Included:

• • Self-guided tour along the Camino Frances:
    • Walk the full Camino Frances
    • Walk the final 100 km
    • Walk from Leon to Ponferrada
    • Walk from Logroño to Burgos
  • Accommodation as in the itinerary in 2 or 3-star hotels or equivalent, based on double occupancy
  • All breakfasts
  • 4 dinners if you’re doing the Final 100 km or Logroño to Burgos / 3 dinners if you’re doing Leon to Ponferrada / 25 dinners if you’re doing the Full Camino
  • Luggage transfers
  • Holiday pack — pilgrim passport, luggage tag, route notes or guidebook if you have requested a hard copy (this will be waiting for you at your first accommodation)
  • Walking notes and vouchers with all the information about your accommodation
  • 24/7 hotline

Not included:

• • Transportation to and from the starting/end point
  • Premium accommodation
  • Airport pick-up — can be added at an additional cost
  • Additional nights — can be added at an additional cost
  • Additional luggage — can be added at an additional cost
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Travel and medical insurance

*Please note that refrigerators are not guaranteed in the accommodations.

The most important thing about walking the Camino Santiago is that you enjoy the journey at your own pace. Whether you’re a very fast or a slow walker, we encourage you to enjoy the trail. Check out the day-by-day itinerary to learn about daily distances. Keep in mind that you’ll be carrying a daypack of things you might need on the trail. Don’t worry about the baggage, though, as the support vehicle will carry everything for you!

Full walk of  the Camino Frances

• • Hiking for more than a month is strenuous. If you’ve never done any long-distance hiking, you should start your workout regime at least 12 weeks prior to the start of the hike. Work on your strength, stability, and cardio. Let us know if you have any questions regarding preparation.

Other 6 and 7-day itineraries

• • A reasonable level of fitness is required for 6 and 7-day itineraries. If you can comfortably walk for several hours at a time and enjoy being active, you should do well. It’s recommended to do some training walks beforehand to build up your stamina and ensure you’re comfortable with the daily distances.

Remember, the Camino is not a race, and there will be plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Self-guided tours are perfect for those who enjoy exploring on their own terms—at their own pace, and with the company they choose. By joining this self-guided luxury Camino tour, we take care of…

• • Accommodation in 2 or 3-star hotels, based on double occupancy
  • All breakfasts and some dinners
  • Luggage transfers
  • Holiday pack — pilgrim passport, luggage tag, route notes or guidebook if you have requested a hard copy (this will be waiting for you at your first accommodation)
  • Walking notes and vouchers with all the information about your accommodation
  • 24/7 hotline

Rather than joining a guided group, you’ll navigate the tour yourself, using resources provided by the tour operator. For a hassle-free journey with everything arranged for you in advance, there’s no better option!

As a self-guided tour is built around your preferred travel dates, your guide will take care of arranging accommodations and details after you book. Note that exact accommodations and dates might shift slightly, so don’t make any travel arrangements until the details of your adventure are confirmed.

Here’s a list of clothing we recommend bringing:

• • Clothes made from quick-drying fabrics (avoid cotton)
  • Leisure clothing and footwear for the evenings
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Fleece pullover or jacket
  • Quick-dry short-sleeved and long-sleeved tops
  • Quick–dry walking pants (consider the ones that zip off to make shorts)
  • Waterproof pants — optional (unless it’s very cold, it’s usually best to hike in shorts, but feel free to bring these pants if you’d feel more comfortable)
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Hiking socks
  • Sunhat
  • Gloves

Here’s a list of other equipment we suggest you bring:

• • Daypack or backpack large enough to carry everything you might need
  • Duffle bag for all your belongings if you decide to have your luggage transferred
  • Hydration bladder or a water bottle
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Earplugs — optional
  • Basic first aid essentials, such as blister protection
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. This packing list works best for the May-October season. If you’ll be walking in cooler months, consider adding a warmer base layer, mittens, rain pants and sturdier, waterproof Gore-tex shoes/boots.

Your guides will send you a pre-departure pack by post. The pack contains your pilgrim passport, luggage tag, route notes or guidebook if you’ve requested a hard copy. In case there are certain complications with receiving the pre-departure pack, it will wait for you at your first accommodation.

You’ll have to download the walking notes and vouches yourself. The walking notes are here to assist you. Although the Camino is pretty well-marked and you only need to follow the yellow arrows, there are sometimes variations on the routes or some of them are more difficult to follow than the others. We recommend that you always familiarize yourself with the daily journey ahead. You’ll also download the vouchers yourself. These vouchers contain all the information about your confirmed accommodation—there will be an address, their phone number, any special instructions on how to get there, and a small map.

You will find a 24/7 support phone number on the bottom of each voucher. Keep in mind that there’s no need to print out the vouchers, as your reservations will be confirmed.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price, and character. Though accommodation on the Camino is limited, your guides will always try to book something that is near the Camino as well as the historical center of the city. Expect hotels of a 3-star standard in larger cities, while for the smaller villages and towns, your guide choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2-star standard. Exceptions may be made.

In case your accommodation is located outside the town, you’ll need to check your vouchers for specific instructions on how to get to your accommodation. Most likely the accommodation will organize a taxi transfer or they will pick you up themselves. All the necessary information will be on the vouchers, which is why it’s important to check them every morning so you can plan ahead.

Pricing is based on double occupancy. Still, a solo traveler can certainly sign up, but please note there will be an additional single supplement fee.

One of the best things about these guided tours is that luggage transfers between hotels are included! This means that all you’ll have to carry with you throughout the day is your daypack with essentials.

You are limited to 1 bag per person with a maximum weight of 15 kg/ 33 lbs per bag, it does not matter the size of the bag. Additional bags can be transferred for an extra €10 per bag per transfer. Please note that boots or smaller bags attached to the main bag count as an extra bag and will be charged accordingly.

Luggage is transferred on the days that you are walking to a different hotel. We ask you to have it ready at reception by 8am so as to make sure your luggage is delivered as early as possible in the afternoon.

Group sizes and prices:

• • It’s possible to arrange self-guided tours for both solo travelers as well as large groups.
  • Pricing is based on double occupancy. Single occupancy room is available at an additional cost.
  • If you’re booking solo, a single occupancy room is automatically included. But if you plan to share a twin room with someone you know, just let us know in the note below—we’ll refund the single supplement after booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike 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 departure point varies based on the itinerary you choose.

• • To reach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the easiest option is to fly into Bilbao or Toulouse, then take a train or bus for the final leg.
  • For Sarria, fly into Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña, both offering good train and bus connections.
  • León is best accessed via Madrid’s Barajas Airport, with frequent high-speed trains to the city.
  • For Logroño, the most convenient major airports are Bilbao and Madrid, with train and bus options available to reach the city.

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.