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7-day Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday
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Pilgrimage Walking
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7-day Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday

7-day Camino de Santiago Walking Holiday

Self-guided Camino Francés walking tour, the last 100km

  • Excellent historic long-distance footpath known as El Camino Francés
  • Life-changing experiences shared with pilgrims from around the world
  • A mix of cultural gems, quiet countryside and local food & wine
  • Option of booking standard accommodation or carefully chosen ‘select’ rural hotels
  • Rooms are ensuite at both standard and select hotels
  • Receive the 'Compostela' certification after walking the last 100km
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ROUTE

Start: Sarria          Finish: Santiago de Compostela

Day 1: Arrival in Sarria (optional 15 - 9 mi / 9,5 - 5,5 mi)
Day 2: From Sarria to Portomarín (22 km / 13,5 mi)
Day 3: From Portomarín to Palas de Rei (25 km / 15,5 mi)
Day 4: From Palas del Rei to Arzúa (29 km / 18 mi)
Day 5: From Arzúa to A Rúa (18 km / 11mi)
Day 6: Arrival in Santiago de Compostela (21 km / 13 mi)
Day 7: End of tour

Day 1:    Arrival in Sarria (optional 15 - 9 mi / 9,5 - 5,5 mi)

Start your Camino adventure with a public bus ride or pre-arranged private transfer to Sarria, ‘gateway’ to Compostela and start of the requisite final 100 km for the official pilgrimage certificate. If you have not obtained your Pilgrims Passport in advance, you can collect one here.

Arrive early to visit nearby Samos, a 6th-century monastery which has welcomed pilgrims since the Camino’s very inception.

Or book an extra night pre-tour and enjoy the beautiful 14 km / 8,5 mi walk from Samos Monastery back to Sarria.

Challenge (optional walk): 15 km / 9 mi, 4.5 - 5 hrs, 150 m ascent, 350 m descent.

Villages along the way: Sarria, Samos

Day 2:    From Sarria to Portomarín (22 km / 13,5 mi)

Your first Camino walk is easier than it looks on the route profile and you'll immediately get into a rhythm on the peaceful country roads and quiet paths. Tree-lined sections provide welcome shade on sunny days and tiny hamlets are strung close together, it seems you have just left one as you enter the next. You'll find plenty of places to pause for snacks and swap stories with other pilgrims.

Challenge: 22 km / 13,5 mi, 7 hrs, 375 m ascent, 400 m descent.

Villages along the way: Sarria, Portomarín

Day 3:    From Portomarín to Palas de Rei (25 km / 15,5 mi)

Saunter down the steep high street out of Portomarín then ‘switch gears’ on a gentle uphill track alongside the main road. Crossing the N-540 at Hospital de la Cruz, you can take a breather at today's highest point, Monte San Antonio. The rest of the day offers nothing but easy walking through gently rolling countryside with a pleasant 10-kilometre section on tarmac. The final 3 km veer off onto a dirt track again, as you approach the humming pilgrims’ town of Palas de Rei.

Challenge: 25 km / 15,5 mi, 7.5 - 8 hrs, 500 m ascent, 290 m descent

Villages along the way: Portomarín, Palas de Rei

Day 4:    From Palas del Rei to Arzúa (29 km / 18 mi)

From Palas de Rei you embark on a long but technically easy route, free of steep prolonged ascents or descents. Join the traditional pilgrim countdown as stone markers sprout up showing the distance left to Santiago Cathedral. Encountering cool shady stretches, you amble along to Melide, historic crossroads where the Original Way or ‘Camino Primitivo’ meets the popular French Route or ‘Camino Francés’. Just past this point, you’re treated to an aromatic section through eucalyptus trees and oak groves, trekking toward Arzúa and a well-earned coffee... or glass of local wine!

This longer stage can be shortened by arranging a morning transfer to O Coto, saving 8 km on a busy road.

