From the moment of the Chupinazo at twelve noon on the 6th of July to the closing ceremonies at midnight on the 14th there is no other celebration like it in the world.
RUNNING of the BULLS
2024 FESTIVAL DE SAN FERMIN | JULY 6-14 | PAMPLONA, SPAIN
Our economical, high-value, one or two-night Express Packages are designed for travelers who want a quick taste of fiesta before moving along to their next destination.
Structured so you hit town and get right into the flow, these Express Package experiences offer a variety of things to see and do so you make the most of your short time at the Fiesta.
Thrills & Chills
Both packages provide the opportunity to watch a thrilling, early morning bull run from an apartment balcony with a prime vantage point along the famed Encierro, and to see an evening bullfight at the historic Plaza de Toros.
Join the Fun
You’ll be equipped to fully dress the part wearing key items from our authentic 1591 apparel collection including a custom t-shirt, bandana, and waist sash.
You’ll Love This Place
There won’t be much time for sleep, but when you elect to rest, you’ll be staying at the beautiful Castillo de Gorraiz, a modern, four-star resort in the rolling hills above Central Pamplona with around the clock shuttle service for quick access into Old Town.
Our Express Packages include the basics but give you the the chance to engage in a range of other supplemental activities while you’re in town.
Knowledge is Power
You may enjoy being part of a small group that walks every step of the bull run route with an expert runner who shares his personal insights into what it’s like to be racing along the slick and narrow cobblestone streets with six rampaging toros bravos and a thousand other runners. You’ll gain specific knowledge of each of the five sections of one of the most treacherous routes on the planet and leave Pamplona with a special appreciation for the history and cultural significance of the running of the bulls.
Interested in learning more about the extras? After you’ve purchased the base package, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
If you want an exceptional prepaid dining experience at one of Pamplona’s most popular restaurants where reservations are very scarce during Fiesta, we’ve got you covered.
You may even be able to join us for one of our exclusive Founder’s Dinners at the Baluarte Performing Arts Center which includes a welcome reception with a Flamenco dancing exhibition, a multi-course Navarran meal, and a VIP viewing of the spectacular International Fireworks Competition contested each night at 11pm.
Interested in learning more about the extras? After you’ve purchased the base package, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.
We want to help you make every minute count during your quick visit to Pamplona. Your time here may be short, but the memories will last a lifetime.
EXPRESS 1-NIGHT PACKAGE
STARTING AT $599 PP
- Distance to City Center: 15 minutes
- Hotel: Modern 4 Star Resort Hotel in Suburban Pamplona
- Length of Stay: 1 night (2:00pm check-in; 12:00pm check-out)
- Bull Run Balcony: 1 spot per person on an Estafeta View Balcony shared with other guests on the morning of departure
- Guided service to your bull run balcony
- English speaking balcony host
- Bullfight Tickets: 1 Tendido Shade ticket per person on the night of arrival (Pick up at hotel)
- Hotel information and detailed instructions for bullfight and balcony provided in our online itinerary app
- Breakfast at hotel morning of departure (service until 10:00am)
- Gear: 1 Authentic 1591 Apparel Package with t-shirt, bandana, and sash per person
- Concierge: Our team member in your hotel lobby
- 24 hour transportation via shuttle bus to and from the festivities
- Choose Your Date: July 5-14. (Nights of July 5 and 14 DO NOT include balcony spots due to the lack of a bull run on the morning of departure.)
Please note:
- This is a non-refundable purchase that cannot be transferred to other dates.
- We strive to keep groups together, but cannot guarantee that rooms for parties of two or more will be next to each other.
- Prior to your trip, a detailed Itinerary will be sent with a link to our Smart Phone app, which provides immediate access to your schedule via mobile device (we highly recommend an international service plan with your provider). So you always have the latest info from your live itinerary, it is VERY important to download and activate the app.
Interested in learning more about the extras? After you’ve purchased the base package, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.
EXPRESS 2-NIGHT PACKAGE
STARTING AT $999 PP
- Distance to City Center: 15 minutes
- Hotel: Modern 4 Star Resort Hotel in Suburban Pamplona
- Our headquarters office at your hotel with onsite access to our team
- Length of Stay: 2 nights (2:00pm check-in; 12:00pm check-out)
- Bull Run Balcony: 1 spot per person on an Estafeta View Balcony shared with other guests
- Guided service to your bull run balcony
- English speaking balcony host
- Bullfight Tickets: 1 Tendido Shade ticket per person (Pick up at hotel)
- Hotel information and detailed instructions for bullfight and balcony provided in our online itinerary app
- Breakfast: Included each morning at hotel (service until 10:00am)
- Gear: 1 Authentic 1591 Apparel Package with t-shirt, bandana, and sash per person
- 24 hour transportation via shuttle bus to and from the festivities
- Choose Your Date Range: July 5-7; July 6-8; July 10-12; July 12-14; July 13-15.
Please note:
- This is a non-refundable purchase that cannot be transferred to other dates.
- We strive to keep groups together, but cannot guarantee that rooms for parties of two or more will be next to each other.
- Prior to your trip, a detailed Itinerary will be sent with a link to our Smart Phone app, which provides immediate access to your schedule via mobile device (we highly recommend an international service plan with your provider). So you always have the latest info from your live itinerary, it is VERY important to download and activate the app.
Interested in learning more about the extras? After you’ve purchased the base package, contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.
Running of the Bulls Official Event Schedule
It takes several days to fully immerse yourself into Pamplona’s San Fermin Festival and truly absorb the history, culture, and incredible energy and spirit of this magical place during the annual celebration of its patron saint.
There are over 400 events scheduled over 10-days. These events are spread out across the town to help ease the crowding and allow you to experience different neighborhoods.
See what’s happening while you’re in town and start building your plan to make sure not a minute is wasted.
Pamplona: Jewel of the Kingdom of Navarre
Every year, during the second week of July, this sleepy little Spanish city of 200,000 suddenly swells to a population over one million. Hotels overflow with visitors from around the world. For 10 days, from 6 a.m. until long past midnight, Pamplona celebrates the Fiesta of San Fermín, its patron saint. The days are filled with large religious processions, concerts, singing and folk dancing, parades of huge grotesque figures, and spectacular fireworks displays. There are evening bullfights at the famed Plaza de Toros, and the persistent revelry is fueled with consumption of traditional foods and round the clock drinking of strong Spanish wine. But by far, the most exciting part of the annual ceremony is the one-of-a-kind Encierro (the running of the bulls).
The Encierro: 400 Years of History
The tradition of the running of the bulls dates back over 400 years. It’s said the town’s butchers had to move bulls from the ranches outside Pamplona into the town. They hired bull minders called “pastores” to accompany them. The young butchers began running in front of the bulls to make them run faster, and it soon turned into a kind of competitive event, with many locals joining in. Ernest Hemingway almost single-handedly spurred the global love affair with Pamplona, its fiesta, and the morning running of the bulls with the publication of his novel “The Sun Also Rises” in 1926. He immortalized the event and his imprimatur is everywhere. Hemingway drank at Café Iruna, and now, almost 100 years later, patrons flock to Plaza del Castillo to pay reverence to the man and toast his lifelike bronze presence at the end of the bar.
