Rioja Alta Turismo

Rioja Alta Turismo is a company dedicated to guided tours and adventure activities in the Rioja town of Briñas , with the aim of making known the wealth of its land and the quality of the typical products to anyone who comes to know it. Under this premise, they have launched the Active Tourism philosophy, one in which you get to discover first-hand one of the areas that surrounds us through canoeing, Wine tourism activities or doing a Balloon ride over the emblematic town of Haro.

In addition, we have activities that are carried out on demand for both children and groups, even if you are part of a company you can make use of our services and organize a Team Building day with your co-workers. You will be able to smooth possible rough edges, strengthen labor relations and promote personal ones, three facts that will increase the good environment and productivity in the company.

Do not overlook the opportunity to enter and get to know in depth one of the Autonomous Communities with the most history of our country, in which each street, square and corner has its own character, strongly linked to the wine-making profile of our land. Stroll through vineyards, discover the wine-making process , delight yourself with the landscapes that surround us or dare to participate in typical gastronomy workshops.

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Rioja Alta Turismo encourages you to enjoy one of the best activities to practice during the summer season. It is none other than Canoeing , a sport that enhances the physical form of every user who practices it, in addition to providing greater concentration and calm. Thanks to the place where we develop it, you will be able to blend in with nature and enter into communication with it, tuning your five senses and letting yourself be carried away by a relaxed activity in which the only sound that can be heard will be that of the blow of the shovel with water.

It is not necessary that you have previous experience or a certain physical shape, since our boats are self-emptying and very light, easy to handle so that anyone can live this experience. In addition, you will set the pace of the activity so that you make the most of the route. You will have at your entire disposal the Ebro River , near the town of Briñas, one of the best areas to enjoy natural landscapes and sports.

In La Rioja Alta you will be accompanied by landscapes full of vineyards , the chromatic variety of its vines, the games of light with the sun's rays and an unmistakable smell that will create a spectacular environment for the descent. Do not hesitate to come with your family or your group of friends, it is also ideal to spend some time with your partner.

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Have you ever imagined what sensations you would experience if you flew like birds? Rioja Alta Turismo offers you the opportunity to fly over our land with a placid Balloon Ride , ideal for anyone who wants to discover new emotions, spend a pleasant time with the family and enjoy from an amazing bird's eye view, shedding light on every corner of nature.

Our balloon flight will always take place during the early hours of sunrise, to take advantage of the spectacular play of light that is formed between the sun's rays and its refraction, taking over the orange sky that creates an ideal environment to enjoy with family and friends. You will be able to delight yourself by checking how the state of the town of Haro changes from the clouds, the starting point for our activity. After 1 hour of flight , we will begin the descent in a slow and totally controlled way, until we reach the landing area, where we will be picked up by our transport.

We will return to the take-off area and we will toast with cava , while we remember the wonderful experience we have had. The final culmination will come with a great lunch made up of typical products in which we will talk about what happened. You will spend a dream morning.

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Rioja Alta Turismo encourages you to know first-hand the wealth that our land treasures, origin of high quality products such as our wines. From our hand you will learn that practicing Wine tourism is not based on a visit to a winery, but rather on blending in with nature, walking among the olive trees, understanding the character that is impregnated in the wine and reviewing everything the production process in which the most traditional aspects are intertwined with avant-garde techniques. If you are not already, you will become a lover of this new type of tourism thanks to which you will feel, smell and hear La Rioja.

We will review the areas of Briñas and Rioja Alta , which make up a picturesque and colorful landscape, full of nuances and smells originated by the different vines. Our visits are carefully selected to give you the opportunity to live great experiences visiting museums and learning about the activities that take place in the vineyards. To the visits you can add the typical food of the area, prepare a pack with more than one winery or invest a whole day in deepening the wine culture.

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Do you want to enjoy an activity that allows you to be in full contact with nature and practice sports? Rioja Alta Turismo offers you the opportunity to practice Hiking , visiting the most emblematic places of our land, in which you will enjoy incredible panoramic views, in addition to experiencing incredible sensations such as breathing fresh air, wasting endorphins and releasing accumulated tension.

Our region is full of vineyards, which represent a rising value and an important source of tourism. You will be able to enter its places , enjoy the games of colors and lights, its smell and savor the richness of our land through the most traditional cuisine . We will enter wineries and visit hermitages, you will discover necropolis and you will review the history of the dolmens. The natural environment of La Rioja is much more than you think and it will amaze you in a very remarkable way.

You will be able to do the Camino de Santiago or the Ruta del Ebro , in addition to walking the trails adjacent to Monte Toloño . You can even reach the Cantabrian Mountains or focus on one of its locations. Within our offer of activities you will find endless routes that will meet all your expectations, and that you will surely want to visit again in the not too distant future.

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If you want to visit the regions of La Rioja, Rioja Alta Turismo invites you to do it pedaling with our BTT routes . Thanks to these experiences, you will be able to blend in with nature and visit the best places in our land, in addition, you will know first-hand the secrets that are hidden in inhospitable corners and the most emblematic places of each town. You will discover the historical, cultural and gastronomic aspects, strolling among the vineyards and wineries, reaching hermitages and visiting the most unique wineries.

