The Basque Borderlands Tour 2026 - Deposit
Join us on a new Anza Expedition to his ancestral homeland in the Basque Country!
El País Vasco is the fascinating region from which the early settlers of Sonora and Arizona originated during the Spanish colonial era. With the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition (1775-1776), the purpose of this trip is to link those cultural and historical ties from the Sonoran Desert back to the Basque region.
We will rendezvous in Madrid and then head north, stopping in Burgos, with its Castillian past. From there, we will enter the Basque region at the base of the Pyrenees and its aquamarine Bay of Biscay border.
The itinerary incorporates visits to the key cities of Bilbao, San Sebastián, Hernani (the ancestral homeland of the Anza family, the leader and pathfinder of the expedition to found San Francisco, California), and Pamplona.
You’ll be delighted by the sweeping geography and marine climate, enjoy world-famous Basque cuisine on tapas crawls, and explore cultural sites like the Burgos Cathedral, the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, the Basque Ship Building Heritage Center, and the Guggenheim Museum.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Dates: August 31 - September 10, 2026 (10 nights / 11 days)
Route: Madrid - Bilbao - San Sebastián - Pamplona - Madrid
The total price of the tour:
$5,790 (per person) double occupancy
$5,990 single occupancy
A $1,000 deposit (refundable until March 1, 2026) is required to reserve your spot on this tour.
Early Bird Special: Register with a $1,000 deposit by August 1, 2025, for a $200 off early bird discount.
Full Payment Discount: Pay in full now to get $400 off. Offer valid until July 15, 2025.
Final Payment is due by March 1, 2026.
For a complete itinerary, please write us at info@borderlandia.org
Activity Level:
A reasonable amount of walking will take place every day. Many medieval city centers are pedestrian-only zones. While guides will be available to help, we ask that you bring luggage that you can carry yourself from the minibus to our accommodations. We recommend walking at least half an hour daily in the weeks leading up to the trip to condition.
Included:
Accommodations
In-country ground transportation with a professional driver in minibus
Guides
Admission fees to cultural sights
All breakfasts
8 group lunches (Spain’s main daily meal)
2 group dinners
Not Included:
Round-trip airfare to Madrid, Spain
Travel insurance (recommended)
Drinks & snacks outside of the indicated group meals
Alcoholic beverages
Transfer to and from Madrid airport to the Rendezvous Hotel (starting point of the tour)
Personal shopping
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you want to send payment by check, VENMO, or Zelle.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Spain Tours
For trip cancellation, please contact us as quickly as possible. Cancellations made before March 1, 2026, will incur a $1,000 per person administrative fee. After March 1st, all trip costs are non-refundable unless there is a waiting list and/or your place can be taken by another person(s) found by trip guests seeking to cancel. The $1,000 per person administrative fee will still apply in such cases.
Join us on a new Anza Expedition to his ancestral homeland in the Basque Country!
El País Vasco is the fascinating region from which the early settlers of Sonora and Arizona originated during the Spanish colonial era. With the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition (1775-1776), the purpose of this trip is to link those cultural and historical ties from the Sonoran Desert back to the Basque region.
We will rendezvous in Madrid and then head north, stopping in Burgos, with its Castillian past. From there, we will enter the Basque region at the base of the Pyrenees and its aquamarine Bay of Biscay border.
The itinerary incorporates visits to the key cities of Bilbao, San Sebastián, Hernani (the ancestral homeland of the Anza family, the leader and pathfinder of the expedition to found San Francisco, California), and Pamplona.
You’ll be delighted by the sweeping geography and marine climate, enjoy world-famous Basque cuisine on tapas crawls, and explore cultural sites like the Burgos Cathedral, the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, the Basque Ship Building Heritage Center, and the Guggenheim Museum.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Dates: August 31 - September 10, 2026 (10 nights / 11 days)
Route: Madrid - Bilbao - San Sebastián - Pamplona - Madrid
The total price of the tour:
$5,790 (per person) double occupancy
$5,990 single occupancy
A $1,000 deposit (refundable until March 1, 2026) is required to reserve your spot on this tour.
Early Bird Special: Register with a $1,000 deposit by August 1, 2025, for a $200 off early bird discount.
