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St James Way - Sarria to Santiago (guided)
Galicia
Spain
The El Camino de Santiago has existed for over a thousand years!
-- Guided Hiking Tour --
Get you Pilgrimage Certificate
Inspiring
pathways through the pristine Spanish countryside combined with
carefully selected and comfortable rural
accommodations, tasty and traditional meals and no worries about
carrying your own luggage around - make this one of the top self-guided
(guided option available) walking holidays throughout Europe! There is
no single way to follow the Way of St. James, also known in Spanish as
El Camino de Santiago! In fact, there are a number of pilgrimage routes
you can follow, however, some of these routes are better known than
others. Santiago is considered a most important pilgrimage destination
due to its association with James the Great and during the Middle Ages,
the route was highly traveled by his followers. Today the route has
again attracted a growing number of modern-day pilgrims from around the
globe, whether celebrating for religious reasons, historical merit or
simply for the awesome grandeur of
the natural world all around. The route was declared the first European
Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in October 1987; it was also
named one of UNESCO s World Heritage Sites in 1993. It was considered one of three
pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned (the others
are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem). At the Cathedral of Santiago de
Compostela in Galicia, legend has it that
the remains of Saint James the Great, are buried there. At the end of the trip you will receive "The Compostela" - a certificate of accomplishment given to pilgrims on
completing the Way (min. of 100 km).
Our trips focus on the "French Way" -
the most traditional of all the pilgrims routes to Santiago, and the
best known internationally. The route, which crosses the north of the
Iberian Peninsula, was established in the late 11th century thanks to
the efforts of monarchs like Sancho III the Greater and Sancho Ramirez
de Navarra y Aragon, as well as Alphonse VI and his successors, who took
care of its construction and promotion. The principal routes of the Way
in France and Spain were described in detail around the year 1135 in
the Codex Calixtinus, an essential reference work providing details of the pilgrimage tradition.
This guided trip will be covering the last section - the last 111 km -- ending in Santiago the Compostella
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Walking Tour
Meeting:
Sarria
Airport:
Santiago de Compostella
Transfer:
Santiago
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Rates and Dates for 2013
Rates include:
Accommodations in hotels and guesthouses with private bath. Breakfast and most dinners. Hiking guide throughout. Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel. Detailed Walking Notes. Map. Pilgrim passport
| A | 2013 | 8 day hike, MAP | 8d / 7n | €679 | $885 |
Transfer and Other Options:
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2013
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Transfer is included from Santiago at 4 PM
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Check here for details and availability
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2013
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04/20
- 04/27
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Expired
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2013
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05/04
- 05/11
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Expired
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2013
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05/25
- 06/01
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
/16
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Reserve
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2013
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06/22
- 06/29
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
/16
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Reserve
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2013
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07/20
- 07/27
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Reserve
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2013
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08/24
- 08/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Reserve
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2013
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09/07
- 09/14
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Reserve
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2013
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09/14
- 09/21
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Reserve
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2013
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09/28
- 10/05
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8d / 7n
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8 day hike, MAP
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6
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Lunches, drinks. Dinner on Day 1 and 7.
On our trips you are guaranteed a high level of comforts and gastronomy. The walking can be
physically demanding and will require a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a
highly rewarding venture that includes numerous cultural highlights along the way!
Sarria to Santiago de
Compostela
8 Days/ 7 Nights, guided
The route begins in Sarria and finishes in Santiago de Compostela. Traverse the
hilly landscapes of Galicia, certainly some of the most beautiful of all the
caminos. Reward your efforts in Santiago de Compostela, the heart and hub of all
pilgrimages on the Way of St. James.
Section 8 from
Sarria to Santiago de Compostela
Day 1 - Sarria
Meeting in Santiago at 4 PM and transfer to Sarria (except the October trip). Check into your hotel in the heart of the lively town of Sarria. The rooms are en-suite. No meals toady.
