Camino in Style
7 Days & 6 Nights 4.9 Read 12 reviews- Walk the final 100km of the Camino Frances in style
- Stay in beautiful boutique hotels and "pazos" along the way
- Feast on delicious Galician gourmet cuisine
- Arrive in Santiago at a relaxed pace in time for the Pilgrim's Mass
- Finish your walk with a stay in the iconic Parador hotel in Santiago
What To Expect
Trip Style:
Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent holiday.
Activity:
Pilgrim Trail | You will follow a historic pilgrimage trail, in the footsteps of generations of travellers
This trip is suitable for:
Solo Travellers, Multi-Generational, Mixed Abilities, First Timers
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Foodie Adventures
- Spiritual Journeys
- Personal Growth
- Luxury & Unique Stays
- Historical Journeys
Inspiration:
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Grade & Terrain
This walk is graded moderate and includes daily walks of 19-30km so you will be walking for between 5 and 8 hours each day. The trail consists of a mixture of dirt tracks, minor roads and footpaths. Despite the fact that the ascents and descents are for the majority fairly small, the terrain is fairly easy and the navigation is easy, we have graded this tour moderate due to the fact that walking for 35 days in itself is a challenge and there are also a couple of longer days around 30km.
Navigation
The Camino is very easy to follow. The route is marked with yellow painted arrows and a yellow shell on a blue background. The detailed travel pack we supply includes a detailed guidebook including maps, a detailed information pack for planning and preparing for your Camino, detailed instructions of how to find your overnight accommodation and everything you need for your Camino.
In addition to the printed route notes, you will receive in your travel pack, you will also have access to our Macs Adventure App, allowing you to follow the route on richly detailed mapping on your smartphone.
Accommodation Information
6 Nights accommodation is included in stylish boutique hotels and country manor houses (pazos) close to the route of the Camino. You will always have a private room and en-suite bathroom. The accommodations we have chosen will make your Camino just that extra bit special with their focus on service, special little touches and elements of luxury!
Alternative Accommodation
If the listed hotels are not available we will offer alternatives of as close a standard as possible. There will be a reduction in price for your tour if this is the case which we will work out based on availability.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
This trip is available to solo travellers to start on any day. You will need to pay a supplement for a single room (which is available on the Included tab of this tour).
Meals
A light continental breakfast is included each morning. Evening meals are included every day apart from Day 1 and you can expect delicious Galician cuisine in wonderful restaurants including the Restaurante O Mirador in Portomarin with its terrace overlooking the River Minho and the intimate Restaurante O Curro Da Parra serving the freshest market cuisine. All the restaurants have been chosen for their reputation for serving the most delicious food and fantastic service. On the first day in Lugo you are free to choose from the many local restaurants.
- 6 Nights accommodation in stylish hotels and country manor houses
- 6 Breakfasts and 5 Evening Meals
- Transfers to and from Santiago Airport
- Baggage Transfers
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- A detailed information pack including guidebook, route notes, maps and local information
- 24/7 emergency telephone support
- Travel to/from Santiago.
- Lunches, snacks or drinks
- Evening meal on Day 1
- Travel insurance
- Personal Equipment
- Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage
- Additional nights’ accommodation
- Additional transfer required to earn your compostela certificate
When To Go
You can start your Camino anytime between April and Mid October.
Weather and Climate
The weather on the Camino will change slightly as you travel from the Pyrenees over to Galicia. The spring months of April and May tend to offer nice mild conditions for walking although the nights can be quite cold at this time of year and there can be quite a lot of rain in the region of Galicia at this time. The summer months of July and August can get very hot and humid. The autumn from late September through to October offers cooler temperatures again although daylight hours start to become less at this time. The region of Galicia in particular experiences higher rainfall than the rest of Spain so you should come prepared with waterproofs!
Getting to the Start
By Air:
The closest airport to Lugo is Santiago. From the UK Ryanair fly direct to Santiago from Stansted and Easyjet fly direct from Gatwick. From outside the UK, you can fly to Santiago via Paris with Vueling or from Madrid with Ryanair. From the US it is possible to fly to Santiago via Madrid with Iberia, American Airlines or Lufthansa.
Private Transfers: We include a private transfer from Santiago Airport to your accommodation in Lugo. A transfer is also included to take you back to the airport at the end of your stay.
Baggage Transfer
Baggage transfers are included (max 20kg per person). Your main bag will be transferred each day between your overnight accommodation so that you only need to walk with a day pack.
General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Pilgrim Passport
The Pilgrim Passport is issued by the Church of St James, you will find this in your pack waiting for you at your first hotel. Alternatively, you can obtain one at the start of your walk in the Pilgrims’ Office or the local church in town. You need to get the passport stamped in churches, restaurants and hotels along the way. At the end of the walk, in Santiago, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate (only if you have walked the last 100km).
Equipment
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, lightweight clothes, waterproofs and a day pack.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Lugo Day 2 Transfer to Sarria and walk to Portomarín 14.9 miles / 24 km Day 3 Portomarín to Palas de Rei 14.9 miles / 24 km Day 4 Palas de Rei to Arzúa 17.4 miles / 28 km Day 5 Arzúa to Pedrouza and transfer to Lavacolla 13 miles / 21 km Day 6 Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela 6.2 miles / 10 km Day 7 Onward TravelBlog Articles
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