Pamplona - San Fermin 'Running of the Bulls'

 

Where will you be in July 2009?

SAN FERMIN is one of the greatest festivals on the planet and this event gets bigger every year, with masses of people so don't miss out! GOBUS gives you the opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of this once in a life time, 'not to be missed' festival!

A full range of 5-day to 8-day coach tours will be available for the 2009 Pamplona festival. Please call us and make your reservation now. The 5 & 8-day coach package itineraries displayed below are just a guideline based on previous years and changes may take place for 2009 itineraries.

 

 

  • 5 Day Coach Tour Itinerary

Day 1:

Coaches leave London at 7.30pm and make the journey throughout France and overnight to Spain. BYO drinks or purchase on the ferry to start the trip in the right style! Ensure you bring passports, sleeping bags and all other travelling essentials.

 

Day 2:

Arrival at El Molino campsite is around 5.30pm. After checking into your accommodation you have free time to lounge by the pool and settle in before a huge party night! Welcome to Spain. Welcome to San Fermin!!

 

Day 3:
Opening Ceremony! Today is the biggest day of the Pamplona festival and after breakfast we head into town for the 12pm start. Shuttles run back to El Molino throughout the afternoon and evening finishing after the 11pm end of day fireworks.

 

Day 4:
Early wake up for the first bull run of 2008 and then back to the camp for brunch. You are free to spend the day relaxing at the campsite, or head back into town for a last look at Pamplona. In the afternoon there is a final chance for sangrias before the trip home. Departure from Spain is 9pm.

 

Day 5:
All good things must come to an end and today the Pamplona tour of 2008 is all over! Expected arrival back in London is 4pm for the end of tour.

 


 

  • Ultimate 8 Day Coach Tour Itinerary

Day 1:
Coaches leave London at 8am and make the journey down to Dover where we board the ferry for the channel crossing to Calais. Once in France we continue the coach journey through to Paris where upon arrival we check-in to our hostel accommodation. After check-in we get together and head out to explore the famous Paris nightlife.

 

Day 2:
Today you have the entire day free to explore Paris. Your tour guide will be on hand to lead you around this amazing city and to ensure you get the most out of your day. Late in the evening [10pm] we join together again and load up the coach for the overnight trip through France to the campsite, El Molino.

 

Day 3:
This morning we arrive at our El Molino campsite in Pamplona. After breakfast we will check into our accommodation, and spend the day relaxing by the pool. We are the first group to arrive on camp so today is free reign! This afternoon we will head into the town centre of Pamplona and spend the day getting orientated ahead of the festival. You will have time to shop for your running whites, champagne, eggs, and flour for the opening ceremony! You also have the chance to take a walk down the bull-running route and plan your run!

 

Day 4:
An early morning departure to San Sebastian so we can spend the day in this beautiful beach side resort town. You have the day to spend on the beach, shopping, or exploring one of the hundreds of tapas bars before returning to El Molino for a huge party night.

 

Day 5:
Opening Ceremony! Today is the biggest day of the Pamplona festival and after breakfast we head into town for the 12pm start. Shuttles run back to El Molino throughout the afternoon and evening finishing after the 11pm end of day fireworks.

 

Day 6:
Early wake up for the first bull run of 2008. After the running it's back to El Molino for brunch and some relaxing time by the pool before we head back into Pamplona to enjoy the festival - perhaps see a bullfight or simply enjoy the music, fun and food before the end of day fireworks display.

 

Day 7:
This is our last day in Spain with an early start for the second bull run and then back to the camp for brunch. In the afternoon there is a last chance for sangrias by the pool before the trip home. Departure from Spain is 8pm.

 

Day 8:
All good things must come to an end and today the Pamps tour is all over! Expected arrival back in London is 4pm for the end of our tour.

 

 

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ESSENTIAL INFO

Two weeks before departure, a pre departure fact file filled with tips, tricks and info, will be available for you to download online, be sure to know before you go!

 

Keep checking the website for your full range of tours available in 2009 so you can make this the festival of a life-time!

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GOBUS is a young and dynamic travel company specialising in tours for spirited travellers who want to discover the world, experience different cultures, make new friends and have a lot of fun along the way!  Here's a list of all the trips we run:

 

 

 EGYPT TOURS: Egypt Group Tours, Egypt XMAS Tours, Egypt New Year Tours

RUSSIA TOURS: Russia Group Tours, Russia XMAS Tours, Russia New Year Tours

MOROCCO TOURS: Morocco Group Tours, Morocco TrekkingMorocco XMAS & NY Tours

TURKEY TOURS: Turkey Group Tours, Turkey Sailing, Turkey Hop-on Hop-off Travel

 

CROATIA SAILING HOLIDAYS:  Croatia & the Dalmation Coast

OVERLAND ADVENTURES: Trans-Siberian Express

 

FESTIVALS:  Oktoberfest, Pampalona, Las Fallas, La Tomatina

MORE FESTIVALS: Queens Day Amsterdam, Cologne Carnival

 

EVENTS: ANZAC Day Gallipoli, Western Front France

 

XMAS & NEW YEAR TOURS: Hogmanay, Berlin, Praque, Egypt Morocco, Russia

AFRICA: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

 

 

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