SPAIN HIKE

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The Camino has made the “Top 5 experiences” list by all four WorldTowning family members year after year. Avalon, Largo, Will, and I hiked Camino Frances in 2018. 44 days, 516 miles, and loads of memories. It was magical, enlightening, a test of our endurance, an intense time of family bonding, life-changing, and much more. Everyone should go on a long walk, but if you can’t carve out that much time, how about a week with us?

The Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of St James and also just “The Way,” is a network of pilgrims’ ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried. Originally a religious pilgrimage, it is now home to those seeking recharge time, exercise, personal enlightenment, significant decision-making, celebration, connection to their hiking partner, and, yes, for some, a religious pilgrimage. Most consider it a mental, physical, and spiritual challenge.

We will start our days at dawn, just after we enjoy our café con leche and a Spanish-style breakfast. Our hikes on the Camino, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will take us through fragrant forests, small villages with ancient churches, and architectural eye candy. We will arrive at our accommodations, welcomed with a comfortable bed, a hot shower, and a peaceful setting, often accompanied by the sound of church bells tolling far away. Our evenings will be filled with local Galician food, including tapas, pulpo (octopus), and vino tinto (red wine), all. At the same time, we enjoy deep, meaningful, and fun conversations with our new friends.

You can watch our 43 Camino vlogs to learn what you might expect from this trip, plus you can get a vibe for a group trip here.

We will hike for five days, 100km from Sarria to Santiago, and receive our Compostela* at the finish line. On our final day, we will walk into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela or admire it from the outside, depending on your wishes.

If you want to explore a unique land, make new friends, and push yourself out of your comfort zone, this is for you. If you care about connecting deeply with a new culture and its people in a way you cannot do on a traditional vacation, this is for you. This is for you if you approach the world with a glass-half-full attitude.

Do you think it sounds dreamy? The experience is all that and more.

Be prepared to hike an average of 6 to 10 hours per day, approximately 16-32 km (10-20 miles) per day, with some shorter and longer days along the way.

What are the advantages of walking the Camino as a group?

1. You will make friends with other WorldTowning Voyages guests who share similar values, seek adventure, and love to learn. In essence, you will be part of a really cool group. Our group will also be a support system for those tough days and a helping hand when you might need an extra snack or a Band-Aid.
2. We plan it all for you. We reserve your accommodations. If you don’t want to carry your backpack, you can forward it (an additional fee applies). And if you need a zero-day, we can arrange transportation to the following location (an extra cost applies). You walk, and we handle the rest.
3. We have reserved fabulous eateries for breakfast and dinner. You are only responsible for lunch; we can guide you to a meal you enjoy.
4. You get to hike with Jessica and Will, who have hiked the entire trail and are full-time travelers. We are a relationship-based group travel company. We want to get to know you.
5. Swag (big wink). We are having unique gifts made for this event and this amazing group of humans.

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The price is based on double occupancy (with one night possibly being a triple or quad occupancy). You can click the accommodations tab for additional occupancy information.

Our legs will be our primary means of transportation, so no other transportation is included in the price. If you need to take a cab to a location due to fatigue, blisters, or any other reason, the cost is at the guest’s expense. Luggage transportation to each day’s new accommodations is available, but is the full responsibility of the guest.

Six nights’ accommodation in hotels and pensions. Half board (breakfast and dinner included). Guests are responsible for their lunch.

*The Compostela certifies that a pilgrim has completed the Camino de Santiago. The Church authorities award the Compostela, which can be collected at the Pilgrim’s Reception Office in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. To receive it, you must get your Camino passport stamped twice a day at churches, albergues, and cafes.

If you can’t join the trip but would like to go on your own at some point, the packed itinerary is available for $100.