You don't have to worry if you don't usually ride a bike, since the itineraries have different levels so that anyone can enjoy them. In addition, we provide you with all the necessary materials such as the mountain bike and the helmet, as well as a complete repair kit and spare parts to be able to face any inconvenience. If you wish, you can choose an electric bicycle , with which your effort will be reduced.

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Rioja Alta Turismo invites you to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of our land through the 4x4 routes that we have prepared. Thanks to the characteristics of these off-road vehicles, we can reach any corner, no matter how narrow the road, enjoy spectacular views and feel like true adventurers. You will not have to make any effort, just sit back and enjoy the experience, being guided by one of our drivers.

Mainly we will reach Sonsierra , one of the most emblematic places of our land, full of vineyards that house secrets, stories, legends and anecdotes that only a privileged few have been able to get to know. You will even discover the most indigenous gastronomy. Don't miss the opportunity to smell, feel, contemplate and hear the character of La Rioja during your visit.

The culmination of the experience will come with a guided visit to a winery where you will taste the excellent wines . You will end up with a great taste in your mouth, which you can continue to enjoy at home.

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Are you looking for an activity with which to splurge adrenaline, experience endless emotions and enjoy with your family and friends? La Rioja Alta Turismo gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an authentic painting battle in which you will divide into two sides, fighting among yourselves to be the only survivor. Only one can win, but both sides will have a great time.

It is not necessary that you have previous experience in Paintball , as it is an ideal activity for anyone. We will give you a complete protective equipment so that your safety is guaranteed during the game, consisting of a helmet and a mask, as well as a bib and reinforcements on the chest and back. In addition, you will be armed with a very simple and light marker, so that you can handle it perfectly.

In our field you will find endless obstacles and game modes , so that fun is guaranteed at all times. If your recharges run out, you will have the option to buy more balls to continue playing for as long as you want. We recommend that you form a group of 8 people , the more you are, the more fun the experience will be.

If you are full of paint, do not worry, as you can take a shower in our facilities.

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If you are looking for an activity that allows you to experience strong emotions and be in full contact with nature, Climbing is an ideal adventure sport to practice during your free time. Do not worry about the experience you treasure, our monitors will be by your side at all times, advising you and ensuring your safety, taking you through itineraries fully adapted to your level in the municipality of Villalba . In this way, you will be able to overcome yourself without having to carry out a great overexertion. As you increase your experience, you will be able to increase the difficulty of the rocky walls and the duration of each ascent.

Rioja Alta Turismo offers you the opportunity to practice both rock climbing and climbing wall . Our facilities are located in Haro , where you will have at your disposal a variety of constructions with which to ascend, test the slopes, test your elasticity and balance ... We will deliver all the necessary materials for your practice to be optimal.

The courses are held in small groups , to guarantee personalized attention and proper learning by the students.

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Do you know the most fun and exciting way to visit the places of La Rioja? Rioja Alta Turismo invites you to ride our Quads to experience the magnificent sensations that the speed produces combined with the nature that surrounds us and the wonderful panoramic views that we will have of the landscapes Riojans. Our routes start from the emblematic town of Haro , where the rock formations, the vineyards and the games of color during all times of the year delight everyone who visits it.

The only requirement that you must meet to be able to live this experience is have a driver's license , although if you come with your family and friends, you can choose a double quad so that those who do not have the documentation they can also accompany us on the visit. Although we depend on the weather conditions, we usually also go out in the rain, so we will give you a diver so that you can cover yourself and not get stained during the experience.

Our fleet is made up of 7 double quads, so you must remember that the group must be made up of a maximum of 14 people if you want to participate in the activity together.

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Rioja Alta Turismo invites you to discover what the interior of the earth hides with the Caving Routes . You will contemplate an underground world that will surprise you by the beauty that resides in the rock formations, the crystalline water areas and the environment created inside the caves. Thanks to the composition of the Cantabrian Mountains , where sandstone and limestone abound, there are many chasms that we will find in our path, in which we will discover very unique elements.

We will put at your disposal a complete equipment to carry out the activity , made up of the headlight and the helmet, essential elements to safeguard your safety during the experience. You will be surprised by the silence and the echo of the caves, the absolute darkness and the mystery that will always accompany us.

You will become an explorer passing through the cat flats, discovering passageways, contemplating the columns and increasing your knowledge about stalactites and stalagmites. The places that are hidden under our feet will cease to be a secret for you, after this precious activity.

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If you want to explore the magnificent landscapes of La Rioja, Rioja Alta Turismo puts at your disposal a complete fleet of mountain bikes so that you can practice sports while enjoying the impressive views of the localities of our land. Do not doubt that pedaling will provide you with spectacular sensations, as well as being a fun and exciting way to be accompanied by your group of friends or your family.

Thanks to our rental service , you will have at your entire disposal a complete kit consisting of the helmet and a bicycle repair and maintenance kit, as well as a bicycle adapted to your height and weight. If you wish, you can choose an electric bicycle that will reduce your effort substantially. You will be the one who sets the pace of the march, as well as the duration of it, making a long journey or in shorter sections.

With the proximity of the Cantabrian Mountains , if you dare you can opt for narrower paths, from which spectacular panoramic views await you, or opt for comfortable routes between vineyards, enjoying the smell of the vines.

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