Andalucía Spain

Once again H+I deliver, this was my 4 th time, and I’m never ceased to be amazed how they seem to get it right.The trails were amazing both challenging and exhilarating (rating about right) acomadation was good we seemed to get a good cross section of Spanish towns and villages.Food amazing , Cali head man knows his way around some wonderful eating establishments.We had an amazing bunch of fellow riders, it is so stimulating to meet MTBs from different parts of world.

Manu our guide was extremely helpful,and as it was his first one,I believe he will become an outstanding guide

Lastly the large numbers of returning riders tells you how good the H+I organisation is.

Once again H+I delivers with a stellar guide team, fine accommodations, amazing food with spectacular trails and scenery.

By far the most physically demanding of the H+I trips we've been on. Long days with lots of climbing and hike-a-bike thrown in, I did not train enough, but it was still a blast. Successive 1000m+ days of climbing will test your legs and your mental fortitude. Steep and narrow (estrecha) technical descents that don't let you relax until you're at the next hotel.

The trails are beautifully natural. Rocks, rocks and more rocks with grades that are designed more for livestock than mountain bikes. You work hard for the vertical you gain, but there is a great mix of trails during the week to keep you engaged. Lot's of dirt roads thrown in the mix to connect the single track. Unfortunately some paved connections are a necessary as well, but the roads are in fantastic shape and generally empty of traffic.

So. Much. Food. I feel like long days in the saddle should promote weight loss, but the Spanish Tapas and leisurely lunch and dinner timelines made for marathon consumption. Our guides helped pick the best options for us to split family style and that worked great to ensure sampling a variety of meats, cheeses and dishes in the region.

The one thing H+I doesn't control is the group of people you end up with, but we had a stellar crew of really strong riders. That group looked out for each other, pulled, pushed and supported one another through every km of the trip. The days were not without adversity and those challenges help form rapid bonds with what becomes your team.

Cali leads the guide team with a tremendous amount of historical knowledge of the area and the culture. Manu was our trail guide when Cali had obligations and did a great job, especially considering it was his first full trip as a guide. We had a few backtracks that we all took in stride. Eventually we settled into the idea of "Spanish Flat" which is basically uphill by our standards. But Manu took our ribbing in stride and I'm sure by his standards, a lot of those sections were flat or only 5km.

Wonderful and humbling trip. Train hard and enjoy it.

Booked this tour through Spain for our honeymoon and couldn't be more pleased. Truly, the trip of a lifetime! Everyone in the office were fantastic to deal with--prompt answers to questions, quick to share tips and details and even gave me a pep talk when I had some self doubt about my ability level and fitness (turned out I was totally fine!)

The guides and support staff were all exceptional--sharing knowledge, laughs and a few cervesas along the way. I know my husband was excited that Darron was along, as he was fun to follow down the trail (as long as you can keep up!) 🙂 Javi and Cali were so great at sharing local tips and are genuinely just wonderful people! Same goes for Jose and Lali.

I really appreciated the group I was with as well. Being the only female rider along, I was a bit nervous about the group dynamic but it was wonderful. Everyone was super supportive, really fun to hang out with and I now have a bunch of new friends!

The riding in Spain is unreal--a bit of everything but especially rocks! So many types, definitely technical, definitely pushed my limits in sections but I was able to ride most everything! There are certainly some long days on the bike (and hike-a-bike) day after day but the terrain is unreal...and don't miss Flowtastic.

All the places we stayed were unique and I appreciated feeling like we were off the beaten path a bit, in places you might now find otherwise. Don't even get me started about the food--THE FOOD!!! The wine!!! The culture!!! Just book the trip!!!!

Riding with friends and wonderful guides through the Sierra Nevada is the ultimate way to experience the landscape and culture.

The Spanish guide trio was simply in its own league. Proud of their beautiful region and culture and tasty food. I must go back some time.

I joined the Andalucia Spain trip in Oct 2019 and it was fantastic! The riding alone was great but it was so much more than just a mountain bike trip.
it was a cultural immersion with history and stories shared along the way by the local guides. it was the local food and drink shared in the small villages through which we rode every day and in which stayed every night. it was the new friends made and camaraderie shared within the group and with the guides.
for sure, pay attention to the skill level of the trip and the packing list. much of the riding was technical/rocky and the weather was variable given the huge range of elevations covered - from sea level to 9000 ft.

