Active: Walk the Camino de Santiago (ESCS)
Countries Visited: Spain
Trip Style: Acrtive - Hiking, biking and kayaking adventures across the world
Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinationss No sweat. (Well, maybe a little.) You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 16, Avg 10
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts
Accommodations: Hotels (7 nts).
Highlights
Complete the last 100km of the pilgrims 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.
Description
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.
Trip Style: Acrtive - Hiking, biking and kayaking adventures across the world
Hungry to walk, hike, trek, bike, raft and kayak your way across the world's greatest destinationss No sweat. (Well, maybe a little.) You don't have to be a decathlete to take an Active trip, just someone with a healthy love for getting active and the outdoors.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 16, Avg 10
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts
Accommodations: Hotels (7 nts).
Highlights
Complete the last 100km of the pilgrims 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.
Description
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.
Call (218) 773-3344 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13202455
- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Lugo | Day 1 Lugo Welcome meeting in the evening. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Portomarin | Day 2 Lugo/Portomarin (1B) Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (0.50-0.75 hours, 45km) |
| Day 3 | Palas de Rei | Day 3 Portomarin/Palas de Rei (1B) Walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rey. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one Palas de Reys caFes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk |
| Day 4 | Melide | Day 4 Palas de Rei/Melide (1B) Continue walking through rural Spain. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide (454m), and try octopus, Galicias most classic dish, in one of the many pulperIas. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk |
| Day 5 | Arzua | Day 5 Melide/Arzua (1B) Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzua. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk |
| Day 6 | Amenal | Day 6 Arzua/Amenal (1B) The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk |
| Day 7 | Santiago de Compostela | Day 7 Amenal/Santiago de Compostela (1B) Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination. Included Activities: Camino de Santiago Walk Plaza Obradoiro Visit |
| Day 8 | Santiago de Compostela | Day 8 Santiago de Compostela (1B) Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
Local Flights: All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
