red of the year, crianza, singular, reserve and white, Txakoli Alavés from a nearby winery and “Baias” craft beers that are only 3 km away from the farmhouse - Accommodation in Ulle Gorri Baserria (additional information in final annex) A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N Day 2 - The Journey to the Origin - Breakfast in the farmhouse with local products - Transfer to the beginning of the experience - Experience a Journey to the Origin. In this unique experience, you will visit places that difficult to access in a 4x4 vehicle so that you can admire the best views of the mythic Gorbeia Mountain. We’ve got the necessary permits to reach restricted access places. You´ll have the opportunity to experience an ancient feeling when blowing the horn in Gorbea, one of the beacons mountains from which the celebration of the General Meetings of Bizkaia was announced in ancient times. You´ll enjoy a walk with large herds of cattle, horses and sheep, all of which are Basque Country’s native breeds. With the company of our ranchers, we´ll be able to access to the expansive pastures that Gorbeia offers us and we will know their importance. They´ll explain the balance, coexistence and mutual convenience between the fauna and flora of the environment, as our ancestors saw it, identifying Gorbeia as a place of prosperity and future. We´ll take you by j4x4 vehicle to the Menhir of Kurtzegan, Orozko (Gorbeia), to witness this fact, enjoying a prehistoric legacy that endures until our days. - HAMAIKETAKO Mountaineering Lunch After the 4x4 ride, a traditional mountaineers lunch called locally , HAMAIKETAKO will be set . You´ll taste meats, cold cuts, cheeses, wines, bread and sweets selected by our trusted local supplier: Autoktona All products come from local producers and have the BASQUE QUALITY LABEL and DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN. Some of them have been awarded for their quality nationally and internationally but all of them are part of the premium selection of Autoktona. A chef will prepare this lunch live, explaining the peculiarities of each of the products you will taste. You will eat and drink products that are not found in ordinary commercial routes, but if there is something that you like in particular, you will have the option of getting your favorite products. This lunch will be exclusively for your group and it will be under the shade of an oak tree or under the portico of a 16th century hermitage. It will depend on the weather, but we will take care of everything, you just have to enjoy the moment. A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N Day 2 - The Journey to the Origin - Stone and Wood: lifestyle origins You´ll walk along a path near Itxina, the largest karst massif on the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest on the European continent. Stepping on, seeing and feeling this great limestone massif, you will understand the importance of this material for the construction of the first hamlets, constructions that have lasted after 500 years. This ancient quarry work led to what we now know as the sport of stone lifting (harrijasotzea). After walking on Itxina we will go to see the marvelous beech forests of Gorbeialdea, origin of another ancient trade that charcoal burners performed. The trade of the charcoal burner was essential for prosperity and from there have arose the sport of log cutting (aizkolaritza). - Return to the Ulle Gorri farmhouse - Herri kirolak, the essence Through the Basque rural sports, herri kirolak, millenary traditions and a rural way of life are reflected building what is now known as “Euskadi”. Current sports that arose from old rural trades and that, with the passage of time, derived from the competitiveness of the cultural idiosyncrasy and they have become a symbol of identity. We want to let you know the emergence of these sports and for that reason, we will not settle for a mere explanation. This experience contains a live show with high-level athletes and exclusively for your group. We will show you two of the best known Herri Kirolak modalities: stone lifting, harrijasotzea, and log cutting, aizkolaritza. YOU CAN EVEN TRY IT! Watch video - Private dinner for the group and accommodation in Ulle Gorri Baserria A Journey to the Origin 2021 Inmersión weekend program 3D/2N Day 3 - Wolves´ path and Nervion Fall - Private breakfast at Ulle Gorri Baserria. - Wolves´s path and Nervion Fall With the boots on from the farmhouse, we will take a guided route of interpretation of nature and the rural world, to discover the source of the Nervion River. It´s an off the beaten path, outside the busiest routes, that extends to the edge of the mountains through spectacular landscapes. The unknown Gibijo antique Wolf tramps could be visited, which shows the difficult relationship of the wolf with the inhabitants of this area. Following the course of the canyon, we will finally arrive at the impressive Nervion Fall. After heavy rains or during thawing, the waterfall, which plunges into the Delika Canyon from more than 220 meters, the highest in Spain, is very impressive. And although it does not carry water for several months, the route and the landscapes are just as spectacular.