Is Sept 8th 2026 the only opening

For the 12 day itinerary specifically, there are only two departure dates. They are: April 28th 2026 which is sold out September 8th 2026 which has 8 spaces currently available. We do also have an 8 day itinerary that has more dates though.

My wife cannot walk the distance. Is it possible to be transported to each daily destination to meet the hiking group. I completed the Camino de Santiago walking but would like to have my wife come on the pilgrimage with me.

All guests joining our tours do need to be fit enough to complete the itinerary as is. If anyone is unable to complete the walks, they would need to arrange a taxi and their own cost.

What is the process for booking flights for the tour?

Flights are not included in the trip package, but they can be arranged and added to your booking upon request.

How can I find out about additional nights before or after the tour?

You can inquire about extra nights before or after the tour during your booking process or by checking availability directly with us.

Interested in Spanish tour

We run our tours in English only

What meals are included in the tour price?

The package includes 11 breakfasts throughout the tour, with additional meals available at guest discretion.

Please describe the hotels used. Are they private rooms or hostels?

The accommodation used will be private rooms. On this trip we stay in smaller, family-run hotels and pensions that might not offer the same luxuries as larger chain-style hotels, but they do provide a warm welcome, a comfortable place to stay and the chance to gain a better understanding of local life.

How do I arrange airport transfers?

Airport transfers can be arranged as part of the package for designated arrival and departure dates.

Are there any luggage transfers included during the trek?

Yes, main baggage will be transported between night stops, allowing you to carry only what you need for the day.

Are you able to offer a better price for this tour?

This is the best price we can offer on this tour, we believe this is a competitive price and great value for a small group tour!

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US $1,740 per person

Walking the Camino de Santiago (including Melide)

8 days

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Start and end in Santiago de Compostela

4.5

53 traveler reviews

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Loved every step. Great experience with the spectacular Camino. It was a chance to feel like a real pilgrim.
Anne Alexander, traveled in October
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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Santiago de Compostela to Sarria
Start point
Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain (Madrid Airport, Arrivals Terminal 1, 11:00)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Duerming Villa Sarria (or similar))
Included Activities
- Transfer from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Sarria
Landmarks
Church of Santa Marina
Day 2
Sarria to Portomarin
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vistalegre (or similar))
Included Activities
- 22-kilometre guided walk from Sarria through eucalyptus forests and rolling farmland to Portomarin
Landmarks
San Pedro Church
Day 3
Portomarin to Palas de Rei
Accommodation
Hotel (Hosteria Calixtino (or similar))
Included Activities
- 20-kilometre guided walk from Portomarin to Palas de Rei including crossing historic railway bridge and high pass (722 metres)
Landmarks
Casa Carneiro
Day 4
Palas de Rei to Melide
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Galician dinner featuring locally-sourced ingredients including pulpo a la Gallega (tender octopus served with paprika, olive oil, and coarse salt) paired with local Rías Baixas white wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Pazo de Sedor (or similar))
Included Activities
- 28-kilometre guided walk through rural Galicia to Melide including crossing medieval bridge
- Traditional Galician dinner at farmhouse accommodation
Landmarks
Medieval bridge near Melide
Day 5
Melide to El Amenal
Accommodation
Hotel (Amenal Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- 27-kilometre guided walk through traditional Galician countryside to El Amenal
- Visit Santa Irene Chapel
Optional Activities
- Taste Arzua soft cheese in the town
Landmarks
Santa Irene Chapel
Day 6
El Amenal to Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez (or similar))
Included Activities
- 17.5-kilometre final guided walk from El Amenal to Santiago de Compostela including ascent to Monte Gozo
- Claim Compostela certificate upon arrival
Landmarks
Monte Gozo
Santiago Cathedral
Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gelmirez (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Santiago de Compostela with local guide
- Visit to Santiago Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Optional full-day excursion to Cape Finisterre (note: this would require skipping the city tour)
Landmarks
Santiago Cathedral
Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
End point
Rosa Rosae, A Rosa, 7, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña 15701, Spain (Rosa Rosae, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport

Landmarks
Church of Santa Marina

Landmarks
San Pedro Church

Landmarks
Casa Carneiro

Landmarks
Medieval bridge near Melide

Landmarks
Santa Irene Chapel

Landmarks
Monte Gozo
Santiago Cathedral

Landmarks
Santiago Cathedral

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Duerming Villa Sarria (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Vistalegre (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Hosteria Calixtino (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Hotel Pazo de Sedor (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Amenal Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Gelmirez (or similar)
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Days 6, 7

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4.5

Overall rating based on 53 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.5

