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You will need appropriate clothing for the time of year you are going to do a route. In addition to wearing quick-drying pants (long and convertible into short, if possible), technical t-shirt, sweatshirt and appropriate footwear, you should bring a sleeping bag if you go to a hostel, changes of clothes, additional waterproof layers, and comfortable footwear for the end of the stage. , toiletries, sunscreen, basic first aid kit, mobile charger, external battery, documentation (including the health card), and the pilgrim's credential. That, at least, and from there, everything you want. Remember that the backpack should not exceed 10% of your body weight.
On the Camino de Santiago you can decide to sleep in private hostels, hostels, pensions, hotels, rural houses and even luxury hotels. We have accommodations for all tastes and budgets.
No. At Viajes Camino de Santiago we have prepared trips so that you can have the best experience benefiting from the Xacobeo Xove discount. These packages cover the most popular routes and the most representative accommodation categories that will make you live a unique adventure!
OWN VEHICLE TRANSFER: We pick up your car at the starting point of your route. The day and time of arrival are free choice and will have to be indicated in advance. We will take your vehicle to Santiago where it will be parked until the day you finish your trip. The delivery of the vehicle in Santiago will take place in the contracted accommodation or in the point of the city that is indicated without additional cost. In order to manage this service we will ask for your ID card, a copy of your driving license, a copy of the vehicle's ITV and a copy of the vehicle's insurance. The prices are as follows:
- From Sarria to Santiago: 130€.
- From Tui to Santiago: 145€.
- From Finisterre to Santiago: 130€.
- From Muxía to Santiago: 125€.
- From O Cebreiro to Santiago: 150€.
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€.
This tour will be available from June to September 2022 with the following availability:
- June: departures every Friday
- July: departures every Friday
- August: departures every Friday
- September: departures every Friday
- Time and place of departure: 8:00 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 12 hours and 30 minutes
- Arrival time: 20:30
This tour will be available from March 15 through November 2022 with the following availability:
- From 15 to 31 March: departures every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- From 1st to 15th April: departures every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- From 15 to 30 April: departures every day
- May: departures every day
- June: departures every day
- July: departures every day
- August: departures every day
- September: departures every day
- October: departures every day
- November: departures every even day of the month
- Time and place of departure: 9:00 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 9 hours and 30 minutes
- Arrival time: 18:30
This tour will be available from July to September 2022 with the following availability:
- July: departures every Friday
- August: departures every Friday
- September: departures every Friday
- Time and place of departure: 8:15 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 9 hours and 15 minutes
- Arrival time: 18:30
This tour will be available from July to September 2022 with the following availability:
- July: departures every Monday
- August: departures every Monday
- September: departures every Monday
- Time and place of departure: 9:00 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 10 hours
- Arrival time: 19:00
This tour will be available from April to September 2022 with the following availability:
- April: departures on 10, 15 and 17 April
- May: departures every Friday
- June: departures every Friday
- July: departures every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- August: departures every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- September: departures every Wednesday and Friday
- Time and place of departure: 10:00 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 9 hours
- Arrival time: 19:00
This tour will be available from April to October 2022 with the following availability:
- April: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- May: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- June: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- July: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- August: departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
- September: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- October: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Time and place of departure: 9:00 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 10 hours
- Arrival time: 19:00
This tour will be available from May through October 2022 with the following availability:
- May: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- June: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- July: departures every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- August: departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
- September: departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
- From 1 to 15 October: departures every Wednesday and Sunday
- Time and place of departure: The departure time will depend on the tides from Santiago de Compostela.
