Itinerary
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This trip is a trekking trip from start to finish.
A support vehicle is available on every day to carry your main luggage, so you will need to have a day pack large enough to fit whatever you require for each day hiking.
Please note that only one bag is permitted per traveler, which cannot exceed 20kg/45lbs.
Be prepared to hike an average of 6 to 10 hrs per day, approx. 20-25 km per day, with some shorter and longer days along the way.
Day 1 – Sarria
There are no planned activities today so you can arrive at anytime. Transfer will be arranged from Santiago airport if required.
This is your opportunity to meet your CEO(Chief experience officer – G Adventures guide) and fellow travelers.
Day 2 – Sarria – Portomarin
6-8 hours – 23 km
Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day.
Pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.
Day 3 – Portomarin – Palas de Ray
6 hours – 22 km
Get those walking shoes back on! Leave Portomarin behind in the early light of the morning to make the most of the day. This stretch is a mix of ups and downs through beautiful scenery. The entire area has a rich history, especially during the Middle Ages.
Day 4 – Palas de Ray – Melide
4 hours – 15 km
Head west and continue the pilgrimage, passing through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Covering about 15 km today, the day again passes through many lovely villages and towns along the way, offering ample opportunity for rest stops and time to pick up any needed supplies before arriving to Melide.
Day 5 – Melide – Arzúa
4 hours – 13 km
Leaving Melide, the Camino crosses several streams and follows a forest track to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Next is the scenic medieval village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa. In Arzúa, visit the churches of Santa María and A Magdalena.
Day 6 – Arzúa – Amenal
6 hours – 26 km
Walk through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit. En-route, don't miss the lovely hamlet of Rúa. The rest of the route to Amenal is along a mix of good and calm country roads and forest tracks.
Day 7 – Amenal – Santiago de Compostela
4 hours – 14 km
Leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view. Later, explore this fascinating city and sip some wine in a café to celebrate the incredible journey. Upon reaching our goal, the pilgrimage is not complete without a visit to the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle.
Visit the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro, which houses the supposed tomb of St. James the Apostle. It is widely believed that his remains were buried here in the 1st century AD; from then onwards he became the patron saint of the Christian Crusades.
Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Originally built as a small church over the tomb of St. James in 819AD, this now-grandiose cathedral has remained the end point of the spiritual pilgrimage to those walking the Camino de Santiago.
Day 8 – Santiago de Compostela
Depart at any time. Transfer will be arranged from Santiago airport if required.
**A more detailed itinerary can be provided upon request and will be included at time of booking.