Vuelta a España
Spectator Tour

Advance Reservations for 2025 now open!

The 2025 Vuelta a España race route was revealed in an official ceremony in Madrid on December 19th.

 

Full details of our 2025 Vuelta a España Spectator trips will be published on our website shortly.

 

Whilst our team are designing our 2025 trips,  we’ve left the details of our 2024 Vuelta Spectator trip on the website – as a reference for what to expect in 2025.

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Vuelta a España Spectator Tour

A look back at our 2024 trip

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Overview

Details

Departure

August 20th 2024

From

USD $4,495

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Overview

Embarking on the last Grand Tour of the season in Spain promises an exhilarating journey.

Avoiding the large crowds of the final week, we’ve set our sights on enchanting locale. We’ll soak up the thrill of a sprint finish, mid mountain finish, a start and a final exciting round up underneath the Sierra Nevada mountain chain.

This tour not only showcases the fantastic race viewings but also blends local culture experiences and visits to iconic Spanish towns and cities.

Tapas, Flamenco, National Parks are all on the agenda as we visit  Stunning Seville, the white hill top Yunquera, Baroque style Archidona and the ancient capital of the Nasrid Kingdom, Granada, in the Sierra Nevada.

Head to Red with the best!

 

Live Race Viewing

Stage 5

Fuente del Maestre > Seville

Stage 6

Jerez de la Frontera > Yunquera

Stage 7

Archidona > Cordoba

Stage 9

Motril > Granada



Exclusive VIP Access

You can’t get closer to the race unless you join a World Tour team

VIP Departure Village

See the riders before the race starts at the Departure Village, enjoy sponsors promotional stands and mix and mingle in the team area with Team Paddock access — a Spectator favorite!

VIP Arrival Finish Line

The VIP Tribune, situated opposite the Finish Line, offers VIP hospitality and unparalleled viewing of the stage finish.

A passionate Team

Our passionate and knowledgable Spectator team are dedicated to providing you with a truly exceptional time at major Pro Tour bike races. The infectious personality of our team add an extra dimension to an unrivalled VIP experience. Simply the most fun you can have at a bike race

Best Day Ever Policy

There are no rain checks. There are no rest days. There are no cancellations or bad weather days. We don't do sad. You have booked the trip of a lifetime and we deliver the Dream!

Cultural Experiences

Our aim is that you get to enjoy all that Spain has to offer, as well as enjoying the race. We create exciting itineraries, visiting iconic monuments and creating experiences so you can live like the locals do!

Itinerary

Day Headline Description Hotel
01 Bienvenidos a Seville Hotel Tayko Sevilla
02 LIVE VIP Viewing Finish Line in Seville Hotel Tayko Sevilla
03 LIVE VIP Viewing Finish Line in Yunquera Hotel Castillo de Monda
04 LIVE VIP Start Village at Archidona Royal Hideaway Granada
05 Breakaway Day - Granada & Flamenco Royal Hideaway Granada
06 LIVE Mountain Viewing & VIP Finish in Granada Royal Hideaway Granada
07 Until next time..
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Day 1


Bienvenidos a Seville

Your guide Jacinta will meet you at Malaga airport and we’ll head to our Hotel in Seville on the outskirts of this beautiful city, by private transfer. A welcome lunch will give you the chance to meet your fellow cycling fans and we’ll run through the plans for the next exciting days. In the afternoon we will head into Seville, a captivating city. The list of things to do here is endless! The 1000 year old Real Alcazar, the Cathedral, the Flamenco Museum, the Metropol Parasol, to name but a few. You’ll have free time to explore before  we  head out for tapas and wine in a local bar.

Day 2


LIVE VIP Viewing Finish Line in Seville

In the morning we’ll visit the beautiful Plaza España situated in the Parc de Maria Luisa. It covers, 12 hectares and  is dotted with fountains, canals,  mosaic alcoves and timely bridges bringing a feel of Venice. If you fancy renting a small boat you can, or simply enjoy the stunning Moorish architecture and all the Plaza has to offer. In the afternoon we will head over to the VIP area in Seville. There are some snacks and a free bar serving beer and wine. We will  watch the race on a big screen before the peloton races into town, heading for the sprint finish right before our eyes! Dinner in the hotel will round up an amazing day.

Day 3


LIVE VIP Viewing Finish Line in Yunquera

Today we leave Seville and head to the whitewashed hilltop village of Yunquera. The town of Roman origin with a medieval layout , will host today’s finish. Our 2  hour journey will be very scenic, taking us through changing landscapes before we head to the National Park of Sierra de las Nieves. We’ll have a lunch stop en-route and then it’s show time! We will enjoy our VIP with a different view from the most elevated town in the province of Malaga. Today is a middle mountain stage and we’ll watch the pros battle it to the finish line! We will hang around after the finish, watch as the peloton come in one by one, see some interviews before we eventually join  the convoy of vehicles as we  head  to our next hotel.

