More about the route
Here you can see a map of the entire route
Itinerary
Here you can see the programme for the tour.
You arrive in Santiago de Compostela and can explore the atmospheric old town. When you check in at your hotel, you will receive your welcome kit, which contains all the information you need to fully enjoy this self-guided walking holiday.
Hotel (example): Hotel Lux Santiago
As you leave Santiago, be sure to look back at the city to savour the memorable views. The rest of the day's walk takes you through green forests and fields interspersed with villages. You'll cross a Roman bridge and end the stage in the cosy town of Ponte Maceira.
Note: Your accommodation today is off the route and you will be staying here for two nights. This means that after the day's hike, call the accommodation and they will come and pick you up. The next morning you will be driven back to the route.
Hotel (example): Casa O Folgo
It's a good idea to start early and have a good breakfast so you can tackle the long, gradual climb out of Negreira. Once you've reached the ridge, enjoy the beautiful forest paths, peaceful country roads and beautiful scenery all the way to the village of Santa Mariña.
Note: Today you will call the hotel again, who will pick you up after the day's hike and bring you back the next morning.
Hotel (example): Casa O Folgo
This stage is relatively short, so you can start late to recover from the previous day. Follow the country roads and enjoy the scenery as you ascend to Monte Aro before the final descent to the village of Olveiroa.
Hotel (example): Casa Loncho
Today's walk is mostly along pleasant, small paths and, together with the sight of the Atlantic Ocean that also meets you today, it helps to keep spirits high. This part of the Finisterre camion takes you along the Logoso river and past a small church. From here it's downhill through a grove of pine trees before the first glimpses of the Atlantic meet you. The encounter with the sea is emotional for many pilgrims - the further they have walked, the greater the joy. You arrive in Cee, a lively fishing village with lots of small shops and a Sunday market with plenty of shopping opportunities.
Hotel (example): Hotel Insua
The last day of walking takes you through the town of Corcubion, a picturesque little seaside town that attracts many artists.
The path from here meanders along the rocky coastline, over sandbanks and around the bay to Cape Finisterre. There's a special atmosphere here as you stand at Europe's westernmost point and look out over the Atlantic Ocean towards the horizon where sky and sea meet.
Hotel (example): Hotel Prado da Vina
After breakfast, check-out and individual return.
Pictures from the trip
Prices and dates
Price includes
- 6 nights in carefully selected hotels - always incl. private shower/toilet
- Breakfast every day
- Detailed route descriptions and maps
- Pilgrims passport
- Transfer to and from the accommodations (if necessary)
- Luggage transport between hotels
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Singleroom
- Transport to/from Spain
- Handling fee (€20)
- Tourist tax (if due)
Practical information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Santiago de Compostela are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
- You arrange your transportation
Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio
On this trip, you will stay at small Bed & Breakfast places and one night in a cabin.
When booking, you choose whether you want accommodation in a double room or a single room. Please note that if you are traveling alone, you must choose a "single room."
In the itinerary, you can see examples of the hotels we typically use for this trip. If there is no availability at these accommodations when you book the trip, we will ensure accommodations of equivalent quality.
Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find both lunch and dinner in the towns along the route.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
This journey has difficulty level 2
Grade 2
Easy hiking on reasonably good trails. The day walks will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in good physical condition can participate. Your luggage will be transported and you only carry a light daypack. Requires comfortable footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
See elevation profile (5 stages)
See elevation profile (6 stages)
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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