Valencia Spanish Adventure: Culture, Water, Party & Paella
Your TourHero
Hi there, I'm Josh. I'm 22 and I'm an explorer! I love to find the cool spots to hang out, and make new friends. I've never been to Spain before and I'm really excited to discover it. I'm thrilled about this trip and hope you'll come along!
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
Mar 12 – 17, 2022
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 16
Transportation
Bus, segway, paddleboard
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
18 – 25
Travel interest
Partying, exploring, water activities, making new friends
Fellow Travelers
Letty
Derek
Lynette
Lee
Benjamin
Matilda
Terry
Cassandra
Mitch
Emilia
Anthony
Ellis
Julie
Janet
Kurt
Vin
Kira
Scott
Dexter
Jean
Ryan
Sayaka
Sukie
AllisonYour Local Guide
Invasion Travel is one of the largest youth travel organizations specializing in creating life-changing and unforgettable group travel experiences that make a difference. Whether it be visiting Europe’s hottest cultural sites and cities, volunteering in South Africa, or partying in the US, the team is well-equipped with the extensive experience, training, and knowledge needed to ensure every journey runs smoothly and safely. Let them take care of all the little details for you — all you need to do is show up and have an amazing time!
A heady mix of culture, partying and quirky tours make Valencia the perfect Spanish adventure. An escape room-themed city tour will introduce you to the region's highlights with puzzles and challenges en route. You’ll experience Valencia’s nightlife as the locals do with a guided bar crawl. And you’ll see Valencia's many different faces with trips to hot springs, paddleboarding on the Med and a segway tour around the city’s futuristic buildings. With an expert paella cooking class thrown in and plenty of time to shop, unwind or partake in a sangria or two, your trip to Valencia will stay with you forever!
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
Your TourHero
Hi there, I'm Josh. I'm 22 and I'm an explorer! I love to find the cool spots to hang out, and make new friends. I've never been to Spain before and I'm really excited to discover it. I'm thrilled about this trip and hope you'll come along!
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Travel Date
Mar 12 – 17, 2022
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 – 16
Transportation
Bus, segway, paddleboard
A heady mix of culture, partying and quirky tours make Valencia the perfect Spanish adventure. An escape room-themed city tour will introduce you to the region's highlights with puzzles and challenges en route. You’ll experience Valencia’s nightlife as the locals do with a guided bar crawl. And you’ll see Valencia's many different faces with trips to hot springs, paddleboarding on the Med and a segway tour around the city’s futuristic buildings. With an expert paella cooking class thrown in and plenty of time to shop, unwind or partake in a sangria or two, your trip to Valencia will stay with you forever!
Timeline
- Day 1 · Valencia
- Arrive in Valencia
- Check-in at Purple Nest Hostel (or similar according to availability)
- Relax and unwind
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2 · Valencia
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Outdoor escape room-themed city tour
- Lunch and dinner (not included in price)
- Bar crawl (includes free drinks)
- Day 3 · Valencia
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Hot springs tour
- Lunch and dinner (not included in price)
- Free evening
- Day 4 · Valencia
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Guided paddleboard tour
- Lunch and dinner (not included in price)
- Night-time segway tour of the City of Science and Arts
- Day 5 · Valencia
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Paella cooking class
- Free afternoon
- Dinner (not included in price)
- Day 6 · Departure
- Breakfast (not included in price)
- Check out of accommodation
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Welcome to Valencia, Spain – a city of culture next to the Mediterranean sea
Welcome to Valencia, a beautiful Spanish city on the cusp of the Mediterranean sea! Once you’ve checked out of the airport, grab a metro or bus and take a short 20-minute journey to the city. Drop your bags off and get going! Valencia is ideal for exploring on foot. You’ll find a delightful mixture of the old and new, with the likes of the city’s cathedral and Plaza de la Reina square contrasting with the futuresque central market and Serrano Towers. Don’t get too full on Spanish flavor just yet — save your appetite for the evening and get to know your fellow travelers at a local tapas restaurant.
Day 2
A different kind of city tour — challenge yourself with an outdoor escape room experience
Buenos días! Wake up to the first day proper of your Valencia adventure. Indulge in a hearty Mediterranean breakfast and get set for a city tour with a difference. You’ve heard of — and probably tried — escape rooms, now you’ll get to experience one in the great outdoors. You’ll be taken on a tour around Valencia’s secret routes and hidden corners whilst searching for clues and solving challenges as a team. It’s a fabulous way to add an extra edge to a traditional city tour, and a great means of getting to know your travel companions. Suitably acquainted with your new surroundings by day, an evening’s bar crawl will show you the city by night. Valencia has a cool and vibrant atmosphere in the after-hours, and your host will show you some of its finest party spots.
