Camino de Santiago Encompassed G Adventures

Camino de Santiago Encompassed

Adventure Travel

Combine your faith with your loves of trekking and travel on this Camino de Santiago Encompassed tour. From Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, explore Madrid, pass through quaint medieval villages and lovely towns, visit beautiful cathedrals, chapels and churches walk through rich history and more on this incredibly meaningful journey.

In Madrid enjoy some free time to visit Palacio Real, Real Jardin Botánico or Escorial. Sip delicious sangria or check out the nightlife in Malasaña's Plaza del Dos de Mayo. In Galicia's antique hotspot, Sarria, stop in the antique fairs and pick up a souvenir or two. Along your Camino de Santiago walk, perhaps picnic in beautiful Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros. In Palas de Rei indulge in coffee, shopping or see Pambre Castle. In Melide, try the local specialty, octopus, in one of the many 'pulperías'. Hike across streams and follow the forest through picturesque Ribadiso to Arzúa, home of the Santa María and A Magdalena churches. Visit the chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago. You'll depart Salceda early to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. The cathedral on the stunning Praza do Obradoiro, houses the presumed tomb of St. James the Apostle believed to have been interred here in the 1st century AD.


10 Daysfr. $1,656

Tour Highlights & Offers

  • ORIENTATION walk in Madrid
  • TREKKING pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela (5 days)
  • EXPLORE Madrid's Plaza Mayor and Gran Via
  • COMPLETE the pilgrim's trail and your "compostela" walk through small villages and towns
  • ENJOY hearty and delicious Spanish food
  • WALK into the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela
  • BROWSE antique shops in Sarria
  • HIKE from Sarria to Portomarín
  • SEE scenic medieval village of Ribadiso
  • VISIT Arzúa's churches of Santa María and A Magdalena
  • EXPLORE Santiago de Compostela
  • VISIT the cathedral on the magnificent Praza do Obradoiro
  • Walking, local train
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
  • Age requirement: 12+ All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
  • All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
  • All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
  • 9 Breakfasts
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ: Allow USD$305-$400 for meals not included
  • Hotel Europa in Madrid (2 nights)
  • La Casona de Sarria in Sarria (1 night)
  • Casona da Ponte in Portomarín (1 night)
  • Complejo la Cabana in Palas de Rei (1 night)
  • El Chiquitin in Melide (1 night)
  • Pensión Domus Gallery in Arzúa (1 night)
  • Amenal Hotel in Salceda (1 night)
  • A Tafona do Peregrino in Santiago de Compostela (1 night)

MADRID Location Information Description

Madrid, Spain

Arrive at any time. Meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.

Hotel Europa

MADRID Location Information Description

Madrid, Spain

Enjoy a short orientation walk around Madrid with a free day to explore. Opt to check out the world-famous museums, do some shopping or enjoy some fantastic food.

Breakfast

Hotel Europa

MADRID/SARRIA Location Information Description

Sarria, Spain

Travel to the charming town of Sarria by train. Take some free time to explore before meeting up with the rest of your group. Check out an antique fair and browse the quirky furniture and historic art pieces.

Breakfast

La Casona de Sarria

SARRIA/PORTOMARIN Location Information Description

Portomarin, Spain

Hike from Sarria to Portomarín throughout the course of the day. You'll pass through many lovely towns along the way and maybe choose to have a picnic in places such as Barbadelo, Renta or Ferreiros.

Breakfast

Casona da Ponte

PORTOMARIN/PALAS DE REI Location Information Description

Palas de Rei, Spain

Early start from Portomarin, continue walking through fantastic scenery with a rich history en route to Palas de Ray. Weary pilgrims can get a jolt of caffeine in one of Palas de Rey's cafes or visit some of the local shops to grab some souvenirs.

Breakfast

Complejo la Cabana

PALAS DE RAI/MELIDE Location Information Description

Melida, Spain

Continue the pilgrimage westwards through rural Spain, walking through the lush green valleys of Galicia. Take a break in the lively market town of Melide and try octopus, Galicia's most classic dish, in one of the many 'pulperías'.

Breakfast

El Chiquitin

MELIDE/ARZUA Location Information Description

Arzúa, Spain

Follow the Camino from Melide to the village of Ribadiso and finally the town of Arzúa.

Breakfast

Pensión Domus Gallery

ARZUA/SALCEDA Location Information Description

Salceda, Spain

The Camino walk will pass through pretty woods, sleepy villages and across streams most of the day. The chapel of Santa Irene, with its unique statue of Santiago, is worth a visit.

Breakfast

Amenal Hotel

SALCEDA/SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Location Information Description

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Enjoy a final day of walking through spectacular scenery towards the final destination. You'll leave early in order to reach Santiago de Compostela in time for the pilgrim's mass. Walk the last part of the pilgrimage and enjoy the scenery before the baroque, painted towers of the cathedral come into view.

Breakfast

A Tafona do Peregrino

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Location Information Description

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Depart at any time.

Breakfast

Departure Date
Price
Fri, May 10, 2024
$1,779.00
Fri, May 17, 2024
$1,879.00
Sun, May 19, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, May 24, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, Jun 07, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, Jun 14, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, Jul 05, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Jul 19, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 02, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 23, 2024
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 30, 2024
$1,799.00
Sun, Sep 01, 2024
$1,949.00
Fri, Sep 13, 2024
$1,949.00
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
$1,949.00
Fri, Sep 20, 2024
$1,949.00
Fri, Sep 27, 2024
$1,949.00
Sun, Sep 29, 2024
$1,656.00
Fri, Oct 04, 2024
$1,879.00
Sun, Oct 06, 2024
$1,779.00
Fri, Oct 11, 2024
$1,879.00
Fri, Apr 04, 2025
$1,979.00
Sun, Apr 06, 2025
$1,979.00
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
$1,979.00
Sun, Apr 27, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, May 02, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, May 04, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, May 09, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, May 11, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, May 16, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, May 18, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, May 23, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, May 25, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, May 30, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Jul 04, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Jul 11, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
$1,799.00
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
$1,799.00
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, Sep 26, 2025
$2,049.00
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
$2,049.00
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
$1,979.00
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Oct 10, 2025
$1,979.00
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Oct 17, 2025
$1,979.00
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
$1,979.00

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Physical Grading: 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking
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