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
Excellent organization and the guides are very helpful and friendly.
Excellent experience overall. Great organization and the guides are excellent and friendly.
An extraordinary experience.
First, highlight the good things. An excellent tour, and the guide Miguel Alvarez made the experience spectacular with his knowledge and passion for what he does. My only suggestion is to hopefully leave earlier since perhaps with a little more time in the park during the early hours, mammal sightings could be better. But the birds and the park itself are magical.
It is definitely worth it.
It has been a wonderful experience. I totally recommend this trip. Miguel Álvarez has been a fantastic guide, fun, entertaining, and he explained everything phenomenally to us. Without a doubt, I will look for you for my next visit to do Itálica. 🙌💪
Donana Trip
We met at 7:30am with Jose, our guide for the day. Jose was informative, friendly and spoke very good English. We seen multiple types of wildlife and got up close and personal to the storks. We visited the town of El Rocio and also went to the beach at Matalascañas. I choose not to swim, but instead Jose took those of us who did not swim on a tour of the sand dunes. Jose took us on an adventerous drive on the Royal Way in an effort to spot lynx amongst others. We did see wild horses, but no lynx on this trip. I highly recommend this trip, and it was good to get out of the city. I recommend that you bring snacks, water, sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, and swim gear if you plan on swimming. We stopped for lunch in Matalascañas, but depending on the schedule for the day, it is important to also bring snacks. Thank you Jose for an adventerous day.
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.