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Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
The opportunity to walk Spain's celebrated Camino de Santiago isn't just another vacation; it's an outright life-changing achievement. This incredible 10-day adventure begins with two days of exploration in stately (and must-see) Madrid. Then continue to the picturesque municipality of Sarria to begin your own once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage, along the final 100km of the famed Camino. Finish your walk at Santiago de Compostela's Cathedral, celebrating your accomplishment with fellow pilgrims from all over the world.
Highlights
- Explore Madrid's Plaza Mayor and Gran Via at your own pace
- Complete the last 100km of the pilgrim's trail and complete your "compostela" walk through small villages and towns
- Enjoy hearty and delicious Spanish food
- Walk into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2401
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, local train.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Active
Supplier Code: ESMC
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation walk in Madrid
- Trekking along the pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (6 days)
- Luggage transport throughout
- Transport between Madrid and the start of the trek
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts).
- 9 breakfasts
Transport
- Walking, local train.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2103 (CAD $210 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Europa
Day 2: Madrid
Enjoy a short orientation walk around Madrid with a free day to explore. Opt to check out the world-famous museums, do some shopping or enjoy some fantastic food.
Other options for exploring the city include the Palacio Real, Real Jardin Botánico or Escorial. Experience more nightlife at the Plaza del Dos de Mayo, in the area known as Malasaña. Taste some sangria and dance to the latest music.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Take a wander around this amazing city.Accommodation - Hotel Europa
Day 3: Madrid/Sarria
Travel to the charming town of Sarria by train. Take some free time to explore before meeting up with the rest of your group.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - La Casona de Sarria
Day 4: Sarria/Portomarín
Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day.
Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start hiking from Sarria to Portomarín, covering about 23km (14 mi) and an elevation gave of 500m (1640 ft) over the course of the day. Pass through many lovely towns along the way and choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. Spend the night in the riverside city of Portomarin.Accommodation - Hotel Villajardin
Day 5: Portomarín/Palas de Rei
Early start from Portomarin, continue walking through fantastic scenery with a rich history en route to Palas de Rei.
Walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rei. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one Palas de Rey's cafes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Get those walking shoes back on! Leave Portomarin behind in the early light of the morning to make the most of the day. This stretch of 15km (9 mi) is a mix of ups and downs through beautiful scenery with an elevation gain of 260m (853 ft). The entire area has a rich history, especially during the Middle Ages.Accommodation - Pension Palas
Day 6: Palas de Rei/Melide
Continue the pilgrimage westwards, walking through the lush green valleys of Galicia.
Continue walking through rural Spain. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide, and try octopus, Galicia's most classic dish, in one of the many 'pulperías'.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head west and continue the pilgrimage, passing through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Covering about 15 km today, the day again passes through many lovely villages and towns along the way, offering ample opportunity for rest stops and time to pick up any needed supplies before arriving to Melide.Accommodation - El Chiquitin
Day 7: Melide/Arzúa
Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Leaving Melide, the Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Next is the scenic medieval village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa (389m). In Arzúa, visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena. Today's walk takes you 14km (8 mi) along the Camino, with an elevation gain of 330m (1082 ft).Accommodation - Pensión Domus Gallery
Day 8: Arzúa/Amenal
The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don't miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa (gaining 380m/1246 ft of elevation). The rest of the 22km (13 mi) route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.Accommodation - Amenal Hotel
Day 9: Amenal/Santiago de Compostela
Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view. Later, explore this fascinating city and sip some wine in a café to celebrate the incredible journey. Upon reaching our goal, the pilgrimage is not complete without a visit to the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle.Activity - Visit the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle. It is widely believed that his remains were buried here in the 1st century AD; from then onwards he became the patron saint of the Christian Crusades.Accommodation - A Tafona do Peregrino
Day 10: Santiago de Compostela
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Karen C. - Traveled, October 2023
Javier was an amazing guide- informative, friendly, helpful, accessible. Well organised tour with clear instructions each day. Great variety in style of evening meals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Katherine D. - Traveled, October 2023
The second to last and last hotels left much to be desired in terms of bathroom cleanliness. The shower in the last hotel flooded the bathroom and bedroom. Both were dirty.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Genevieve M. - Traveled, October 2023
There was plenty of free time allowed, both in Madrid and during the Camino. Apart from dinner there was no expectation to do things as a group which I appreciated
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Marc G. - Traveled, October 2023
Good value for the price, good organization throughout and a fantastic trip leader.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Martha H. - Traveled, October 2023
Loved our guide- Magda M. She was so attentive to our needs & so knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Gary M. - Traveled, October 2023
Well organised schedule.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Maureen D. - Traveled, October 2023
I',ll have traveled with Gadventires before and it met my expectations. There were no hiccups.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Glenda H. - Traveled, October 2023
G Adventures was recommended to me. Based on that recommendation, a friend and I decided to book the trip. I was not disappointed. Everything was well organized, from the information on your website and app to the communications prior to the trip. Our tour guide, Magda was fantastic, well spoken, kept us motivated and on schedule.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Lynne S. - Traveled, October 2023
Perfect walking tour and very well organized
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Vicki T. - Traveled, September 2023
easy to do with G Adventures coordinating hotel and luggage
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Rosemary S. - Traveled, September 2023
I very much enjoyed the experience and the trip and would recommend to friends and family.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Samantha M. - Traveled, September 2023
As always a great experience and a great trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Gail G. - Traveled, September 2023
I enjoyed the accommodations, Marco was very helpful and accommodating. The well planned out itinerary. If i was to do it again I would break it up into 15 km a day and spend one day in Madrid
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Sandra S. - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic guide, well organised & good accommodation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Helen B. - Traveled, September 2023
The organisation- of accommodation, recommendations of where to eat, local transport. It takes a lot of stress away from travel. The right balance of free time and group activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Valerie G. - Traveled, September 2023
good accommodation & excellent tour guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Jacob W. - Traveled, September 2023
The trip was well planned out and offered the ability to have a local experience of the location being travelled to avoid tourist traps and other common hassles. The tour guide was fantastic and offered an authentic experience while helping solve and avoid several problems.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Adelia S. - Traveled, September 2023
We were all taken care of
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Maria S. - Traveled, September 2023
I had a great time and wonderful experience! The itinerary arranged for me was great __. I had a place to stay and the choices made are excellent. For example in Madrid, our hotel location is walking distance from the Presidential Palace, Museums etc. Our Tour Guide, Pau took good care of us beyond compare!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/01/2023
Connie S. - Traveled, September 2023
I like the overall ideals of G Adventures tours. This was my third one and I will continue to find new places to go that will involve G Adventures and CEO Sarah Martinez. She is a great CEO and resource for G Adventures. The traveller not tourist mentality suits me too and is how i like to travel as well. Learning and being involved with local culture and customs is a priority for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2024
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