Cantabria Cultural School Trips & Tours

This small region in the north of Spain is rich in history and stunning scenery and is the ideal place for a fun filled cultural school trip experience. Traditional mountain and coastal villages portray a strong heritage and contrast against the lively capital city of Santander. A school trip to Cantabria is ideal for groups seeking to share a truly authentic Spanish experience together whilst enjoying a range of educational visits.

With an array of memorable visits, a trip to Cantabria enhances classroom-based learning by giving pupils the opportunity to practise conversational Spanish, listening skills and increase confidence in their ability.

Prices start from£625pp

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Plan itinerary

Price Shown includes

4 nights’ full board accommodation
Return flights and overseas airport transfers
Services of an NST Destination Representative
Extensive group travel insurance
1 in 10 free place ratio

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.

On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

Airport assistance when you arrive back at your UK airport when you book a coach transfer to take you home
Services of an NST Destination Representative to assist with check-in and provide 24-hour assistance

Additional on-tour support available...

Pre-booked meals at great group prices

Accommodation

Popular options in Cantabria

Cantabria

This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice on accommodation to suit your group’s specific needs, speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors.

Top visits

Swimming

Take your group swimming at a large indoor swimming pool located in Santander.

Valle Real Shopping Centre

Cantabria’s first large indoor shopping centre has an impressive range of activities, including shops, cafés, restaurants, a games zone and an eight screen cinema.

Flamenco Lessons

Students can try the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco dancing, a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

Santander

As a port town, it’s no wonder much of the town’s history revolves around the sea. Students can explore the Maritime Museum, Magdalena Peninsula and the Planetarium and even interview a resident on the street. Cruises of Santander Bay are also available.

Altamira Caves

A replica of the original caves, famous for their prehistoric animal paintings. Students will be impressed by how the cave artists used the natural contours in the rock to enhance the animal figures. Workshops are available.

El Soplao Caves

Take a guided tour (in English or Spanish) down the 1,500m route through this cave, with acoustic effects and spectacular lighting showcasing the natural formations. An awe-inspiring visit for students.

Fuente Dé Cable Car

Take an excursion into the mountains and a memorable cable-car ride to the 1850m high summit where students will be astounded by the stunning views and landscape.

Santillana del Mar

Enjoy exploring this attractive medieval town, containing winding cobbled streets, tourist shops and an abundance of historic buildings.

Comillas

This small town gives students a taste of traditional Cantabria with its cobbled streets and squares, ancestral homes, towers and Modernist style buildings. It’s also home to Gaudí’s ‘El Capricho’ building and the neo-gothic Sobrellano Palace.

Guggenheim Museum

One of the most famous museums in the world, housing modern and contemporary art. The museum’s collection focuses primarily on American and European art from the 20th century. This is an ideal en-route visit for groups flying into Bilbao.

Churros con Chocolate

Enjoy this delicious and decadent Spanish treat!

Santander Town Trail

Follow trail instructions and answer questions in Spanish.

Potes Market

Practise Spanish and pick up a bargain at this popular Spanish market.

Tapas Tasting Experience

Enjoy true Spanish cuisine at an authentic local restaurant.

Cabarceno Nature Park

A visit to this unique nature park will be an unforgettable experience for your group. This park is unlike any other zoo or wildlife park. Attractions include falconry displays conducted in Spanish. Groups can now also feed the animals whilst accompanied by park staff.

Spanish Language Enrichment Experience

For groups looking to immerse themselves in Spanish language and culture, we can provide Spanish language enrichment tours in Cantabria.

These tours offer fun learning experiences for groups through activity-based local visits and immersion in the native tongue.

Our native Spanish Destination Representative, Pablo, will introduce your students to Spanish cultural activities - such as the tasty Churros Con Chocolate - and encourage the development of language skills whilst having plenty of fun. Pablo is a native speaker of Spanish language too, so your group will be able to practise their language skills with him during their stay.

What’s more, Pablo can assist with arranging a local school visit so your students will be able to meet and converse with Spanish students, and help each other with language skills.

Language Workshops

In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Karaoke or Disco

A small karaoke bar offers groups the opportunity to hold a disco or karaoke evening. Pre-book this venue and ensure sole group use.

Swimming

Take your group swimming at a large indoor swimming pool located in Santander.

Valle Real Shopping Centre

Cantabria’s first large indoor shopping centre has an impressive range of activities, including shops, cafés, restaurants, a games zone and an eight screen cinema.

Flamenco Lessons

Students can try the heart-stopping and passionate art of Flamenco dancing, a true cultural experience from Spain’s musical heritage.

Santander

Altamira Caves

El Soplao Caves

Evening activites

Swimming
Karaoke
Valle Real Shopping Centre – cinema and games zone
A quiz or disco at your hotel (many hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)

Transport

We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

Flight

Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.

Coach

Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

Dedicated NST expert from day one
Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
Same-day quotes
Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
Straightforward planning - we handle the details
Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
On-tour support from our reps on the ground
Support & assistance from our specialists
24/7 helpline and support
Extensive group travel insurance
Group-friendly accommodation
Free educational resources

On your return

Priority rebooking services
Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
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“I’ve been on many school trips ...this was one of the best! The hotel was brilliant. It deserves the highest recognition! The hotel's location is fantastic and is situated in front of an excellent park. The students have been able to play safely here as there is simply a path between this and the hotel. Our NST Destination Representative, Pablo, was great too. Very welcoming and friendly.”

Nick Lumb, The Calder High School