Camino - Pilgrims and Paradors
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Sightseeing tour
- Explorer
- Young Adults
- duration 10 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-31075
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- Operated in English
- Experiencing the historical significance of the pilgrim trail, one of the world's great walking experiences
- Staying in charming hotels, manor houses and paradors for maximum comfort
- Reaching the fabled Santiago de Compostela cathedral on foot
- Enjoying the camaraderie of hikers and pilgrims along the trail
Walk the Camino in style staying in charming hotels and Paradors at night and experiencing the classic scenery and camaraderie of the trail during the day. Following the well worn Camino trail in northern Spain is one of the world's great walking experiences. This trip provides the perfect option for those who want to experience the trail and stay in a mix of charming hotels and Paradors along the way, often in historic buildings updated inside for maximum comfort. As you are walking more than 100kms, you are eligible to receive the official Compostela certificate. Along the walk, gain a wonderful appreciation of the historic significance of the trail while reflecting on the meditative role that walking offers the pilgrim. Passing through mixed landscapes, there are numerous reminders of the pilgrims past who travelled the route including crosses, statues and grain silos. The gates of Galicia lead on to the fabled Santiago de Compostela with its famous cathedral, site of the tomb of St James.
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Day 1 : Arrive Villafranca del Bierzo
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Day 2 : Transfer to Herrerías and walk to O Cebreiro (6hrs), transfer back to Villafranca
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Day 3 : Enter Galicia and walk to Samos (6hrs), transfer to Monforte de Lemos
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Day 4 : Transfer to Samos and walk via Sarria to Barbadelo (5hrs), transfer to Monforte
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Day 5 : Walk through the hills of Galicia to Portomarin (6hrs)
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Day 6 : Walk to Palas de Rei, transfer to Vilamaior (6.5hrs)
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Day 7 : Continue to Pazo Santa Maria / Arzua (6hrs)
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Day 8 : Walk from Arzua to Rua, transfer to Pazo Andreade (5hrs)
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Day 9 : Transfer to Rua, walk to Santiago (5.5hrs)
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Day 10 : Trip concludes
- 9 nights in Parador, manor houses and charming hotels on a twinshare basis
- 9 breakfasts, 8 dinners (no dinner in Santiago): 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.
- Transfers on days 2 - 9
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
- Digital information pack including navigational app with route notes, maps & GPX
- Pilgrim Passport
- Visitor tax
- Emergency Hotline
- Travel to Villafranca del Bierzo and from Santiago
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Guide - this is a self guided tour
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Transfers not listed as included
- Excess luggage
- Items of a personal nature
- An optional full day excursion in Ribeira Sacra is available at Monforte (where you stay on days 3 & 4) - must be requested at time of booking and an extra night in Monforte is required. Note does not operate on a Wednesday. Details of the day trip: 11.30am Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Ribeira Sacra for a cellar visit and wine tasting followed by a 3-course lunch with drinks included, then a boat trip on the Sil river. Transfer back to the hotel in the early evening (5pm). Inclusions: Private transport (Mercedes type), guided activities only in the wine cellar and during the boat trip. Minimum of 2 people. A supplement applies for the tour plus the extra night at Monforte - please ask our consultants for details.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Camino - Pilgrims and Paradors 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceCamino - Pilgrims and Paradors 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.
VisaFor this Camino - Pilgrims and Paradors 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 TravelersA 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 MeasuresThis 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.