---
title: Hike the heart of the Basque country
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 642
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
guidekin_pick: Mountains, full day?
rank_in_category: 8 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/hike-the-heart-of-the-basque-country/
---

# Hike the heart of the Basque country

**Guidekin's take:** A full day hike inland with a Basque mountain guide who has run these walks for years, with private transport, poles, water and local food and drinks along the way at €642 per person; lunch at a shepherd's hut is optional. Moderate fitness needed. Rated 4.98 by 50 travellers.

**Mountains, full day?:** Choose a mountain hike at €642 per person: guide, transport and food; English only, moderate fitness, hut lunch extra. 4.98 from 50 reviews. Trade-off: Priced per person; lunch optional. (last checked September 16, 2026)

In our comparison: #8 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

I am a Basque native, in love with my country, culture and gastronomy. And after be working with travelers 7 years, in 2015 I started offering artisan, unique and authentic experiences in my own. Aiming to offer the possibility to enjoy feeling and living, the true essence of the Basque Country, out of the commercial and away from the tourist masses. 

And this is the best experience I offer ever about hiking in the country side and probably the most pure that is offered in San Sebastian. If you don’t believe me, came on to hike to the Shepherd´s paradise and taste best mountain food & drinks into the wild. And after completing the experience, you are not satisfied. I will return you, the amount paid for it.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 7 pickup points
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Children from €113: ages 3 to 5
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 7 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €642 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: AUPA HI!
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16

## Reviews

4.98 from 50 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 49 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Accident and liability insurance.
- Base in local and natural foods and drinks
- Mountain guide, mountain sticks and water.
- Base in local and natural foods and drinks

## Not included

- Optional lunch in the sheperd´s edge (food and drinks not included).

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

You can find me uploaded in the kiosk and wearing a typical Basque black beret.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJuWX3ik2lUQ0RliW15373eTg

Pickup points listed by the operator: 7

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The schedule is ideal to enjoy the experience, but I am always ready to personalize it.
- Bring appropriate clothes and shoes for hiking, and towel and swimsuit if you like to swim.
- If you have any particular request for food or drink, no worries you can decide at the moment the food or drinks.

Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 27** | €642 | 10h | 4.98 (50) | shared |
| [Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €506 | 9h | 5.0 (90) | private |
| [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €465 | 8h | 5.0 (79) | private |
| [Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-cultural-tour-biarritz-st-jean-de-luz-hondarribia/?format=md) | €347 | 8h | 5.0 (68) | private |

Ranked #8 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €642, median €307; typical length 8h. 15 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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