E: 17/11 Win 1 of 5 Catalonia trips inc. travel + local car hire & more [NL]

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https://www.catalunya.com/en/catalonia-one-destination-5-trips

Catalonia. One destination, 5 journeys

Win one of 5 journeys

Enjoy an unforgettable weekend with all five senses.
5 journeys designed for you to travel a part of the Grand Tour of Catalonia and discover our routes, enjoy incredible activities and sample the delights of our region.

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Note: it appears that the winners must transport themselves by driving a hire car (included, though I think fuel is at winners cost) around Catalonia for the two days of the prize trip, in order to attend various scheduled activities/tours (winners may choose from a list provided).

Check the very extensive t&c's in comments for a detailed description of the 5 prizes, their optional elements and inclusions/exclusions.

   

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PRIZE DRAW RULES

These rules establish the terms whereby the award of the prize of the CATALONIA: ONE

DESTINATION, 5 TRIPS draw shall be governed.

1. PRIZE DRAW ORGANISER

The Catalan Tourism Agency (hereinafter, "the organiser"), with tax identification number

S0800470G and registered office at Carrer Aragó, 244, 4th floor in Barcelona, is the organiser of

this random combination, for promotional purposes of the tourist destination of Catalonia, at

the national level (hereinafter, "the promotion" or "the prize draw").

The Catalan Tourism Agency reserves the right to cancel, suspend or change these rules, as well

as the organisation and/or management of this promotion, provided that there are reasons that

justify it.

These changes will be announced on this same page:

https://www.catalunya.com/en/catalonia-one-destination-5-trips

2. TERRITORIAL SCOPE

This draw has a worldwide territorial scope, since participation is carried out through the

Internet, so anyone of any nationality or residence can participate through the website

https://www.catalunya.com/en/catalonia-one-destination-5-trips

3. REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE

All individuals over 18 years of age, of any nationality or residence, who have not been involved

in any way in the design of the draw nor in its organisation may participate in the draw

CATALONIA: ONE DESTINATION, 5 TRIPS. This rule applies, among others, to the workers of the

Catalan Tourism Agency and, where appropriate, of the collaborating companies, as well astheir

spouses, ascendants, descendants and other relatives by consanguinity or affinity up to the first

degree of all the above. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the forfeiture of the prize

obtained.

Participation is free of charge and participation entails full and unconditional acceptance of

these conditions, which will be available to participants for consultation. Obtaining the award is

contingent upon compliance with all the requirements set forth herein.

4. PROMOTIONAL VALIDITY PERIOD

The promotion will be valid from 17 October 2024 at midnight (UCT+1) until 17 November 2024

at 11:59 p.m. (UCT+1), both inclusive.

The Catalan Tourism Agency reserves the right to extend the end date of the promotion by

making it public on the participation website.

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5. PRIZE DESCRIPTION

The five prizes that will be drawn are described below, with a winner for each of them (and their

respective alternates). That is, five prize winners in total.

The prize includes:

- Transport, for the winner and a companion, from the airport or the nearest train station

to the winner's European city of residence to Barcelona; and transportation back to the

city of origin (in Europe).

The Catalan Tourism Agency will choose the means of transport according to the

winner's city of residence.

If the winner is not a resident of the European continent, he/she must choose a

European city, with a direct air or rail connection to Barcelona.

- Electric or hybrid car rental (with damage insurance without excess included and return

of the vehicle with an empty tank). Pick-up and drop-off of the car at the airport (Josep

Tarradellas) or train station (Barcelona – Sants) in Barcelona.

- Hotel: 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis (double room) in a 3* hotel or higher. The

Catalan Tourism Agency will choose the hotel for each night according to the location of

the tourist activity won at the time of participation.

- Midday lunch on the two days of the trip in which there is scheduled activity, as stated

in the prize details below; for the winner and a companion.

- Two chosen experiences, one for each day of the trip and for each destination of the

sections, according to the options detailed below, of the prize (section) in which the

winner is awarded, the winner and a companion.