Day 4


LIVE VIP Start Village at Archidona

Today we will head to the Departure Village in Archidona. We will have access to the VIP departure area, where the sponsors and press all congregate pre race. It’s near to the team paddock, where the teams will arrive 2 hours before and prepare for the stage and sign in for the race. It’s a fabulous experience to see the riders up close and wave them off!  We’ll have some lunch and then we will head to our next destination – Granada! A stunning town nestled under the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. We’ll take the Granada train around the town in the afternoon so you can plan for the next day’s adventure. You will be free to enjoy dinner on your own.

Day 5


Breakaway Day - Granada & Flamenco

It’s a breakaway day today, and what a treat we are in for! There’s a reason that the Alhambra is the most-visited tourist attraction in all of Spain, drawing in millions of visitors a year. With its stunning Islamic architecture and unique look into Spain’s complex history, the Alhambra is an incredibly special place and not to be missed. We will have a private tour of here and the Nasrid Palaces. In the afternoon enjoy Granada at your leisure, it has so much to offer!  That evening, we will head out for dinner and to a Flamenco  show. Flamenco is the most deeply rooted part of the Andalusian  culture and an identity to the rest of the world.

Day 6


LIVE Mountain Viewing & VIP Finish in Granada

Today is a big mountain stage in La Vueltã and it’s going to be an exciting one! Firstly we will head into the Sierra Nevada mountains, the second highest chain in Europe and  the highest peaks on the Iberian peninsular. these trails date back over a  thousand of years from the time of the Arabs and Visigoths. We will park our coach on the Cat 1 Climb and get ready to see the riders as they pass us on their first climb of 3! Once the peloton and entourage have passed we will head back down to Granada and watch from the comfort of our VIP area! The race will tackle 2 further climbs and we will be able to watch the battles commencing  before they race down to take the finish right before our VIP area!  This could be a decisive stage! A farewell dinner will round off a fabulous trip

Day 7


Until next time..

After a fabulous 7 days it’s time to say Adios.. We hope to welcome you again on the Spring Classics, Giro D’Italia or the Tour de France

Stage 4

Plasencia > Pico Villuercas


Stage 5

Fuente del Maestre > Seville


Stage 6

Jerez de la Frontera > Yunquera


Stage 7

Archidona > Cordoba


Stage 8

Úbeda > Cazorla


Stage 9

Motril > Granada


Stage

Rest Day: Granada


Vuelta a España


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Dates & Prices

Date Booking Status Availability Price / Per Person Single Supplement
2025
September 2025
Advance Reservations
USD $100
TBD
Advance reservation
2024
Closed
Aug 20 - 26
Closed
USD $4,495
USD $1,100
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    Trip Hotels

    Hotel Tayko Sevilla

    Hotel Castillo de Monda

    Royal Hideaway Granada


    What's Included

    What's Included What's Not Included
      ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS arrow
    • 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but one dinner
    • 3 lunches
    • RACE VIEWINGS arrow
    • Stage 5: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Seville
    • Stage 6: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Yunquera
    • Stage 7: Entry into the VIP Departure Village in Archidona
    • Stage 9: Mountain View of first climb
    • Stage 9: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Granada
    • TRANSPORTATION arrow
    • Pick-up and Drop-Off at Malaga airport
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • SUPPORT arrow
    • Service of our experienced guides
    • MERCHANDISING arrow
    • La Vuelta Official Roadbook (in digital form)
    • Thomson Bike Tours T Shirt, backpack and Lanyard
    • OTHER ACTIVITIES arrow
    • Granada Train
    • Entry to the Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces
    • Flamenco show and dinner
    • Airfare
    • Travel or personal insurance
    • Staff gratuities
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities
    What's Included
      ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS arrow
    • 7 days / 6 nights fully accompanied trip
    • All accommodations
    • All breakfasts
    • All but one dinner
    • 3 lunches
    • RACE VIEWINGS arrow
    • Stage 5: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Seville
    • Stage 6: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Yunquera
    • Stage 7: Entry into the VIP Departure Village in Archidona
    • Stage 9: Mountain View of first climb
    • Stage 9: Entry into the VIP Tribune at the finish in Granada
    • TRANSPORTATION arrow
    • Pick-up and Drop-Off at Malaga airport
    • All ground transportation
    • All luggage transfers
    • SUPPORT arrow
    • Service of our experienced guides
    • MERCHANDISING arrow
    • La Vuelta Official Roadbook (in digital form)
    • Thomson Bike Tours T Shirt, backpack and Lanyard
    • OTHER ACTIVITIES arrow
    • Granada Train
    • Entry to the Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces
    • Flamenco show and dinner
    What's Not Included
    • Airfare
    • Travel or personal insurance
    • Staff gratuities
    • Additional hotel expenses i.e. phone charges, mini-bar, gratuities

    Travel details - airport departures

    Pick-up/Drop-off Info

    Arrival

    Pickup Location Time

    Malaga Costa del Sol Airport

    09:30am

    Departure

    Drop Off Location Time

    Malaga Costa del Sol Airport

    10:30am



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