✝ The Pilgrimage

The Camino de Santiago is the name given to the many pilgrimage routes from England, France, Italy and elsewhere that all have the common goal the Shrine of St James, the patron Saint of Spain in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia on the Iberian Peninsula. The Camino Frances is the most developed of all the Camino Routes, has the most extensive trail markers, and has a great selection of hostels, guesthouses and hotels.

ᨒ  Trekking the Camino 

Whether you are looking for a cultural odyssey, a physical challenge, a religious pilgrimage or to meet interesting travel companions, our Camino de Santiago tour is sure to be a life-affirming and personally enriching adventure. Supported by a qualified and experienced guide, you will have the ability to completely immerse yourself over 33 days and ~800km of Spain’s Camino de Santiago. 

Whether you want to complete the journey largely alone or as a group or mix and match is your decision. Having your accommodation and meals organised every day will allow you more time to explore, connect and reach your personal goals. Plus with a guide's superb local knowledge of the entire region, you will definitely arrive at the finishing point in Santiago de Compostela knowing you achieved more than most. TrekkingThe Camino, and using a guide makes complete sense.

• Our guides are ultra-experienced walkers/hikers and can support many needs on your journey.
• Knowing how to deal with emergencies, maintaining your backpack, your health, your mindset and any niggling physical injuries.
• Knowing the best routes, including the best paths to take, which ones to avoid, and reaching hidden spots only a local would know.
• Knowing local regions and sharing cultural connections will give you authenticity and added value.
• Knowing that accommodation and meals are already taken care of will give you more time to explore.
• Finally, trekking with a guide can also be a great way to meet other hikers or people with the same adventure criteria as you. 
  
  

ఠ_ఠ   Is it for you?

• Fitness: The full traditional Camino is a very tough but extremely rewarding trek. To complete the ~800km journey you will need good mobility, endurance, fitness and little-to-no injuries or chronic pain. There are long walking days, with the longest being 29km, but there will be the option to take taxis (if needed) to shorten the distance. 
• Backpack: Carrying a 12-15kg (26-33lbs) backpack every day for 33 days over large distances is not easy. However, with a good backpack, smart load distribution, periodic rest stops and quality rest, this can be managed. Your guide can assist you and help you manage this every day.
• Strength: The Camino is famous for testing not only your physical strength but equally your mental strength. Many have quit, cut corners and or shortened the trip to the finish. That's what makes the adventure so appealing to complete.
• Communal: Accommodation isn't abundant, and many of the sleeping arrangements available will be in a simple dorm or shared rooms, with communal facilities, much like the original ancient pilgrims. 
• Responsibility: With trekking comes lots of steps. This means it's your responsibility to have the best possible (and tested) footwear to suit all walking situations and weather conditions we may face. As in any country, weather can change and rain will affect the surfaces you may walk on.
• Memorable: With long distances, comes unforgettable scenery and amazing experiences. If you like historic paths, roads, castles, roman ruins, churches and villages where perhaps distant ancestors once walked themselves, you will thrive. If you're fascinated by vineyards, religious sites, cultural artefacts and historic meaning you will absorb every second of your journey. And if you like either being alone or bouncing with new friends, this tour is open to everyone's own individual needs.
• Cultural: As with new cultural experiences, come other considerations such as religion, dress, language, respect, cuisine etc. So please keep this in mind.
• All interested travellers will be invited to partake in a small video call with our guide to finalise suitability for this trip. Onboarding with 'Know before you go' and 'What to bring' details will be provided to ensure you are ready and right to go :)
  
  

♡  Why we love it!

• The greatest: It is considered one of the great walks of the world.
• Cultural: It has been an ancient pilgrimage route since the Middle Ages, and has been an important part of European culture for centuries. Many people find the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of those who have gone before them to be a powerful and meaningful experience.
• Beauty: It passes through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in Europe, including the Pyrenees mountains, the Meseta plateau, and the Galician coastline.
• Community: It is a popular route, and many people find that walking it in the company of other pilgrims creates a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
• Physical & mental: It is a long and demanding walk, but many people find that the physical challenges of the journey are well worth the rewards. The journey also allows for a lot of introspection, reflection and self-discovery.
• Spiritual: It is a pilgrimage, and many people find that the journey has a spiritual significance for them. The endpoint of the journey is the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, a cathedral that holds the relics of the apostle St. James. Many people find that reaching this destination is a deeply moving and meaningful experience.
• Symbolic: The symbolic Camino shell icon that will guide you on your journey towards the Spanish sea is omnipotent. The shells, specifically the scallop shell, have been associated with the Camino for centuries and are often worn by pilgrims as a sign of their journey. They can also be found marking the trail and decorating buildings along the way. 
• Tradition: The traditional countryside of Galicia passes through quaint hamlets, ancient bridges, Roman ruins, and beautifully preserved horreos. 
• Cuisine: The unique Galician specialities like traditional octopus, world-renowned cheese and did we mention wine?
• Finishing: Galicia's Celtic history as you make the traditional Queimada drink and feel a sense of accomplishment upon reaching Santiago de Compostela and collecting your Camino certificate.