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Self-Guided Camino de Santiago Walking Tours

Year-round, but April through November is best

Santiago de Compostela is 1-2 hours away

Intermediate

Accommodation, luggage transfer, 24/7 support

Things to know

Dating back to the 9th century, Camino de Santiago is usually a month-long pilgrimage—which is too long for lots of folks. That’s why a self-guided, 7 to 8-day slice of the Camino is the preferred alternative for many—you get to walk at your own pace with reserved accommodation and transferred luggage ready for you at the end of every day. Choose between the final 100 km of Camino Frances, the coastal portion or the last 100 km of the Camino Portuguese. The trails snake their way through the Spanish bucolic setting, quaint fishing villages, historical landmarks, and pristine nature, always ending in the famed Santiago de Compostela. Follow the yellow scallops, uncover the secrets of the Camino, and find out why Spanish cuisine makes every best-of list in the world!

Enjoy walking the millennium-old Camino de Santiago at your own pace

Accommodation, luggage transfer, and route instructions are taken care of

Choose one of Camino’s most famous and picturesque portions—and get your pilgrim passport stamped

Available itineraries

Don’t have the time to spend over a month walking the Camino? This 7-day self-guided tour of the final 100 km (60 miles) of Camino Frances is the perfect choice then—you still get your pilgrim passport stamped and experience the world-famous pilgrimage! Going on a self-guided tour means that you’ll get the best insider info on routes, your accommodation will be settled, your luggage transferred, and you’ll have a 24/7 agency support! Departing from the charming town of Sarria, you’ll follow the path meandering through Spanish villages, market towns, and lush forests, and as the night falls, you’ll retreat to an authentic accommodation.Make sure not to miss out on the delicious food and wine along the way!

Make sure to arrive to your hotel in Sarria on time to enjoy your first dinner on the Camino. Get a good night’s sleep before starting the pilgrimage! Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

To kick off the Camino, you’ll have a peaceful walk through oak woods and quaint villages along quiet country rods. The village of Barbadelo at 580m has a beautiful Romanesque church that’s worth a visit. You’ll also pass through Ferreiros. Once you arrive in Portomarin at 550 m, you can relax on one of the many terraces of the main plaza. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 21.9 km / 13.6 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Start the day by crossing the river Minho and climbing steadily uphill. On your way, you’ll pass through Gonzar, Romanesque Church of Santa María, Castromaior, and the Galician Cemetery in Ligonde. In Eirexe, you’ll find a Romanesque portal of the church, featuring a sculpture of Daniel and animals, as well as a statue of Santiago de Peregrino. Arrive in Palas de Rei at 565 m for the night. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 24.2 km / 15 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Today the Camino continues slightly downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the charming village of Leboreiro. Once you reach Melide, stop for lunch at one of the many traditional restaurants. Continue walking along a forest track and cross several streams until you reach the village of Boente and its church of Santiago. Soon you’ll be in the medieval village of Ribadiso, and then finally Arzua. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 29 km / 18 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse Note : There’s an option of splitting this day into two.

Today you’re passing through woods, along streams and through sleepy villages. Take your time and visit the chapel of Santa Irena and marvel at its unique statues of Santiago. The rest of the way to Rua-O Pino is on a quiet country road. Rua at 310 m is one of the less-crowded stopping points before Santiago de Compostela. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 17.5 km / 10.9 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

You’re nearly there! The next stage is Lavacolla, where pilgrims traditionally washed in the river before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees line your way to Monte del Gozo (Mount of Joy) at 368m). From here, you can see your goal—the Cathedral of Santiago! After a descent into the city, you’ll be able to witness this UNESCO World Heritage Site up-close. Marvel at the architecture and relish the wonderful atmosphere in this cultural and spiritual mecca. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 20.5 km / 12.7 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Your Camino Frances tour has come to an end. Feel free to stay longer or catch your flight!

Among all the Camino de Santiago routes, the coastal portion of Camino Portuguese is a special one—you’ll be walking along Spain’s shoreline all the way! Passing through historic villages, authentic fishing villages, inviting beaches, and rugged cliffs, this 85-mile (140 km), 8-day portion of Camino Portuguese brings you the experience of a pilgrimage as well as your pilgrim passport stamped! By going on a self-guided route, all your accommodation, luggage, and walking notes are sorted—you just have to show up. Starting from Oia, follow this historical journey to Santiago de Compostela, and relish authentic dishes every day!

Arrive in Oia and settle into your hotel. Relax on your first night in the beautiful coastal village, which is also home to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Oya. Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Departing from Oia, walk along a coastal footpath with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cies islands. Stay in Baiona for the night. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 17.5 km / 10.9 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Today you’ll be walking alongside a sandy beach for most of the day, with plenty of opportunities to stop in local cafes. You’ll then enter a typical Galician entrance of Vigo and its maze of streets before entering the city and its long sandy beach. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 27.7 km / 17.2 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

You’ll be transferred from Vigo to the start of today’s walk in Redondela (10 km). Once there, you’ll join the traditional Camino Portuguese. You’ll start to see more pilgrims along the Camino, pass through typical Galician landscape with rural areas, and lush green eucalyptus forests. Before the halfway mark, you’ll cross Ponte Sampaio where Napoleon troops were defeated. Finally you’ll reach Pontevedra, with a lovely center, cider bars, and restaurants. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 20 km / 12.5 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Passing chestnut groves, the Camino runs parallel to the railway for a while. After passing through the hamlet of Ponte Cabras, you’ll encounter the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense woods of Lombo de Maceira, you’ll see a statue of Saint James the pilgrim. After passing through the lovely village of Tibo and its fountain, reach Caldas De Reis. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 20.8 km / 12.9 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Exiting the town, take a bridge over the river Umia that leads you to a fountain of hot springs water that has lent the town its name in Roman times. Camino continues gently uphill through the woods, to the hamlet of Santa Marina. Going downhill, cross the river Fonteno. Finally, following the Camino lined with pine trees, catch up again with the river as you arrive in Padron. Padron is famous for being the first land sighted by the ship bearing the body of St. James. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 18.5 km / 11.5 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

The Camino passes through many small villages before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitud. On a hilltop to the left, you’ll see abandoned ruins of Castro Lupario fort. Soon you’ll reach the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As you near Agro dos Monteiros, Santiago de Compostela spires come into view. Finally, the Camino goes by the ruins of the A Rocha Vella castle, before entering Santiago de Compostela. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 24.7 km / 15.3 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Your Camino Portuguese tour has come to an end. Feel free to stay longer or catch your flight! Meals : Breakfast

For those wanting to experience the camaraderie of week-long thru-hiking, the final 100 km (60 miles) of Camino Portuguese are a great option! Passing through abundant woodlands, historical landmarks, and a couple of coastal towns, Camino Portuguese was good enough for the queen herself, as Queen Isabel of Portugal made her pilgrimage all the way to Santiago de Compostela! You’re about to embark on an 8-day adventure which is self guided—meaning that your accommodation, luggage, and walking notes are all sorted! There’s also a 24/7 agency support! This way, you can focus on enjoying the journey without worrying about the logistics.

