The Full Camino Norte

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duration 37 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-20264
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Operated in English

Starts San Sebastian, Spain
Ends Santiago De Compostela, Spain

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Walking the Camino Norte from San Sebastian to Santiago
Visiting the foodie paradise and seaside town of San Sebastian
Bilbao with its great art and architecture
Walking through a variety of landscapes, including the dramatic coastline of the Asturias region
Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims

Start in San Sebastian and end in Santiago De Compostela, the "The Full Camino Norte" trip is a self-guided walking trip that takes 37 days. You will travel through Arzúa, Zarautz, Santillana Del Mar and 33 other destinations in Spain. "The Full Camino Norte" is a private trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Walk the entire length of one of the original Camino routes followed by pilgrims walking to Santiago. 'El Camino del Norte' originates from the 9th Century and was one of the original Camino routes for pilgrims walking to Santiago de Compostela. Sheltered from the rest of the Muslim dominated Iberian Peninsula by the Picos de Europa and Cordillera Cantabrica, it was considered the safest route for Christian pilgrims making their way to the tomb of St James. The full route starts in Irun near the French border and joins the French route at Arzua. This walk starts from chic, gastronomic San Sebastian (Donastia in Basque) and follows the Camino Norte through picturesque fishing villages and fertile valleys to the bustling city of Bilbao, home to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, before continuing along the dramatic coastline through the Asturias region and on to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy a variety of landscapes and architecture, both ancient and modern, while staying in small hotels with local character. The dramatic coastline of the Bay of Biscay and mountain paths make the northern way both challenging and rewarding, whilst the quieter trails offer a great alternative to the more popular French route.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive in San Sebastian/Donostia
Day 2 : Walk via Zarautz to Getaria (6.5hrs)
Day 3 : Continue along the coast to Deba (6.5hrs)
Day 4 : Head inland to the mountains and Markina-Xemein (6hrs)
Day 5 : On to Gernika (6.5hrs)
Day 6 : Continue to Lezama (5.5hrs)
Day 7 : Walk to Bilbao (3.5hrs)
Day 8 : Metro to Portugalete, walk along the coast to Castro Urdiales (7.5hrs)
Day 9 : On to Liendo (5.5hrs)
Day 10 : Walk and by boat to Noja (6.5hrs)
Day 11 : Continue to Galizano (6hrs)
Day 12 : Continue to Santander (3hrs)
Day 13 : Transfer to Ermita, then walk to Santillana (5.5hrs)
Day 14 : On to Comillas (6hrs)
Day 15 : To San Vicente de la Barquera (3.5hrs)
Day 16 : To Bustio (4-5hrs)
Day 17 : On to Llanes near the Picos de Europa (6.5hrs)
Day 18 : Walk to Ribadesella (8hrs)
Day 19 : Enjoy views of the coast en route to Colunga (5.5hrs)
Day 20 : To Villaviciosa (4.5hrs)
Day 21 : On to Gijon (7hrs)
Day 22 : To Aviles (6hrs)
Day 23 : On to Cudillero (8hrs)
Day 24 : Walk to Ballota (6.5hrs)
Day 25 : Head inland to Luarca (5.5hrs)
Day 26 : To Navia (5-6hrs)
Day 27 : Transfer to La Caridad and walk to Ribadeo (5-6hrs)
Day 28 : Walk to Villamartin Grande, transfer to Ribadeo (5hrs)
Day 29 : Transfer back to Villamartin Grande, on foot to Mondonedo (5.5hrs)
Day 30 : Walk to Abadin (4.5hrs)
Day 31 : Walk to Vilalba (5.5hrs)
Day 32 : To Seixón, transfer to Reguela (8hrs)
Day 33 : Transfer to Seixón or Miraz, walk to Sobrado dos Monxes, (8hrs)
Day 34 : To Arzua (6hrs)
Day 35 : On to Rua (6hrs)
Day 36 : Final stage to Santiago (5hrs)
Day 37 : Trip concludes

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

36 nights in a combination of hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities

Meals

35 breakfasts. Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee & juices.

Transport

Transfers as listed in the itinerary

Others

Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX
Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
Visitor tax
Pilgrim Passport
Emergency hotline

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel to San Sebastian/Donostia and from Santiago de Compostela
Meals not listed as included, drinks
Travel insurance
Guide - this is a self guided walking tour
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Entrance fees
Transfers not listed as included
Metro to Portugalete (day 09) and boat trips to Santoña and Santander (days 10 and 12): payable locally
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Excess luggage
Items of a personal nature

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