Month : July 2012
Ideal if you are making your own way there, even better if added to your Busabout Hop-on Hop-off Pass, this 'accommodation only' package means you get all the Pamps experience on a budget. This package takes the hassle out of the equation for those of you already in the Basque country. Just turn up to the campsite, we'll have your tent pitched and ready so you can get straight in the mix.
Our Busabout coach will drop at the campsite en route to San Sebastian. You can also make your own way. Catch a public bus to Mendigoria town and walk 5 minutes to campsite.
Your tent is already pitched so just drop off your bags and head to the bar to meet up with the group for a few drinks at our welcome dinner & party and get ready for the festivities ahead.
We head to the coastal town of San Sebastian where you get a chance to swim, shop, drink, eat and enjoy this beautiful Basque town. Be sure to take the 30 minute walk up to Monte Urgull, Well worth it for the amazing views, the walk begins at the stairway in Plaza Zuloaga and curves up the hill topped by low castle wall and the statue of Christ.Tonight there's the pre-Pamps party at the campsite!
It's an early start so grab some breakfast then jump on the shuttle to Pamplona for an orientation walk before the opening festival. Get ready for San Fermin! The ceremony commences at noon in the Town Hall square when a rocket kicks off the fiesta. Cava, sangria and egg throwing!Grab an afternoon shuttle if you wish to head back to the Campsite to shower, change, siesta or party. Or stay in Pamplona with your Guide and see how the locals really party.
It's up early for the shuttle to Pamplona as the first Bull Run will commence at 8am. After the Bull run you can explore the town or head back to the campsite on one of our many shuttles to relax, chill by the pool and recharge your batteries for tonight. There's the final night party at the Camping Bar - drinks, music, entertainment and prize giveaways. Going back to Pamplona? Meet your Guide and head back into town to party. There are shuttles from Pamps to the campsite running regularly until 2am allowing you to party into the night!
Head back to Pamplona and see the 2nd run of the festival. Perhaps this time you might want to run, or watch from inside the bullring (Plaza de Toros) so you can view the shenanigans at the end of the race. Check out is at 10am.If you are hopping on the Busabout network, the coach will depart from Campsite at 3pm
It's an early start so grab some breakfast then jump on the shuttle to Pamplona for the first bull run of the morning. Get ready for San Fermin!Spend your morning exploring in and around Pamplona city centre or grab an afternoon shuttle if you wish to head back to the Campsite to shower, change, relax by the pool, siesta and rest up ready for party time tonight.
It's up early for the shuttle to Pamplona as the next bull run will commence at 8am!
Later in the morning we head to the coastal town of San Sebastian where you get a chance to swim, shop, drink, eat and enjoy this beautiful Basque town. Be sure to take the 30 minute walk up to Monte Urgull, Well worth it for the amazing views, the walk begins at the stairway in Plaza Zuloaga and curves up the hill topped by low castle wall and the statue of Christ.
It's an early start so grab some breakfast then jump on the shuttle to Pamplona for your 3rd bull run. Afternoon is free time to chill-out and enjoy some quiet time relaxing or join in one of the many games or entertainment put on by your Busabout Festival team.
There's the final night party at the Camping Bar - drinks, music, entertainment and prize giveaways. Going back to Pamplona? Meet your Guide and head back into town to party. There are shuttles from Pamps to the campsite running regularly until 2am allowing you to party into the night!
Head back to Pamplona for your final chance to be part of the festivities . Perhaps this time you might want to run, or watch from inside the bullring (Plaza de Toros) so you can view the shenanigans at the end of the race. Check out is at 10am , If you are hopping on the Busabout network, the coach will depart from Campsite at 3pm
It's an early start so grab some breakfast then jump on the shuttle to Pamplona for teh first bull run of the morning. Get ready for San Fermin!
Spend your morning exploring in and around Pamplona city centre or grab an afternoon shuttle if you wish to head back to the Campsite to shower, change, relax by the pool, siesta and rest up ready for party time tonight.
Another early morning shuttle to Pamplona for the FINAL run of the bulls. You might want to participate, or this time watch from inside the bullring so you can view the shenanigans at the end of the race when the runners and bulls are in the ring together.
Get ready for the 'Pobre de Mi' closing ceremony. At midnight the fiesta formally closes with a ceremony, taking place in front of the Town Hall. The crowd will sing 'Pobre de Mí, Pobre de Mí, que se han acabado las fiestas, de San Fermín.' (Poor me, poor me, for the fiesta of San Fermín has come to a close). Party until the fiesta officially closes with the bars pulling down their shutters, marking the end of San Fermin 2011
For those who fancy a sleep in there is a later breakfast. Spend the day at the pool, play football or just chill out and work on that killer tan at the Campsite.
If you are hopping on the Busabout network, the coach will depart from Campsite at 3pm
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