There was a moment on this trip when I wanted to give up. I was frustrated and exhausted. When I look back, it's part of what makes me even happier that I did it. Kudos to our guides extraordinaire, Javier and Cali, who I also consider professional historians, engineers, comedians, food connoisseurs, psychologists, and friends. Biking amazing terrain is only a small piece of what you will take from your time in this unforgettable place. It's tough and it's worth it! If I can stay fit and improve my technical skills a bit, I'll be taking my son with me in a year or two 🙂

First of all, I would like to thank the guides Cali + Javi and their support team in making this a fun filled adventure. Along with the guiding the group through the trails they also provided good information about the region, its culture and its history, making it a well rounded experience.


The trails mapped out for the 6 days were unique and provided a new MTB terrain every day, from the loose rocky trails to the packed flowy trails, singletrack, double track, enjoyed them all. I must admit the hike a bike sections were challenging, but after that the fun of riding flowtastic trail was awesome!

The trails, the guides and the hospitality - all amazing! It was better than I expected. The technical uphills were particularly exciting for me. Flowtastic trail was a lot of fun and I think I improved my mountain biking skills. Thanks H+I for a well organized week and thank you to Javi, Cali and the support team.

This trip was our first organized mountain biking trip and we are very pleased to have booked with H+I. Our local organizers and guides Cali and Javier were fantastic! The trails were challenging and fun; lots of different types of trails from sandy river beds to narrow trails on cliff edge to ancient Romain paths to very technical rocky and flowy.

The accommodation were very comfortable and unique. We were usually the only ones there! We were a small group and it was great to ride in a non-competitive, caring and fun atmosphere. We loved this trip.

Andalusia October 2018 was a throughly enjoyable trip. Cali and Javier are wonderful guides who not only showed us their challenging local Mtb tracks but introduced us to the food, wine, history and colourful culture of Andalusia.


They brilliantly organised everything. I just rode, met some lovely people and took in the sights and delights.


Lovely to spend a week making no decisions other than where to put my front wheel. Well done H+I.

Sierra Nevada snow covered mountain tops :I

We enjoyed an amazing week in Spain on fantastic trails with a lot of fun. The trails are super, sometimes flowy and sometimes rough. The scenery was beautiful and interesting every day. The guides make sure you are well nourished and enjoy the Spanish specialties - not only fish I have to say. There is a lot of other things to try. The places we stayed are great and unique, we loved it a lot. Great company of other guest as well on the tour.

Thanks to the H+I team, the guides Cali, Javi and Lali especially, for making this happening and taking care of us.

We will for sure ride again with H+I.

Spain, that looks like fun..

Sitting at Barcelona airport with a 6 hour delay to Malaga (on top of the 4 hour stop over and 31 hours travelling already) wondering what we have done organising a 7 day MTB trip with 12 days away from home (Australia). Well that was soon forgotten.

We were promptly picked up by Cali, Lali and Sergio with 6 on board already and 2 more to pick up making ten, 3 couples from the US and 4 blokes from Australia. Introductions done and names promptly disappearing from my mind the banter was plenty as we headed the 2 hours to our first stop to get the formalities out the way and organise the bikes. Cali, Javi, Lali and Sergio couldn’t have made us all feel any more welcome, they have such a passion for their region which they shared at every opportunity.

Nothing was too much trouble, the accommodation was great, the food, the stops and the variety in the riding, from technical options, flowing single track, old Roman roads and the bit I’ll never forget riding through the old towns.
Everything flowed like clockwork.

Thanks to Cali, Javi, Lali and Sergio for a well-planned seamless trip through the Serra Nevada’s, Andalucía, much more than I expected and to all our fellow adventures, you all took the trip to another level, it was fantastic to meet you all and no doubts we will ride together again.

Sitting at home thinking of the trip, so many memories, was it worth 4 days travel for 7 days riding; absolutely I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

The only thing I’m yet to work out is how can you ride for more than 6 hours most days and put on weight? Only in Spain, you’ll have to go to work out the answer.