Settle into your hotel in the heart of Tui. Take a walk through the town’s picturesque streets. As you approach Plaza de San Fernando, the silhouette of the west-facing facade from the 12th-century cathedral will become etched into your memory. Get a good night’s sleep, tomorrow you start the Camino. Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Departing from the port of Tui, the Camino winds its way up to the old town, following the so-called Camino da Barca. Then, through the Tunel das Monxas, the Camino enters a very steep section and leads to the historic bridge of San Telmo. From there, you’ll soon reach the town of O Porrino. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 17 km / 10.6 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

The terrain gets a bit easier as you cross the Louro Valley. After a gentle climb, you’ll arrive at the chapel of Santiaguino de Antas—a pleasant place to take a rest. Pass through vast woodlands and up next are hamlets of Sete Fontes and Arcade, where you’ll stay the night. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 24.3 km / 15.1 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

From here, you will cross a Romanesque bridge, which is where Napoleon was defeated by the Spanish during the War of Independence. Arriving into Pontevedra, head through the narrow streets before reaching the 13th-century church of Santa Maria. Of interest to pilgrims is also the Capela da Peregrina—although it appears round, it’s actually in the shape of a scallop. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 11.6 km / 7.2 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Passing chestnut groves, the Camino runs parallel to the railway for a while. After passing through the hamlet of Ponte Cabras, you’ll encounter the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense woods of Lombo de Maceira, you’ll see a statue of Saint James the pilgrim. After passing through the lovely village of Tibo and its fountain, reach Caldas De Reis. Meals : Breakfast Hiking : 21.2 km / 13.8 miles Accommodation : Hotel or guesthouse

Your Camino Portuguese tour has come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask your guides for some recommendations! Meals : Breakfast

Meet your guide

I am just back from a truly memorable and incredible 7 day experience which was made so good by the attention to detail and going beyond my needs in relation to a holiday package from the people in “Follow the Camino “ from the pick up drivers to hotel staff to the quality of service I cannot fault one bit. My bag was taking daily and dropped off at the next destination. Breakfast was had daily. The quality of the hotels was comfortable and clean & tidy. I individual reviewed them all. This is not my first trip with “follow the Camino” and certainly won’t be my last.. well done – Gold star.

My first time doing the Camino and the professional way FOLLOW THE CAMINO handled our trip from start to finish was second to none. The communication made it so easy to understand what we needed to do to prepare and gave us plenty of hints and tips to make the walks more enjoyable and make the most of the stunning scenery along the way. They also supplied a luggage transfer to our next hotel and the hotels were very clean, great food and excellent prices. We were given a kit with Camino Passport, Camino shell and a bandana which came in handy protecting from the sun. Over all FOLLOW THE CAMINO made this an experience we will never forget and would highly recommend them to groups or solo for a life time of memories.

Our group had a fabulous time on our Camino Way walk. The support, guidance and pre-trip information were excellent. The roadbook with maps was a great help although there were plenty of markers and hundreds of fellow travellers to keep us on the right track. The most welcome surprise was the accommodation which, in each case, was very good and, in some cases, outstanding!

Follow the Camino is simply the best option for planning any trip along the Camino de Santiago. Our trip along the Portuguese Coastal route was flawless. The airport transfers were on-time and friendly. The hotels were perfect accommodations for us, clean and easy to find. All included a good breakfast and many also provided a delicious dinner. The luggage transfer service was excellent, we never had to wait for our bags. The preparatory instructions for packing, planning and training were very detailed and informative. Finally, the customer service provided by Jade and the rest of the staff was first rate. We will walk another Camino, hopefully many more, and Follow the Camino will be my first step!!

Although this was a self guided trip, I appreciated the route notes and tips that were provided for the trip. I felt the information provided allowed me to be well prepared for the trip.

By going on a self-guided tour, you’re able to walk at your own pace and enjoy the journey without worrying about the logistics of it all. The guiding company who put this all together is Follow the Camino. They’ve been leading pilgrims along their journey since 2007 and they were the first ever operator to organize walking along Camino de Santiago.

There are many perks of choosing a self-guided tour. Apart from not having to adjust to the group, you’ll have the accommodation, breakfasts, luggage transfer, and route instructions sorted. You’ll be staying in carefully-selected 2-3* hotels and guesthouses and there’s no need to print out anything upon checking-in—your guides booked and arranged everything for you, all you have to do is show your I.D.

This is a hassle-free trip so if you want to focus on enjoying your pilgrimage in the Spanish bucolic countryside, these self-guided tours are the perfect match.

What you get on this adventure:

• The final 100 km of Camino Frances
• The coastal portion of Camino Portuguese
• The final 100 km of Camino Portuguese
• Pre-departure pack — you will receive it by post, the pack contains your pilgrim passport, luggage tag, route notes or guidebook if you have requested a hard copy
• Walking notes and vouchers — download them yourself, the vouchers contain all the information about your accommodation and there’s no need to print them as your reservation will be confirmed
• Some dinners — check your vouchers
• Accommodation during the tour (2-3* hotels or equivalent)
• Luggage transfers
• 24/7 Customer service

What’s not included:

• Transportation to and from the starting/end point
• Lunch, dinners, and drinks
• Premium accommodation — available upon request
• Airport pick-up — available upon request
• Additional nights — available upon request
• Day tours — available upon request

If you have any special dietary requirements, let us know in time so we can make arrangements. Please remember to mention it once again upon check-in, it’s always best to double check.

The most important thing about walking the Camino Santiago is that you enjoy the journey at your own pace. Whether you’re a very fast or a slow walker, we encourage you to enjoy the trail. Having said that, being in good walking shape is still required. The trails have plenty of opportunities to rest and recover!

You’ll be doing between 11 and 30 km a day (7 to 19 miles), carrying a daypack of things you might need on the trail. Depending on the self-guided tour you choose, you’ll be either walking for 7 or 8 consecutive days. Don’t worry about the baggage, though, as the support vehicle will carry everything for you!

Hiking consecutive full days can be quite strenuous. In preparation for your hike, your guides recommend doing some 5-10 mile (8-16 km) walks – including some uphills and downhills with a loaded backpack.

Here’s a list of clothing we recommend bringing:

• Clothes made from quick-drying fabrics (avoid cotton)
• Leisure clothing and footwear for the evenings
• Spare clothes for layering
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Fleece pullover or jacket
• Quick-dry short-sleeved and long-sleeved tops
• Quick–dry walking pants (consider the ones that zip off to make shorts)
• Waterproof pants — optional (unless it’s very cold, it’s usually best to hike in shorts, but feel free to bring these pants if you’d feel more comfortable)
• Hiking boots or shoes
• Hiking socks

Here’s a list of other equipment we suggest you bring:

• Daypack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (10-15L)
• Hydration bladder or a water bottle
• Hiking poles — optional
• Earplugs — optional
• Basic first aid essentials, such as blister protection
• Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
• Camera — optional (but recommended)

Your guides will send you a pre-departure pack by post. The pack contains your pilgrim passport, luggage tag, route notes or guidebook if you’ve requested a hard copy. In case there are certain complications with receiving the pre-departure pack, it will wait for you at your first accommodation.