Full Payment Discount: Pay in full now to get $400 off. Offer valid until July 15, 2025.
Final Payment is due by March 1, 2026.
For a complete itinerary, please write us at info@borderlandia.org
Activity Level:
A reasonable amount of walking will take place every day. Many medieval city centers are pedestrian-only zones. While guides will be available to help, we ask that you bring luggage that you can carry yourself from the minibus to our accommodations. We recommend walking at least half an hour daily in the weeks leading up to the trip to condition.
Included:
Accommodations
In-country ground transportation with a professional driver in minibus
Guides
Admission fees to cultural sights
All breakfasts
8 group lunches (Spain’s main daily meal)
2 group dinners
Not Included:
Round-trip airfare to Madrid, Spain
Travel insurance (recommended)
Drinks & snacks outside of the indicated group meals
Alcoholic beverages
Transfer to and from Madrid airport to the Rendezvous Hotel (starting point of the tour)
Personal shopping
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you want to send payment by check, VENMO, or Zelle.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Spain Tours
For trip cancellation, please contact us as quickly as possible. Cancellations made before March 1, 2026, will incur a $1,000 per person administrative fee. After March 1st, all trip costs are non-refundable unless there is a waiting list and/or your place can be taken by another person(s) found by trip guests seeking to cancel. The $1,000 per person administrative fee will still apply in such cases.
Join us on a new Anza Expedition to his ancestral homeland in the Basque Country!
El País Vasco is the fascinating region from which the early settlers of Sonora and Arizona originated during the Spanish colonial era. With the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition (1775-1776), the purpose of this trip is to link those cultural and historical ties from the Sonoran Desert back to the Basque region.
We will rendezvous in Madrid and then head north, stopping in Burgos, with its Castillian past. From there, we will enter the Basque region at the base of the Pyrenees and its aquamarine Bay of Biscay border.
The itinerary incorporates visits to the key cities of Bilbao, San Sebastián, Hernani (the ancestral homeland of the Anza family, the leader and pathfinder of the expedition to found San Francisco, California), and Pamplona.
You’ll be delighted by the sweeping geography and marine climate, enjoy world-famous Basque cuisine on tapas crawls, and explore cultural sites like the Burgos Cathedral, the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, the Basque Ship Building Heritage Center, and the Guggenheim Museum.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Dates: August 31 - September 10, 2026 (10 nights / 11 days)
Route: Madrid - Bilbao - San Sebastián - Pamplona - Madrid
The total price of the tour:
$5,790 (per person) double occupancy
$5,990 single occupancy
A $1,000 deposit (refundable until March 1, 2026) is required to reserve your spot on this tour.
Early Bird Special: Register with a $1,000 deposit by August 1, 2025, for a $200 off early bird discount.
Full Payment Discount: Pay in full now to get $400 off. Offer valid until July 15, 2025.
Final Payment is due by March 1, 2026.
For a complete itinerary, please write us at info@borderlandia.org
Activity Level:
A reasonable amount of walking will take place every day. Many medieval city centers are pedestrian-only zones. While guides will be available to help, we ask that you bring luggage that you can carry yourself from the minibus to our accommodations. We recommend walking at least half an hour daily in the weeks leading up to the trip to condition.
Included:
Accommodations
In-country ground transportation with a professional driver in minibus
Guides
Admission fees to cultural sights
All breakfasts
8 group lunches (Spain’s main daily meal)
2 group dinners
Not Included:
Round-trip airfare to Madrid, Spain
Travel insurance (recommended)
Drinks & snacks outside of the indicated group meals
Alcoholic beverages
Transfer to and from Madrid airport to the Rendezvous Hotel (starting point of the tour)
Personal shopping
Please email us at info@borderlandia.org if you want to send payment by check, VENMO, or Zelle.
Read what people are saying about Borderlandia’s tours here.
Have a question? Check out the FAQ.
Cancellation Policy - Spain Tours
For trip cancellation, please contact us as quickly as possible. Cancellations made before March 1, 2026, will incur a $1,000 per person administrative fee. After March 1st, all trip costs are non-refundable unless there is a waiting list and/or your place can be taken by another person(s) found by trip guests seeking to cancel. The $1,000 per person administrative fee will still apply in such cases.