Portuguese Way from Tui in group

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I travel alone but in an organised group?

  Yes, in case you do not come accompanied to the Camino, of course you can travel in our organised groups. In fact, that is the goal, that you live and share the magic of the Camino. We want everyone who wants to do the Camino to do it, and if you have no one to travel with, travel with us and other future pilgrim friends you will meet in our organized groups, the best social network in the world.

• What are the advantages of joining an organized group to do the Camino?

  There are so many advantages, we're sure we'll miss a few. First of all, you won't feel alone at any moment. You'll make friends, discover incredible places, and experience amazing gastronomy. Walking the Camino in a group is an experience where you're bound to have fun whether you want to or not. Our guides will make you feel at home, plus you'll have support vehicles between stages and we'll handle your luggage. What more could you ask for to make it a perfect trip?

• Which Camino is easier, the Portuguese or the French?

  If you are wondering which route is easier between the Portuguese Way and the French Way, the answer depends on several factors. However, in general, the Portuguese Way is considered more accessible for most pilgrims. The Portuguese Way has flatter and gentler terrain, especially on its most popular stretch from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. The stages are less demanding and the climate is more moderate, an ideal option for those looking for a less physically challenging route. On the other hand, the French Way, although more famous and with a highly developed infrastructure, presents stages with greater unevenness, especially in the first sections that cross the Pyrenees and some mountainous areas in the provinces of León and Galicia. Although it is an incredibly popular route full of history, the physical effort is greater, so it requires better physical preparation.

• How does the support vehicle work?

  The support vehicle is at your disposal during the whole trip and you will be able to use it in case you get injured or are unable to continue walking for any reason. As a general rule, the support vehicle will not be able to pick you up anywhere along the route, as the Camino de Santiago runs through forests, forest tracks and narrow paths where it is difficult to access vehicles, especially buses. We will place the support vehicle halfway through the stage and we will send you its exact location. This means that in case you are injured and want to walk, you must be sure that you are able to walk at least 10 kilometers.

• What is the function of the monitor / guide?

  This is the person who will be with you during the whole trip, from the moment of the reception of the group in Sarria until the arrival in Santiago de Compostela. It will be one more of the group and will be at your disposal to help you with anything you may need, solve problems, solve all your doubts and help to make pineapple and union of the group.   Our guides know every stage of the Camino de Santiago to the millimeter and have done it many times. They will give you the best recommendations on what to see, what to visit and where to eat so that you don't miss on anything. Additionally, upon completing each stage, the guide will suggest and organize activities for those interested in joining.

• 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!

• What is the Camino de Santiago in an organized group?

  Group trips are itineraries in which you walk a section of the Camino de Santiago as part of a group of people who, like you, are looking for an unforgettable experience. You will be accompanied by guides who will really make you feel at home. In the group option you will have moments to walk with your companions and also moments when you choose to walk alone, so you can live it your way at all times.

  Each group departs on set dates, which you can check on the page of each trip, and we take care of everything else. That way, all you have to do is walk, discover amazing landscapes and have a great time. Camino de Santiago in a Group

• What services are included in the Camino de Santiago in group?

  The Camino de Santiago in a group includes the following services.

  • Accommodation for the whole trip
  • Support vehicle between stages
  • 24-hour accompanying monitor
  • Luggage transfer during the stages
  • Complete documentation with practical information about the trip
  • Pilgrim's credential
  • Pilgrim T-shirt
  • Travel insurance

  The length of the trip and the optional services you can add, such as private transfers, depend on each route: you will find them on the page of each group trip. And of course, lots of fun is included!

• Does the Portuguese Way from Tui entitle you to the Compostela?

  Yes. From Tui to Santiago it is between 115 and 119 km depending on how the stages are split (115 km in 5 stages, 118 km in 6 and 119 km in short stages), more than the 100 km minimum on foot that the Pilgrim's Office requires for the Compostela. Tui is the equivalent of Sarria on the Portuguese Way: the most popular starting point that meets the requirement.

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

  There is no walking that day: it is the day you arrive in Tui. 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 time to stroll around Tui's old town, beside the Miño, with your new Camino companions.

• How many people are in the group on the Portuguese Way from Tui?

  Groups are of around 40 people. 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 and a support vehicle between stages. If you are travelling alone, it is an easy way to meet people and share the Way from Tui.

• When does the group on the Portuguese Way from Tui 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.