You’ll have to download the walking notes and vouches yourself. The walking notes are here to assist you. Although the Camino is pretty well-marked and you only need to follow the yellow arrows, there are sometimes variations on the routes or some of them are more difficult to follow than the others. We recommend that you always familiarize yourself with the daily journey ahead. You’ll also download the vouchers yourself. These vouchers contain all the information about your confirmed accommodation—there will be an address, their phone number, any special instructions on how to get there, and a small map.

You will find a 24/7 support phone number on the bottom of each voucher. Keep in mind that there’s no need to print out the vouchers, as your reservations will be confirmed.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price, and character. Though accommodation on the Camino is limited, your guides will always try to book something that is near the Camino as well as the historical center of the city. Expect hotels of a 3* standard in larger cities, while for the smaller villages and towns, your guide choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. Exceptions may be made.

In case your accommodation is located outside the town, you’ll need to check your vouchers for specific instructions on how to get to your accommodation. Most likely the accommodation will organize a taxi transfer or they will pick you up themselves. All the necessary information will be on the vouchers, which is why it’s important to check them every morning so you can plan ahead.

The luggage transfer is limited to 1 bag per person with a maximum weight of 15 kg per bag, it does not matter the size of the bag. Additional bags can be transferred for an extra €10 per bag per transfer. Please note that boots or smaller bags attached to the main bag count as an extra bag and will be charged accordingly.

If you’re moving onto different accommodation, we ask you to have the luggage ready by 8 am at the reception. Make sure to use your luggage tags—ideally, write your trip reference and your mobile phone number if you wish. Your luggage should be at the next hotel by 6 pm max. Note that if you’re not walking to your following destination (for example on days when you take public transport), you have to carry it yourself.

Group sizes and prices:

• It’s possible to arrange self-guided tours for both solo travelers as well as large groups. The cost does not decrease as the group grows.

Min. age requirements:

• If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
• Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
• If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Regardless of which pilgrimage you’re doing (final 100 km of Camino Frances, coastal portion of Camino Portuguese, or final 100 km of Camino Portuguese), it’s easiest to reach any of them by flying into Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) . From there, your guides can either arrange airport transfers to the meeting point for an additional fee or you can reach them by yourselves.

• If you’re walking the final 100 km of Camino Frances, the tour starts in Sarria. From the airport, rent a car or take a bus—it could take up to 2 hours.
• If you’re doing the coastal portion of Camino Portuguese, you need to reach Oia. You can rent a car, take a bus or a train and it could take you anywhere between 1 and 2.5 hours.
• If you’re walking the final 100 km of Camino Portuguese, the tour departs from Tui. You can rent a car or take a shuttle, it could take you anywhere between 1 and 2.5 hours.

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Spain and Portugal, please refer to requirements for travel to Spain and travel advice for Portugal .

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

Yes! Dogs are allowed on the trail, just consider your dog’s fitness and whether they’re willing to go with you on tour. Keep in mind that extra fees might occur in accommodations, especially depending on your dog’s size.

A non-refundable 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure.

• Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you. This can be done by the end of the year.
• Another 20% needs to be paid by the end of this year.
• The remaining balance is due 2 months (60 days) prior to departure.

Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.

• If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund minus the deposit.
• For cancellations fifteen (15) to fifty-nine (59) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
• After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

Client can transfer their booking to a person who satisfies all the requirements, having first given the Guide reasonable notice in writing to do so before the departure date (such notice must be given more than 21 days prior to the date of departure). Client who transfers the Booking shall be jointly and severally liable with the transferee to the Guide for the payment of any balance due in respect of the holiday and for a substitution fee of €30.00 per person substituted, subject to a maximum of €120.00 per booking (or such other greater sum as may be authorized).

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My Camino was perfect. The care and attention to detail made this experience a once in a life time one for me.

You made it so easy to make the trek. I didn’t have to worry about details or logistics, and I could just enjoy the walk. It was a really wonderful experience and one I have already recommended to several other friends.

The Camino itself was a fantastic experience but Andaspain made it possible because the plans and instructions were clear, the accommodations were good, and the kit was very complete.

Our self-guided trip was absolutely perfect for our needs. It provided us with enough independence with decision making yet safety and reassurance! Truly a magnificent and wonderful experience.

Andaspain and the Camino experience is by far THE BEST specialist agency we have ever used. The attention to detail, price point and the fact that not query/question was too difficult, put it head and shoulders above all the rest.

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS ALONG THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

Our Self-Guided Tour packages are the best way that we could think to put our knowledge to use for the soon-to-be pilgrim who is unable to join a  scheduled trip  or that prefers to travel solo.

We spend the majority of the year on foot along the Camino and know it better than we know our own backyard. Over the years, we have fostered personal relationships with the shop-keepers, restaurant staff, and B&B owners that support pilgrims on their journey.

Self-guided tour packages offer complete flexibility with regards to your starting day, your ending day, the distance you want to travel in a day, preferred accommodation type, possible rest days, and options to skip individual sections. We pride ourselves in putting together one of a kind trips to suit your needs.

For the cycling enthusiast, we also offer the option to complete your Camino (all or just part) by bicycle.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

After getting to know what you are looking for (see the survey below) and agreeing on all of the options, we put together a package detailing your itinerary. We book and confirm all accommodations, provide luggage tags for transport, and, most importantly, we deliver to you a package detailing your journey. This package includes a detailed description of every accommodation, a description of the terrain on that day of walking, including highlights along the way, as well as maps which detail how to get to your destination. If a taxi is required to get you to your preferred accommodation, we arrange that as well.

At the end of it all, you are free to walk without hurry or worry if something should go wrong along the way we also provide a contact number to reach us directly.

FIXED VS. CUSTOM SELF-GUIDED ITINERARIES

The two most popular “ fixed itineraries ” we offer are the “Last 100 Kilometers” and “Every Inch of the Camino Francés,” which are also the two most popular stretches of the Camino de Santiago.

We can also provide fixed itineraries for the Camino Portugués, Walk to the End of the World-Finisterre/Muxia, Camino Inglés, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo, and the Camino Mozarabe.

If your self-guided Camino calls for more detailed planning, we can arrange a “ custom itinerary ” unique to you.

EXAMPLES OF SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR ITINERARIES ALONG THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

We send you lots of information prior to your departure including a suggested packing list, travel advice and Frequently Asked Questions.  We are on hand via email or phone to help out with any questions you have before you start your trip.

We send you a full list of hotel information at least 30 days before the start of your Camino adventure.  You will pick up your detailed Andaspain Orientation Pack at your first hotel. As this is a self-guided not a guided walk, we will not be there in person to meet you.

