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Explore the historic Camino de Santiago on foot
For over a thousand years, pilgrims have been walking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St James). Here’s your chance to follow the trails of medieval pilgrims bound for Santiago de Compostela and have all the details taken care of – all you need to do is pack your bags!
- Start
- Sarria, Spain
- Finish
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Destination
- Spain
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Walking
- Code
- PECM
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 5 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 2, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Enjoy the freedom and independence of a self-guided journey without having to organise the finer details
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Departing from Sarria, walk the last 100 km of the historic Camino de Santiago in just one week and earn your Compostela certificate. Don't forget to stamp your Pilgrim Passport twice a day!
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Walk through typical Galician countryside, passing many quaint hamlets, original bridges, and of course the beautifully preserved hórreos(traditional granaries on stilts)
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Casa Rectoral de Lestedo is a stylish feature stay hotel beautifully nestled in Galician countryside. Enjoy well deserved feast in in this gorgeous set-up after all day hike.
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The glorious facade of the Cathedral de Santiago is one of many rewards for conquering this legendary route. Explore the marvels of the medieval old town at your own pace
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a self-guided trip, with accommodation, route notes and a map provided. Your bags will be transported from one hotel to the next. While this affords you the freedom to go at your own pace, bear in mind there will be no group and no leader.
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Due to health and safety reasons, the minimum number of travellers on this trip is 2. Book with your friend or family member, as we are unable to match you with other solo travellers.
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You will need to be in good health and able to walk for hours at a time. There are some up-and-down sections, and the terrain varies from well-defined paths to rocky trails.
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Confidence in reading maps is essential. The maps provided are as accurate as possible and are checked regularly.
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On this trip you will have an opportunity to visit a numerous religious sites and this requires a level of modesty. You will need to bring clothes that cover the arms and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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Your route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone number, should you need it. In emergencies, the hotels are usually able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves (this may incur a charge).
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Itinerary
For dinner, the charming restaurant at Hotel Roma in Sarria is highly recommended.
Accommodation
- Hotel Alfonso IX or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Welcome pack
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Today's walk should take approximately 5–6 hours and is 23 km long.
Accommodation
- Pousada de Portomarin or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today's walk should take approximately 4–5 hours and is 21 km long.
Accommodation
- Casa Rectoral de Lestedo or similar (feature stay) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today's walk should take approximately 4–5 hours and is 19 km long.
Accommodation
- Pensión Berenguela or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today's walk should take approximately 3–4 hours and is 15 km long.
Accommodation
- Pazo Santa Maria or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today's walk should take approximately 4–5 hours and is 19 km long.
Accommodation
- Hotel o Pino or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Today's walk should take about 4–5 hours and is 19 km long.
Accommodation
- Hotel Bonaval or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 dinnersTransport
On footAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (2 nights), Pensions (3 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Feature Stay (1 night)Included Activities
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Welcome pack
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
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Important notes
FITNESS
You'll need to be in good health and able to walk for a few hours, with some up-and-down, and on varied terrain, from well-defined paths to rocky trails.
This is a self-guided tour and does not include the services of a tour guide.
Date change amendment fee and deposit: please note that due to specifics of self-guided trip operations, once your booking is confirmed and you would wish to change the date of traveling, a booking amendment fee will be charged. Please also note the deposit from confirmed booking is not transferrable to any other trips.
A single supplement is available on this trip with no exceptions. Please ask your agent for more details about pricing and availability.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from the airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flights times at least 2 weeks before your departure date. If you are planning to reach the destination by train or bus, please enquire the possibility of re-scheduling the transfer with your travel agent at the time of booking.

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