- Duration: 10 hours
This tour will be available from June to September 2022 with the following availability:
- June: departures every Wednesday and Friday
- July: departures every Wednesday and Friday
- August: departures every Wednesday and Friday
- September: departures every Wednesday and Friday
- Time and place of departure: 9:30 from Santiago de Compostela
- Duration: 10 hours
- Arrival time: 19:30
This tour will be available from May through October 2022 with the following availability:
- May: Departures every Thursday
- June: Departures every Thursday
- July: Departures every Monday and Saturday
- August: Departures every Monday and Saturday
- September: Departures every Thursday
- October: Departures every Thursday
- Time and place of departure: 9:30 from Plaza de Galicia (Santiago de Compostela)
- Duration: 9 hours and 30 minutes
- Arrival time: 19:00
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Paypal
- French Way from Sarria (110 km)
- Portuguese Way from Tui (120 km)
- Primitive Way from Lugo (102 km)
- North Road from Villalba (120 km)
- English Way from Ferrol (122 km)
- Vía de la Plata from Ourense (110 km)
The Pilgrim's Credential is a kind of "passport" carried by all pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. It is only for walkers travelling on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or sailing and is intended to identify the pilgrim, although it does not generate any rights.
It has two practical purposes: access to the public hostels on the Camino and to serve as certification of passage to apply for the Compostela, which is the certification of having completed the pilgrimage.
You can get it at the following places:
- From Brotherhoods of the Apostle St. James/li>
- From Authorized Associations in Spain
- From Authorized Associations in other countries
- In Spain: See map
- In the world: See map
In case you make a reservation with Viajes Camino de Santiago you will not have to worry about getting your Credential, as it is included in all our trips.
- Lightweight: the lighter the better.
- Strong seams
- Padded shoulder pads and lumbar reinforcement
- Adjustable waist and chest straps
- Can be adjusted to your height
- Waterproof rain cover
- Preferably with separate compartments
- Top and side pockets
- Find a route of a few days with short stages
- Schedule your trip at a time of year with mild temperatures.
- Have a good baby carrier or an all-terrain trolley.
- Hire luggage transport
- Select accommodations with crib
- Support vehicle or taxi
If during the Camino de Santiago you have any incident with your pet and it makes it impossible to continue walking, we have a transfer service from any point of the Camino. Along with the documentation that we send you when you make your reservation, you will have at your disposal an on-the-road helpline to help you. Call us!
The Camino de Santiago with dog includes the following services:
- Accommodation
- Luggage transport for you and your pet
- Dossier with information about the stages
- Pilgrim's credential
- Canine credential
- On-the-road helpline
- Travel insurance
In addition, you can customize your trip by adding the following optional services:
- Breakfast or half board
- Extra night at the beginning or end of the stage
- Private transfers from Santiago de Compostela to the start or end of the stage.
Unlike the group trips, no bus service, guide or support vehicle is included between stages. But you will have a 24-hour hotline where you can contact us in case of any problem or unforeseen event, which we will solve quickly.
In case of any incident with your bicycle, you will have a on-the-road helpline where we will help you to solve the problem as quickly and efficiently as possible. We pedal with you!
- Spare camera. All the ones we use are with sealant, anti-puncture, but they are not infallible.
- Removable, to remove the tire in the event of a puncture
- Two-way air pump. Compact in size, it gives air
- in both directions.
- Pedal wrench
- Multifunction wrench, with allen and chain cutter.
We have high quality mountain bikes and electric bikes that you can rent during the whole Camino. Check the details here.
The Camino de Santiago by bike includes the following services:
- Accommodation
- Luggage transport
- Dossier with information about the stages
- Pilgrim's credential
- On-the-road helpline
- Travel insurance
In addition, you can customize your trip by adding the following optional services:
- Breakfast or half board
- Extra night at the beginning or end of the stage
- Bicycle rental
Unlike the group trips, no bus service, guide or support vehicle is included between stages. But you will have a 24-hour hotline where you can contact us in case of any problem or unforeseen event, which we will solve quickly.
We always tell you the same thing, doing the Camino de Santiago alone is one of the best ways to enjoy the experience one hundred percent. Living the experience alone is a challenge that will be worth it. Even if there are times when you feel alone, you will end up being grateful.
They say that the Camino de Santiago is the best psychologist. It allows you to disconnect and dedicate time to what really matters. Think about everything that worries you, clarify ideas and thoughts and start walking with the only concern of following the yellow arrows.
