The first week of the world's most famous pilgrimage: from the walled French town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port over the Pyrenees into Spain, through Pamplona and the vineyards of Navarra to Logroño in La Rioja. About 100 miles, a pilgrim passport to fill with stamps, and your bag waiting at each night's stop.
Pilgrims have walked this road to Santiago for more than a thousand years. You'll cross Roman bridges and medieval towns on their path.
A hard, unforgettable first day: from France up over the mountains to the monastery at Roncesvalles.
Scott and Erin walk every mile with you. We handle the bookings, the bags and the plan; you walk.
Draft itinerary. Distances are approximate; final overnight stops are confirmed with our local partner.
Fly into Biarritz; our transfer takes you to Saint-Jean (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Collect your pilgrim passport, walk the old town, welcome dinner.
Over the Pyrenees on the Route Napoléon, a climb of about 4,400 feet into Spain. The hardest day of the trip. Pilgrim Mass at Roncesvalles.
A long descent through beech woods and Basque villages.
A shorter day along the river into Pamplona, with an afternoon in the old city of Hemingway and the running of the bulls.
Up to the Alto del Perdón and its pilgrim sculptures, then down to the famous Romanesque bridge.
Hill villages and a stretch of Roman road at Cirauqui.
Past the Irache wine fountain and across open farmland.
Into La Rioja wine country. Celebrate the finish with a pintxos evening on Calle Laurel.
Train to Madrid (about 3 hours 20 minutes) and flights home.
This is our most demanding trip. Six of the seven walking days are 13 to 17 miles, and day 2 climbs about 4,400 feet over the Pyrenees. There is no coach following the group; if you need a shorter day, we can arrange a taxi for part of a stage. Train with hills and with a daypack for several months before you go.
Our travel tips page has a packing list and a training plan for this trip.
The Compostela is given in Santiago to pilgrims who walk at least the last 100 km. On this trip you'll fill your pilgrim passport with stamps from every stop, and you can come back to walk the later stages.
Cool mornings in the Pyrenees, then warm to hot afternoons (often 75–85°F) in Navarra and La Rioja. Bring sun protection and a warm layer.
No. You carry only a daypack. Your main bag travels ahead to each night's stop.
Not at all. People walk the Camino for faith, history, challenge or reflection. All are welcome.
Yes. A limited number of single rooms are available for a single supplement.
Yes, with at least $50,000 of emergency medical cover and $100,000 of evacuation. See our travel tips.
A deposit holds your place, and the balance can be paid in monthly installments. Refer a friend who books and get $100 off your balance. The trip runs with a minimum number of travelers; full terms are sent when reservations open.
Reservations for The Camino de Santiago are not open yet. Join the interest list and you'll hear first, with the early-booking price, before we open it to everyone.