- Catalan, Spanish, French or English-speaking tour guide in all experiences.

- IRIS GLOBAL travel medical assistance and trip cancellation insurance (a policy will be

sent with the delivery of the prize) for the winner and a companion.

The details are specified below:

* The award programme may undergo some changes due to causes beyond the control of the

ACT. In no case will it entail a reduction in the content thereof.

Day 1 Arrival:

- Journey to Barcelona (by air or train)

- Pick-up of the rental car and transfer on your own to hotel no.1.

- Accommodation in hotel no.1 in a double room

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Day 2 Activity:

- Breakfast in hotel no. 1.

- Transfer at your own expense to the chosen activity no. 1, if you have a morning

schedule

- Lunch

- Transfer on your own to the chosen activity no. 1, if you have an afternoon schedule

- Transfer to hotel no. 2 at your own expense

- Accommodation in hotel no.1 in a double room

Day 3 Activity and check-out upon return:

- Breakfast in hotel no. 2

- Transfer at your own expense to the chosen activity no. 2, if you have a morning

schedule

- Lunch

- Transfer on your own to the chosen activity no. 2, if you have an afternoon schedule

- Transfer from the activity to the airport or train station at your own expense, for the

return journey home

- Return rental car

- Route from Barcelona to the destination of origin (by air or train)

ACTIVITIES:

For each prize, the activities to choose from by the winners will be the following:

PRIZE No. 1: SECTION 1 GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA

Vineyards with a taste of the sea

- Destination: Bages

Activity: Abadal Gourmet Tour

Description: Private experience that will allow you to enjoy a fully exclusive visit to the winery.

Enjoy a tasting of the best winesfrom the winery, paired with home-made appetisers and served

in a unique, exclusive space.

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Oller del Mas Enotrekking

Description: Enotrekking is an experience that combines sport, nature, wine tourism and

gastronomy in two unique settings: Montserrat and Oller del Mas. The activity begins with a

morning run or hike on Montserrat led by an expert guide that explores the most secluded

corners ofthe well-known mountain for 2 hours. Just 20 minutesfrom Montserrat, in the winery,

you will enjoy a visit with wine tasting followed by lunch at the gourmet restaurant Bages964

with a tasting menu to regain your strength.

4 circuits have been designed according to the level of the participants and sport and wine can

also go hand in hand!

Duration: 6 hours

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Activity: Balloon flights to Bages

Description: Flying in a hot air balloon in Bages, in the heart of Catalonia, allows you to enjoy

the views of the north face of the magical mountain of Montserrat. From the air you can enjoy

a land of contrasts, Mediterranean forests, wheat and barley fields, vineyards and farms. The

views make a lasting impression on anyone who can enjoy them from the air. During the flight

you can enjoy a small breakfast. Upon landing, the balloon will be collected and the flight

diploma and there will be a toast with Cava. Photographs of the flight will also be sent.

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Activity: Bicycle ride through the Vineyards of Bages

Description: Enjoy a magnificent wine tasting on an Electric Bike in the D.O. Pla de Bages region.

Departing from Manresa, the guided tour includes a breakfast of local products next to the

vineyards, as well as a fascinating guided tour of the winery (with tasting of D.O. wines). The

tour will show you the magnificent wine landscapes in a superb setting, between the "Sèquia"

and Montserrat. On the way back, you can follow a beautiful itinerary through the D.O. region,

passing through the "Aiguamolls de la Bòbila" along with a guided tour of Santpedor.

Duration: 4 hours

- Destination: Penedès

Activity: Freixenet Tasting Experience

Description: Discover the universe of Freixenet with this gourmet experience that will invite you

to discover how the nuances of Iberian hams grow and are enhanced by combining them with

Cava. This experience includes a visit to Freixenet, an initiation to tasting with 4 Cavas paired

with 4 Iberian sausages.

