PUBLIC TRIPS FOR YOU & YOUR MATES COMING SOON!
Experience one of the greenest cities in Europe and the capital of Spain! A city full of charm, amazing architecture, mouth watering cuisine and unbeatable nightlife. Madrid is the ultimate location for culture, food, adventure and partying.
Check out the trips we currently have available in the amazing city of Madrid. Enter your group password to access the page to purchase your tickets!
Modern Dance (Leeds)
Leeds University Modern Dance go to Madrid on 8th - 11th April. Click book now to start your Driftaway adventure!
Psychology (Leeds)
Leeds University Psychology go to Madrid on 2nd - 5th April. Click book now to start your Driftaway adventure!
Physics Society (Leeds)
Leeds University Physics Society go to Madrid on 8th - 11th April. Click book now to start your Driftaway adventure!
Here are some of the things you can expect from your Driftaway trip to Madrid (please note, some activities may differ depending group preferences)
Here are a some Driftaway Trip Tips before embarking on your Madrid adventure. Sampling a Spanish "Menū del dia" is highly advised!
TRY MENU OF THE DAY
Menu of the days are a bank account saviour! Generally inexpensive & consist of 2 courses with bread and dessert or coffee included.
EXPECT LATE DINNER
Get ready to eat like a local. Most restaurants in Madrid don't start serving lunch until 1.30pm and dinner until 9pm! You may want to plan in a snack.
USE SPANISH PHRASES
Use phrases like "Hablas Inglés" (you speak English?), “Hola” (Hi), “Gracias” (Thanks), & “Hasta Luego” (See you later) to make extra effort with locals.
USE FREE WIFI
Madrid provides unlimited WiFi access in both public & private settings. Some cultural venues are Conde Duque, CentroCentro, Casa del Reloj & Casa de Vacas!
BIRDS EYE VIEW OF MADRID
Visit Circulo de Bellas Artes, a structure that contains a cultural centre as well as a rooftop & bar with insane views of Madrid!
AVOID PLAZA MAYOR
Fine to walk round, but avoid eating at restaurants here. They're well known tourist traps & overcharge for meals. Try street food & independents instead!
Personal travel insurance is not included in your trip package. Please ensure that you have this in place prior to leaving for your destination, although it is not obligatory. Driftaway Ltd will have tour operator insurance in place and all coach transport we use are fully insured for European travel.
The first 10 people that book their trip place receive a £20 per person discount off the total price! You also have a longer period to split your payment instalments over which makes managing your funds that little bit easier.
The majority of our trips are only for 3 or 4 nights so please only bring the equivalent of hand luggage, especially if travelling via coach with us from the UK. Flights will of course be cheaper if you're only bringing hand luggage or a carry on bag instead of checked in luggage.
Yes, we always try to build free time into all our trips so you can appreciate where we are at your own pace. Attending all our organised activities is not compulsory although highly advised to make the most of your trip experience.
The booking fee helps us cover the ticketing platforms cost of hosting our website and processing all purchases on our behalf as well as providing the functionality for deposits and payment instalments.
Yes, you'll need spending money for anything not included in the trip, for example, food throughout each day, drinks (including alcohol) and any activities or adventures you want to do during your free time. We'd advise bringing a small amount of cash just in case.
You must adhere to the 90-day-visa-free limit if you are a British passport holder but at present, you do not require a visa for a short stay visit. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements
