Highlights of the Camino Primitivo

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duration 9 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-20457
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Operated in English

Starts Oviedo, Spain
Ends Lugo, Spain

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Walking sections of the original route to Santiago de Compostela
Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
Visiting the fabulous cities and towns of Lugo, Tineo and Oviedo with their wealth of religious and historic treasures
Staying at comfortable city and cosy rural hotels and enjoying delicious local dishes

The trip "Highlights Of The Camino Primitivo" starts from Oviedo and ends in Lugo. It is a walking tour that takes 9 days taking you through Obona, Puerto Del Palo, Paradavella and 12 other destinations in Spain. "Highlights Of The Camino Primitivo" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation, meals and others.

A self guided walk along the original Camino trail used by pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela. The pilgrim's trail to Santiago de Compostela is one of the great historical 'long distance footpaths' through Europe. According to legend, it all began in the 9th century when the bones of the apostle St James, beheaded in Palestine, miraculously appeared in a village in what is now Galicia. Word spread around the Christian world, reaching (among others) King Alfonso II of Asturias. He undertook the pilgrimage, travelling through dark woods and daunting mountains, from Oviedo to Lugo to Santiago and invited fellow kings and noblemen to follow in his footsteps. The 'original' route became very popular in the early Middle Ages when areas south of the Cantabrian mountains were continuously at war. Walked by millions of 'peregrinos' over the centuries, this self-guided walk reveals the beautiful natural settings, captivating historical monuments, gorgeous rural farmland and authentically friendly villages of northern Spain. Near Lugo, the 'Camino Primitivo' joins the more popular French route.

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Day 1 : Arrive Oviedo
Day 2 : Through the countryside to Puerma and Grado, transfer to Sama de Grado (22km/13.7mi)
Day 3 : Transfer to La Espina and walk to Tineo (11km/6.8mi)
Day 4 : Continue through woodland and via Obona monastery to Campiello (14km/8.8mi)
Day 5 : Walk the High Route from La Mortera to El Palo and Berducedo (22km/13.8mi)
Day 6 : Descend via woodlands and a dam to Grandas de Salime (15km/9.3mi)
Day 7 : Transfer to Fonsagrada and walk to Paradavella (14.5km/9.3mi)
Day 8 : Walk through quintessential Galician countryside to Lugo (18km/11.2mi)
Day 9 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

8 nights in a combination of quality hotels, farmhouse B&Bs and guesthouses on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 dinners: Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cakes.

Transport

Transfers as described (days 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8)

Others

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps and guidebook per room booked
Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
Visitor tax
Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to Oviedo and from Lugo
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance - mandatory
Guide – this is a self-guided walking holiday
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Entrance fees not listed as included
Transfers not listed as included
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Excess Luggage
Items of a personal nature

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of the Camino Primitivo tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 187 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of the Camino Primitivo tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of the Camino Primitivo tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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