Finally some activities in Barcelona for Backpackers – go for it!

On a budget, Places of interest on October 1, 2011 12:14 pm

Youth hostels are the perfect location for fantastic meetings, sharing personal experiences and giving advice on things not to miss out on! With Lifestyle, you the globe-trotter, the backpacker are going to discover Barcelona in the most original way. Do you fancy trying kayaking, bungee jumping, or even swimming with sharks? Well keep watching very carefully!! Barcelona is a top spot, and there are a whole number of sports, nautical and romantic activities around that make it easy to find a way to have fun that totally suits you and your pocket! Have a great time, and make the most of all the activities!

Sport activities

Quad Reduction 10%

Go out and have an adventure on a quad!After just a few minutes on one of these amazing vehicles you will be mad about all its different possibilities. In Catalunya’s forests you can go into ravines, along streams and even up and down certain hill sides. It really is fabulous! When it comes to adventure the back-packer spirit in you will simply go crazy!

PRICE: 100€ per quad Certain quads can take 2 people at once.
LOCATION: Outside Barcelona, about 1 hour and a half from the city by train.

DURATION: 2 hours.

AVAILABILITY: All year round from Monday to Sunday.

MORE INFORMATION:
The minimum age required for drivers is 18. A driving license is essential. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

Bungee Jumping Reduction 15%

A super adrenalin rush with a 65m jump!
You will be taken up to 65m, and you just have to jump. An explosion of adrenalin guaranteed, if you have the courage to try out the experience…..
Feeling a little nervous?!?!

PRICE: 75€ per person.
LOCATION: Outside Barcelona. Easily accessible by bus (1 hour), private transport on demand.

DURATION: 30 minutes.

AVAILABILITY: 17^TH May to 21st September 11h00-14h00 and 15h00-19h00.

MORE INFORMATION:
The minimum age required is 18. The weight limit is 100 kg. A DVD of the jump and a T-shirt are included in the price. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

Sphere Mania Reduction 15%

Are you after some new sensations, and ready to venture inside a giant ball and create a little memory for yourself on the hillside? It just keeps going round and round…

For those who are even madder you can actually add water to the ball. That way you can really slide down those slopes!

PRICE: 70€ per couple.

LOCATION: Barcelona.

DURATION: Between 20 and 40 minutes, information included.

MORE INFORMATION:
Minimum 2 people per session. The minimum size for this experience is 1.4m. Any participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

A Forest Adventure Reduction 15%

Let the Tarzan in you come out. The Spainâ park has 90 different obstacles spread out over 3 hectares, with different levels of difficulty according to the adventurer in you!

PRICE: Min. 1 person, max. 150 people. 30€ per person.

PLACE: Outside Barcelona, accessible by public transport (30 min.), private transport on demand.

DURATION: 4 hours.

AVAILABILITY: From Monday-Sunday all year.

MORE INFORMATION:
You can choose from four levels of difficulty. Children under 14 cannot participate unless they are accompanied by an adult. Lifestyle Contact for more information.

Parachute Jump Reduction 10%

Jump from 12 500 feet and make the most of one of these sessions of sheer freedom!! The speed will take your breath away, just as the exceptional view. Free fall is a really intense moment and an experience carved in your memory forever.

PRICE: 250€ per person at the weekend and 220€ during the week.

LOCATION: Outside Barcelona. Easily accessible by bus (2 hours), private transport on demand.

DURATION: 2 hours total, 60 seconds free fall and about 10 minute flight.

AVAILABILITY: Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 15:00 h during the winter months and from 09h00 – 19h00 during the summer.

MORE INFORMATION:
The minimum height is 120 cm and minimum weight 35 kg. The maximum weight authorised (fully dressed) is 100 kg (200-220 lb). People under the age of 18 must have written consent from a parent or tutor. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

Nautical activities

Kayak on the Coast Reduction 10%

Discover the Costa Brava by adventuring into superb caves and negotiating narrow passageways that intensify its mystery! All eyes wide open in the discovery of some truly magical locations.

PRICE: 55€ per person.

LOCATION: Outside Barcelona (Costa Brava); Accessible by public transport (2 hours).

DURATION: 3-4 hours.

AVAILABILITY: Monday to Sunday from May to October, morning and afternoon tours available.

MORE INFORMATION:
Minimum 6 people, maximum 12 people.
The minimum age required is 14. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

Swim with Sharks in Barcelona Reduction 10%

Are you interested or maybe intrigued by the big predators such as sharks? Go diving for 30 minutes in one of Europe’s greatest reservoirs and your adrenalin rush is quite simply guaranteed! So, ready for a face to face with the sharks?

PRICE: Maximum 4 people. 375€ per person.

LOCATION: Barcelona.

DURATION: 4 hours.

AVAILABILITY: All year round, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30.

MORE INFORMATION:
A maximum of 4 people. You must be a PADI certified diver. The minimum age is 16. Lifestyle Contact for more information.

Scuba Diving on the Costa Brava Reduction 15%

Are you a lover of the marine underworld or simply want to impress your pals? Come and explore the waters of Barcelona and you will discover a fabulous world full of surprises.

PRICE: 110€ per person. 100€ for holders of the PADI certificate.

LOCATION: Outside Barcelona. Easy access by bus (1 hour), private transport on demand.

DURATION: 2 hours, lesson included.

AVAILABILITY: All year round from Monday to Sunday. There are two sessions a day at 9h00 and 15h00.

MORE INFORMATION:
The minimum age required is 16. The price includes diving insurance, material hire and use of the swimming pool. Contact Lifestyle for more information.

Romantic activities

Chocolate Massage and Hot Stone Therapy for Two Reduction 10%

Are you looking for a surprise for your loved one? Well watch out because here you may have found just the thing. On the programme is a facial, body wrap in cacao and volcanic hot stones massage lined up just for you. Are you already drooling? A beautiful finale includes a very romantic dinner – it is a sure success!

PRICE: 220€ per couple.

LOCATION: Barcelona.

DURATION: 2-3 hours (1 hour massage).

AVAILABILITY: Fridays and Saturdays 19h00 to 22h00.

MORE INFORMATION:
The experience includes a three-course dinner. Contact Lifestyle for additional information.

Sidecar Romantic Tour Reduction 10%

Are you fed up of cycling or walking? Then the sidecar is perfect for you! Take a romantic promenade in the most beautiful areas and have a champagne toast. I think you are on!

PRICE: 175€ per couple.

LOCATION: Barcelona.

DURATION: 2 hours.

AVAILABILITY: 09h00 –15h00 (March-October) 13h00 (November-February).

In each activity both Spanish and English are spoken for better communication. For further information contact Lifestyle.

Reductions are available between June and September 2011

To receive the discounts when making your booking, please mention this code: OHLSB/060911

Tel +0034 93 270 2048 Monday to Friday 09h00 to 19h00
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email : info@lifestylebarcelona.com

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