Hiking the Camino de Santiago

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Sarria, Spain

Santiago De Compostela, Spain

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Pick up your Pilgrim Passport in Sarria AKA your official record for the journey ahead. You’ll get it stamped along the way as proof you’ve completed the final 100km of the Camino.

Kick things off at the iconic starting point for many pilgrims. You’ll pick up your first stamp in your Pilgrim Passport here - a small moment that marks the beginning of something big.

Sarria: Drop your main bag at hotel reception each morning and it’ll be delivered straight to your next stop while you hike. You’ll walk with just a daypack, so it’s all the Camino vibes with none of the heavy lifting.

Portomarin: Step into the historic village of Portomarín and take in its unique charm as you pass through. It’s a chance to pause, explore and soak up a little more of the Camino’s rich story.

Santiago de Compostela: Head to Monte do Gozo for a pretty special moment, with your first view of Santiago’s cathedral in the distance. After all those steps, that's when it really starts to feel real.

Itinerary

Take on Spain's most iconic pilgrimage and hike the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. Venture through Galician villages, forest trails and ancient stone bridges, with every step bringing you closer to one of the world's most iconic finish lines. Refuel with pulpo in Melide before earning that unforgettable first glimpse of Santiago's cathedral. This is the Camino de Santiago fuelled by big days on the trail, breathtaking scenery and a sense of achievement that stays with you long after the journey ends.

day 1Sarria

Welcome to Sarria, the Caminos most iconic launchpad. Youll meet your Contiki crew in the town where pilgrims roll in from all over to kick off the walk to Santiago. The centres packed with Camino history (churches, chapels, monasteries), so you can wander and get a feel for what youre about to do. Later, well keep it chill on Ra Maior the main strip with the perfect energy for a welcome dinner and that pre-Camino buzz.

Meals

Dinner

Location Visited

Sarria

Accommodation

Hotel Villa de Sarria (or similar)

day 2Sarria to Portomarin

day 3Portomarin to Palas de Rei via Castromaior and Eirexe

day 4Palas de Rei to Melide via Casanova and Leboreiro

day 5Melide to Arzua via Boente and Ribadiso

day 6Arzua to Amenal

day 7Amenal to Santiago de Compostela via Lavacolla

day 8Santiago de Compostela

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Accommodation

Hotel Villa de Sarria (or similar)Pousada de Portomarin (or similar) HotelHotel Alda Palas de Reis (or similar)Carlos 96 Melide (or similar) HotelHotel Arzúa (or similar)Hotel Amenal (or similar)Hospedaría San Martiño Pinario (or similar) Hotel

Meals

Dinner (x2)Breakfast (x7)

Transport

Travel by coach

Guide

Experienced Driver Guide

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