Albufera Day Trip: Nature, Birds, and Paella

Explore Albufera’s hidden gems: trek lush forests, savor lakeside paella, bird-watch, and enjoy a sunset boat ride. Discover nature, culture, and gastronomy.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Natural de la Albufera - Discover one of Spain’s most stunning landscapes by visiting the Albufera of Valencia. Experience the blend of forests, rice fields, lakes, and Valencian history, all complemented by exceptional gastronomy.
  • Gola del Pujol - Relish the serenity of this lake. Begin with a leisurely stroll through verdant forests,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up & drop off (extra charge for hotels outside Valencia)
  • 1 glass of wine or soft drink
  • 1-hour boat trip on Albufera Lake
  • Private local guide
  • Lunch Paella at a traditional restaurant by Albufera Lake
  • 6-hour tour in Albufera Natural Park
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a Private Day Trip by car to Albufera Natural Park, which combines nature, local gastronomy, bird watching, culture, and history.
Start with a gentle walk through lush forests, which will lead you to the quiet shores of an unspoilt beach. Discover the typical “Barracas” (local farmers’ buildings). Venture to the less explored side of Albufera…

Location
Parque Natural de la Albufera
El Saler,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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545matejh
Nov 10, 2025
Wonderful Albufera - Javier was incredibly knowledgeable and very flexible — he understood our group perfectly, which made the whole afternoon feel relaxed and personal. Lunch by the water was amazing, and tasting real local paella in such a calm setting felt special. The boat ride at sunset was the highlight — gliding across the lake with those golden views was unforgettable.
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Eloised155
Oct 22, 2025
Lovely day in Albufera! - Our guide Lucía was absolutely delightful — so genuine and full of passion for history and the beautiful places around Valencia! We discovered so many interesting things about local life and learned a lot about Albufera too. It was such a fun and relaxing experience from start to finish. I’d definitely do it again if I ever get the chance!
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507cathpeter
Oct 16, 2025
Great!! - We had a lovely day with Wojtek who was a fabulous guide, easy-going, pleasant, informative. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Peter_o
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing Albufera - Łukasz was a perfect guide, who really went the extra mile to ensure our day in the Albufera was all we'd hoped for and more. From re-arranging schedules to avoid a nasty weather front, to making extra efforts to secure a lunch booking at our preferred restaurant, he navigated the day with care, flexibility and grace. He was exceptionally generous with his knowledge and time, and had a knack for knowing just how to tune the day's activities to a perfect pitch for our needs and interests. And he is exceptionally personable which made the day flow perfectly. As people who normally avoid organised tours, our day in the Albufera with Łukasz will remain a definite exception to our rule and a memorable highlight of our Spanish travels.
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Linarp4714lx
Oct 6, 2025
A Peaceful Escape - What a marvelous trip to such a stunning lake! It was the perfect way to unwind after a full day of exploring the city. Our guide, Clara, was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, leading us through a lovely forest walk before a beautiful one-hour boat trip. We learned so much about the natural park and left feeling refreshed and amazed.
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Marcora4897xs
Sep 27, 2025
A Magical Escape Near the City - Such an engaging trip, full of insight about the area and how it came to be. Hard to believe such beauty exists so close to the city. The absolute highlight was gliding on an boat across the lagoon to watch the sunset—pure magic.
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Karinv2187
Sep 27, 2025
This excursion is highly recommended - It's true a very interesting excursion. Good food, very friendly guide, highly recommended if you want to escape tourism
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8gaela
Sep 15, 2025
A Perfect Day in Albufera - This tour was the ideal mix of nature, culture, and food. From the peaceful walk and sunset boat ride to the incredible paella by the water, every moment felt authentic and special. A memorable experience I’d recommend to anyone visiting Valencia.
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474nelev
Aug 23, 2025
If you like nature and good food - Lucía was our guide, and I can’t recommend her enough. She has an incredible depth of knowledge and explains everything clearly in both English and Spanish. Visiting Albufera makes for an excellent short getaway from Valencia—the drive is quick, and once there, we enjoyed a serene boat ride surrounded by nature that was even more stunning than I had pictured. The paella was simply incredible. Thank you Lucia, for such a perfect day!
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443clemencer
Aug 6, 2025
Super Day - We spent a wonderful day exploring Albufera with Mateo. His knowledge was outstanding, and he made sure we saw the natural reserve top sights. There was a boat trip, paella, funny moments, we had everything and more. He also suggested great things to do next and excellent spots to eat—recommendations we happily followed for the rest of our stay! Thank you Mateo for such a perfect day
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From $135
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).