Included: Experienced hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day guided tour of Camino de Santiago (last 100km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela) Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels and restored farmhouses (based on double occupancy) Breakfasts and six dinners with wine Van support Group transfers to the accommodations Healthy snacks Daily maps and historical information Add-ons Single supplement Not included: Flights to and from Spain Transportation to Lugo Lunches Dinner on Day 4 Accommodation prior to and after the tour Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

For this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km), you’ll need a decent level of fitness. You’ll walk on generally well-marked paths for 15 to 20 km (9 to 12 miles) on average per day for seven consecutive days , with most days involving 5-6 hours of walking. The best way to get in shape for this trip is by walking: we suggest starting out with 3 km (2 miles) per day. You should be comfortable walking 20 km (12 miles) in a day up to a month before the start of the tour. For more Camino de Santiago tours, click here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a suggested list of the equipment you need to bring: Bag for all your belongings (max weight: 13.6 kg / 30lbs) Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Hiking/trail shoes or lightweight hiking boots Comfortable socks Comfortable hiking clothes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Bathing suit Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) You will receive a more detailed equipment list upon booking.

What is the accommodation like?

The accommodations on this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km) blend comfort with authentic Galician character. We’ll stay in beautifully restored farmhouses (Casas Rurales), family-run manor homes (Pazos), and select hotels —all with private bathrooms. Most properties are located in small villages off the Camino, so we’ll have short group transfers to and from the path on most days. Since most of these accommodations are historic buildings with thick stone walls, WiFi is typically available in common areas rather than rooms, and some of the smaller properties don’t have TVs in the room.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km), the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1 or 16:2. It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 22 participants. Hiking the last 100km of Camino de Santiago can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 12 may be permitted to join the Camino on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km) is Lugo, Spain. To get there, most people fly into A Coruña Airport (LCG) , one hour away. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Lugo. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 10am on Day 1 in front of the Roman Walls at the bus station in Lugo. It’s best to arrive in Lugo a day before the start of the trip to start your journey smoothly .

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

LUGO | SPAIN

Walking the Last 100 km of the Camino de Santiago: Earn Your Compostela

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Pilgrim in a lush green forest with trail markers on a tree

Pilgrim following a Camino sign on a sunny path

Woman petting two donkeys in a green field

A line of seashells, symbols of the Camino, on a stone ledge

A medieval church in the Spanish town of Sarria, found along the Camino de Santiago.

Bridge in the village of Portomarin along the Camino de Santiago

View while approaching the Galician town of Arzua along Camino de Santiago.

San Paio de Sabugueira church bell tower in Lavacolla

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, the finish line of the Camino de Santiago

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Duration

8 days

Season

April through October

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Some dreams seem just out of reach until someone hands you the right key. For the Camino de Santiago, that key might just be this 8-day journey along its final stretch from Sarria to Santiago. Our walks through Galicia’s ancient landscape will be enough to earn our pilgrim’s certificates, enough to test our spirits, but not so much that we’ll need a sabbatical. We’ll still walk those 70 miles, but with our heavy packs in the van behind us and a comfortable bed waiting each night, we’ll be free to savor every single footstep along one of the world’s greatest journeys.

Adventure highlights

Camino your way

Cover manageable daily distances while a support van handles your luggage
Galicia’s finest

Discover ancient forests and medieval villages where time stands still
Pilgrim’s pride

Join over 1,000 years of pilgrim history by earning your Compostela certificate

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Itinerary

Ready to take on the Camino de Santiago? Over eight days, we'll cover the final 100 km (62 miles) from Sarria to Santiago—the perfect distance to earn our pilgrim’s certificates. Our expert guides know the best paths through Galicia's landscapes, and a support van carries our belongings along the way. Days start with breakfast, followed by ancient stone paths and timeless villages, and end with dinner and a bed in comfortable hotels and restored farmhouses off the beaten path. The walking's still up to us, but everything else is sorted.

We’ll meet the guide at 10am at the bus station in Lugo, a beautiful Galician city east of Santiago de Compostela. Lugo was built by the Romans in the 3rd century and is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A wander around the narrow streets within the enclosed walls will take us right back to the middle-ages. Then, we’ll drive south for about 40 minutes to arrive in Barbadelo, a small village near Sarria, where our pilgrimage walk begins! We’ll start our walk along the beautiful green paths of the Camino and meet people from all walks of life.