Thanks to all in the H+I Team

I know there are many other great trips from H+I, but I want a full-on repeat of Spain. Can't help it. It was that good. The thrill of discovering new trails is not enough. I want the food, the guides, the food, the wine (oh my - the wine!), and of course the trails.



The week really could not be improved in any way. Cali, Javi, Lali and Sergio are pros. The week included different types of riding to suite all preferences - from fast and flowy to rocky and technical, with diverse ecosystems and gorgeous views at every turn. The accommodations were excellent and often unique, and sharing food every night allowed you to appreciate the country in a way which was every bit as good as the riding.



Cali, Javi, Lali and Sergio - thank you for showing us your country. Can't wait to return!

This was our 7th tour with H+I Adventures.

We travelled around the globe with them and made so many great experiences while riding, getting to know new cultures and making a lot of new friends along the way.


"Spain will be just another one on the list," we thought, but it wasn't. It was way more. For us it was the perfect holiday and we didn't want it to end. The nature trails are so much fun and the guides did a great job not only showing us the way, but also with the knowledge of the area they shared with us. We were stunned by the diversity of landscapes we could explore being out for just one week on the bike. This holiday is the perfect combination of all the things we love. Thanks for making this happen.

What an amazing week of experiencing Andalucia. I can't say enough about Cali, Javi, Lali, and Sergio. Cali and Javi weren't only fantastic riders but historically informative and fun too. Lali had us taken care of every morning with lunch and a session of yoga if you had the energy. Sergio didn't only drive us but gave us a free archeological session as well.



The route and planning were perfect. Super fun technical descents and amazing scenery. Riding from one white washed village to the next with a little urban downhill thrown in was a blast.



And then there was the food. Delicious isn't a strong enough word. If you want an authentic Spanish riding adventure look no further!

For me at least, just might be. Riding is just about perfect with mile after mile of amazing tech-y natural singletrack often leading right to the accommodation so minimal use of the van for transfers. The food + drink in Andalucia is amazing.

Last but not least, cannot imagine a way the guides can improve - Cali and Javier are stellar ambassadors for the region who can also both lay it down. You will not regret choosing this trip.

The Andalusia trip is a must for all mountain bikers. The scenery is stunning, and the biking is first class...lots of adrenaline-fueled, technical descents; an abundance of manageable technical climbs, and amazing food each night to cap off the efforts of the day.


It goes without saying that the guides - Cali and Javi are superb...this is their home, and they know how to look after you. If you're fit, love some technical riding, and have an appetite - this trip is right up your alley

This was one of my best mountain bike trips ever! It was all about sharing ... sharing beautiful flowy and technical trails, sharing food, drinks and experiences... the key to a excellent trip as well as an enjoyable life. I’m sure we will meet again somewhere in Europe, Canada and/or the US and look forward to extending the experience we had in Andalusia.

What an amazing trip!



To be honest, at the beginning I was a wee bit petrified…! But I need not have worried. Our guides Cali and Javi were motivating, supportive and quick to recognise individual skill levels. The climbs were hard but rewarding, and the descents were so much fun, with everything thrown in from rocky technical pitches to flowtastic flowy singletrack and desert riding. And for added peace of mind, there was always an Opt Out if the legs were beat or the descents a little too gnarly (known affectionately by the team as the Cultural Tour!)



Accommodation was top notch, and the food and wine flowed as well as the single track. The support team, Lali and Sergio, were just as awesome so we didn’t need to worry about anything apart from our riding.



So a big thank you to H+I Adventures for putting together an incredible itinerary. I am already thinking about the next trip…hmmmm…Yukon or Croatia? Cant decide!!!

I have been riding in US, Nepal, Scotland and now Spain. Spain is close to MOAB in US. The trails on the Spain trip are fantastic and long (compare to trails in Sweden) and they are rideable most of the time. The landscape and the trails are variable from technical to flowy. To stop and have a break in a small village was also - so good! The guides - I liked them both, with lots of competens, knowledge and service. Thanks H+I for a very, very good trip.