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Bike ride through the Penedès vineyards with winery visit

Description: Enjoy a half-day bike ride in the midst of vineyards, almond trees, olive groves,

peaches, and dry stone huts. We will visit an organic, family winery to learn about the

winemaking and Cava production processes and we will have a commented tasting of their

products. Discover the best wine routes with our local guide, who will give you interesting

explanations of the vineyards, the growth cycle, phylloxera and organic farming.

Duration: 4 hours

Activity: Torclum: “Olive oil tourism in the Baix Penedès”

Description: Plan a different morning enjoying olive oil tourism! Come to Torclum, visit its fields

and we will explain how Torclum's extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is made. During the visit you will

be able to learn about the cultivation of the olive tree and the production process that makes

its oil so special. And to finish you will have the opportunity to try their products.

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Guided tour of the Espai Xocolata Simon Coll with tasting

Description: Discover the world of cocoa and chocolate in a unique and different way, with all

five senses, as you've never experienced before. The visit consists of an immersion in the world

of chocolate: a unique experience to discover, experience and taste its iconic chocolates.

Duration: 50 minutes

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PRIZE No. 2: SECTION 2 GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA

In search with history

- Destination: Terres de l’Ebre

Activity: Route of the Three Cultures + Tortosa Tapas Trail

Description: Would you like to discover the historical and esoteric secrets of a two-thousand-

year-old city? We invite you to discover the city of Tortosa through the Route of the Three

Cultures. A guided tour that will take you to know the city through the still visible imprint of the

three cultures that coexisted relatively peacefully in it and that marked its development for

centuries: the Saracen, the Jewish and the Christian. The visit includes a tasting of three tapas

or dishes based on Saracen, Jewish and Christian cuisine with a drink that you will enjoy in a

setting that is second to none: Zuda Castle.

Duration: 3 hours

Activity: Guided tour + rice tasting at the Rafelet Mill

Description: In this experience, we would like to introduce you to the world of rice: we will talk

about the cultivation, drying, storage, entry into the rice mill, production process, and how it is

preserved. In addition, we will recommend which variety is the most suitable for each dish. At

the end of the visit, there is a tasting of two rice dishes, one savoury and one sweet and an

alcoholic drink.

Duration: 1 hour

Activity: Tour of the Wine Cathedral with a tasting of wines and oils

Description: Exclusive guided tour with a special tasting of 8 wines, oil and an appetiser. With

this guided tour you will be able to enjoy an exclusive experience, including a visit to the

modernist building, a special tasting and an appetiser.

Duration: 1 hour

Activity: Make your own oil (Olive Oil Identity)

Description: Through a guided tasting of the organic oils that are made (in this mill, Empeltre,

Arbequina and Picual), you will learn to appreciate the different tastes and sensations that

monovarietal oils bring you. You will know how to differentiate the qualities of the oil that is

currently on the market, you will discover what health benefits olive oil brings and you will

debunk some of the false myths that exist today around this food. The experience includes a

visit to the oil mill.

Duration: 1 hr 30

- Destination: Priorat

Activity: "Tast de Botes" visit and Kilometre 0 appetiser in Perinet

Description: Explore the Mas del Xes vineyard, visit the winery and complete the experience

with a barrel tasting in the spectacular aging room inspired by Gaudí. This experience will offer

you access to Perinet's single-varietal wines and unique vineyards, a more personalised and

unique tasting approach. The experience includes a tour of the vineyard, a visit to the winery,

barrel varietal tasting, tasting of 3 wines and 1 premium limited edition, all accompanied by local

appetisers including cold meats and cheese.

Duration: 3 hours

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Activity: “Flavours of the Priorat” at Priorat Natur

Description: We invite you on a journey through the flavours of the Priorat, enjoying two guided

tastings: a vermouth tasting and an olive oil tasting that will allow you to acquire the basic

knowledge to train your senses to be able to enjoy oil even more than before.

In addition, you will enjoy a selection of tapas made with local products.

