1-day tour from San Diego to Baja California: winery tasting + seafood cruise + Ensenada fishing village

From Santiago de Compostela: 1-day tour of Rías Baixas

Duration: approx. 10 hrs

Departure dates: Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (fixed departure schedule)

Other dates are subject to availability, feel free to inquire!

Language services: On-site guides offer buided commentary in Spanish & English | Optional multilingual audio guide (including Chinese, French, German, etc.)

Itinerary time schedule (for reference only)

08:00 AM | Departure after assembly

• Meet at the designated location in Santiago de Compostela and depart on a comfortable air-conditioned bus.

9:30 AM | Visit a Premium Winery in Rías Baixas

• Explore representative wineries in the heart of the Albariño wine region. Learn about winemaking techniques during a professional guided tour, and savor three distinctive wines to experience the essence of Galicia's terroir.

11:00 AM | Catamaran Cruise Experience (Includes Food and Drinks)

• Board the boat and cruise through the Ría de Arousa to marvel at the spectacular "bateas" mussel farming rafts.
• Available on board:
• Unlimited fresh steamed mussels buffet
• Local Albariño white wine
• Soft drinks, mineral water
• A signature Crema de Orujo (Orujo cream liqueur)

12:30 PM | Free time in O Grove (1.5 hrs)

• Stroll through the picturesque fishing village harbor and historic district. Enjoy a leisurely lunch, explore modern street sculptures, and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere where art meets the ocean.

2:00 PM | Explore Isla de A Toxa

• Head to Galicia's famous coastal resort island. Visit the 19th-century Tosa Bridge and discover the island's legendary transformation from a sheep-grazing land to a renowned hot spring retreat.

2:45 PM | Visit to the Sanctuary of A Lanzada

• Stay at Lanzada Beach and visit the ancient Lanzada Chapel. Listen to the ancient legend of the "Nine Waves Ritual"—where women bathe in the incoming waves to pray for fertility and good fortune.

3:30 PM | Stroll through Combarro Fishing Village

• Discover the traditional fishing village hailed as "Galicia's postcard." With its seaside stone granaries (hórreos), cobblestone alleys, and tranquil harbor, it paints a picturesque scene perfect for photo opportunities.

16:30 | Return Departure

• Gather and board the vehicle to begin your journey home.

6:00 PM | Estimated arrival in San Diego

• Safe return, journey successfully completed.

Itinerary inclusions

• Round-trip air-conditioned bus transportation
• Mandatory Travel Insurance (Basic Coverage)
• Winery expert-guided tour + 3 Albariño wine tastings
• Bay Catamaran Cruise + Mussel Buffet + Drinks
• Guided Tours in Spanish and English
• Multilingual audio guide device (including Chinese and other major languages)

Optional items (voluntary purchase)

• Gratuities (TIPS): Voluntary for guides or drivers based on service quality, not mandatory.
• Upgrade to private travel insurance: €10/person
• Covering trip cancellation, lost luggage, missed connections, and additional medical assistance, recommended for international travelers to obtain more comprehensive coverage.