Question 1

FAQ1-What is included in trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Local English speaking guide
7 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners
Specially chosen 2-3* hotels or equivalent
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel

Question 2

FAQ2 : What is excluded from trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Flights/trains
Visas
Travel Insurance
Guide Gratuity

Question 3

FAQ3: What gear do we need to bring along?

Accepted Answer

Once you book the trip you will be provided with a detailed gear list covering technical clothing, footwear, accessories and equipment.

Question 4

Is travel insurance mandatory?

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend securing travel and medical insurance not only to cover any emergencies during the trip but also last minute cancellations.

Question 5

How do I get to the start of the trek?

Accepted Answer

Arrive in Sarria, Spain.
The best airport to fly into is Santiago de Compostela.
If you are flying from the United States, please check the train timetables on Renfe for travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
We can also arrange a private transfer for an additional cost.

Question 6

Can I upgrade my accommodation?

Accepted Answer

This itinerary offer a mix of 2- and 3-star accommodations and rustic guesthouses. The Camino goes through rural areas where accommodation is very limited, as well as some of the most beautiful cities of the Spanish Meseta, like Burgos and León. In the big cities, an upgrade to superior accommodations is possible, although we cannot guarantee it as it depends on availability at the time of booking. However, we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

Question 7

Do the hotels have wi-fi?

Accepted Answer

Some hotels will have WiFi or internet access, but not all of them. The Camino goes through rural areas where internet service might not always be reliable.

Question 8

When is my luggage transferred?

Accepted Answer

Luggage is transferred on the days you are walking to a different hotel. Please have it ready at reception by 8:00 AM to ensure we can deliver your luggage, along with others, as early as possible in the afternoon.
Make sure to use our luggage tags. Ideally, write your trip reference and the group leader’s name so our luggage handler can identify your luggage immediately. You can also add a mobile phone number to the luggage tags if you wish. Please note that the hotels are not responsible for bringing your luggage to your room, so it will be up to you to carry it to your bedroom. In some cases, accommodations may not have a lift, and you may have to carry the luggage up the stairs. It is usually delivered to your next hotel by 6:00 PM at the latest.
Please note that if you are not walking or cycling to your next destination, you MUST take your luggage with you. On days when you are taking public transport, you need to take your luggage with you.
Luggage transfer is limited to one bag per person with a maximum weight of 15 kg per bag, regardless of the bag's size. Additional bags can be transferred for an extra $20 per bag per transfer. Please note that boots or smaller bags attached to the main bag count as an extra bag and will be charged accordingly.

Question 9

When is the best time to do this trip?

Accepted Answer

The most popular times to go to the Camino are in the spring and autumn. However, please keep in mind that the weather in the north of Spain is unpredictable; you can experience very wet summers and wonderfully sunny autumn days. In terms of crowds, May and September are the busiest months.

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