Duration: 1 hr 30

Activity: Tour of the Masroig winery with wine and oil tasting

Description: Come to Montsant to visit Celler Masroig, where you can have a unique experience

that will bring you closer both to the wines of the DO Montsant and its olive oils of the PDO

Siurana. With more than 100 years of history, this winery is one of the most renowned in the

DO Montsant. Today, Celler Masroig produces wines that preserve the personality of those that

have been historically produced in this winery, making the most of its long experience in

viticulture, without neglecting innovation. Celler Masroig also has an oil mill in which extra virgin

olive oil of the Siurana PDO of recognised prestige worldwide is made, from Arbequina olives.

The experience includes wine and olive oil tasting.

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Visit to Scala Dei Carthusian monastery

Description: The Scala Dei Carthusian monastery is located at the end of a valley, protected by

the Montsant mountain range. In this quiet space, the Carthusian monks followed a model of

life marked by silence and prayer, combining the solitude of the hermit with the protection of

community life. We suggest you visit the Charterhouse and discover its role in the history and

traditions of the Priorat.

Duration: 1 hour

PRIZE No. 3: SECTION 3 GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA

Very close to the heavens

- Destination: Lleida

Activity: Guided tour of Lleida

Description: Guided tour of the historic centre, following one of the longest pedestrian trade

routes in Europe, until you reach the top of the Seu Vella hill.

During the tour, visitors will be able to discover many remarkable buildingsfrom a historical and

artistic point of view. With the help of a local guide we will get to know the buildings of the

historic centre such as the Chapel of Peu del Romeu with its legend of the Camino de Santiago,

the majestic New Cathedral, the Gothic building of the old hospital of Santa Maria with a

magnificent central courtyard, the Plaza Sant Francesc with the Melchior modernist house, the

Palace of the Paeria with a Romanesque façade and a neoclassical façade, the arch of the bridge

with the Ilergetes chieftains Indíbil and Mandoni. We will end the tour with an exterior visit of

Leida's most iconic monument, the Seu Vella or old Romanesque-Gothic cathedral.

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Guided tour in Mas Colom – Olive oil tourism

Description: Visit to discover the values of a brand and the history of the environment.

Mas de Colom is a space-experience. An old farmhouse that collects the essences of a brand

that preserves the values of the land and exports them all over the world. And it does so with

immersive, emotional and educational resources in order to connect the audience with the

territory and its bounty. The experience ends with a tasting of olive oil and nuts.

Duration: 1 hour

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Activity: Guided tour of the Monestir de les Avellanes (Avellanes Monastery)

Description: A visit to the historical and artistic complex of the Monestir de les Avellanes,

declared a Cultural Property of National Interest in 1931, with explanations about its history. On

the guided tour you will get to know the spaces, declared Cultural Properties of National Interest

that are still preserved in this monastery (cloister, chapter house, church, refectory, etc.) but

also the historical and artistic heritage that is not found today in the monastery due to

destruction, plundering and pillage.

Duration: 1 hour

Activity: Pairing "The art of training the palate" in Raimat

Description: Come and taste some of the best wines and Cavas from Bodega Raimat,

accompanied by an exclusive selection of cheeses. A real treat for the senses of a good gourmet.

In this pairing experience, we will train the palate by tasting the ideal products so that their

wines and Cavas display all their power in a unique symphony of flavours. This wine tourism

experience offers the opportunity of taking a tour of our modernist winery, designed in 1918 by

Joan Rubió i Bellver, a disciple of Gaudí. Experience first-hand the process of making our wines

and enjoy a pairing tasting.

Duration: 1H 30 - 2hr 00

- Destination: Vall de Boí

Activity: Romanesque Trail

Description: Do you want to know why there are so many churches of the same architectural

period in the valley? Who ordered them to be built? Why? What was their role? Discover the

churches with your guide, who will explain the exceptional values of the Romanesque complex,

declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Includes the tour of three churches.

Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours

Activity: A 900-year old trail

Description: On 10 and 11 December 1123, the churches of Sant Climent and Santa Maria de

Taüll were consecrated. This fact underlines the importance of the place and demonstrates the

power of the feudal lords and the Church. We will start the route to the church of Sant Climent

and continue from the lower part of the town to the square with the church of Santa Maria. We

will see the importance of the exterior and interior space, the communication of the symbolic

message and how the consecration ceremony takes place.