ACCOMMODATION

We find you good quality but simple accommodation on the Camino itself. We know you don ́t want to walk extra kilometres to find your place to stay! We provide Andaspain maps with address, phone number, photo, Google map and if needed directions on how to get to your hotel or pension. All the accommodation we book for you will have en-suite bathroom facilities.

If you would like upgraded hotels or to stay in casas rurales slightly off the Camino just let us know!

On our self-guided trips, we include breakfast every day.  You can easily pick up lunch ingredients for a picnic at a supermarket or find cheap baguettes or set 3 course lunches along the way.  Similarly, with dinner you can find a reasonable 3 course “pilgrim´s set meal” for around 12€. At some hotels, we can add on set meals along the Way to make it a bit easier for you.

LUGGAGE & TRANSPORTATION

Luggage transportation is included on every day you walk. This is for 1 bag with a 20kg weight max. If you have more bags or more weight we can arrange transfer with an additional cost.

The luggage transfer service is door to door, meaning that you only need to tag your bag and leave it at the reception. We provide the tags. If you choose to stay in casa rural  off the Camino, we would arrange taxis to transport you to and from the accommodation.

We prepare a very thorough and detailed package that you will collect at your first Camino hotel. Included in this package is your Camino guidebook, maps to your hotels, suggested restaurants, information on any pre-booked taxis, taxi numbers should you need and of course our emergency phone number for Andaspain should you need it.

The Camino is very well marked and follows mainly forest trails, paths between villages and some secondary roads.  The distances we plan for you are the typical etapas or stages of the Camino. We can tailor-make your walk and adapt the walking stages as you wish to be longer, shorter, add rest days in particular places etc.

On your self-guided trips, you don´t have anyone with you walking or in a support vehicle. Having said that the Camino is a friendly, helpful, safe place to be! Knowing you have a place to stay at the end of your day means to can relax and take as long as you like to get there!

CUSTOM SELF-GUIDED ITINERARIES

We can customise your own self-guided itinerary as we know that one’s Camino can be very different to another’s. Please contact us for inspiration if you need help deciding the best walk for you. Use the form below. We’ll be in touch with you as soon as humanly possible.

START YOUR CAMINO HERE

We have put together a short survey to help us understand what your Camino needs are. Fill it out, whack submit, and relax. We will put together an estimate and send it your way. If you like what you see we will begin making plans on your behalf.

FIXED OR CUSTOM ITINERARY

Fixed or custom itinerary.

• What type of Self Guided Trip would you like to plan * Fixed Itinerary - Last 100 km Fixed Itinerary - Every Inch of the Camino Francés Custom Itinerary

Start Location

• St. Jean Pied de Port - France
• Roncesvalles - Spain
• Pamplona - Spain
• Burgos - Spain
• León - Spain
• Astorga - Spain
• Ponferrada - Spain
• Sarria - Spain

Beginning and End Dates

• January - March
• October - December
• Specific Start Date MM slash DD slash YYYY
• With a friend
• How many friends? * Please enter a number from 1 to 100 .

Distance Per Day

• 3 to 4 hours : 10-15km [40-60km]
• 4 to 5 hours : 15-20km [50-70km]
• 5 to 6 hours : 20-25km [60-80km]
• more than 6 hours : 25km+ [70km+]
• I would like to take a rest day every so often just because.
• I would like to take a rest day to explore the larger cities.
• I would like to take a rest day in the quiet countryside.
• I am not interested in rest days.

Preferred Accommodation Type

• 1-2 star accommodation - low budget and private
• 3-4 star accommodation - more character and comfort
• Both private types but mostly 1-2 star
• Both private types but mostly 3-4 star
• Take a taxi or shuttle to stay where I want
• Walk a longer distance to stay where I want
• Stay on the camino but change my preferred quality of accommodation
• No preference

Other Stuff

• A little bit of both
• Ask us anything or share specific wishes here

How can we contact you?

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HOW WE BUILD YOUR SELF-GUIDED CAMINO

First things first, we ask you to complete the Self-Guided Tour Survey to help us get our head around what you want your camino to look like.  If you have no idea what you are after scroll to our itineraries to get an idea of what is possible.

Method and Distance

Accommodation type, skip a section, how we price your self guided camino.

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Self-Guided Tours & Trips in Camino De Santiago

Explore a wide diversity of self-guided tours through Camino de Santiago tailored to suit your taste and thirst for adventure. We have 16 tours that vary from 6 days to 36 days. With the greatest number of departures in April, this is also the most popular time of the year.

49 self-guided Camino de Santiago tours with 18 positive reviews

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"Camino de Santiago" (Way of St James): French Way from Sarria -100 km

Excellent accommodations and food for the price. Some of the nights were in a standard hotel, while some were Bed and Breakfast accommodations. All of the food was delicious, although some places were above and beyond. Luggage was always transported without a problem. Our contact, Rodrigo was very responsive and helpful. Overall, I would recommend this tour!

• €70 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

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Camino - Leon to Santiago

I walked the Camino de Santiago from Leon to Santiago and it was amongst the most memorable travel experiences of my life. Lovely hotel accommodations, friendly staff and some of the most beautiful scenery that Spain has to offer made this truly special. For anyone who enjoys serious walks this should be on your short-list. I would absolutely look forward to doing it again.

Camino de Santiago Walking Experience 7D/6N (from Sarria)

Would definitely use again. They did everything they said they would do and baggage and rooms were handled very well. No problems

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Self-Guided Cycling

Portuguese Way Cycle - Lisbon to Porto

Camino De Santiago - The Way to Santiago (The last 115KM)

The Portuguese Camino - Coimbra to Porto

My Way of St. James from Coimbra to Porto was excellently organized. Everything worked out wonderfully!

Camino - Leon to Santiago in 15 Days

Accomodations generally good, some outstanding. Meal service also generally good, less convenient when not provided on site. Bags always delivered in a timely way. Received good support from TeeTravel staff person in Saria when dealing with a pressing medical issue. A serious issue was an unexpectedly high volume of bicycle traffic along the Camino: several near misses with inconsiderate cyclists along the way. Also some of the maps detailing accomodation locations were difficult to decipher. Despite medical issue mentioned, a good experience; although I would not do it again.

Camino - Pyrenees St Jean Pied de Port to Logrono

Portugal Coastal Way to Santiago

The Way of St James - Le Puy to Conques

The Portuguese Camino - Porto to Tui

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The Way of St James - Lectoure to Aire sur l'Adour

What people love about self-guided tours in camino de santiago.

Great tour. Good transfers and accommodations. Suggest that breakfast be served earlier at ALL hotels and no later than 7 AM since we need to START walking no later than 7:30 AM to cover the long distances. Taxis also need to show up on time. Also do some research and let clients know where public laundrys are located near hotels. These suggestions would make your tour even better.

