From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra with Sil Canyon cruise, monastery and Ourense
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Day trip from Santiago to the Ribeira Sacra with the Sil Canyon boat ride included, the monastery of San Pedro de Rocas and a guided visit to Ourense. Rated 4.5/5 from 169 reviews.
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Sil Canyon boat ride included
- Terraced vineyards and heroic viticulture
- Rock-cut monastery of San Pedro de Rocas
- Guided visit to Ourense
- Official guide in English and Spanish
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From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra with Sil Canyon cruise, monastery and Ourense
10 hours · 4.5 (169)
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Our take
Compared with other Ribeira Sacra trips, its edge is that the canyon boat ride is already included and the guide speaks English live. It's a long day, but the best way to see the Sil without a car.
What's included
- Coach transport
- Official tourist guide
- Boat ride through the Sil Canyon
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A jacket for the boat
Things to keep in mind
- Lunch is at your own expense in Ourense
- Groups of up to 50 people
- There are two possible departure points depending on the option
Meeting point
Santiago de Compostela; the exact point depends on the option you choose when booking.
Check your confirmation for your option's departure point and time, and arrive a few minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- The Sil Canyon from the water, with its vineyard-covered slopes.
- The terraces of the Ribeira Sacra's heroic viticulture.
- The monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, one of Galicia's oldest.
- Ourense, the spa city, with a guided visit.
How it works
You leave Santiago by coach for the River Sil, where you board a boat through the canyon. Then you stop at a viewpoint, visit San Pedro de Rocas, have free time for lunch in Ourense and finish with a guided walk around the city before heading back, after about ten hours.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants the Sil boat ride without paying extra.
- Travellers who need a live English guide.
- Lovers of inland landscapes and wine.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who can't face long coach days.
- Travellers after a small group: there can be up to 50 people.
Accessibility
Check accessibility with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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