Backpacks and luggage transport
All our trips include the transport of backpacks and luggage, without the need to expressly request it. This service allows you to do the Camino de Santiago comfortably without carrying your backpack or suitcase, minimizing the risk of injury.
When you make your reservation, we will send you a welcome envelope to your home or your first accommodation, where you will also find the sticker that we will use for the transport of your luggage, together with your pilgrim’s credential. You only have to follow the steps indicated in it. Easy and convenient!
Recommendations when transporting rucksacks and luggage
The fact of not having to carry your backpack, allows you to be less strict when preparing your luggage to do the Camino de Santiago. We always recommend that if you hesitate to carry something or not, carry it, as you won’t have to carry it.
However, to make proper use of baggage transport you should follow the following recommendations:
- Each reservation includes only one package per person
- Backpacks may not have any hanging objects or improperly closed pockets and all backpacks must be properly labeled.
- It is recommended that the weight of the backpack does not exceed 15 kg.
- All luggage must be deposited at the reception of the accommodation before 08:30 in the morning.
How does the backpack and luggage transport service work?
Receive the sticker and identify your backpack
Before starting your Camino de Santiago, we will send you to your home or your first accommodation the stickers to make use of the luggage transport. You should cover it with your personal details, contact telephone number and the names of the accommodation you have booked and stick it in a visible place in your luggage.
Leave your luggage
In the morning, once you have your luggage ready, you should ask the hospitalero where you can leave your backpack so that we can pick it up. All the accommodations have a space in the reception for it, you only have to leave it where they indicate you, always before 8:30 in the morning.
Go for a walk
Now you just have to enjoy the stage to the next village. While you walk quietly, we will pick up your luggage and transfer it to your next accommodation, so that when you arrive you will find it at the reception. Remember that your luggage can be delivered until 14:30 in the afternoon.
Benefits of using the backpack and luggage transport system
Helping everyone to do the Camino
For many people, using luggage transport is the only way to be able to do the Camino de Santiago. Whether because of age, physical handicaps, or because they are traveling with small children or pets, it is even an excellent option for cyclists who wish to avoid carrying panniers.
You will be able to carry everything you need
Using backpacking allows you to be less strict when it comes to preparing your luggage; you will be able to put more weight in your backpack and have everything you need to make your stay in each accommodation more comfortable.
Prevent injuries
A “compelling” reason to use backpacking is to prevent lower back discomfort caused by carrying a heavy backpack for so many days. As you put on more kilometres, your neck, shoulders and back become sore, leading to injuries. Getting rid of the weight of your backpack can greatly improve your experience as a pilgrim.
Better cope with the hardest stages
Some stages of the Camino de Santiago are especially hard due to their length or the orography of the terrain, with steep slopes and very demanding stretches. A difficulty that is multiplied when carrying a backpack on your back. In these cases, the luggage transport service will help you to face the stages in a different mood.
Protect yourself from the rain
It is not uncommon in Galicia to be surprised by inclement weather. If you carry your backpack, you should be well equipped with a waterproof cover and raincoat, otherwise your belongings are at risk of getting soaked. Using the luggage transport will allow you to do the stage comfortably without worries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Luggage Transport
Generally, luggage is delivered where it is picked up (and vice versa), which is usually at the reception of the accommodation. However, always confirm with the accommodation where to leave your luggage.
On our trips the luggage transport service is included in your budget, so it is already included in your booking. You can also do without it, letting us know in advance. And if during the Camino you need to add extra luggage, you can call us and we will arrange it without any problem.
The cost of the luggage and bicycle transfer service on the Camino de Santiago depends on the duration and distance of your route. Prices vary according to the number of stages you travel and the selected pick-up and drop-off points. To get an accurate rate, it is advisable to request a personalised quote based on your itinerary. This service offers comfort and allows you to enjoy the Camino without heavy loads.
Yes, transportation can be arranged for groups on the Camino de Santiago. We offer personalized transfers in private vehicles, minibuses, or buses depending on the size of the group. This service facilitates transportation to and from the starting and finishing points, as well as between stages. Booking in advance guarantees availability and better rates, especially during peak season.
The luggage transfer service between stages is a facility that we offer so that pilgrims do not have to carry their belongings during the walk or bike ride. It consists of picking up your luggage at the accommodation where you are staying each morning and guaranteeing its delivery to your next place of accommodation at the end of the day.
VEHICLE RENTAL: We will deliver the vehicle in Santiago de Compostela (airport, train station or bus station) so you can move to the starting point of your route. The price is for vehicles up to 6 people, includes full insurance, 24 hours assistance and must be delivered with the same level of fuel with which it was picked up. The prices are as follows:
- From Santiago to Sarria: 130€.
- From Santiago to Tui: 135€.
- From Santiago to O Cebreiro: 150€.
- From Santiago to Finisterre: 130€.
Once you have contracted the service, we will send you the telephone number of the assigned taxi driver so that you can contact them and arrange the time and place for a pick-up.
In case you arrive at the airport, we will ask you for your flight number and arrival time beforehand. Once you have laneded, the taxi driver will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign with your name on it.
You don’t have to book the transfer service right when you make your reservation; you can arrange it later without any issues. However, it’s a good idea to let us know in advance so we can notify the taxi driver for the pickup.
Normally your luggage will be at your accommodation between 13:00 and 14:00 noon. If for some reason you arrive at your accommodation and can’t find your luggage, don’t worry.
In high season we move a large number of suitcases, so it is possible that the carrier has not yet arrived at your accommodation. We recommend you to be patient and give yourself a little time before becoming alarmed.
It doesn’t usually happen, but in case it’s too late and you still haven’t received your luggage, you have at your disposal an emergency phone number where you can contact us. We assure you that we find 100% of lost suitcases in perfect condition.
If you don’t need the luggage transport service and prefer to carry your backpack for the entire Camino, please make sure to inform us. This way, we can notify the carrier accordingly.
Your trip includes only one piece of luggage per person, but you can hire as many pieces of luggage as you wish by paying the corresponding amount.
We are not Ryanair. But remember that carriers carry a large number of suitcases every day, so we recommend that the maximum weight does not exceed 15 kg.
Luggage transport service by default is included in all our trips and it is not necessary to request it. You can enjoy the Camino de Santiago without the burden of carrying your luggage on your back, knowing that your suitcase will be waiting for you at your next accommodation upon your arrival.
Along with your credential, you’ll also receive stickers. Cover these stickers with the requested information and stick them in a visible place on your suitcase.
Upon arrival at your accommodation, we suggest asking at the reception where you can leave your luggage. You’ll need to leave your luggage at the designated spot early in the morning for our carrier to pick it up. This ensures that when you arrive at your next accommodation, your luggage will already be waiting for you.