Challenge: 29 km / 18 mi, 7.5 - 8 hrs, 250 m ascent, 400 m descent

Villages along the way: Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa

Day 5:    From Arzúa to A Rúa (18 km / 11mi)

At first glance, this stage seems to provide little interest with its monotonous movement alongside the main road. Yet today ends up being one of the most exciting of the whole week as you feel the collective energy grow, joining hordes of fellow pilgrims all excited to be nearly there! It’s a relatively short day, leaving time to relax at your hotel and meld with the peaceful surroundings.

Challenge: 18 km / 11 mi, 5 hrs, 200 m ascent, 225 m descent

Villages along the way: Arzúa, A Rúa

Day 6:    Arrival in Santiago de Compostela (21 km / 13 mi)

Burst back into modern life as you rush along past the regional airport and cross the highway, railway and ring-road drawn by an immense, irresistible magnet: Plaza Obradoiro. The urban hustle and bustle will not deter you and it’s still easy to imagine ancient pilgrims weeping with joy as they glimpsed the distant spires. Historically, pilgrims pause at Monte do Gozo to set their sights then make one last stop at the spring in Lavacolla, to cleanse their face and feet before meeting their beloved saint.

Challenge: 21 km / 13 mi, 5 hrs, 350 m ascent, 370 m descent

Villages along the way: A Rúa, O Pino, Santiago de Compostela

Day 7:    End of tour

Your self-guided pilgrimage comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Extra nights can be booked to allow time to explore the city of Santiago.

Challenge: Departure from Santiago de Compostela.

STANDARD HOTELS

Hotels on this 'Standard' version of the trip are fairly basic, although we always books rooms with en-suite bathrooms. They are perfect if you want to live the real "Camino experience" as you probably will meet pilgrims from all over the world at the accommodation. 

If any of the standard hotels mentioned below is fully booked, we will book a similar one for you and inform you if there are any changes in room type and/or price. 

Extra overnight:

You can book additional night(s) at any accommodation along the Way, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela 

Albergue Casona de Sarriá-Sarriá
Albergue Casona de Sarria

An accommodation built in stone and wood in pure Galician style, completely restored and renovated for the most traditional ‘Camino experience’. 

www.lacasonadesarria.es

Pensión Portomiño-Portomarin
Pensión Portomiño (Portomarín)

A simple, functional pension in the newer sector of Portomarín, built to replace the area lost when the river was dammed to create a reservoir. 

www.portomino.com

Leopoldo's House - Palas de Rei
Casa Leopoldo (Palas de Rei)

 Comfortable beds with linen sheets, great shower stalls, TV and free WIFI. A luxury, so scarce in these stages of the Way.

https://www.casaleopoldocaminodesantiago.com

A Fonda do Norte-Arzúa
A Fonda do Norte (Arzúa)

A modern pension with an old-fashioned name, where all rooms have private bathrooms and some offer a terrace with views of the valley. The decoration has been done in collaboration with local artists, whose works are on display here.

www.afondadonorte.com

Pensión Platas-O Pino
Pensión Platas (O Pino)

Another functional pension, which occupies the upper floors of a modern building. This is the last stop on the Camino de Santiago, the village of Arca-O Pino.

www.pensionplatas.es

 Hospedería San Martín Pinario (Santiago de Compostela)
Hospedería San Martín Pinario (Santiago de Compostela)

La Hospedería San Martín Pinario, situada en el centro histórico de Santiago de Compostela y frente a la Catedral es el mejor sitio para alojarse en la meta final.

SELECT HOTELS

All hotels of the "select" version of this trip are carefully selected because of their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite.

If any of the standard hotels is fully booked, then we will book a similar one for you and inform you about the alternative booked.