Day 3
Visit Valencia’s hot springs, swim in the water and go exploring
Shake off your sleepy party head and dust yourself down for the perfect livener: hot springs! You’ll enjoy a tour around Valencia’s most beautiful natural swimming spots, from Bridal Veil Falls to the Blue Pools. Here you can swim, float and revitalize your body and mind, or go exploring the canyons and caves close by. With an optional fish pedicure, it’s the perfect activity to see another side of Valencia and recharge your batteries ahead of a free evening in the city.
Day 4
Explore the Mediterranean on a paddleboard, then tour the futuristic side of Valencia on a segway!
After yesterday’s tour of Valencia’s hot springs, today you’ll get to glide the ocean! The Mediterranean Sea offers a gorgeous vista of the Spanish city, and how better to experience it than on a stand-up paddleboard tour? Your instructor will introduce you to this awesome mode of transport, then lead you on a ride across the waves. After a bite to eat, pop your city legs back on and gear yourself up for another tour with a difference, segway-style. These electric-powered stand-up vehicles are perfect for navigating busy places whilst conserving your energy, and you’ll get to see the City of Science and Arts by night. This exciting trip will introduce you to Valencia’s modernist architecture, including the L’Hemisferic and L’Umbracle. You’ll hear all about the work of architect Santiago Calatrava and see a futuristic side of Valencia up close.
Day 5
Learn all the secrets of authentic Valencian cuisine at a paella cooking class!
Enjoy your last full day in the sunshine city by getting to know something truly Valencian: paella. This famous dish is often considered a Spanish staple, but it’s actually from Valencia, and you’ll find the most authentic paella in the city itself. You’ll get to make your own paella as a team, learning secrets passed down through generations, and then happily sample the results! You’ll also take a trip to Ruzafa Market and shop for ingredients as the locals do. With your belly finely-stuffed on genuine Valencian cuisine, take the afternoon to snap up some souvenirs of your happy time in the city and maybe head out for one last night of partying to celebrate your time in Spain.
Day 6
Adios Valencia — time to say goodbye
After a wonderful five days in Valencia, it’s time for one last Mediterranean breakfast before you head home. Bid your new friends adios and be happy — now you can get planning your next adventure!
Accommodation
Purple Nest Hostel (or similar according to availability)
Purple Nest Hostel is an ideal base for all of your Valencian adventures. Found in the heart of the city, it’s a great launching pad for exploring the city on foot, and for those wanting to go further afield, you’ll find public transport on your doorstep too. The terrace, bar and TV lounge are super for hanging out and getting to know your travel companions, and you’ll find board games, table football and free maps for getting around. Check in and get ready to party! Free WiFi can be found throughout the building. Room type: Multiple occupancy.
Included
- 5 nights in Purple Nest Hostel (or similar)
- Shared occupancy in accommodation
- Welcome dinner
- Outdoor escape room-themed city tour
- Bar crawl (entry and free drinks included)
- Hot springs tour
- Guided paddleboard tour
- Night-time segway tour of the City of Science and Arts
- Paella cooking class
- Bilingual guides during activities
- Transportation between activities and accommodation
- 24/7 guest support
Not included
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Available add-on
Boat party
With the coast just a short jump from the city, why not add a boat party to your Valencian adventure? Sail the Mediterranean and live up your own ocean fiesta, Spanish style. You’ll enjoy drinks, snacks, music, and a leisurely dip in clear blue waters.
Price: USD 75
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Oceanographic
Nature-lovers will love a trip to the Oceanographic, Valencia’s fabulous aquarium. It’s the largest of its kind in Europe and doubles as a scientific research center for conservation. You’ll see all manner of creatures both indoors and out, from seals and belugas to crustacean and bird species.
Price: USD 45
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Hanging Bridges of Chulilla
The region’s ‘must-do’ hike takes you to the Hanging Bridges of Chulilla, across rivers and a canyon, to see 6,000-year-old cave paintings. Oh, and the bridges, of course! They look like they've come straight out of an Indiana Jones movie! Whilst not for the faint-hearted, they surely are tremendous fun to traverse.
Price: USD 130
20 spots left
Cancellation policy
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up to 30 days before the tour departure.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip up to 30 days before the tour departure for a refund.
- Panoramic view of Valencia, Spain. - Unsplash: Jonny James
- Valencia is Spain's third-largest city. Explore its bustling streets, grab some lunch, and check out the sights! - Pexels: Jo Kassis
- Meet belugas, seals, sharks and more at Valencia's Oceanographic Aquarium. - Kristof Vizy
- Explore the city on your first day and see the magnificent Plaza de la Reina. - Guido Ramini
- Valencia's cathedral square. - Andrea Castillo
- Get to know the city's finest party spots on a Valencian bar crawl. - Stanislav Ivanitskiy
- Valencia has both ancient and super-modern architecture. - Mathieu Militis
- Valencia's winding city streets. - ebroslu
- Welcome to Valencia! - ebroslu
- Valencia sits just in-land from the beautiful Mediterranean sea. - EstudioWebDoce