My Camino experience was wonderful and my first type of adventure experience. I am 67 and walked the Camino on my own from León to Santiago . I never felt alone in my walks during these days as Tourradar had my itinerary, meals, lodging so well arranged. They provided me with pretrip details as well as Camino background information. From start to finish this tour company was first rate. I am home now and thinking of my next adventure!

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8 tips for choosing the best Camino de Santiago tour company

We always say that the Camino begins when the thought first enters your mind and heart. Wanting to do the Camino is almost like an inner calling from our experience.

Once you know you want to do it, many questions will come to your mind. One of the most important questions is “How do I do this!?”

Many people prefer to let a specialist handle the logistics of their trip. But how do you pick the best Camino tour company? It can be confusing when you start googling and find that there are many different options with a wide range of prices and schedules!

We completely understand . That is why we will give you an overview of what you need to take into consideration in order to pick the best Camino tour company. There are important things to look out for so that your experience is, not only a safe one but a fantastic one!

You may not know it, but new Camino agencies open every day, some of them in Spain, others in different countries or even just online. The prices vary a lot from agency to agency. If you are comparing different options, you may be wondering why there are such big price differences between them?

To pick the best Camino Tour Agency, please take into consideration these 8 factors :

• Compliance with the Law

The Camino itself is very safe . Here we are referring to your safety regarding legal issues. This is one of the most important factors to pick the best Camino de Santiago agency. Anybody can make a pretty website and have fancy descriptions, but how do you know they are legitimate? This is an important factor to take into consideration before you make any payments.

Is your Camino agency legal?

There are many Camino agencies that are not legal (even some that claim they are official)! Only legally constituted Spanish Travel Agencies are, according to Spanish legislation, able to organize and sell organized packages or tours in Spain. It is considered a ‘Tour package’ when your trip is over 24 hours, includes one night of sleep or if two services are combined (transportation and accommodation for example).

This is important because there have been cases in the past where the travel agency closed or went bankrupt, took the clients money and left them clients hanging. If the services you hired are not legal, you have no way to complain or take legal actions against them.

The requirements to be are legal and official Travel Agency or Tour Operator in Spain are very strict. Official Tour Companies offer guaranteed protection by the state, so you will never be left hanging, no matter what happens. Spain wants to make sure that people feel safe coming to Spain and offer comprehensive protection and guarantee this to its tourists.

Marly Camino is proud to be an official Spanish Travel Agency registered to Spain’s General Tourism Board with license number CYCMA 3031. We are proud and happy to tell you that our license guarantees the fulfillment of our obligations to our clients.

• Level of Service, Support, and Comfort

Camino de Santiago tour companies are there to support you, but you must choose what level of support you would like. For many, after walking for several hours, it is wonderful to enjoy a comfortable bed to sleep in, a clean bathroom, taking a long shower and eating a delicious meal.

Full-support (Guided) vs. Self-Guided

Deciding if you would prefer to do the Camino on your own or with the support of a guide is an important first step. Camino Tour Companies that offer self-guided Caminos usually offer booked accommodation, luggage transfer and an itinerary as part of the package. You then walk on your own. Marly Camino has the added benefit of a personal welcome where we prepare you for your Camino and personally give you all your materials.

Full-support or guided Caminos usually include van support along the way. Your guide doesn’t necessarily walk with you, but there is a van which accompanies you and meets you at different checkpoints along the way. At each checkpoint, the van and guide will be available for anything you may need. You can also leave things in the van like an extra pair of shoes, a jacket, or even hop on if you do not wish to keep walking.

Accommodations:

There is a wide range of accommodations on the Camino. The most basics are the ‘albergues’ or public hostels which don’t take reservation and work on a first come first serve basis. Camino de Santiago tour companies work with different accommodations of different price ranges and levels of comfort. Some are on the Camino itself and can be reached by foot, and other more beautiful, charming or high-end accommodations can be often be found just off the Camino path.

The key factors to consider with accommodations are:

• Shared or private bathroom.
• Cleanliness (to avoid bed bugs)
• Meal options and quality.

Marly Camino gives you the opportunity to stay at lovely rural manors and beautiful Paradores carefully selected for their quality in our Guided Caminos, and simple but clean accommodations in our Self-guided Caminos.

Luggage transfer

You may not want to carry your backpack and all your belongings on your back, which is totally understandable! You can just carry a small day pack and have a company pick up your luggage in the morning and drop them off at your next accommodation. Reliability is a very important factor!

Some Camino Tours include van support, like in our guided Caminos, and in this case, it is the support van that transfers your luggage. The important thing is knowing that your luggage is always safe and under control.

Transfers and Vehicles

Many companies like ours assist you with transfers to cities that are difficult to get to on the Camino. Most our routes include transportation to the starting on the Camino from a main city, for example, from Madrid to Sarria or from Pamplona to St. Jean Pied de Port.

If your Camino Tour does include van support, make sure that their vehicles are legal, insured and in good conditions. For example, Marly Camino’s vans are of the best quality, our drivers are qualified and include you, beverages, snacks and most times wifi.

Unforseen circumstances: Can you count on them to help you if you need it?

In a foreign country, where you might not speak the same language, you might need some extra support! It is good to know that somebody is there to help you in case something important comes up or in case of an emergency. The Camino agency that you choose must have English-speaking staff available to you and good contacts in all cities to solve any emergencies. You should ALWAYS feel comfortable calling them in case you need anything, at any time.

In Marly Camino’s guided tours, you even get a phone with a Spanish SIM card to go with you along the way. If you need anything, just call us, at any time!

• Material and Equipment

A backpack with Camino Goodies

Think about your every-day on the Camino and then think about the many small things that you will need. Would you need to purchase everything? Marly Camino provides all pilgrims with a complete pilgrim’s kit: A backpack that can be used as a daypack, full of Camino goodies. Check out everything that it includes HERE

Program and Information

What kind of Camino materials will you receive? At Marly Camino, we give you a full day-by-day program that includes recommendations, reflections and useful phone numbers for both our guided and self-guided Caminos.

• Insider Information: Details you might not have thought of that only the experts know.

The details: birthdays, greetings…. your feet?

Talking about making Pilgrims feel special, the details REALLY count. When you are greeted with joy and lots of information, when an agency celebrates your birthday or a special occasion, making you feel special that day. When your feet and legs are taken care of…. It really makes a BIG difference. Every detail counts.

The Willingness to help you even with small things is very important in your decision to pick an agency, For example, have you thought about blisters? Blisters and other minor physical pains can really make a difference in the quality of your experience. Marly Camino’s guides are trained to take care of your feet and well-being. We take care of EVERY detail.

Additionally, it would be great that your Camino Tour Company offers the right health insurances for to be fully covered in case of any eventuality. At Marly Camino, we believe our pilgrim’s health is a priority, so we’ve got your back.

Make sure the Botafumeiro is guaranteed.

One of the best and most important moments on the Camino de Santiago is the Botafumeiro experience. Botafumeiro is the Galician “censer”, a famous Camino symbol that you will bring lots of emotions and that you can only see at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Make sure the botafumeiro is included:

This is a beautiful experience that NOT every Camino tour Company includes. In fact, most Camino companies DO NOT offer it, or can’t guarantee it.

