Doñana National Park & El Rocío Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Doñana National Park's diverse ecosystems
- Spot unique wildlife in their natural habitat
- Discover the charming village of El Rocío
- Experience a thrilling 4x4 ride through the park
- Learn about local culture and traditions from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 4x4 vehicle transportation
- Expert local guide
- Visit to El Rocío village
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The guide will pick you up at the closest meeting point to your accommodation. Pick up points are: Calle Trajano nº6, at the Hotel Don Paco (Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba nº4) and in Calle Rastro, 12A.
Our first stop will be the Sevillian town of Puebla del Río: the ecosystem around the town is very important because is the only area in Donana where the birds can find water easily all the year round, since a huge extension of rice fields grow every spring and summer here.
We will stop in Dehesa de Abajo, a beautiful place full of acient olive trees and oaks, where you can observe the Europe’s largest white stork and thousands of birds in their natural habitat.
Than the trip will continue untill the hermitage of El Rocío, an evocative village of other times where a typical atmosphere of other centuries is recreated, with its sandy streets traveled by horses and people on foot.
You will visit than the impressive Palacio del Acebrón next to the Arroyo de la Rocina.
You will do a circular hiking route while interpreting animal trails and learn some indigenous plant species of this natural environment. At the end of this tour, we will take a short break for lunch tasting the typical cuisine of the area.
You will visit the ecosystem of the coast of Doñana, where you can discover its peculiar transforming dunes.
You will start the return to Seville crossing, in a 4×4, the forested area of the Doñana National Park to be able to see some of the great mammals that inhabit the area and see the famous Iberian Lynx.
Meeting point
Start Location
C. Rastro, 12a, C. Rastro, 12a, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Confirm the tour's availability on your desired date before booking.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for off-road terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Camera equipment is recommended to capture the park's wildlife and landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
El Rocio, a village worth visiting
Despite the world, the village of El ROcio is worth a visit because the place is unusual. This allows you to walk in a different place and have a good time. Too bad that many cars are parked in the village.
Huge day - amazing wildlife
Such a great day! It was a small van tour and I was in a group with 4 others. They all spoke Spanish but Luismi did a great job translating for me in English and listening to the things I was hoping for out of the tour (birdwatching) and specifically helping me with bird identification and information. We left at 8am and returned at 7pm so it's a long day but so worth it for tonnes of birds, an adventure, the beach AND we saw an Iberian Lynx! There's not much walking involved in the trip (aside from an optional walk in the sand dunes after lunch). You also don't need to bring food as there is a morning tea stop and a lunch stop (but you can also bring your own packed lunch / snacks)
Attention that leaves much to be desired
I made a reservation for April 11, which I had to cancel with the notice time within the set deadline. I called on April 9 asking to cancel the experience because I could not go because of a personal problem. I have requested the refund of the money since the following week, I have called up to 4 times to please process the refund, your last excuse is that it is the Seville fair. And here I am, waiting for the Seville fair to end so that I can get my money back, as if that were a customer problem. I can't give an opinion of your excursions but of your abysmal after-sales service and customer service.
Doñana / El Rocio Park
Great tour in the park and El Rocio. with guide Alvaro Cortes. A unique and informative experience.
Poorly organized. It doesn't respond to the compromise. Cara. Bad equation cost benefit. Unnecessarily long and tiresome.
That he does not notice in his offer that it is long, candadora, that they expose you to the heat and that they spend 3 hs in a town where you only have a hermitage to see. That there is no account about it or the characteristics of the village. They don't warn you that it's gonna be hot. If you have a problem they do not take care of you and if you claim by mail they do not answer you. Don't do it because it's a fiasco. And that it's very sad the lack of regard for each other.