Question 1

Does someone receive me in Sarria ?, does someone will say goodbye in Santiago?

Accepted Answer

No, it is a self-guided tour. We send all the information in writing, and any questions have our phone 24 hours. It is a very safe route, well signposted, and with many pilgrims who cross it. Of course, we have an office in Santiago and we try to visit our clients when they arrive to find out how the experience is (as long as our schedules permit).

Question 2

At what time do you deliver and receive my luggage?

Accepted Answer

Customers must leave their luggage at the hotel reception every morning, no later than 8:30 a.m. The transporter will pick it up throughout the morning. and will deposit it at the next stop before 3 pm (usually usually the suitcases arrive before the customers). We will send some identification labels before starting the trip, so that the clients stick them in the suitcase and write their name and reference in them.

Question 3

What timetables are recommended to start and end each day?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend starting later than 9:00 a.m. Regarding the time of arrival, it is difficult since it depends a lot on each person: the speed, the number of stops, if you know other people and follow a faster or slower pace, if you deviate to see a church or point of interest. .. it is usual to arrive at destination before 17:00 p.m.

Question 4

What is the best season to carry out this adventure?

Accepted Answer

The months between April and October. In winter it can also be organized, but there is more chance of rain and low temperatures.

Question 5

If they were to require a tour, what would be the minimum of people?

Accepted Answer

The guide has an approximate cost of € 300 per day (which includes their services, allowances, travel and accommodation). It can be organized from one person, but logically, the more people it is, the cheaper it will be because the costs are shared. From 15 people, 2 guides will be necessary.

Question 6

How is the weather in this experience?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the month, it must be taken into account that Galicia is much more unstable than the south of Spain in terms of time. It can rain even in summer, so we recommend wearing a lightweight raincoat just in case. The average temperature in summer is between 26ºC day and 16ºC night. In spring and autumn, around 20ºC during the day and 12ºC at night, approx.

Question 7

Where does the experience begin, will they pass me to the airport or hotel?

Accepted Answer

The adventure begins in Sarria. The arrival in Sarria will depend on the airport to which the client arrives. If you wish, we can organize a private transfer, or give directions on the best means of public transport to get to Sarria (but we do not reserve buses or trains, private transfers yes). If a private transfer is reserved, our services will start at that moment.

Question 8

What happens if I get sick or injured on the trip and I can not continue?

Accepted Answer

Keep in mind that the Camino has many facilities along the route. If you can not continue, it will be easy to call a taxi. Our recommendation is, when leaving the hotel, to ask for the phone number of a local taxi driver, just in case. You can also use our phone 24 hours.

Question 9

What currency do you recommend to take, where can I change?

Accepted Answer

Euros, can be changed when leaving the airport. Our recommendation is to bring about € 20 each day during the route, if necessary (for water, coffee or food).

Question 10

What does not include this experience?

Accepted Answer

It does not include lunch, flights, taxis, walking sticks, or guide ... it does not include any service that is not expressly mentioned in the "included" section.

Question 11

What is the maximum number of people in this experience in the same group?

Accepted Answer

30 persons. For more than 10 people, we need at least 1 month in advance to be able to organize.

Question 12

Do I have free time during the activities of the experience?

Accepted Answer

It is a hiking activity that takes up most of the day. Free time depends on each one, their speed at the time of arriving at the destination.

Question 13

If the experience includes meals, how are the dishes?

Accepted Answer

Does not include lunch, but breakfast and dinner. Dinner usually includes the Pilgrim&#x27;s Menu. The Pilgrim Menu usually includes starter, main, dessert and drink. Usually they are very abundant plates, typical of the Galician gastronomy.

Question 14

If the experience does not include meals, what is the average price?

Accepted Answer

The price of lunch varies a lot, but for € 12 you can eat perfectly.

Question 15

What happens if I travel alone? It&#x27;s possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, no problem, we have many clients who travel alone.

Question 16

Which is the minimum age? Does the price change for minors?

Accepted Answer

Any age, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. The price does not change, only for children who do not eat breakfast or dinner.

Question 17

If I arrive a day earlier, or I leave a day later, where can I stay?

Accepted Answer

We can add extra nights to convenience, we work customized packages.

Question 18

Within what schedule can I arrive for day 1?

Accepted Answer

The schedule is flexible, just keep in mind that the check in Spain starts between 14:00 and 15:00, so if they arrive before that time, they may have to wait to enter the room. Also, if you plan to arrive later than 8:00 p.m., we would appreciate informing us to notify the hotel.

Question 19

Within what time will we finish on the last day?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the speed of each one and the number of stops, it is usual to arrive in Santiago between 12:00 a.m. and 17:00 p.m.

Question 20

Do I need travel insurance? What should my policy cover?

Accepted Answer

It is a personal decision, we have customers who buy it and customers who take a risk and do not.

Question 21

Do I need some kind of special equipment? What kind of clothes do I need?

Accepted Answer

No professional equipment is needed. With comfortable sports clothes suitable for walking is enough. Regarding footwear, there are people who wear boots, other sports, other sandals ... it is a personal decision. For this part of the route it is not necessary to carry walking sticks, there are those who carry them and those who do not.

Question 22

What size of backpack or suitcase do you recommend to take?

Accepted Answer

Our customers usually carry a suitcase (maximum 20 kg, typical of the plane, as it is the maximum allowed by the carrier) and a light backpack to take along the way (for money and mobile, and little else).

Question 23

Can we store luggage somewhere?

Accepted Answer

I do not know what he is referring to. The transporter will leave the luggage at the reception desk every day, and then they can take it to the room. The next day we will have to leave it at the reception again. Most establishments have a lock.

Question 24

Do I need VISA to enter the country?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the nationality of the client. Although Mexicans do not need a visa to enter as tourists in the European Schengen migratory space (which includes Spain) for up to 90 days (1), they must comply with the entry requirements requested by the Spanish government. These data should be consulted with the Spanish Embassy.

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