School Language Trips to Cantabria

FAQs about this tour

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

• How will I get around Cantabria?

  We’ll organise coach travel for you whilst there so you can seamlessly visit the rural villages, towns and big cities oozing Spanish charm and culture.

  Which means you’ll get loads of chances to focus your student’s language learning in a number of perfect settings.

• Is Cantabria the perfect place for younger students?

  Cantabria is great for young students as it offers a bucketload of things to see and do in the day but sees you staying in smaller towns and villages during the night. Relieving that stress that a big city stay, with a group of students, can bring.

• What is there to see in Cantabria?

  This lush, northern Spanish region is dotted with charming towns like Comillas, where you’ll find the vibrant El Capricho de Gaudi, and big hitting cities like Bilbao or Santander, where you can visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao or soak in the sun in a gorgeous Santander boat trip.

  That’s not all though, as green spaces like Los Picos de Europa National Park and Parque Cabarceno Natural Park offer stunning natural beauty and a chance to get up close with hundreds of endangered species.

• Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?

  Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.

• What would happen if our flights are delayed or cancelled?

  In the event that your flights are cancelled or delayed by the airline, then the airline will offer us an alternative flight for your group and payment under the delayed departure section of your insurance would be applicable. EU airlines and carriers are subject to the EU Directive regulation 216/2004. Insurance policies do cover delayed flights and in the first instance party leaders would need to call the insurance company for further details.

  For groups travelling with our insurance (provided by Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd) we would be able to call on your behalf. Delayed cover through Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd entitles each person to claim up to £100, dependent on the length of delay, which can then be used to offset any additional expenses that may have been incurred.

  We will offer your group continued support via our 24-hour emergency phone; we will liaise with our contacts at the relevant airline and accommodation centres, if necessary, and continue to communicate with you throughout until your flight departs.

• Is all of your accommodation audited in advance?

  Yes, all of our accommodation is audited prior to us offering it to a group. The criterion of these audits is governed by the School Travel Forum (STF). It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. However, we require our accommodation to meet our standards as a minimum. We work with the hotels and agents to endeavour to ensure that our standards are met.

• Is insurance included with my trip?

  Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.