Ich habe diese Tour nun schon zum 2. Mal bei H&I gebucht. Wer wirklich eine MTB -spezifische Herausforderung sucht, kommt hier voll seine Kosten. Täglich werden ca 600-1200 hm gefahren und man ist 5-8 Stunden im Sattel. Oft genug geht es bergab auf richtig geilen Singletrails. Die beiden englischsprechenden Guides Cali und Javie lieben wirklich das Biken. Sie sind sehr hilfsbereit und glänzen auch durch ihr kulturelles Wissen. Die Trails sind nicht leicht zu fahren; von Singletrails bis verblockte und ausgetrocknete Flussbette ist alles dabei. Technisch anspruchsvoll, aber auch“flowig“. Das Wetter ist grundsätzlich immer top, nicht zu heiß und nicht zu kalt; es regnet auch selten. Alles in allem dürfte es sehr schwer werden, ähnliche Trails in Europa zu finden. Ich kann den Trip uneingeschränkt empfehlen, allerdings nicht ohne ausreichende Vorbereitung.

Cali and Javi did a phenomenal job of guiding, entertaining, and providing insight about the local culture, geography, food, geology, everything. It was obvious that they were enjoying what they were doing and took great pride in showing us their trails.

In short the trip exceeded every expectation! Best trip in probably forever, really.

Just returned from an amazing weeks Mountain Biking in Spain. Every detail of the holiday had been meticulously planned . From the pick up at the airport to the drop off a week later you could not fail to enjoy every moment of this holiday. The trails are incredibly varied every day from technicaly demanding climbs to fast flowing singletrack , there is a hidden gem around every corner along with epic scenery. The guiding was passionate , adventurous and always Fun. The accommodation was varied and always comfortable . The food and drink was delicious and always plentiful , and cheap. You will be immersed in local traditions. If Carlsberg did Mountain Bike holidays!! Thank you to Cali, Javi, Lali and the team for an amazing experience.

Recently returned from Riding in Spain. Great trip all the way around. Cali & Javier were terrific in every way. They made the trip great from guiding, sharing the culture, handling bike & accommodation details and making sure we had great meals at the best restaurants each night. Thoroughly enjoyable. H+I continues to be a class act. Thanks to all!! Looking forward to a third trip soon.

This trip is perfect for people looking to experience a mix of Spanish culture, fantastic food/drink, and of course, great mountain biking. The guides really make the trip special. They keep you entertained, introduce you to the Spanish way of life, and lead you up and down some little known Sierra Nevada mountain bike trails. This is a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives. Thanks H+I for all of the memories. We will be back for more!

Just got back from a week in Spain - a real epic week of mountain biking. Some hard days of climbing, but the descents were made all the sweeter because of it. Cali and Javi are exceptional guides, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Great fun, great company and a thoroughly enjoyable challenge.

Keep on doing this thing for as long as you can.

Keep on doing it local and sustainable.

Look out for the guides you choose - Cali is a gift!

And thank you so much!

Life is not the same after this introductory trip to Spain and H&I - far better in fact, and the next trip is already booked. If amazing trails, food, people and adventure are your ideal holiday, you're in luck.

A sun-drenched week of the most spectacular, technical and fast-flowing singletracks of the Sierra Nevada - followed by a dip in the sea, drinks and some awesome Andalucian food! Outstanding!

Gave this trip 5 stars as 6 weren't an option. A spectacular week of sun, sea and singletrack. Big climbs, big views, big meals and big smiles all round. Highly recommended!

Fantastic trails, from nice and flowy to technical and rocky with switch backs to die for. Beautiful scenery, sunny skys, amazing white mountain villages. Accommodation and food just supurb. An uplift service is provided but a fair amount of your own steam is required to access the trails however well worth the effort. Afterall this is a real mountain bike holiday, (no chair lifts). There was six in our group excluding the guide, just perfect for keeping everything moving along nicely. I can see myself returning time and time again. I'm heading back out with my mates early in the new year. I just can't wait.

Excellent riding with guides who know the terrain intimately, each day just got better and better with a good selection of ups and downs coupled with superb weather and good banter from a mix of riding collegues from the Surgeon who picked his lines with clincal precision to High Tower the Destroyer who tried very hard to re-shape the geology of the Spanish trails on his hard tail (respect).

From the excellent transfer from the airport and the good food provided, many thanks for catering for my special diet requirements, and excellent riding. I will be back in the spring.