Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Northern Spain
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through Northern Spain. We have 13 adventures that vary from 7 days to 41 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure Northern Spain tours
Compiled by

MelissaNorthern Spain travel expert at TourRadar
- All of Portugal and Northern Spain
- Walking the Camino de Santiago - 12 Days
- Signature: Walking Spain's Camino de Santiago National Geographic Journeys
- Walking the Camino de Santiago - 8 Days (from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela)
- Walking the Camino de Santiago - 8 Days
- The French Way of St. James - the last 100km of the Camino Frances 7 Days
- The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul
- Northern Way of St. James From San Sebastian to Bilbao 8 Days
- The Portuguese Way of St. James - the last 100km on the coastal path from Baiona (9 Days)
- Northern Way of St. James From San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 41 Days
You'll walk through Marvão's medieval streets inside its walled fortress, where views stretch across Alentejo's plains, then check out Castelo de Vide's old Jewish quarter and medieval synagogue. A local guide shows you around Santiago de Compostela's UNESCO Old Town, and you'll hike down the pretty staircase at Bom Jesus Sanctuary before wandering Santillana del Mar's medieval quarter and Porto's Ribeira district.
Duration 11 days Destinations Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Lagos, Cabo de São Vicente, Sagres, Albufeira, Faro, MertolaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
- US$1,535
Northern Spain's highlands start from Leon's Gothic cathedral and climb 700 meters to O Cebreiro's palloza houses at the Galicia border. The Meseta plateau stretches from Hospital de Orbigo through Astorga's Gaudi palace, rises to Cruz de Ferro's 1,482-meter iron cross, then drops 930 meters through mountain trails to Molinaseca and Villafranca del Bierzo's Romanesque Church of Santiago.
Duration 12 days Destinations Madrid, Leon, Hospital de Órbigo, Astorga, Foncebadón, Molinaseca, Villafranca del Bierzo, Las Herrerias, O Cebreiro, SamosSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
- US$1,660
Duration 9 days Destinations Bilbao, Haro, Burgos, Fromista, Boadilla del Camino, Carrion de los Condes, Sahagun, Leon, Hospital de Órbigo, AstorgaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From
- US$8,699
Walking the Camino de Santiago - 8 Days (from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela)
53 Reviews by TourRadar travelersWalk the legendary Camino Frances through Northern Spain's eucalyptus forests and ancient oak groves, passing the famous 100-kilometer marker near Ferreiros. You'll cross the medieval bridge at Melide's hamlet and climb Monte Gozo for your first view of Santiago Cathedral rising above the countryside.
Duration 8 days Destinations Madrid, Leon, Miraz, Sarria, Portomarin, Ferreiros, Barizo, Palas de Rei, Melide, ArzuaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $1,660
20% Off- US$1,320You save $340
This seven-day trek covers 114 kilometers through Northern Spain with 2,230 meters of ascent, climbing to 722 meters near Ligonde where eucalyptus groves and patchwork fields spread out below. You'll cross the old railway bridge over Portomarin reservoir as morning mist lifts off the water, starting from medieval Sarria and working your way through varied terrain.
Duration 8 days Destinations Santiago de Compostela, Miraz, Sarria, Portomarin, Ferreiros, Barizo, Palas de Rei, Melide, Pontevedra, Arzua Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $1,660
20% Off- US$1,320You save $340
Walk the last 100 kilometers of the Camino Francés through Galicia over six days, going from Sarria to UNESCO-listed Santiago de Compostela. You'll stop at the Chapel of Santa Irene and cross streams through villages like Portomarín on the banks of the Miño River.
Duration 7 days Destinations Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzua, Pedrouzo, Santiago de Compostela, Muxia, Fisterra Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
20% Off- US$713
The Camino, a Walking Journey for the Soul
42 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was very well planned, which made the entire experience superb!”
Gina, traveled in May
This 115-kilometer walk through Galicia's countryside takes you from Sarria through eucalyptus and pine forests to Santiago de Compostela's UNESCO old city. You'll cross the Belesar dam footbridge, check out the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Boat in Muxia, and see Cape Finisterre on the Atlantic coast.
Duration 11 days Destinations Madrid, Sarria, Ferreiros, Portomarin, Lestedo, Melide, Arzua, Lavacolla, Santiago de Compostela, FisterraSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $3,669
4% Off- US$3,519You save $150
You'll start by climbing Monte Igueldo for sweeping views over La Concha Bay, then head down through Orio, a fishing village with the San Nicolás de Bari church. The route takes you through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve past traditional Basque farmhouses and green valleys before finishing in Bilbao's historic center, where you'll pass the Basilica of Our Lady of Begoña and Santiago Cathedral on your way to the Guggenheim Museum.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Sebastian, Zarautz, Monte Igueldo, Deba, Lezama, Santiago de Compostela, Miraz, Bilbao Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
4% Off- US$909
This self-guided walk covers the final 100 kilometers of the Portuguese Coastal Way from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela, passing through Pontevedra's old town where you'll see the Romanesque Santa María la Mayor Basilica and Plaza de la Leña's cobbled streets. The route takes you through Río Barosa Natural Park near Caldas de Reis with waterfalls and old mills, then crosses the medieval Burgo Bridge spanning the Lérez River.
Duration 9 days Destinations Baiona, Vigo, Redondela, Pontevedra, Santiago de Compostela, Miraz, Abadín, Caldas de Reis, Padron Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
4% Off- US$1,494
This 715-kilometer trek takes 41 days from San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela, passing through fishing villages like Zarautz, Llanes, and Luarca along the Cantabrian coast. You'll walk through the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, Oyambre Natural Park, and Terra Chá plateau on moderate terrain.
Duration 41 days Destinations San Sebastián, Zarautz, Deba, Gernika-Lumo, Lezama, Bilbao, Portugalete, Castro Urdiales, Laredo, SantonaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Operator ASI Reisen From
4% Off- US$3,988





















