10-Day Camino de Santiago: Walk a Portion of Camino Portugués

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 10-day Camino de Santiago guided walk
    • Accommodation for 9 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels, manor houses, & historic retreats (double occupancy)
    • All breakfasts
    • Luggage transfers (participants can jump in the van if tired)
    • Holiday pack (including pilgrim passport)
    • Transfers:
      • Lisbon to Ponte de Lima
      • Santiago Compostela to Lisbon
      • Porto to Ponte de Lima
      • Santiago Compostela to Porto

  Add-ons:

  • • Single occupancy room

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to join this 10-day Camino de Santiago, a good fitness level is required to participate. The adventure features some challenging climbs like the Serra da Labruja, balanced by peaceful stretches alongside rivers and medieval churches.

  Expect to hike up to 25 km (15.5 mi) per day. You can find detailed day-by-day hiking distances in the itinerary. The routes around 65% off-road, with some singletracks.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Hiking poles — optional
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes (two pairs)
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket or vest
    • Sunhat
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this 10-day Camino de Santiago walk, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants.

  10-day Camino de Santiago walks 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 older than 12 may be permitted to join the 10-day Camino de Santiago on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this 10-day Camino de Santiago is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your 10-day Camino de Santiago is Ponte de Lima, Portugal. To get there, most people fly into Vigo Airport (VGO). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Ponte de Lima.

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time in a predetermined place. Your guide will provide more details before the adventure begins.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations
  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.