Camino de Santiago Walking & Hiking Tour

The Camino de Santiago (or The Way of Saint James) from Sarria is the most popular section on the entire Camino de Santiago. This section, from Sarria to Santiago, is perfect for those pilgrims who want to capture the essence of the Camino de Santiago.

Join the many pilgrims from around the world walking the last section of the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. This small-group walking tour covers 115kms of the Camino de Santiago and is walked exclusively in Galicia – Spain’s green oasis in the North. You will be walking through beautiful oak woodlands, fragrant eucalyptus forests and traditional Galician villages.

We depart from the Galician town of Sarria, which is located about 100 km away from Santiago. The distance of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago is around 100 km, which is the minimum distance required for pilgrims to receive the traditional “Compostela” certificate, verifying they have completed the Camino de Santiago.

In Santiago de Compostela we can receive our “Compostela” certificate and visit the city’s beautiful old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Hiking Route: Sarria – Portomarin – Palas de Rei – Melide – Arzua – A Rua – Santiago de Compostela

Itineary Highlights:

• Discovering Northern Spain by walking through its small towns and experiencing first-hand the culture, food and traditions.

• Great camaraderie with other pilgrims as you walk the most popular section of the Camino de Santiago.

• The rolling, bucolic scenery of Galicia and a chance to see myriad churches and chapels dedicated to St. James.

• The chance to try great Galician food such as pulpo (octopus with paprika), empanada (hearty savoury pastry), tetilla (cow’s milk cheese in the shape of a woman´s breast), albariño (Galician white wine) and caldo gallego (ham broth with chard and potatoes).

• Arriving at the Plaza de Obradoiroto see the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, along with the familiar faces of all the other pilgrims who have, like you, walked to get there!

• Guided tour of the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

• Guided tour of Finisterre to visit famous Costa da Morte and the small towns of Pontemaceira, Muros, Cascada do Ezaro, and Finisterre

• Visit fisherman village known for the XII century Virgen de la Barca Sanctuary

Package Price: $2,885

Travel Date: 05/23/24 – 06/01/24

Itinerary at a Glance:

Day 1-2 (Thu, 5.23 - Fri, 5.24): LAX – Santiago (SCQ), Spain – Sarria 

Day 3 (Sat, 5.25): Sarria to Portomarin – 22.6km: 14m (B, P, D) 

Day 4 (Sun, 5.26): Portomarin to Palas de Rei – 24km: 15m (B, P, D) 

Day 5 (Mon, 5.27): Palas de Rei to Melide – 14km: 8.7m (B, P, D) 

Day 6 (Tue, 5.28): Melide to Arzua – 14km: 8.7m (B, P, D) 

Day 7 (Wed, 5.29): Arzua to Rua – 18km: 11m (B, P, D) 

Day 8 (Thu, 5.30): Rua to Santiago de Compostela – 21km: 13m (B, P) 

Day 9 (Fri, 5.31): Santiago de Compostela – Excursion to Finisterre (B) 

Day 10 (Sat, 6.1): Santiago (SCQ)- LAX (B) 

*P=picnic includes water, snacks, and fruits

Price includes:

• Private transfer from Santiago airport to Sarria (only if you arrive at the same time with group)

• 8 nights Superior accommodations in hotels and country cottages

• Rooms with private bathroom

• All breakfasts, 6 picnics, and 5 dinners

• All baggage transport one bag/case per person – MAX 20kg - more can be arranged at extra cost

• Private guided tour of Santiago

• Private guided tour of Finisterre

• Detailed information on the Camino

• 24h phone assistance

• The Pilgrim Credentials

• Travel insurance

Price Excludes:

• International flights from USA – Santiago (SCQ) – USA

• Tipping: $5 person/day. To be collected prior to the trip

• Personal expenses/meals/sightseeing that are not listed in itinerary

• In the current global climate, we strongly recommend all guests purchase flight and travel insurance to cover all contingencies and nonrefundable deposits and expenses.