Portuguese Camino from Vigo: Group Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will I be sleeping in the same hostel as the rest of the group? And in the same room?

  You may end up staying at the same hostel as some of your group members, but not everyone will stay in the same hostel since each one has limited capacity. The accommodations will be very close to each other, so it will be easy to stay in touch the next morning and continue walking and making friends.

• What is the daily itinerary like?

  Every day the monitors call the group in the morning for a brief informational meeting about the stage: what it is like, what not to miss, which bars to stop at, etc. Then, walking begins, and each person sets their own pace, without the need to go together.

  The pilgrim can decide their pace and timing. For example, for lunch: you can stop to eat at some of the bars along the Camino or at the end of the stage.

  The arrival time will depend a bit on this, on your stops to rest, take photos, have a drink, get to know the place… However, generally, it tends to be between 2 PM and 4 PM.

  But as mentioned, regarding the arrival at the end of the stage, there is no fixed or established time.

  Moreover, our advice is to stretch your time on the Camino and take it easy, to enjoy it better. Your accommodation is reserved, and Santiago de Compostela has been waiting for you for centuries. What’s the rush?

  Upon arrival, with your luggage already at the accommodation, it’s time to shower and rest. And in the evening, the monitors may suggest some activity… or surprise you with a little surprise!

  And then, it’s time to have dinner and rest to prepare for a new stage.

• What meal plan can I book depending on the type of trip?

  Whether you can include meals depends directly on the type of trip you choose. Here is how it works in each case:

  Self-guided trips

  With this option you have total flexibility. You can choose between Room only, Bed and breakfast or Half board, adapting the trip to your preferences.

  Group trips

  These trips are run exclusively on a Room only basis.

  Why? Because of the group dynamics and the pace of the Camino, it is impossible to coordinate fixed meal times for all members of the group at the establishments.

  Your peace of mind comes first: Don't worry about food! The Camino has a huge range of places to eat. What's more, our guides know the area perfectly and will recommend the best places each day to enjoy the local cuisine, adapting to your tastes and budget.

  Trips with dogs

  With the pet option, it is not possible to book a meal plan in advance either. This lets us make sure that both you and your furry companion are free to choose pet-friendly places as you go, without the restrictions of a set group menu.

  Note: Whatever the type of trip, you will always have plenty of options to eat well at every stage. The Camino is also a food experience!

• How do you get to Vigo to start the Camino?

  Vigo has its own airport (Vigo-Peinador), a high-speed train station and good bus connections, being the largest city in Galicia.

• Does the Camino from Vigo qualify you for the Compostela?

  Yes. From Vigo you walk 100 km to Santiago, the distance on foot the Pilgrim's Office requires for the Compostela. Get your pilgrim passport stamped along the Camino (at least two stamps a day over the last 100 km) and show it when you arrive. The pilgrim passport is included in your trip.

• What happens on the first day in Vigo with the group?

  There is no walking that day: it is the day you arrive in Vigo. The guides gather the group for a welcome meeting to get to know each other, explain how the trip works and answer your questions, and they hand out the pilgrim credentials and the luggage tags. Afterwards you have the afternoon to stroll around the old town (casco vello) and look out over the ría with your new Camino companions.

• How many people are in the group on the Portuguese Camino from Vigo?

  The group has 30 places. Even so, you don't have to walk all together: everyone walks at their own pace, with a guide who accompanies you 24 hours a day. If you are travelling alone, it is an easy way to meet people and share the Camino from Vigo.

• When does the group on the Portuguese Camino from Vigo depart?

  The group departs on set dates, which you can see in the available dates section of this page; if none of them suits you, get in touch. About a month before departure we close the group and send you the travel documents: names of the accommodation, welcome meeting, dossier with recommendations and insurance policy.

• How many kilometres do you walk each day from Vigo?

  It's 100 km in 5 stages, each between 12 and 24 km. The shortest, from Arcade to Pontevedra (12 km), leaves plenty of time to explore the city, and the longest is the last one, from Padrón to Santiago (about 24 km).

• How many days does the Camino from Vigo take?

  With us, 7 days and 6 nights. On the first day you arrive in Vigo and meet the group; over the next five you walk to Santiago, sleeping in Arcade, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón, and you spend the sixth night in Santiago. The seventh is your day to head home.

• What's the difference between the Camino from Vigo in a group and self-guided?

  The route is the same: 5 stages via Arcade, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón. In a group you set off on one of the fixed dates on this page, a guide accompanies you 24 hours a day and the luggage transfer is included; the trip is room only. On the self-guided Camino from Vigo you choose your dates and walk alone or with your own people, with phone assistance, and you can add luggage transfer, breakfast or half board and superior accommodation in boutique hotels.