Walk the Camino de Santiago

7 Days | Embark on Europe’s greatest pilgrimage

5 out of 5 based on 153 reviews submitted.
Walking & trekking
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Whether you’re looking for a cultural odyssey, physical challenge, religious pilgrimage or to meet interesting travel companions, walking the Camino de Santiago is sure to be a life-affirming and personally enriching adventure. Over seven days, undertake a journey along the final 100km of Spain’s Camino de Santiago, travelling with a small group of likeminded travellers and a local leader to add a deeper layer to your discoveries. Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims as you walk through beautiful Galician countryside, passing quaint hamlets, roman ruins and stilted horreos. The feeling of arriving at the finishing point in Santiago de Compostela simply can’t be beat.

Trip overview

Map of Walk The Camino De Santiago including Spain
Start
Sarria, Spain
Finish
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Theme
Walking & trekking
Destinations
Spain
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
ZMXJ
This trip generates 12 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Walk the final 100km of the iconic Camino de Santiago with a local leader to provide historical context and add a deeper layer of understanding to your discoveries.
  • Uncover scenes of the real Galicia as you walk through traditional countryside, quaint hamlets, ancient bridges, roman ruins and beautifully preserved horreos on stilts.
  • Fuel your journey with unique Galician specialties, including traditional polbo a feira octopus in Melide and world-renowned cheese in Arzua.
  • Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack, and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
  • Take a sip of Galicia’s Celtic history as your leader shows you how to make the traditional and mythical Queimada drink – prepare for a fiery show!
  • Feel an unbeatable sense of accomplishment as you complete your journey in the fascinating ancient city of Santiago de Compostela and collect your Camino certificate.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Open Arms. Donations help them safeguard the physical integrity and rights of migrant people in imminent danger who have fled their homes across the Mediterranean Sea. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Good footwear is a must.
  • There will be some long walking days and we recommend reading descriptions of all walks carefully. Your longest walking day is 29km, but there will be the option to take a taxi to shorten the walking distance.
  • During your trip you will visit numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the shoulders and knees. A light scarf is a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will be able to advise when such clothing is necessary.
  • On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Walk The Camino De Santiago including Spain

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

On Foot

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Pension (1 night)

Activities
  • Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrim passport collection
  • Camino de Santiago - Sarria to Portomarin guided walk
  • Camino de Santiago - Portomarin to Palas de Rei guided walk
  • Castromaior - Roman ruins of Castro de Castromaior visit
  • Palas de Rei - Queimada drink preparation & tasting
  • Camino de Santiago - Palas de Rei to Arzúa guided walk
  • Camino de Santiago - Arzúa to O Pedrouzo guided walk
  • Camino de Santiago - O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela guided walk
  • Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrim's museum visit

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Important notes

1. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Sarria.
2. This trip ends on Day 7 and you are free to leave at any time.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. We will transport your luggage between hotels, but you are only allowed one bag/suitcase of maximum weight 18kg. No items should be strapped to your luggage, such shoes, walking poles, etc. Transport of any extra luggage will incur small fee charged at the Welcome Meeting.

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Reviews

5 out of 5 based on 153 reviews submitted.
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Susan · Traveled September 2024
Review submitted 18 Sep 2024

Beatriz · Traveled September 2024
More than I expected. Great trails both through forests and small towns. Met great people and our guide Adrian was excellent with local information and coordinating group dinners and lunches along the way. A unique experience and definitely one to be had.
Review submitted 15 Sep 2024

Gregg · Traveled September 2024
Everything has already been said. Elisa is the best part of our tour!
Review submitted 09 Sep 2024

Ally · Traveled September 2024
This trip is truly amazing in so many ways and I will be singing its praises until the end of my days. I am so glad that I booked this tour rather than walking the Camino solo - every aspect of the trip has far exceeded my expectations and I leave it as a very content Peregrino. I have made a group of beautiful lifelong friends, made some incredible memories, and completed my first Camino. Our guide (and now friend) Jose brought our group together with such skill and thoughtfulness. He is such a fun and inspiring character to be around and somehow manages to be the life of the party whilst also remaining so well organised and prepared that we had not a single worry all trip. Jose dealt with any little hiccups with the utmost humility and professionalism. 10/10, would absolutely do again. Muchas Gracias, Jose. Buen Camino!!
Review submitted 08 Sep 2024

Russell · Traveled August 2024
Anyone considering doing a Camino , I say do it with a guide like Cris from Intrepid as she can make the journey so much more enjoyable and you immediately have a tribe to belong to. Cris our guide was sensational, so look out for a trip she is hosting. we had an assistant Guide Jose , and he was also excellent and I recommend him as well
Review submitted 02 Sep 2024
Walk the Camino de Santiago
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EUR €1,335