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  • Catalunya

    The Heart of Catalunya

    October 8 – October 15, 2023

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    Legendary botifarradas—spirited fiestas of country fire and meat washed down with vino tinto. Markets and private dining feasts nestled deep within Barcelona’s gothic glory. Down the Penedès cava trail to mountain retreats for rich, savory Catalan dishes and foraging in ancient forests. This weeklong trip takes you into the heart and the heartland of Spain’s most remarkable cuisine.

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Overview

The Heart of Catalunya

  • October 8 – October 15, 2023
  • October 8 – October 15, 2023
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Day
1

BENVINGUT

  • Hotel Neri
  • Carrer de Sant Sever, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
  • +34 933 04 06 55
  • Private transfer from the airport to Hotel Neri
  • Welcome cocktails with Andy and Maria
  • Vermut and small bites, a Barcelona Sunday tradition
  • Dinner with our friends at the natural wine mecca Bar Brutal
  • Sleep the sleep of the stones in the Gothic Quarter
Day
2

ARTISANS AND FEASTING

  • Casa Leonardo
  • C/La Bedoga 2, 25514 Senterada, Lleida, Spain
  • +34973661787
  • Knifemaking with Tomer Botner, one of Barcelona’s great artisans, at Florentine Knives
  • Head north into deep Catalunya
  • Catalan country feast: Adelina’s fricandó at Mas Palou, the 16th century vineyard in Penedès run by Maria Vallès’ family
  • A daylong (weeklong?) exploration of wines by Penedès’ most exciting winemakers
  • Dinner of local products from the mountainous Pallars region at Casa Leonardo
Day
3

CATALUNYA CROSSOVER

  • Casa Leonardo
  • C/La Bedoga 2, 25514 Senterada, Lleida, Spain
  • +34973661787
  • Country breakfast at Casa Leonardo
  • Wine tour with iconic winemaker Raül Bobet of Celler Castell d’Encús
  • Optional deep Catalan Pallars area hike (or siesta, we’re not monsters)
  • Catalan Kaiseki at Wagokoro with Kenya Nakamura and Anna Peraira
Day
4

THE SACRED MOUNTAINS

  • Mas la Ferreria
  • Calle sn, 17813, Girona, Spain
  • +34972291345
  • Montserrat range hike with mushroom expert and naturalist Evarist March
  • Transfer to Garrotxa our magical private minibus
  • Classic lunch with Jaume Carrera from Ca La Neus
  • Siesta at our Garrotxa homebase, Mas la Ferreria
  • Tavern dinner at Hostal dels Ossos in the capital of Garrotxa, Olot
Day
5

GARROTXA CLASSICS

  • Mas la Ferreria
  • Calle sn, 17813, Girona, Spain
  • +34972291345
  • Hot air balloon ride over the rolling Garrotxa hills at sunrise
  • Lunch at family-run 2* Michelin restaurant Les Cols in Olot
  • Siesta (of course!)
  • Spanish Gin Tonic masterclass / cocktail hour
  • Light bites of regional favorites at Mas la Ferreria
  • Optional bar crawl in Olot
Day
6

THE STARS OF GIRONA

  • Mas la Ferreria
  • Calle sn, 17813, Girona, Spain
  • +34972291345
  • Slow, easy, autumnal morning in the hills
  • Cheesemaking and cheesetasting with iconic cheese maker Paula Fonollà
  • Sunset walk and wine on the old walls in Girona
  • Dinner at Celler de Can Roca, need we say more?
Day
7

RETURN TO THE CAPITAL

  • Hotel Neri
  • Carrer de Sant Sever, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
  • +34 933 04 06 55
  • Tour at Masia Can Rovira in Sagàs
  • Lunch at seminal farm-to-table restaurant Els Casals
  • Triumphant return to Barcelona and Hotel Neri
  • Private dinner at underground dinner club Nave de Sake
  • Last night bar crawl in the Gothic
Day
8

ADÈU

  • One last glorious breakfast in the Gothic
  • Private transfer back to BCN airport
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    How large are your groups?

    We have a maximum of 12 travelers for each trip, with very few exceptions. Our guiding light: how many people could cram into a perfectly-sized bar in Ginza? That’s how many we want to travel with, that’s how we came up with that number. Each trip has at least two members from the R&K team.

    Do I really have to do an interview?

    Yes! We don’t offer a way to book online, because we want the chance to talk to each of you about how you like to travel, and about what we do on our trips. That includes spouses and partners! Don’t sweat it, we have an appropriately high acceptance rate, but it is a requirement, whether by Zoom or by WhatsApp.

    Is there a solo traveler supplement?

    Yes, we have an $1800 solo traveler supplement ($1000 for four-night trips).

    Should I get travel insurance?

    Roads & Kingdoms is a fully insured travel provider but we recommend you purchase travel insurance for yourself to cover costs you might incur through change of plans, flights, etc. We do not have a recommended provider, but there are many reputable providers available online and the signup process is not onerous.

    What is included in the price?

    Our journeys are meant to free you from any financial decision-making whatsoever during the week, if you choose. You’re responsible for your own international airfare to our starting city. But then we take care of everything else, from tipping to transportation to hotels and meals and drinks along the way. You’re only responsible for personal bar tabs (when not with the group), personal laundry, or personal spa services.

    What happens if R&K cancels a journey?

    This has not happened in the post-acute-COVID period—nor do we anticipate it happening—but we do reserve the right to cancel or postpone a trip up to 100 days before departure. In that case, you would receive a full refund, including the $1500 deposit.

    CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE VEGETARIANS?

    The short answer is yes! Any trip can be adapted, but some work better than others. Salamanca and the World of Jamón, for instance, would probably not make sense for a vegetarian, whereas Tbilisi and the Western Winelands works well. Animal products do feature heavily throughout our journeys, and many include whole-animal barbecues, ceremonial slaughter, or other traditional culinary methods that might be off-putting to those who abstain.

    Traveler Rights And Responsibilities

    The League of Travelers is meant to be that: an intimate group of travelers who accompany us to some of our favorite places to spend time with some of our favorite people. That is why we interview all potential travelers. These trips are not for everyone, and we just want to be sure the vibe matches. Mostly, for you, that means treating the people who make these trips possible, from drivers to somms to waiters to hotel staff, with decency. We stay in luxury accommodations and do our best to accommodate special requests, but we don’t have full-time concierge or waitstaff on these trips, we have chefs and writers and storytellers. Our groups are a diverse bunch, so please also come with an open mind and heart for your fellow travelers. And in exchange, we pledge to open all doors we can to you. We promise we will have poured our whole selves into these journeys, and we will do everything in our power to make it a wondrous experience.

    Refund And Deposit Policy

    We require 50% downpayment to secure a spot. Second payment due 60 days after first payment. If you cancel up to 60 days before the start of the trip, the trips are fully refundable except for a nonrefundable $1500 deposit. Within 60 days we will refund everything except the $1500 deposit if we are able to replace your seat, otherwise you must contact us to see if a transfer to a later journey is possible. If we cancel a trip for any reason, the entire trip, including the $1500 deposit, is fully refundable.

    Dates

    2025

    Destinations

    Europe

    Asia-Pacific

    Latin America

    Africa