ANGELA
June 18th, 2025
5
My Camino de Santiago de Compostela was amazing! However, I am not sure if we got the list of items we needed for the...
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Traveled in May 2025
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Thank you so much for such great feedback, we are so pleased this was a special and once of a lifetime trip for you. We do hope to see you again soon!
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David
June 8th, 2025
4
Itinerary was good. Guide was excellent. Hotels a problem. These basic 2-star pñaces are below what I have...
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Traveled in May 2025
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Thank you for providing us with your feedback. It’s disappointing to hear that the standard of the hotels did not meet your expectations or your previous experiences with Explore. Please contact cr@explore.co.uk, if you would like to discuss your experience in more detail.
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Gerard
May 20th, 2023
4.7
Talking and sharing with others on the trip as we walked together
Traveled in May 2023
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Hing
May 20th, 2023
4.7
The guided tour of Leon and seeing the magnificent cathedral and many of the beautiful buildings in the city....
The guided tour of Leon and seeing the magnificent cathedral and many of the beautiful buildings in the city. Staying just off the cathedral Square was wonderful, even though it was a Hostal! Ascending to the Iron Cross was just just so special, and seeing the changes in landscapes, vegetations, and long vistas was one of the best days of the walk. Of all the hostals/ hotels that we stayed in, the Pazo de Sedor, my highlight, as was the set dinner that we had there. Of course the final day, looking down towards Santiago, seeing the spires/ towers of the cathedral, and finally walking into the cathedral Square, to join the others in our group was just incredible! Show more
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Louise
May 20th, 2023
3.7
Seeing Santiago from the hill and walking into the city.
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Melanie
May 23rd, 2023
4
The actual walking among fellow pilgrims
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Anne/Annie
May 28th, 2023
4.8
The walk around Leon and being taken to restaurants that I never would have found
Traveled in May 2023
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Anne/Annie
May 28th, 2023
4.8
Reaching Santiago Cathedral. The end of all my training and walking
Traveled in May 2023
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Kimberly
May 30th, 2023
4.7
Our guide, Julia, is pure gold. She was extremely popular with our whole group. She really made the trip extremely...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Mike
May 30th, 2023
4.3
Meeting with other members of the group and getting to know them as we bonded through the shared experience of...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Leah
Asked on January 13th, 2026
Is Sept 8th 2026 the only opening
Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2026
  For the 12 day itinerary specifically, there are only two departure dates. They are:
  April 28th 2026 which is sold out
  September 8th 2026 which has 8 spaces currently available.
  
  We do also have an 8 day itinerary that has more dates though.
- L
  Leah
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Is there a location where I could see the map with elevation and break down of daily walks
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2026
  We don't have a map that shows the elevation and such, however we do have our trip notes that detail the full itinerary and state the daily milage and elevations.
R
Rita
Asked on January 7th, 2026
My wife cannot walk the distance. Is it possible to be transported to each daily destination to meet the hiking group. I completed the Camino de Santiago walking but would like to have my wife come on the pilgrimage with me.
Tour Details
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2026
  All guests joining our tours do need to be fit enough to complete the itinerary as is.
  
  If anyone is unable to complete the walks, they would need to arrange a taxi and their own cost.
J
Johannes
Asked on March 18th, 2025
What is the process for booking flights for the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  Flights are not included in the trip package, but they can be arranged and added to your booking upon request.
M
Marianne
Asked on March 9th, 2025
How can I find out about additional nights before or after the tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
  You can inquire about extra nights before or after the tour during your booking process or by checking availability directly with us.
L
Lucy
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Interested in Spanish tour
Other
Tour Details
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
  We run our tours in English only
C
Clubbers
Asked on December 28th, 2024
What meals are included in the tour price?
Meals
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
  The package includes 11 breakfasts throughout the tour, with additional meals available at guest discretion.
C
Cindy
Asked on November 10th, 2024
Please describe the hotels used. Are they private rooms or hostels?
Accommodation
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
  The accommodation used will be private rooms. On this trip we stay in smaller, family-run hotels and pensions that might not offer the same luxuries as larger chain-style hotels, but they do provide a warm welcome, a comfortable place to stay and the chance to gain a better understanding of local life.
F
Fede
Asked on September 21st, 2024
How do I arrange airport transfers?
Flights / Transfers
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
  Airport transfers can be arranged as part of the package for designated arrival and departure dates.
T
Thomas
Asked on September 20th, 2024
Are there any luggage transfers included during the trek?
Transport
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
  Yes, main baggage will be transported between night stops, allowing you to carry only what you need for the day.
Y
Yvonne
Asked on August 22nd, 2024
Are you able to offer a better price for this tour?
Price / Availability
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2024
  This is the best price we can offer on this tour, we believe this is a competitive price and great value for a small group tour!

From

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Walking the Camino de Santiago (including Melide)

Itinerary

Santiago de Compostela to Sarria

Included Activities

Sarria to Portomarin

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Portomarin to Palas de Rei

Included Activities

Palas de Rei to Melide

Included Activities

Melide to El Amenal

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Optional Activities

El Amenal to Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago de Compostela

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