Walking
Walking The Camino
The majority of travelers choose to walk to Santiago de Compostela in the same way pilgrims have done for hundreds of years. The slow pace allows you to take in every detail, and to maximize the contact with nature, the locals and other travellers you meet along The Way.
Our small family run specialised travel agency has over 15 years experience in putting together walking and cyling holidays along the Camino de Santiago. We organize guided and self-guided walking and cycling tours of the Camino de Santiago. Below are examples of our most popular tours, but we can also put together for you any stretch of the many Caminos that exist. Just let us know what part you are interested in doing and we can do the rest.
Self-guided
If you want the freedom of travelling at your own pace but value the comfort of an organized trip, our self-guided tours along the Camino are for you. We provide:
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Pre-booked comfortable and well located hotels with en-suite facilities
- Maps and detailed itinerary booklet with practical information about your trip
- Help with airport transfers
- 24/7 on-call support in English and Spanish from The Way Experiences Team
Guided
If you are looking for a guided group that gives you peace of mind, we offer you the best value for money:
- We move your luggage so you can walk comfortably with a day pack
- Enjoy the company of walking with fellow travellers
- Stay in comfortable and well located hotels in rooms with en-suite facilities
- Enjoy the expert local knowledge of your experienced local English speaking guide
And if you are a private group, we can set up a departure just for you in any of the different Caminos. Contact us for a personalised proposal.
Our Tours
Camino Frances Walking: Sarria to Santiago (guided group)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Price: from 1,485€ per person sharing in double/twin room
WALKING GROUPS
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- From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
- Walk the last 115 km of the Camino de Santiago
- Discover the charm of rural Galicia
difficulty Leisurely / Moderate
Camino Frances Walking: Sarria to Santiago (self-guided)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Price: from 645€ per person sharing in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
- Walk the last 115 km of the Camino de Santiago
- Discover the charm of rural Galicia
difficulty Leisurely / Moderate
Epilogue Walking: Santiago to Finisterre and Muxía (self-guided)
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Price: from 700€ in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- A unique journey into the unspoiled Galicia
- Explore the wild and rugged Atlantic coast
- Enjoy a gorgeous sunset from Cape Fisterra
difficulty Leisurely / Moderate
Central Camino Portugues: Walking from Tui to Santiago de Compostela (self-guided)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Price: from €730 in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- From Tui to Santiago de Compostela
- Walk the last 118 km of the Portuguese Way
- Quieter than the French Way, but equally inspiring
difficulty Leisurely / Moderate
Full Camino Frances Walking: Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago (self-guided)
Duration: 36 days / 35 nights
Price: from €3,625 per person sharing in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- From Saint Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela
- Walk the whole 784km of The French Way - the most popular long distance trek in the world
- Embark on the adventure of a lifetime
difficulty Moderate
The Spiritual Variant Walking: Vigo to Santiago de Compostela (self-guided)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Price: from €720 in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- From Vigo to Santiago de Compostela
- Walking the Spirtual Variant walking through quaint coastal villages, lush forest tracks, vineyards, sandy beaches and ancient monasteries
- Taking a boat from Vila Nova de Arousa to Pontecessures and sailing in the waters of the Arousa estuary and arriving via the last navigable section of the Ulla River
- Travel the only Holy Way river crossing in the world
difficulty Moderate
Camino del Norte Walking - Stage 2 - Bilbao to Santander Walking Self-Guided
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Price: from €673 per person sharing a double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- 110km walking from Bilbao to Santander
- Walking the Camino del Norte along the Cantabrian Sea coastline, across vast beaches, medieval towns with mountain views
- Taking the small ferry from Laredo to Santoña and the traditional pedreña boat across the bay of Santander
difficulty Moderate
Camino del Norte Walking Stage 1 - Irun or San Sebastian to Bilbao (self-guided)
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Price: from €905 per person sharing a double/twin room. Single supplement €340
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- 147km walking from Irun or San Sebastian to Bilbao
- From Hondarribia on the French border to Bilbao
- A stunning 9 day coastal walk across northern Spain through the Basque Country
- Strikingly diverse landscapes from hilltops overlooking the ocean, to fishing towns, vast sandy beaches, cosmopolitan cities and stunning art museums
- Option to start in San Sebastian one of Europe´s most stunning beach cities
- Suitable for all walkers as more challenging days can be broken into two stages
difficulty Moderate
Camino Frances Gentle Walking: Sarria to Santiago (self-guided)
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Price: from €926 sharing a double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- From Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
- Walk the final 111km of the Camino at a gentle pace
- Walking between 9km and 14km each day
- An easier Camino for those looking to savour the experience
difficulty Leisurely
The Portuguese Coastal Way Walking Porto to Santiago with the Spiritual Variant Self-Guided
Duration: 13 days/12 nights
Price: €1,210 per person sharing in double/twin room
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- The Best of the Camino Portugues all in one
- Portuguese Coastal Route, Central Route and Spiritual Variant in one unique journey
- Quaint coastal villages, lush forest tracks, vineyards, sandy beaches and ancient monasteries
- Sail by boat on the only Holy Way River crossing in the world
difficulty Moderate