Duration: 1hr 15 min

Activity: Sunset with snowshoes

Description: Come and watch the sunset surrounded by the highest mountains in the Pyrenees!

An introductory snowshoe trek full of magic and fun, suitable for all audiences, where you will

see the highest peak: The Aneto!

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Activity: Make a peak with snowshoes

Description: A beginners’ route with snowshoes of a slightly higher level, in case you are looking

for a more physical activity. You don't have to be an elite athlete either, but you will have to

work a little hard to reach the top and enjoy breathtaking views!

Duration: 4 hours

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PRIZE No. 4: SECTION 4 GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA

Ode to Nature

- Destination: La Garrotxa

Activity: Guided tour of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa

Description: Guided walking excursion through the Croscat Volcano Nature Reserve and the

Fageda d'en Jordà Nature Reserve to learn all the details about the formation of the volcano and

its influence on the region’s orography and vegetation.

Duration: from 2 to 3 hours

Activity: Tour and sausage tasting in Mas Corominas farmhouse

Description: The experience consists of a short excursion to the Mas Corominasforest to see the

pigs they raise more closely and learn more about their characteristics. Then you can enjoy a

tasting of 8 unique and exclusive sausages in the tasting room, commented by the Master

Artisan Charcuter, accompanied by bread with tomato and a farmer's vermouth, wine or water.

Duration: from 2 to 3 hours

Activity: Tasting in Can Batet

Description: We invite you to discover the local flavours of La Garrotxa thanks to a tasting of

local products accompanied by an expert in the field. The experience takes place at Can Batet,

a gourmet shop in Olot that dates back to 1808.

Duration: 1 hour

Activity: Can Buch ideological project

Description: Explanatory talk to understand the ideological project on energy and food

sustainability: bioconstruction, renewable energies and permaculture. Followed by a guided

tour of the facilities.

Duration: 1 hour

- Destination: Figueres

Activity: Visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum

Description: Ticket + Guided Tour of the Dalí Theatre-Museum, the largest surrealist object in

the world. The name “Dalí Theatre-Museum” encompasses two museum spaces:

- The first is the one formed by the old burned Theatre converted into a Theatre-Museum,

based on the criteria and design of Salvador Dalí himself (rooms 1 to 18). This ensemble of

spaces form a single artistic object where each element is intrinsically linked to the whole.

- The second is the set of rooms resulting from the successive extensions of the Theatre-

Museum (rooms 19 to 24).

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Food and wine route through Figueres

Description: In the 1960s, the chefs Lluís Duran Camps(1910-1981) and Josep Mercader Brugués

(1926-1979), influenced by the techniques of French nouvelle cuisine, revolutionised the recipe

book of Empordà cuisine by sea and mountain. Mercader, considered the father of modern

Catalan cuisine, together with Josep Pla left a gastronomic legacy that marks a turning point. On

this urban route we will sample this avant-garde Empordà gastronomy paired with the wines of

the Empordà, while listening to the history of haute cuisine from the sommelier Laura

Masramon.

Duration: 2 hours

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Activity: Virtual tour of Empúries

Description: We propose an immersion in antiquity through virtual reality technology. A guided

tour of the Greek and Roman city, visiting the most outstanding spaces, as well as the

audiovisuals open to the public. The highlight of the visit will be in the agora, in the port and in

the forum, three spacesthat have been reconstructed with virtual reality and allow an authentic

journey to the past. The visit ends with a glass of wine in the gardens.

Duration: 1hr 30 min

Activity: Private tour of the Perelada Winery

Description: An exclusive private tour with personalised attention from the best experts in wine

and wine tourism, in which the secrets of the Perelada Winery will be revealed and you will learn

first-hand how they make their wines, ending the visit with a tasting of 4 wines.

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

PRIZE No. 5: SECTION 5 GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA

From surrealism to modernism

- Destination: Costa Brava

Activity: Sunset at sea with pairing of underwater wines and Kilometre 0 products (Elixsea)

Description: 2.5 hourtrip departing from l'Escala with sunset with views ofthe ruins of Empúries.