Don’t miss out on the beautiful Botafumeiro Experience, with Marly Camino, you will FOR SURE see it.

• Different Routes

Check the dates and the different routes that each company offers. If you have doubts about which route to pick, call your Camino Company! They have to be able to better explain and compare the different Camino de Santiago routes.

• Ethics, Professionalism, Experience

New Camino travel Companies appear every day, remember that the more experience an agency has, the better they are able to handle any situation (good or bad). Pay attention to their commitment to transparency and ethics and pay attention to the way they handle customer service with care and professionalism.

Do they see you as a person or a number :

There are many companies that produce mass tours; the Camino tour company that you choose should make you feel valued and special. Some people are more independent and others need more support. Your Camino tour agency should respect the way that you like to travel, but maintain the levels of respect, quality, and support. Each person is different. You want to go with a Camino company that treats you like the special person that you are.

• Spirituality: A life-changing experience or just a tour? Maximize your personal and life-changing Camino experience

The Camino de Santiago has an incredible and powerful impact on your mind and spirit. Pick a Camino agency that values the inspiration and spiritual impact that the Camino experience offers. Marly Camino’s guides have been trained to ensure that you feel the magic of the Camino within yourself and of course, in case you need, you can have a shoulder to cry on, a smile to give you a push during difficult moments along the way, and friendly conversation in case you want to talk.

• Reviews from other Pilgrims

Nowadays the Internet lets us have a good view and compare through the experiences of others. Check the different sources of information and social networks for the different tour companies. Check the comments. Most of the times, they should give you a good idea of what to expect.

Trouble deciding?

Call or email the different agencies or have them call you, they should be able to help you pick a route, they should be able to give you any advice, they should be able to make you feel comfortable. At Marly Camino, we love to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions. Please call us at or email us at [email protected]

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Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Stretching high above the historic old town of Santiago de Compostela, the stunning, baroque-infused city cathedral remains one of the must-see architectural destinations in Europe – an eight-century old masterpiece which marks the end of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. This famous pilgrimage, often referred to as St. James’ Way, actually predates the cathedral, and the building itself has come to embody the spiritual journey that has been sought by travelers since the early Middle Ages.

Explore many enjoyable Camino de Santiago walking routes

There is no set way to walking the Camino de Santiago. There is Your way to walking the Camino de Santiago. Whether you start in Portugal or Spain, you have many options for amazing Camino de Santiago routes. Chose the path that appeals most to you.  Bring your curiosity and see the old in the new and new in the old on this adventure in the faraway land on the Way of Saint James.

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Our walking tours are designed with your relaxation in mind. You will have time to enjoy beautiful surroundings and tasty local cuisine. You can stop to smell the roses and take a break from modern fast-paced lifestyle. The Camino de Santiago offers opportunity after opportunity for you to connect with nature, your travel partners, and yourself.

Looking for some tips on preparing for this journey spiritually, mentally and physically? See our blog where we write about many ways to prepare so you can be confident and relaxed during your Camino adventure.

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Self-guided Camino de Santiago Tours

While we are very proud of our  full-service, guided cultural walking tours , we also recognize that some people do not like “group tours” and would rather be a bit more independent. That´s why we offer Self-guided Camino de Santiago Tours to everyone who wants to walk the Camino in his or her own way.

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Private bed & bath, all breakfasts, a fresco start 115 km tour.

Starting from Sarria, you will cover the last 115 km of the Camino on foot, which will allow you to request de Compostela certificate in Santiago. Sarria is a market town that has all the conveniences for you to begin your journey!

A Fresco Start 200 km Tour

For the more hearty souls, the A Fresco Start 200 km walk begins from the Knights Templar town of Ponferrada and takes us along the mountain pass that has been used for the past millennium by pilgrims to enter the northwest corner of Spain - welcome to Galicia!

A Fresco Start Camino Portugués Tour

On this walk, you'll cover the last 118 km to Santiago. You begin your journey from the town of Tui (Spain), which sits on the banks of the River Miño and has wonderful views of it’s neighbors across the way in Portugal.

A Fresco Start Camino Portugués Coastal Tour

Stretch out your legs a bit more in Northern Portugal and follow the yellow arrows along the Atlantic Coast on this 15-day adventure! Feel the sea breeze in your face while you make your way to Santiago de Compostela.

A Fresco Start Chapter 1 Tour

Chapter 1 – The Beginning! Some of you have been to Santiago and even Finisterre, but would you like to see the starting point? Come with us as we take you to the launch pad of the Camino de Santiago, Roncesvalles and the Pyrenees.

We offer special services so you only need to worry about enjoying the Camino:

Would rather not sleep in albergues, the communal dormitories available along the trail. Some pilgrims enjoy having their own bedrooms with a door, an en-suite bathroom, and plenty of hot water!

Do not want or cannot carry all their belongings with them. In fact, they enjoy being able to add some extra weight to their load and have some creature comforts, such as that iPad!

Don’t want to eat alone. Independence can be great when traveling, but it is also nice to have some occasional companions to share those tales from the trail and a meal or two!

Are nervous and scared! Coming to a foreign country to walk for a couple of weeks is daunting no matter how many books and web forums you’ve read. You want more than just an Orientation Packet sent to you in the mail – you want a LIVE person to answer your questions and help you take those first steps on your journey.

Would you rather be a Pampered Pilgrim?

Join one of our  full-service guided cultural walking tours along the Camino de Santiago . Our experienced guides will look out for your safety, take care of all your meals, take you to special accommodations and leave no stone unturned while you walk The Way.

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Follow the camino had everything set up for us, which has been great! Our hotels have been very clean, courteous and the best type of hotel for the town or city we stayed. Our suitcase transportation has been timely. Working with Eva at Follow the Camino was a delight.

Hi Lisa, Thanks for taking the time out to offer us the lovely review. We are glad that your trip was so peaceful and enjoyable. I've passed your regards on to Eva, she was smiling to hear your feedback. Kind regards, Geraldine

I used Follow The Camino. They booked the accommodation, sorted out luggage transfers etc. You have to find your accommodation when you get to each town, which is part of the adventure. I met great people, ate great food, and walked the most through beautiful countryside. Major tip: buy good lightweight hiking boots that are well broken in(I had Ecco hiking boots)! So many people I met chose really poorly (fancy walking shoes) and suffered with blisters as a result. Do this and you will have a great trip.

Hi Harvey, Thanks for the review and positive feedback we sincerely appreciate you taking the time out to rate us so kindly. We truly value our customers so it's always lovely to hear they had the experience we planned for them. Kind regards, Geraldine

Booked with Follow the Camino in Suffolk Street Dublin. Barbara was very helpful and worked out a plan that suited us. Started the Camino in Sarria. Walking notes were very helpful. Hotels were lovely, some were a real treat. Our luggage was moved from hotel to hotel with no problems. I will have no problem using this company again when I return to do another walk.