Plus, you will never be alone. And this is something you will understand once you reach the Camino. Throughout the stages you will find many pilgrims with whom you will soon start conversations, share trails, accommodation, tables on terraces, experiences and endless experiences that you will remember with nostalgia when you return home.
First of all, we want you to know that to do the Camino de Santiago it is not necessary to be a great athlete or be used to walking long distances every day. Everyone can do it, and we assure you that you can too.
If you are considering this trip and are not sure about your physical condition, don't worry. The first thing you should do is make yourself aware that you are going to walk an average of 20 kilometers a day. If you find yourself unable to do so, you have two options: start training, do shorter stages, or join an organized group trip that has a support vehicle.
If you want to start training and don't know how, we recommend reading our article on Training for the Camino de Santiago.
As you know, there is no single route to do the Camino de Santiago and, furthermore, you are not obliged to complete it if you do not have the necessary time. The minimum distance to receive the Compostela is 100 kilometers on foot and 200 kilometers if you go by bike. In both cases, having at least one week will be enough to be able to complete it in stages of 20 kilometers per day or 50 km for cyclists.
The Camino de Santiago can be done at any time of the year. Although it is true that the experience will be very different choosing one or the other season.
High season: From the beginning of May to mid-September. At this time the temperatures are usually warmer and therefore the number of pilgrims is higher. It is even becoming more crowded in some sections of the most popular routes such as the French or Portuguese. It is the perfect time if, in addition to living the experience on the Camino de Santiago, you also want to meet people and enjoy the pilgrim atmosphere in all its splendor. If you plan your trip at this time of year we recommend you to book your accommodation in advance or opt for less crowded routes.
Low season: It includes almost the whole winter, from November to the end of February or the beginning of March. The inclement weather means that there are practically no pilgrims on these dates and most of the accommodation and services are closed. If you decide to do the Camino de Santiago at this time we recommend you to plan your itinerary well and make your reservations in advance.
Mid season: Corresponds to the remaining months of the year and for many it is the perfect time to do the Camino de Santiago. Mild temperatures, autumnal forests and fields and paths full of flowers will be a treat for the senses. In addition, the crowds are much smaller than in the summer months and it is not usually an inconvenience to enjoy the experience.
To get your Compostela, once you arrive in Santiago, you will need to go with your Credential to the Oficina del Peregrino, located at Calle Carretas, nº 33.
To obtain the Compostela you must meet three requirements.
- Do the Camino de Santiago for religious or spiritual reasons, or at least with an attitude of search
- Do the last 100 km of any of the routes on foot or on horseback, or the last 200 km by bicycle until you reach Santiago.
- Stamps from the places you are passing must be collected on the Pilgrim's Credential. Stamps from churches, hostels, monasteries, cathedrals and places related to the Camino are preferred, but stamps from accommodations, businesses, town halls, bars, etc. will also be valid. It should be sealed at least twice a day.
In your travel documents you will find an emergency telephone number where we we are available on the road when you need us. This way you will travel with peace of mind knowing that one of our companions will help you to quickly solve any problem, incident or doubt that you may have along your Camino de Santiago.
- 7 days / 6 nights in the chosen accommodation
- Support vehicle between stages
- 24 hour accompanying monitor
- Luggage transfer during the stages
- Complete documentation with practical information about the trip
- Pilgrim's credential
- Scallop and T-shirt
- Travel insurance
- Breakfast or half board
- Private transfers to the start of the stage from Santiago de Compostela or from the airport.
- Round trip bus from different cities
- Extra night at the beginning or end of the stage
The Camino de Santiago on your own includes the following services
- Accommodation
- Luggage transport
- Dossier with information about the stages
- Pilgrim's credential
- On-the-road helpline
- Travel insurance
In addition, you can customize your trip by adding the following optional services
- Breakfast or half board
- Private transfers to the start of the stage from Santiago de Compostela or from the airport.
- Extra night at the beginning or end of the stage
Unlike the group trips, no bus service, guide or support vehicle is included between stages. But you will have a 24-hour hotline where you can contact us in case of any problem or unforeseen event, which we will solve quickly.