Meals: Dinner
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
Accommodation: Hotel or restored farmhouse
Starting from Portomarin, we’ll climb up through woodland and then over our high point for the day, the Sierra Ligonde, on quiet country roads with views of far-reaching hills and mountainscapes in every shade of green imaginable. The villages we’ll pass through have longstanding associations with the Camino, and ancient pilgrim hospices are now just whispers of the past. A final climb brings us to the small village of Airexe where we end our day of walking. From here, a group shuttle will take us to our hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Accommodation: Hotel
Today we pass through the town of Palas de Rei (Palace of the King), named after an 8th-century Visigoth king who once ruled these lands. From here, the route becomes more undulating as we meander through the village of San Xulian, a classic Camino village with its 12th-century church, and walk through forested trails over two river valleys. After a full day of walking, we’ll drive to our hotel for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 16 km / 10 miles
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast, we begin our day by walking through the Leboreiro, a quintessential Camino village, then the medieval village of Furelos, both of which have fine medieval bridges. The next stop is the town of Melide, where we can stop in the famous Pulperia to sample Pulpo Gallego, steamed octopus prepared by the locals and enjoyed by pilgrims! After lunch, we’ll ascend and descend through small villages and woodland paths to end our walk at Castañeda, the village where the limestone carried from Triacastela was fired in the kilns before being taken to Santiago to build the cathedral. We continue along the Camino to Arzua, a town famous for its creamy cheese. Dinner tonight is on your own to explore one of the local restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Accommodation: Hotel or restored farmhouse
Today’s walk will be dotted with small hamlets hidden in tall eucalyptus forests and behind moss-covered stone walls. The names of the villages we’ll pass—Rua, Calzada, and Calle—all refer to the word ‘road’, recognizing that this trail has been leading pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela for centuries. Our day ends at the village of Alto de Santa Irene, from where we will travel to our hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 19 km / 11.8 miles
Accommodation: Hotel or restored farmhouse
We continue westwards on the Camino, descending from Alto de Santa Irene through serene stands of eucalyptus trees and the small villages of Rua and Amenal before embarking on one of our final climbs of the route. At the top, we walk around the airport to arrive in Lavacolla, a place where pilgrims used to wash themselves in the shallow stream before entering Santiago. Here, we shuttle to our hotel, a family run Pazo (palace), for our penultimate evening together.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Hiking distance: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Accommodation: Family-run Pazo near Lavacolla
Today, we’ll take to the trail one last time. We’ll climb from Lavacolla to the famed Monte del Gozo (Mount Joy) where, if we are lucky, we’ll catch our first glimpse of the towers of the cathedral of Santiago. Tradition claims that if you were the first one in your group to sight the church towers, you could officially change your name to King (Rey, Leroy, Le Roi). Our Camino walking journey ends at the steps of the cathedral, but we’ll gather for a celebratory dinner!

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Hiking distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Accommodation: Hotel or restored farmhouse
After a leisurely breakfast and before saying our goodbyes, a local tour guide and historian will show us the main sights on a two-hour guided walking tour of the city and the cathedral. Buen Camino!

Meals: Breakfast

Walking the Last 100 km of the Camino de Santiago: Earn Your Compostela

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Meet your guides

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Judy Colaneri

Founder of Spanish Steps

Judy is a culinary-trained chef from Aspen, Colorado, who spends her off-season preparing feasts and healthy meals for the Hollywood elite. The rest of the year, she guides pilgrims and hikers through her favorite corners of Europe. After walking the Camino de Santiago five times, Judy fell in love with Spain and hiking as a way to travel. She has since dedicated her life to guiding people along the Camino and the quieter backroads of rural Europe, hosting nearly 500 groups along the way.

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Spanish Steps

Spanish Steps has been leading travelers on pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela and other historic routes across Spain, Italy, and France since 1996. Founded by Judy Colaneri and Juan Carlos Fuentes, the company grew from Judy’s first journey on the Camino, which inspired her to share the experience with others. Together with a dedicated team of guides, they bring centuries of history to life, following the same paths pilgrims have walked for over 1,200 years.

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Anne R (source: Guide’s website)

We traveled, ate, slept,and experienced in the best of company. The walk to Santiago was a dream come true. Now I cherish the memories and will always treasure the experiences along the way…”it’s not the destination but the journey”…so true. Thanks, Judy…Blessings, Pilgrims.

Edna L (source: Guide’s website)

What an amazing experience, the hotels, food, fantastic guides, diver and our fantastic group. Could not ask for more. Hope to do it again.

Things to know

Included:
- - Experienced hiking guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 8-day guided tour of Camino de Santiago (last 100km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela)
  - Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels and restored farmhouses (based on double occupancy)
  - Breakfasts and six dinners with wine
  - Van support
  - Group transfers to the accommodations
  - Healthy snacks
  - Daily maps and historical information
Add-ons
- - Single supplement
Not included:
- - Flights to and from Spain
  - Transportation to Lugo
  - Lunches
  - Dinner on Day 4
  - Accommodation prior to and after the tour
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
For this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km), you’ll need a decent level of fitness. You’ll walk on generally well-marked paths for 15 to 20 km (9 to 12 miles) on average per day for seven consecutive days, with most days involving 5-6 hours of walking. The best way to get in shape for this trip is by walking: we suggest starting out with 3 km (2 miles) per day. You should be comfortable walking 20 km (12 miles) in a day up to a month before the start of the tour.

For more Camino de Santiago tours, click here!
Here’s a suggested list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Bag for all your belongings (max weight: 13.6 kg / 30lbs)
  - Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Hiking/trail shoes or lightweight hiking boots
  - Comfortable socks
  - Comfortable hiking clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Bathing suit
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
You will receive a more detailed equipment list upon booking.
The accommodations on this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km) blend comfort with authentic Galician character. We’ll stay in beautifully restored farmhouses (Casas Rurales), family-run manor homes (Pazos), and select hotels—all with private bathrooms. Most properties are located in small villages off the Camino, so we’ll have short group transfers to and from the path on most days. Since most of these accommodations are historic buildings with thick stone walls, WiFi is typically available in common areas rather than rooms, and some of the smaller properties don’t have TVs in the room.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km), the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1 or 16:2.
  - It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 22 participants.
Hiking the last 100km of Camino de Santiago can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 12 may be permitted to join the Camino on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your guided tour of Camino de Santiago (the last 100km) is Lugo, Spain. To get there, most people fly into A Coruña Airport (LCG), one hour away. From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Lugo.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at 10am on Day 1 in front of the Roman Walls at the bus station in Lugo. It’s best to arrive in Lugo a day before the start of the trip to start your journey smoothly.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% of the trip price is to be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations
- - Booking fees are non-refundable.
  - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 120 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-119 days before the trip, there is no refund.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.