Hi Mrs. Balfe, Thank you for taking the time to offer us your feedback, we sincerely appreciate it and thank you even more so for your kind words. I've passed your regards on to Barbara and she's delighted. We look forward to working with you again. Kind regards, Geraldine

I started my Camino in Sarria walking to Santiago in 5 days. The warmth and welcome I received was awesome, even though I have very little spanish. Everybody greets each other with "Buen Camino", the pension accommodation on route is excellent value. There are spring water points all along the way. Santiago is a beautiful city welcoming pilgrims and tourists alike, the cathedral is a must-see, lots of parks and cafe areas, I travelled solo and never felt on my own. I hope to go again.

Thanks for your lovely feedback Mary, glad your trip was such a success. We look forward to arranging your next Camino trip and working with you again. Regards, Geraldine

Walked from Sarria to Compostela. Around 116 kilometres and stayed in excellent accommodations. Trip organised by Walk the Camino who had our luggage moved on for us. We took 7 days and found this the perfect time to talk to other walkers and relax at each destination. As I am over 70 this company gave me 24/7 contact should I require it. So pleased with this company that my friend and I are already booking up for another Spanish walking holiday next year.

Thanks for the feedback Patricia, we are delighted you are so happy with our service. Our client's experience is so important to us and we are always humbled to hear feedback like this. Kind regards, Geraldine

The 'Follow the Camino' team were really helpful in setting up our cycling trip.We cycled from Burgos to Leon and the accommodation was excellent. Even in a small town, where the hotel wasn't quite as glamorous as the converted monasteries we'd stayed in, made up for it by the very helpful staff. A good experience all round.

We appreciate you taking the time out to offer us your feedback Pat and thanks for your kind words. We strive to make every client's experience on the Camnio everything they could expect and more so your comment is music to our ears. Kind regards, Geraldine

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The Northern Way follows the northern coast of Spain through dynamic cities such San Sebastian, Santander and Bilbao. This Camino travels to Santiago via the towns of Gijón and Ribadeo, however many early pilgrims preferred to connect with the Camino Primitivo in Oviedo thanks to King Alphonso II making it a safer and more well known path.

Given its coastal route, the Camino is also referred to as the “Ruta de la Costa”, and it became an important way for Christian pilgrims when the Camino Frances became dangerous due to the Moorish invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. Following the coast was also deemed easier than trying to traverse the Cantabrian Mountains and it provided a cooler option in summer.

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Whether you prefer to focus on the food or history, are keen to cycle or want to complete the entire length of the Camino del Norte, we offer a trip along the Camino for everyone.

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Trips only include what you need like accommodation, meals, bikes on cycle trips, luggage transfers, maps and route directions on self guided trips and an experienced local guide for group trips, as well as the peace of mind that comes with complete backup and support.

Explore the Camino at your own pace

On all self guided trips, you can expect to receive up-to-date and well researched route notes and maps, seamless luggage transfers and competitive pricing on all essential services. Many self guided trips also have daily departure dates, allowing you to enjoy the convenience and flexibility a self guided trip offers.

Enjoy flexibility and choices

Cycling or walking, 2 star or 4 star, small groups or self guided, land or sea - we can help you explore Europe exactly the way you want.

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On the Camino del Norte, we use a range of 2-3 star hotels, often family run. These charming hotels provide access to local living thanks to your hosts. The hospitality is generous and their local knowledge is invaluable. Where possible, we choose hotel locations that add to your experience.

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Simple yet rich in local character, the B&B’s chosen are clean, comfortable and run by hosts that help add to your experience.

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Camino de Santiago Tours & Vacations

Discover idyllic scenery and maybe a bit more of yourself on Europe's greatest pilgrimage

From uncovering the history of ancient ruins to tasting Galician specialities and bathing in holy springs, the Camino de Santiago is an  enriching journey in many ways. With your local leader by your side, you can focus on putting one foot in front of the other without sweating the (not-so) small stuff – like organising accommodation and luggage transfers – which is all taken care of for you. This means more time to immerse yourself in the culture of  Spain  or Portugal . Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that'll get you out of your comfort zone.

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From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

What is the Camino de Santiago?

The Camino de Santiago, or “the Way of St James,” is one of Europe's oldest and most iconic pilgrimages.

Thousands of pilgrims walk to the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela in Galicia, Spain, every year.

The cathedral is purportedly where the tomb of St James (one of Jesus’s 12 apostles) is located. It has been one of the most spiritually significant places for Christians since the 10th century.

Walking the Camino is a personally enriching experience, no matter your beliefs, as it uniquely brings people from diverse backgrounds together. 

What are the different Camino de Santiago routes?

Back in the Middle Ages, thousands of pilgrims walked to the holy site of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia from all over Europe and we have them to thank for the many Camino routes across Spain, Portugal and France today.

Each route is beautiful in its own way ranging from idyllic rural Spanish countryside to the wind-swept Portuguese coast.

The most popular Camino walking routes are:

Camino Frances: 480 mi (772 km)

Camino Portugues: 380 mi (610 km)

Camino del Norte: 514 mi (827 km)

Camino Primitivo: 199 mi (321 km)

Camino Ingles: 74 mi (119 km)

Camino Finisterre: 155 mi (90 km)

When is the best time of year to walk the Camino?

Most Camino routes are in mild oceanic or Mediterranean climate zones with warm summers and mild winters so that you can do it comfortably anytime.

The best time of year to walk the Camino depends on what you want to gain from the trip.

The summer months (June through September) are the busiest. While the weather is reliably warm and sunny, the routes are highly trafficked and might not be the best option if you want solitude.

If you don’t cope well in the heat, spring and autumn may be better options – it’s also quieter at this time of year.

December through February are the coolest and wettest months. Still, the routes are super quiet, peaceful and arguably more comfortable to hike without the summer sun beaming down on you.

How long is the Camino de Santiago?

You don't need to commit to that distance, though.

To get the Compostela (the official Certificate of completion for the Camino de Santiago), you only need to walk the last 62 miles (100km) to Santiago on any of the Camino trails.

What do I take on Camino de Santiago?

On a guided Camino de Santiago walk, your main luggage will be transported to each place you stay, so the good news is you don't have to lug it around with you!

For clothing items, you'll need comfortable and lightweight activewear. This includes leggings, vests, t-shirts and shorts.

You should also bring a light jumper to pop on in the evening if the temperature drops and a wind-proof jacket if you're visiting in the cooler months.

You'll also need a comfy pair of hiking boots (make sure they've been broken in), several pairs of hiking socks, and a pole.

Lastly, remember to use a small day bag to carry essentials like a reusable water bottle, a change of clothes, ID and snacks.

Can you do the Camino de Santiago alone?

Most of the Camino walking trails are well-signed, and it's easy and safe enough to walk without a guide.