Extra overnight:

You can book additional night(s) in any of the hotels mentioned. If you want to plan a day of rest in the middle of the tour, we highly recommend A Parada das Bestas (day 3 Palas de Rei) or the Pazo Santa maría (ay 4 Arzúa). Both are beautifully restored manor houses with garden, swimming pool and good restaurants. A Parada das Bestas is located in the small hamlet of Pidre, away from the busy camino and close to the Castle of Pambre, an impressive historic monument from the 15th century

Hotel Roma-Sarriá
Hotel Roma (Sarriá)

This hotel founded in 1930 is located in a quiet area in the town of Sarria, close to the railway station, offering relax to the pilgrim in its comfortable rooms and a nice restaurant.

www.hotelroma1930.es

Pousada de Portomarín
Pousada de Portomarín (Portomarín)

Pousada de Portomarin, a former Parador belonging to the Tourism board and built in 1962. It was renovated and transformed into a 3* hotel in 1992. An excellent choice to stay in one of the best cities in the Camino. Relax and rest are guaranteed in this nice and comfortable hotel.

www.pousadadeportomarin.es

 Casa Leopoldo (Palas de Rei)
Casa Leopoldo (Palas de Rei)

Hotel located in Palas de Rei with cosy rooms. Comfortable beds with linen sheets, great shower cabins, TV and free WIFI. A luxury, so scarce, in these stages of the Camino.

www.casaleopoldocaminodesantiago.com/

Pazo de Santa María- Arzúa
Pazo de Santa María (Arzúa)

A historical hotel created in the mid-18th century (founded in 1742). An oasis of tranquility and a welcoming place, ideal to enjoy some relax with family or friends. From here, charged with energy, we can step out to walk the last stages of the Camino de Santiago.

www.pazosantamaria.com

O Acivro-A Rúa (O Pino)
O Acivro (A Rúa - O Pino)

This ancient farmer´s house is today a rural guest house, with several rooms and some apartments . They feature a lareira to sit by and get warm on the cool days and an outdoor swimming pool and garden for the sunny summer days. Their restaurant offers good quality and typical dishes from the area.

www.oacivro.com

Hotel Bonaval (Santiago de Compostela)
Hotel Bonaval (Santiago de Compostela)

Modern and elegant hotel overlooking the towers of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and next to the Bonaval park. It is located in a very quiet area and a step away from the historic center.

Hotel Alda Bonaval

PRACTICAL INFO

You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability, between April and October.

Nearest airports are Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), but you can also fly to A Coruña (LCG) and Oviedo - Asturias (OVD)

Arrival in Sarria

The best way to reach Sarria is to fly into Santiago de Compostela airport and first get a suttle bus to the central bus station of Santiago (with Tussa buses)

From Santiago de Compostela bus station there are several buses per day to Sarria with company Monbus (Check www.monbus.es).

 You can book with S-cape optional transfers from Santiago (SCQ) or A Coruña (LCG) airports to your first accommodation in Sarria or from last accommodation in Santiago to the airport (prices on request).

 

Departure from Santiago de Compostela

There is a shuttle bus to the airport of Santiago from the center of Santiago with different stops in the city (Check Tussa buses)

GPS tracks are available on request

INCLUDED

Included

  • 6 nights' accommodation with breakfast
  • Luggage transport according to program* (1 piece per person, max. 18 kg)  
  • 3 dinners on the "select" tour / 2 dinners on the "Standard" tour
  • Transfer day 3 to your "select" accommodation in Pidre (all other accommodation is on the Camino)
  • Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
  • Access to the trip on GUIBO
  • Pilgrim passport
  • 24-hour telephone assistance

*During high season, it must be left everyday by 8:00 hrs although you leave later

Not included

  • 3 dinners on the "select" tour / 4 dinners on the "Standard" tour
  • Pack lunches
  • optional transfers at the beginning and end of the tour to/from first and last accommodation.

Extras

  • Single Room Supplement(s)
  • Solo Traveller Supplement
  • Optional transfer Sarriá-Samos 
  • Extra nights can be booked in Sarria or Santiago de Compostela
  • Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
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