Experience Overview
If you’re looking to take on your own pilgrimage — along a route filled with beautiful countryside and rustic villages of Northern Spain — start here, at the Camino de Santiago. On this eight-day trip, complete the last 100 km of the pilgrimage route to Santiago and receive a "compostela" at the finish to prove your accomplishment. Refuel with tasty Spanish food and take the time to stop and smell the flowers — it’s active but at a slower, more picturesque pace.
Highlights
- Complete the last 100km of the pilgrim's trail and receive 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: 2382
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Active
Supplier Code: ESCS
Starts: Sarria, Spain
Finishes: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Trekking along the pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (6 days)
- Luggage transport throughout
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts
Transport
- Walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1775 (CAD $222 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Sarria
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until tonight's welcome meeting.
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 - La Casona de Sarria
Day 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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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Reviews
Safak U. - Traveled, October 2023
Overall it was a great trip and well organized... and our team leader Javier was absolutely great and made everything so smooth and easy
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Cynthia H. - Traveled, October 2023
Well organized and takes all the work out of planning a multi-day, multi-location trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Michael S. - Traveled, October 2023
Level of effort would not be appropriate for all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Eric S. - Traveled, October 2023
The expeirence would have been good either way, but with a group, it was even better. Javi the guide was awesome
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Stephen L. - Traveled, October 2023
A very well run trip. Mix of hotels. One was hard to find.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Theresa K. - Traveled, October 2023
My overall experience with G Adventures has been very positive, with the exception of difficulties, reaching someone to speak with on occasion. The trip itself was fantastic, and well organized. Our tour guide was absolutely superb. G Adventures allows me to travel ?solo ?in small groups, and yet have the ability to go off and do your own thing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Julie D. - Traveled, October 2023
Overall I loved everything
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Shannon P. - Traveled, October 2023
I have used G Adventures 3 times for travel and it was an amazing way to see things and have free time while also knowing that you have everything taken care of
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Janet P. - Traveled, October 2023
My only issue was the fact I had to pay 25 Euros extra to have my backpack transported from hotel to hotel, when all I had was a small carry on size suitcase plus a backpack, so the total weight of both would have been below the requirement for the one suitcase limit.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Lorraine L. - Traveled, October 2023
This is my second G trip, the Camino is a very different type of travel but was well organized and most things taken care of!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Cindy W. - Traveled, October 2023
Hard to pick one reason but if pushed, it would be the emphasis on local experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Jordan W. - Traveled, September 2023
Arrangements were super easy, and everything was as expected or better with the tour itself. Our guide Marco was outstanding, one of the best guides I've ever had, and really made the experience special
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Alana M. - Traveled, September 2023
Was a wonderful experience - and Marco was amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2023
Roxane M. - Traveled, September 2023
The experience was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Susan N. - Traveled, September 2023
I've been on several G Adventures tours and they are always an amazing experience. I love that it's a more local experience and not too 'cushy'.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Julie G. - Traveled, September 2023
Excellent and attentive guide. Magda.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Laura O. - Traveled, September 2023
Excellent guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Breda C. - Traveled, September 2023
Poor communication before and during trip is the reason for my score
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Gwen B. - Traveled, September 2023
Our guide Francisco was absolutely fantastic. His passion and knowledge was captivating. The group of 16 blended together very well. Our group meetings were so much fun and Francisco had so many facts and cool information for us. Francisco made my very first CAmino walk the best experience ever.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
Hanna S. - Traveled, September 2023
Having the details and accommodations taken care of so that we can enjoy our Camino journey was truly amazing. Also, having our chief of experience part of the experience made it extra special and stress free.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2023
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