Month : July 2012
For those who want to save their pennies, we have the perfect option. Departing London on one of our sexy coaches, we will take you cross channel, through France to Northern Spain where your campsite awaits. Here, the party well and truly goes on into the balmy Spanish night!
We depart London by coach. Next stop is Dover to jump on the ferry to Calais and a night of driving through France. We'll be playing DVDs and music throughout the night so relax, be entertained or rest up ready for Pamplona!
Mid afternoon we'll arrive at the campsite in Pamplona. 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 party and dinner and get ready for the festivities ahead.
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 & 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! 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.
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!
After an early buffet breakfast it's into Pamps for the second Bull Run - by now you all know the score! For those who fancy a sleep in there is a later breakfast at 9am Remember to stock up on those all important snacks for the overnight bus and ferry journey - a perfect opportunity to catch up on some sleep!
Late afternoon we arrive back at the Busabout office in London.
We depart London by coach. Next stop is Dover to jump on the ferry to Calais and a night of driving through France. We'll be playing DVD's and music throughout the night so relax, be entertained or rest up ready for Pamplona!
Mid afternoon we'll arrive at the campsite in Pamplona. 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 party and get ready for the festivities ahead.
It's an early start so grab some breakfast then jump on the shuttle to Pamplona for the first bull run. Get ready for San Fermin!
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.
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. Remember to stock up on those all important snacks for the overnight bus and ferry journey - a perfect opportunity to catch up on some sleep!