Although you could book accommodation, organize luggage transfers and do the walk alone, you might not get to experience the benefits of connecting with other like-minded travelers like you do in a group setting. You'll also miss out on the guidance and inside knowledge of your local leader, who'll be by your side, sharing stories, history and banter along the way.

The journey is long and bound to challenge you – whether physically, mentally or emotionally – but if you do a guided walk, your leader and group will support you, and vice versa. Compared to a self-guided Camino walk, everything is taken care of, so you can focus on immersing yourself in the gorgeous scenery, eating delicious food, getting to know others, reconnecting with yourself, or whatever inspired you to embark on this journey. You can also access immediate assistance if you twist your ankle, get sick or experience any emergency.

Are Intrepid trips accessible for travelers with disabilities?

We are committed to making travel widely  accessible , regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

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Whether you want to experience the rugged Atlantic coast, cross the Pyrenees or journey to the end of the Earth on the   Camino Finisterre , we have you covered!

Not only can you walk the iconic pilgrimage, we also can organise  cycling tours of the Camino de Santiago as well as the Camino on horseback . Not sure where to start?  Have a look below, or check out our popular Last 100KM of the Camino packages.

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The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: April 12-14

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Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party: Disney characters such as Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Elsa, Miguel and Buzz Lightyear will take to the ice for a magic quest with Mickey Mouse. 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. Tickets start at $20. disneyonice.com/mickeys-search-party/san-diego-ca-pechanga-arena-san-diego

“Brat”: Bocón theater company presents a new play by Wendy Maples inspired by the true stories of children who grow up in military families, who are known as “military brats.” The show will be presented in multiple locations, including at schools and on-base at Camp Pendleton. 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Light Box Theater, 2590 Truxtun Road, No. 205, Liberty Station. 7 p.m. April 26 at Trinity Theatre Co., Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. Admission is free but reservations requested at tickettailor.com/events/bocon .

“Stew”: Scripps Ranch Theatre & Common Ground Theatre present Zora Howard’s 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist play about three generations of Black women sharing stories, hopes and sorrows as they prepare stew for a church event. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. plus 2 p.m. April 20. Through April 21. Legler-Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. $29-$49. (858) 578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org

“The Harvest”: OnStage Playhouse opens its 40th season with Samuel D. Hunter’s drama about a group of evangelical missionaries facing questions of faith, family and the future on the eve of a missionary trip to the Middle East. 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $15-$25. (619) 422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org

“Artistic Alchemy: Abstract Innovations”: Studio Door Gallery presents a group show of work by eight San Diego artists. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. tonight. Runs through April 27. 3867 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. thestudiodoor.com

Rose Muralikrishnan and the Muralikrishnans Carnatic Quartet: Center for World Music will present a concert of South Indian classical music. 7:30 p.m. tonight. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $40-$55 . (619) 363-3007, centerforworldmusic.org

SDSU baseball white out game: The Aztecs will play UNLV and the first 500 fans will receive free rally towels. 6 p.m. Saturday. Tony Gwnn Stadium, Plaza Deportes, San Diego. ticketmaster.com/sdsu-aztec-baseball-tickets/artist/1548893?list_view=1&brand=sdathletics

Taste of Hillcrest: More than 25 Hillcrest restaurants will offer samples of food or drinks along a self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood. Participants can check in on the east side at the Hillcrest Business Association (1601 University Ave.) or on the west side at the US Bank building at Fifth and University avenues. Follow the orange and white balloons to find participating locations. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hillcrest. $40. fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-of-hillcrest

South Bay Earth Day: Ahead of Earth Day, this South Bay celebration features environmentally friendly, interactive activities. Bring small electronics that need repair to a fix-it clinic, participate in a tie-dye workshop and learn about composting. There will be an artist alley, food trucks, green vendors and a kids zone. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Chula Vista Bayfront Park, 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista. Free. southbayearthday.com

Spring Art & Wine Walk: Art lovers can take a stroll among artistic displays in media such as ceramics, photography and painting. A wine garden will feature charcuterie, wine tasting and live acoustic music. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad. Free. theforumcarlsbad.com

Living with coyotes: Batiquitos Lagoon will put on a presentation on the natural history of coyotes led by Project Wildlife rehabilitation specialist Kelly Wallace. The talk will cover how coyotes are rehabilitated, their interaction with other predators and how best to coexist with them. The family event is geared to adults and kids, age 12 and older. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Saturday. Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. Free. batiquitoslagoon.org

Barrio Art Crawl: On the second Saturday of every month, the Barrio Logan community hosts an art crawl with special exhibits, food, shopping, live music and other activities celebrating Chicano art and culture. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. 2113 Logan Ave., San Diego. instagram.com/barrioartcrawl

Vegan festival: More than 80 vendors will be at the second annual San Diego Vegan Festival on Saturday This free-entry event will have close to 50 of those vendors selling various food, drinks and desserts at Waterfront Park. Some of the plant-based options will include burgers, cookies, cinnamon rolls, dumplings, lumpia, pizza, sushi and tacos. There will also be about 30 vendors selling artwork, clothing, hygiene products, jewelry and more. Other offerings for the day: panel discussions talking about vegan business ownership, vegan recipes and impact of animal rescues. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. veganinsandiego.com/sdveganfest

Rolando Street Fair: This event celebrates the community of Rolando with live music, a kids zone, a beer garden and over 100 artists, local businesses and other vendors. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks. Bands will play throughout the day with the headliner Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra starting at 4:45 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Rolando Boulevard. Free. $5 for all-day play in the kids zone. rolandocc.org/rolando-street-fair

Culinary festival: The 21st annual Celebrate the Craft returns to the Lodge at Torrey Pines on Sunday. This event showcases chefs, brewers, farmers, wineries and more, offering samples of various food and drinks. Chefs scheduled to attend include Roberto Alcocer, Aly Lyng and JoJo Ruiz. Some of the farmers and food producers at the event will be El Faro Seafood, Golden Door Farms and J.R. Organics Farm. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $250. lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft

Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy: This annual car show displays rare and classic Lamborghinis in the heart of Little Italy. Visitors can also enjoy live music while they check out the cars. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. India Street between West Fir and West Grape streets. littleitalysd.com/events/the-bulls-of-santagata-charge-little-italy

San Diego College Band Day: Bands from local colleges and universities will perform with interludes by Raul Prieto Ramirez on the organ. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Road, San Diego. Free. sdwinds.org/about-4

Duke Windsor ‘Reflections’ in the Gaslamp: Sparks Gallery is exhibiting a 30-year retrospective by San Diego painter Duke Windsor. The works in this show focus on Windsor’s local street scenes. Artist’s reception: 5-8 p.m. Sunday (RSVP required). Runs through April 30. 530 Sixth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. sparksgallery.com

“Sirocco”: Cellist Abel Selaocoe & Manchester Collective present a diverse mix of African music, Danish folk songs and classical works. 7 p.m. Sunday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $43-$78. theconrad.org

Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra: TICO presents Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto “The Emperor.” 3 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego. $10-$25. tissd.org

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case).