How does the Camino de Santiago work in a group?

The operation of the Camino de Santiago in group is very simple. Picture an incredible journey among friends – that’s precisely the vibe.

About a month before the trip, we’ll finalize the group and send you detailed trip documentation, including accommodation names, details about the welcome meeting, a dossier with recommendations, and the insurance policy.

Once everyone has gathered in Sarria, our guides will host a welcome meeting to introduce everyone, explain the trip dynamics, and address any questions. You’ll also receive your credentials, luggage transport stickers, a T-shirt, and a pilgrim’s scallop. On this first day, we won’t walk; instead, we’ll have the chance to grab a drink, mingle, and explore the village.

Over the course of a week, we’ll cover the 110 kilometers from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. We’ll walk an average of 20 kilometers per day over five stages, allowing everyone to go at their own pace. We’ll also set up a WhatsApp group where the guide will suggest rest stops and points of interest along the way.

Once we arrive at the end of the stage, your luggage will be waiting for you at the reception of your assigned accommodation. After freshening up and taking a break, the guide will suggest a place to have lunch , and those interested can join in to share experience. If possible, we’ll also organize activities like concerts or queimadas to enjoy with our fellow pilgrims in the afternoon.

It’s a journey of camaraderie, where strong bonds inevitably form among group members. We love to see how once we arrive in Santiago, those people who a week ago were strangers, end up being friends for life.