Includes private boat, skipper, crew, trip, tasting of 4 underwater and terrestrial wines, pairing

with local products of cheeses, sausages and fruits.

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Activity: “La Gastronòmica” Sea Trip

Description: We invite you to walk along one of the best coastal paths on the Costa Brava, with

a guide and tasting of local products.

After leaving La Fosca beach in Palamós, we’ll walk towards Castell beach, one of the

magnificent unspoilt beaches of the Empordà. Along the way we will find some spaces with a

remarkable uniqueness and beauty (Castell de Sant Esteve, Pineda d'en Gori, S'alguer...) Your

guide will explain all the legends that are hidden behind each place. On the way back we will

stop at a magical, exclusive spot for a tasting of Empordà wines accompanied by snacks of local

products.

Duration: Between 2 and 3 hours

Activity: Guided tour of the Mooma Cider House

Description: Discover the cider of the Empordà at the Mooma Cider House. Enjoy a guided tour

where you can participate in all the steps they follow to create their cider: harvesting,

fermentation, filtering, gasification and bottling. Once the visit is over, there will be a tasting of

its products that will bring you all the flavour and aroma of the Empordà.

Duration: 1hr 15 min

Activity: Guided tour in Mas Geli with cold meat breakfast

Description: Guided tour, accompanied by a tasting of 4 wines with local products on the terrace

of Mas Geli. The experience consists of a guided tour of the vineyard while explaining the

particular features of the vineyard and ending with the following gastronomic offering:

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– White wine tasting

– Assortment of artisanal cheeses, with a glass of white wine from the cask

– Assortment of local sausages, with a glass of rosé wine

Duration: 2 hours

- Destination: Maresme – Montseny

Activity: Pairing of wines with Iberian ham and cheeses at the Alta Alella Winery

Description: Discover the Alella wine region with this captivating visit to the Pujol-Busquets

family's winery and cellar. Explore its organic vineyard with stunning sea views, then delight your

taste buds with a delicious pairing that includes:

• Selection of 4 wines/Cavas

• 4 cheeses from the Vil·latzara cheesemakers (Vilassar de Mar)

• Iberian ham

• Pan tomaquet (bread with tomato, Catalan style)

• Tasting of Alta Alella Arbequina olive oil

Duration: 2 hours

Activity: Guided tour of Hostalric

Description: Guided tour of the Medieval Enclosure and the Castle of Hostalric. Thanks to a local

guide, you will discover the most emblematic nooks and crannies of the city and gain knowledge

while listening to the most surprising anecdotes about the city.

Duration: 3 hours

Activity: “Castanya” in Viladrau

Description: Can you imagine being surrounded by trees that you can't even hug because they

are so big? Castanya de Viladrau, a pioneering company in the recovery of centuries-old

chestnut trees in Montseny Natural Park. We offer a guided tour of these magical forests. A

setting that allows you to take a journey through the history of chestnut trees, enjoy the silence

of the forest and the four seasons. We will learn to relate to this environment with respect and

awareness. The visit begins at the Chestnut Centre with a presentation of the company before

enjoying a walk through the centuries-old chestnut trees. Finally, you will enjoy a tasting of the

infinite combinations that can be made with chestnuts to learn about chestnut cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours

Activity: Make your own sausage in Vic (fuet)

Description: At Ca la Teresona they want to share with you their charcuterie tradition that goes

back more than 6 generations. That is why they have a space, in their workshop, where they

invite anyone who wants to learn how to make sausages by hand. The idea is to make a small

sample of how the meat is prepared, how it is stuffed, tied and left to dry. In this demonstration

you can learn how to make your own Fuet.

Duration: 1hr 30 min

The value of the prizes will depend on the winner's place of residence and the

activities/experiences chosen in each destination. It will be, at most and at least, the one that

appears in the following tables:

(The prize price is for the winner and the accompanying person)