Europe's foremost cultural trek — 7 days / 6 nights on the Camino de Santiago
Difficulty at a Glance
Trip Highlights
Europe's foremost cultural trek, a UNESCO World Heritage route
The Camino isn't about scenery — it's a human trek built on faith, migration, and inner dialogue, one of the wellsprings of European trekking culture.
Through Galicia's forests, farmland, and stone villages
The route winds through oak forests, country lanes, stone bridges, and old villages — a distillation of northern Spain's untouched landscapes.
The most joyful, pilgrim-spirited stretch — arrival at the holy city
This final 115km is the most ceremonial section of the French Way: just the right length and duration, with the atmosphere at its richest, ending at the holy city of Santiago.
The most ceremonial finish: the 0km marker at "the end of the world"
Arrive at what the Romans called "the end of the world" — standing before the Finisterra 0km marker on the edge of the vast Atlantic, completing the Camino's final rite.
Comfortable stays throughout, including a night in a Galician manor house
Carefully chosen comfortable hotels balance rest and local flavor. One special night in a manor house lets you feel the unique character of northwest Spain amid century-old stone walls and countryside.
Authentic Spanish food, a treat at every meal
Galicia is famous for its cuisine — octopus, Padrón peppers, and cheese are local specialties. The food suits Chinese palates well, and local wine is served with dinner throughout.
A ceremonial finish — pilgrim passport, scallop shell, and official certificate
You'll receive a pilgrim passport and scallop shell; upon arrival at Santiago Cathedral, completing the final 100km earns you the official Compostela certificate — a keepsake of the journey.
Route Map
Madrid Chamartín Station — Sarria
Sarria — Portomarín
21km, +404m / -446m, about 6 hoursPortomarín — Palas de Rei
24km, +493m / -323m, about 6.5 hoursPalas de Rei — Arzúa
28km, +521m / -690m, about 7–8 hoursArzúa — O Pedrouzo
19km, +304m / -387m, about 5 hoursO Pedrouzo — Santiago de Compostela
19km, +261m / -305m, about 5 hours; arrival at the Cathedral, pilgrim's MassOptional day trip to "the end of the world," Finisterre
Return to Santiago in the evening; trip endsDaily Itinerary
Madrid — Sarria
We gather at noon at Madrid Chamartín Station, where your guide will meet you. From there, we take the train together to this centuries-old town — also the starting point of the Camino's final 115km — Sarria.
After check-in, rest or explore on your own. In the evening we share dinner together, where your guide will walk you through the itinerary and things to keep in mind.
Sarria — Portomarín
We follow quiet country lanes through oak forests, passing many beautiful small villages along the way. Look out for wonderfully preserved Romanesque churches, and once in Portomarín, rest a while on the terrace of the main square. You'll notice the yellow arrows and scallop shells that mark the way — they'll accompany you for the whole Camino.
Portomarín — Palas de Rei
Leaving Portomarín, the Camino climbs gradually alongside the Miño river. We'll pass several well-preserved Romanesque churches, the most notable at Eirexe — with a statue of Daniel, one of the four great prophets of Christianity, at its entrance, and a statue of a pilgrim inside. On sunny days, we can also enjoy the quiet of the Galician cemetery at Ligonde.
Palas de Rei — Arzúa
Today is our most demanding day, passing through small villages as the terrain gradually descends. We'll walk through forests and along streams, through medieval villages, finally arriving in the town of Arzúa. Once there, you can visit the churches of Santa María and La Magdalena at leisure.
Arzúa — O Pedrouzo
Today we pass through stretches of woodland, streams, and villages. You can stop at a small chapel to see a statue of St James. The walking is a little easier from here — don't forget to chat with fellow pilgrims from around the world; they'll help you appreciate this trail's long history even more, which is part of what makes this route so special.
O Pedrouzo — Santiago
Today is the final stretch of the Camino. We arrive at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and stand in the square, gazing up at this masterpiece of medieval Catholic architecture. Together we'll collect the official Compostela pilgrim certificate, marking the completion of this 115km journey. At 7:30pm, we attend the cathedral Mass — with luck, you may even witness the swinging of the great Botafumeiro incense burner.
After Mass, the whole group heads to one of Santiago's most historic pilgrim-tradition monastery-hotel restaurants for a celebratory dinner — sharing and toasting this unforgettable pilgrimage together!
Optional day trip to "the end of the world" · Finisterre
Today you may choose to visit what the Romans considered "the end of the world" — the Atlantic coastal town of Finisterre. Stand before the 0km marker to complete the Camino's most ceremonial finish. We return to Santiago in the evening, marking the end of the trip.
Pricing
Terms & Cancellation Policy
- More than 75 days before departure: full refund;
- 75–40 days before departure: 30% of the total fee is charged;
- Within 40 days of departure: 100% of the trip fee is charged;
- If a visa is refused, present the official refusal letter from the consulate — once verified, all paid fees will be refunded, minus any costs already incurred, which will be deducted before refunding the remainder;
- The trip may be transferred to another eligible individual.
- If the minimum group size is not reached, we will notify travelers no later than 30 days before departure and offer an alternative. Travelers may accept the new option or receive a full refund (excluding extra costs incurred from independently booked transport, hotels, etc.);
- If the trip must be cancelled or modified due to safety concerns or government orders, we will refund the unused portion of the trip fee, without further compensation.
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