Camino - Sarria to Santiago

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

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Tour Overview

Embark on a transformative journey along the historic Camino de Santiago, walking the final 115km from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided tour offers a blend of cultural, historical, and spiritual experiences as you traverse the scenic hills of Galicia, visit ancient sites, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow pilgrims. Highlights include the Church of the Convent of La Magdalena in Sarria, the ruins of the ancient flooded village in Portomarin, and the famous pilgrims' mass in Santiago. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily breakfasts, and dinners, and the convenience of luggage transfers, all while earning your pilgrims' certificate upon reaching Santiago. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Experience the history of the trail marked by crosses, statues, and grain silos

  • Walk the last 115km of the Camino to the tomb of St James in Santiago and qualify for the pilgrims certificate

  • Reach Santiago on foot and experience the famous pilgrims mass

  • Visit the Church of the Convent of La Magdalena in Sarria

  • Walk through the hills of Galicia to Portomarin and see the ruins of the ancient flooded village

  • Try the local speciality, 'Pulpa a Feira', in Melide

  • Pass many ancient sites including monuments, chapels, and bridges on the way to Santiago

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Sarria

Location: Sarria

Accommodation Name: hotel

Make your own way to the first hotel in Sarria. Sarria is located on a hilltop with a river on either side affording you great views of the region.

Day 2 : Walk Through The Hills Of Galicia To Portomarin (6Hrs)

Location: Portomarin

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We recommend before leaving town that you take the time to visit the Church of the Convent of La Magdalena. Over the “Meseta Lucense”, the Lugo Plateau, you will pass through many hamlets dotted along areas of cultivated land, grazing pastures and woodlands and view the first “horreos”, typical raised grain silos. A relatively easy walk until your descent, crossing the Dam of Portomarin, where you can see ruins of the ancient flooded village, and on into the town for your accommodation.
Distance 22km/13.7mi

Day 3 : To Palas De Rei (6-7Hrs)

Location: Palas de Rei

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The route today takes you past farmland, charming hamlets and calvaries. You will pass through the hamlet of Ventas de Naron where you can fill your water bottles, over the gentle Sierra de Ligonde, then downhill through Previsa, Lameiros and Ligonde where you will find a church dedicated to the apostle St James. Emperor Charles V stayed here in the modest village of Ligonde, on the 24th of March 1520.Distance 24km/14.9mi

Day 4 : Leave Lugo Province To Enter La Coruña And On To Melide (4.5Hrs)

Location: Melide

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Walk today to Melide through the small towns of Coto and Leboreiro. Melide is one of the larger towns along the Galician section of the Camino Trail. We recommend you try the local speciality, ‘Pulpa a Feira’, octopus usually served boiled and cooked with red pepper and paprika.
Distance 14km/8.7mi
*or 7 day option - walk Palas de Rei to Arzúa (combining days 4 & 5) - distance 30km or around 9hrs. Discount applies. Must be requested at time of booking.

Day 5 : To Arzúa (4Hrs)

Location: Arzúa

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The terrain becomes much easier today as you walk through the villages of Carballal, San Xuilan do Camino and Lebereiro, and past Eucalyptus trees. You can stop at one of many villages along the way for lunch. Crossing over the River Seco on the Magdalena Bridge you will reach Furelos and continue to Arzúa, in the province of La Coruña.
Distance 14km/8.7mi

Day 6 : Continue To Rúa Or Pedrouzo (5-6Hrs)

Location: Rúa

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s walk will bring you to the small town of Rua which has a population of only 50 people. The walk today is lovely, as you pass large green fields and rural landscapes.
Distance 18km/11.1mi

Day 7 : Arrive Santiago (5-6Hrs)

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will pass many ancient sites including monuments, chapels and bridges – all have a story to tell. Follow country lanes and forest paths through increasingly populated countryside. The last day on the trail is always a special one. Continue downhill to the city. Arriving in the fabled Santiago de Compostela there is plenty to see and do – or simply relax and celebrate the end of the journey. Dinner is not included tonight so you can try one of the many restaurants in town.
Distance 21km/13mi

Day 8 : Trip Concludes Santiago De Compostela

Location: Santiago de Compostela

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast. If you'd like to add an extra night, please ask for our rates.

What's Included

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners (no dinner in Santiago): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta dis

  • 7 nights in hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis generally with ensuite facilities (upgrade to superior hotel in Arzua (recommended) and Santiago - supplement applies)

  • 7 day itinerary (combine days 4 & 5) inclusions: 6 nights accommodation, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners (no dinner in Santiago)

  • Digital information pack with route notes, maps & GPX

  • Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

  • Pilgrim Passport

  • Emergency hotline

  • Travel to Sarria and from Santiago de Compostela

  • Meals not listed as included, drinks

  • Travel insurance - mandatory

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What's Not Included

  • Travel to Sarria and from Santiago

    Travel to Sarria and from Santiago de Compostela is not included.

  • Meals Not Listed

    Meals not listed as included, such as lunches and drinks, are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is mandatory.

