Basque Country in May: outdoor activities with Uhina
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May is the ideal month to visit the Basque Country. The days are beautiful, tourist numbers are low, and there are plenty of activities on offer. Although it's still a little early for swimming, as the ocean temperature is cool, you can still enjoy pleasant walks. But that's not the only activity awaiting you in the Basque Country in May: Uhina offers you the chance to ride an electric scooter or go rafting or canyoning down the Nive river.
Discover the pleasures of these activities in the Basque Country during the month of May!
Taste the joys of canyoning or rafting
Bidarray, a small village in the inland Basque Country, is home to the River Nive. An ideal river for canyoning and rafting, just forty kilometers from Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
With Uhina, you can enjoy rafting or canyoning, or both, with your family or a group of friends!
Rafting in Bidarray
Visiting the Basque Country in May? Why not try your hand at rafting? Head for the Nive valley, where the Uhina base is located. Not used to water sports? Not a great sportsman? No problem! Rafting is for everyone, sporty or not, as long as you can swim and can put your head under water, whatever the weather. If you're spending your vacation with the family, we welcome children from the age of 6.
What awaits you during this 2h30 to 3h half-day? Rapids, natural water slides, stream jumps and even water hiking. All in a magnificent natural setting!
Canyoning thrills
The adrenaline rush is stronger than ever? Take advantage of your stay in the Basque Country in May to practice canyoning! With its gorges and natural canyons, the Nive is particularly well-suited to this water sport. Get ready for a 3-hour adventure punctuated by whitewater, rocks and rapids, and come and challenge the natural elements.
Uhina organizes canyoning descents without ropes or abseiling , accessible to everyone aged 6 and over.
Can't decide between rafting and canyoning? Uhina offers you the chance to do both at the same time! Thanks to our Mix rafting canyoning package, you'll discover the pleasure of practicing these two water sports, perfect in the Basque Country in May!
You're sure to appreciate Uhina's professionalism, with its emphasis on friendliness, humanity, quality and safety. What's more, both activities can be enjoyed even in the rain!
Admire the beauty of the Basque Country on a scooter
Looking for a gentler, less sporty activity for your excursion to the Basque Country in May? We've got just the activity for you: an electric scooter ride. The advantage? Let this powerful, silent, all-terrain vehicle carry you along, and admire the landscapes of south-western France effortlessly.
Biarritz scooter tour
Uhina's first package: Cité Impériale (Biarritz). A visit to Biarritz is well worth the detour, as this Basque town is full of wonders. The scooter tour takes you around Biarritz: Grande Plage, Port des pêcheurs, Port Vieux, Villa Belza and Côte des Basques. As an option, you can also pass through the golden gates of the Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz's luxury hotel. This guided tour of Biarritz will be led by Jean-Daniel, a guide with a passion for Biarritz and its history.
A walk in the heart of the mountains
Don't have the strength to tackle the peaks of the Pyrenees on foot? The Montagne Basque package lets you explore the Basque mountains on a scooter. Let's go for a pleasant ride through the heart of the Xareta valley. The landscapes you'll pass by are each more beautiful than the last, with a special mention for the summit where a 360° panorama of the mountain and ocean awaits you.
Book the "Montagne Sunset" package for a splendid sunset over the Pyrenees.
Why not take advantage of your stay in the Basque Country in May to take a little trip to the nearby Landes region? Uhina also suggests a walk in the Landes forest, 47 km from Bayonne.
For even more conviviality, you can add a tasting, an aperitif or a meal to your electric scooter ride in the heart of the Basque Country or the Landes!
With Uhina, it's impossible to get bored on a trip to the Basque Country in May; between electric scooters, rafting and canyoning, your days promise to be full of adventure and discovery!
Your questions about our special Basque Country activities in May
How to choose an activity in the Basque Country in May with Uhina?
Uhina's aim is to offer activities that are accessible to as many people as possible. For example, our water sports activities are accessible from the age of 6, provided you know how to swim and whatever the weather (you can go rafting and canyoning even when it's raining). As for our electric scooter tour, whether in Biarritz, the mountains or the forest, it's reserved for people aged 14 and over. Here, however, the weather has to be taken into account: it's less pleasant to ride a scooter when it's raining.
You're bound to find the perfect activity for your group of friends or family!
Why choose Uhina?
It's difficult to immerse yourself in the Atlantic Ocean in May, as the water temperature is cool. Your vacation program will therefore focus more on hiking, visiting the surrounding towns and villages, or practicingoutdoor activities. Indeed, the Basque Country is an ideal environment for all kinds of outdoor and water sports activities. By practicing one of Uhina's activities, you'll visit the beauties of the Basque Country and spend some convivial time with family and friends.
Where are Uhina's excursions organized?
Uhina offers 3 activities for your trip to the Basque Country in May: rafting, canyoning and scooter riding. The first two take place in the village of Bidarray, 50 minutes from Bidart and Hendaye, over half a day. The third can be done in Biarritz, in the Xareta valley (about 20 minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz) or in the Landes region, starting from the town of Soustons, also for half a day.
Why choose Uhina?
Our customers' opinions underline our professionalism: Uhina is indeed committed to offering activities where a warm welcome, a human touch, conviviality and attention to each individual are paramount values. The Qualité Tourisme™ mark testifies to this commitment. What's more, reviews praise Uhina's privileged location: on the banks of the Nive, in the heart of an enchanting landscape.
How do I book an activity with Uhina?
Whether you're staying in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Bayonne or Hendaye, booking an activity with Uhina is easy! All you have to do is visit our website, select the activity you'd like, the package you'd like, and the dates you'd like to book.
Then meet us on site; Uhina will brief you to make sure your activity goes off without a hitch!
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