Day 2 – Sarria to Portomarin (6h 22km +230m -300m)
Expect a peaceful walk in shady oak woods, pretty villages and on quiet country roads. The village of Barbedelo (580m) has a beautiful Romanesque church that is worth a visit. The next significant village is Ferreiros. When you arrive in Portomarin (550m), you can chill out on one of the numerous terraces of the main plaza.
Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
Day 3 – Portomarín to Palace do Rei (6h15 25km +340m -140m)
From the village, the Camino crosses the river Minho and climbs steadily uphill. On your way, you will be crossing Gonzar and passing the Romanesque Church of Santa María, Castromaior. The calm of the Galician Cemetery in Ligonde on a sunny day is a rest in itself. In Eirexe, the Romanesque portal of the church is a beauty and features a sculpture of Daniel and animals, as well as Santiago de Peregrino inside. You will then arrive in Palace do Rei (565m).
Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Half Board
Day 4 – Palace do Rei to Melide
The Camino continues slightly downhill, passing the village of Casanova and the charming village of Leboreiro. Today, we walk as far as Melide, to overnight in this bustling market . Melide is the capital of the "Pulpo a la Plancha".
Town: ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
Day 5 – Melide to Arzua
The Camino will follow a forest track and cross several streams bringing you to the village of Boente with its church of Santiago. Then the medieval village of Ribadiso, and finally Arzùa (389m). This small town has 2 churches that you can visit, Santa María and La Magdalena.
Town: ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
Day 6 – Arzùa to Rùa-O Pino (5h15 18km +50m -130m)
This shaded section of the Camino will pass through woods, along streams and through sleepy villages. Take your time and visit the chapel of Santa Irena, with its unique statues of Santiago. The rest of the way to Rua/Opino is on a good and quiet country road. Rua (310m) is one of the less crowded stopping points before Santiago de Compostela.
Town: ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
Day 7 –Rúa to Santiago de Compostela (5h20 21km +150m -186m)
You are nearly there! The next stage will be Lavacolla where pilgrims traditionally washed in the river before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The tall eucalyptus trees line your way to Monte del Gozo (368m). From the "Mount of Joy" you can see your goal - the Cathedral of Santiago! After a descent to the city (264m, population 80000) you will be able to witness this UNESCO World Heritage Site up-close. Marvel at the architeture and relish the wonderful atmosphere in this cultural and spiritual mecca.
Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast we bid you farewell.
Meals: Breakfast
If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:
- Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre.
- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house!...
... or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours)
- Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information.
This is the
list of the sections and their stages
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Stage |
Place |
Section 8
Galicia, the last 100 km! |
31
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33
34 |
Portomarin
Palas do Rei
Arzua
Rua-Opino |
23km
23km
28km
18km
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35 |
Santiago de Compostela |
12km |
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Meeting:
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Sarria
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Airport:
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Santiago de Compostella
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Transfer:
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Santiago
The transfer is arranged for 4 PM on Day 1 from Santiago to Sarria
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Level:
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 Easy to Moderate
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Participants:
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Min
6
participants
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Max
16
participants
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.Note: EU nationals are onl. more
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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character.
We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and
also close to the historical quarter or center of the town/city. This is
facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart
of each town and/or city.
In larger towns, which are usually
at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3*
standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns,
we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could
be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages,
our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the
only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is
not up to our standards only that it does not have an official
classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of
parts of the Camino.
Given the reasons stated above, we
do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical center is a better
choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a
distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will
use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no
such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an
upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local
infrastructure in each area.
We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
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Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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Level:
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(2
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Riders:
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Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No/2 |
| Canadian |
No/2 |
| USA |
No/2 |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
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St James Way - Sarria to Santiago (guided)
Tour Code:
ZZ-HK-ESCAM08G
8 days /
7 nights
~$885.00
Dates: Available all Year
Trip Rating :
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
ride four to six hours over steep or more rugged terrain. |
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
Introduction
Day to Day Itinerary
Rates | Dates
Accomodation
Airport:
Santiago de Compostella
Activities:
Hiking, sighteseeing, culture, religious
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Climate
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