  • Guide

    This is a self-guided walking holiday, so a guide is not included.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees not listed as included are excluded.

  • Transfers

    Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage, and transfers not listed as included, are excluded.

  • Solo Traveller Supplement

    A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.

  • Excess Luggage

    Excess luggage charges apply for additional pieces of luggage beyond the included 20kg.

  • Accommodation Upgrades

    Accommodation upgrades to a superior hotel in Arzua or Santiago are available for a supplement.

  • Items of a Personal Nature

    Items of a personal nature are not included.

Grading

The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 14 and 24km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to mountainous. This is a well worn path where route finding will be reasonably straight forward (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. ...more ...less

What You Carry

As the walks are fully supported you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone etc.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Sarria and from Santiago de Compostela is included. Transfers by taxi or public transport are available if you need to skip a stage. A private transfer from Santiago or A Coruna airport to Sarria is available on request.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable hotels and farmhouse B&Bs, typically with ensuite facilities. Upgrades to superior hotels in Arzua and Santiago are available for an additional supplement.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will enjoy 7 nights in comfortable hotels and farmhouse B&Bs, typically with ensuite facilities. Upgrades to superior hotels in Arzua and Santiago are available for an additional supplement.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Breakfasts are usually continental, inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee, and juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish, or pasta.

  • Is luggage transfer included in the tour?

    Yes, luggage transfer for 1 piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 20kg is included. A supplement applies for excess luggage.

  • What happens if I need to skip a stage of the walk?

    Transfers by taxi or public transport are available if you need to skip a stage. These transfers are not included in the tour price.

  • Is there an emergency contact available during the tour?

    Yes, an emergency hotline is available during the tour.

  • What is the difficulty level of the walking tour?

    The walking is graded moderate (3). Daily walks are between 14 and 24km on well-marked trails over diverse terrain, from relatively flat to mountainous. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

  • What should I carry with me during the walks?

    As the walks are fully supported, you only need to carry a daypack with your daily requirements including wet weather gear, lunch supplies, water bottle, warm top, phone, etc.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour?

    No, travel insurance is not included and is mandatory.

  • Is a guide provided for the walking tour?

    No, this is a self-guided walking holiday, so a guide is not included.

  • What is a Pilgrim Passport and is it included?

    A Pilgrim Passport is provided as part of the tour. It is a document that pilgrims get stamped at various points along the Camino to prove they have walked the route.

  • How fit do I have to be?

    Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.

  • What happens if something goes wrong?

    On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.

  • I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?

    Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

A. Hubbard(Lincs)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

24 May 2022

Fantastic trip and all the accommodation was also perfect, all staff were great and the holiday was just perfect.

B. Gilbert(Bentleigh, VIC)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

21 Nov 2019

Walking the Camino in a self guided trip with UTracks was awesome. We set our own pace knowing how far we had to walk each day. Our luggage always arrived before we did. Accommodation was great. Food was delicious and so was the wine. No shortage with wine! Overall a great trip. Met lots of wonderful people along the way who shared their knowledge of walking and taking care of the body. I would not hesitate to recommend UTracks if you want a self guided and supported walk along the Camino. ...more ...less

M. MacLeod(Albury, Australia)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

9 Jun 2023

Well organised by UTracks and their Spanish partners, everything went to plan which made it easy to enjoy, one step after the other.

R. Patel(Hong Kong)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

15 Aug 2023

Excellent service!

G. Kuerschner(Australia)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

26 Sep 2023

We did the self-guided Camino and they made the whole experience so streamlined and stress-free. Everything was organised for us and the service was excellent. Meals, accommodation, luggage transfer, information.....all perfect.

G. Hewitt(Brookhaven, USA)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

20 Jul 2022

The walk from Sarria to Santiago was a bucket list dream of mine and it didn’t disappoint. The scenery, food, wine and shared experience exceeded my expectations. UTracks were great to deal with and made the whole experience very easy and seamless. My only reservation was regarding the choice of hotels; whilst clean and comfortable they could have been more authentic. ...more ...less

Anne Armstrong(West Kilbride, United Kingdom)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

25 Jun 2024

Well organised trip. My travelling companion booked this trip from Australia and I booked from UK. UTracks coordinated separate payments for us, we were impressed!! Accommodation was all of a good/ great standard

D. Skurr(Bentleigh, Australia)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

31 Oct 2023

Overall, satisfied. They were our contact in Australia. Very responsive and they got everything right.

B. Winckler(Aliso Viejo, USA)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

11 Nov 2022

Accommodations were comfortable, food was great. Response time from the company was quick. No issues encountered in terms of arrangements.

D. Swanson Clement(Ottawa, Canada)  

Camino - Sarria to Santiago

9 Jun 2023

Overall excellent trip with UTracks. Pre departure team was super organized and helpful. A couple of the hotels exceeded our expectations. Restaurant choices were not great in a few of the towns.

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    UTracks requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of utracks charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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Camino - Sarria to Santiago

8 Days Starting in Sarria, Spain and ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Visiting: Sarria, Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa, Rúa, Santiago de Compostela

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

CT6

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $1090 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.