Tour from santaigo to Ribeira sacra with boat trip
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
On this excursion you will explore the province of Ourense visiting the well known zone called Ribeira Sacra.
This trip is mainly a reflection of middle-aged times exploring villages, winerries and plenty of religious structures, such as monastery of Santo Estevo or San Pedro de Rocas, both of great beauty.
You will enjoy natural landscapes, with large areas of oak groves, taking you back into old times.
Also to mention that this area is famous for being the area of one of the most famous denominations of origin in Spain.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcoholic beverages only allowed for 18+
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
At the next stop we will visit deeply the Ribeira Sacra zone by an interesting catamaran ride. From the boat we will be able to observe what is known as “heroic viticulture”, which owes its name to the steepness of where the Ribeiro vineyards grow that surround the Sil river pass.
Parada de Sil
Following the Sil we will continue towards one of the most incredible viewpoints in the area in which we will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the the landscapes the river and the amazing vineyards.
What‘s Included
live local guides
trip insurance
Air-conditioned vehicle
boat trip tickets
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Tour from Santiago to Ribeira Sacra with boat
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recomendable
estherc768,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice route, punctuality, accurate information about what we visited and very close and competent guide. Recomendable
Ribeira Sacra Tour
davidfV1061JL,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting excursion through an impressive area of Galicia. Highlight the guide, Ana, and the bus driver, Diego, great professionals.
Super
Alexander V,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A tour of the river Sil, very beautiful in nature and the sea, vineyards, I liked it very much, recommended. But in a town in the area like Allariz
Not what I expected or described on itinerary
mariaP6098IY,,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The tour guide was very good but the tour was not what I expected. The boat on the Sil river did not show all the vineyards planted from the top of the mountain down to river,the boat did not continue. The mirador was not that great and two tours arrived at same time leaving little time to take pictures The lunch stop was terrible. We got to a town at 3 pm which all restaurants were closed and only one was recommended by guide. It was a horrible one. The monastery was nothing great they should have taken people to the St Estero which is a beautiful one and had given option to have lunch at the parador which would have been better or just skip lunch and get back to Santiago earlier. Also ship should have stopped or bus taken group to a vineyard which was not done. Maybe skip lunch and do wine tasting at vineyard Very disappointed since the area is spectacular. Copy what the Portuguese do in Porto on the Douro cruise
Ribeira Sacra
carolsO3118IU,,May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery the canyons amazing. Ana our tour guide was excellent very good explanation in English. Driver excellent too. My third trip with Galicia Travels, highly recommended.
Maravillas de Galicia❤️
lizcarolinac2024,,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved it,Thank you to lucia for her dedication and explanation of the whole history of this wonder, always trusting Galicia travel❤️
Nature and culture of lesser known Galicia
marcosQ472LT,,Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Availability, professionalism and kindness: three words that perfectly describe the Galicia Travels agency. Beautiful tour with a competent and tireless Guide. The places are worth seeing.
All very well
602elvioe,,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything very good with beautiful landscapes. Whether it is sunny or rainy, it is surely worth it to admire nature and monasteries.
Fantastic viewpoints
andreasH5466PO,,Mar 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic viewpoints of the canyon. Several stopping points where you can enjoy the excellent view. The best, surrounded by vineyards
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