Rates and Dates for 2024
Rates include:
Accommodations, All breakfasts, Road book, Pilgrim Kit, Transfer from Porto to Mosteiro on Day 2, Luggage transfer & 24/7 emergency support
A | 2024 | 14 day hike - High season | 14d / 13n | €1100 | $1210 |
Single supplement | €550 | $605 |
B | 2024 | 14 day hike - Low season | 14d / 13n | €1020 | $1120 |
Single supplement | €530 | $585 |
Transfer and Other Charges:
2024
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Extra night in Porto or Santiago - please inquire
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€
0
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$0
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2024
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11 dinners with drinks, pp
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€
330
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$365
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2024
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Private transfer from Santiago to Porto, one way, per car (1-3 pax)
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€
425
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$470
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2024
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Private transfer from Santiago to Porto, one way, per car (4-7 pax)
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€
475
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$520
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2024
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Transfer of extra bag, price per bag
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€
150
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$165
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2024
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In person welcome briefing in Porto (30 minutes)
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€
50
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$55
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B |
2024
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03/01
- 06/30
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14d / 13n
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14 day hike - Low season
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1
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Reserve
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A |
2024
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07/01
- 09/15
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14d / 13n
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14 day hike - High season
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1
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Reserve
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B |
2024
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09/16
- 10/31
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14d / 13n
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14 day hike - Low season
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1
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Airport transfers, Lunches and Dinners, Gratuities & Insurance
Sample Itinerary - Subject to changes
Day 1: Arrival to Porto
One member of our team will meet you at the hotel to welcome you and provide a full briefing and all the documentation you’ll need.
Meals included: none
Overnight in 3* hotel in Porto
Day 2: Walk from Mosteiró to Arcos
After breakfast you will meet a member of our team who will drive you to Mosteiró to start your Portuguese Camino de Santiago. With this, you avoid the busy roads and the first stage is reduced to 17km, instead of almost 35km.
Notice the progressive transition from urban into rural areas as you walk this first stage. You will go through Vilarinho and cross the medieval bridge over the Ave before reaching the village of Arcos where the first stage ends.
Hiking about 17 km / 10.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Arcos
Day 3: Walk from Arcos to Barcelos
Start walking from Arcos towards the ancient village of Rates and its imposing Romanesque church. Pass the villages of Courel and Pedra Furada then follows rural roads until you reach the attractive town of Barcelos, the end of this stage.
Hiking about 20 km / 12.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Barcelos
Day 4: Walk from Barcelos to Balugães
Set off from Barcelos along minor roads which will take you to a more rural area where you’ll see small scale agricultural practices and perhaps meet some villagers. Walk through the small villages of Tamel and Aboim towards the River Neiva. End the day in the village of Quintiães.
Hiking about 15 km / 9.3 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Balugães
Day 5: Walk from Balugães to Ponte de Lima
The day starts by crossing the River Neiva by a medieval bridge just before the village of Balugães. This is a day of rural roads and magnificent countryside until your spectacular entrance into the picturesque town of Ponte de Lima. Time your walk so that you have ample opportunity to enjoy the historical center and gardens or just sit by the river for a while.
Choose from a range of restaurants in Ponte de Lima where you can try traditional dishes like polvo à lagareiro (baked octopus) or bacalhau assado com broa (baked cod with corn bread) and a fine Loureiro white wine.
Hiking about 18 km / 11.2 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Ponte de Lima
Day 6: Walk from Ponte de Lima to Cossourado
Leave the medieval town of Ponte de Lima and return to the rural world. In the middle of this stage you will encounter Labruja mountain. The 2 km uphill are the most demanding of the whole Portuguese Way of St James but the views are worth the effort. Once you’re over the hill, it’s an easy walk to complete this stage.
Hiking about 22 km / 13.6 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Cossourado
Day 7: Walk from Cossourado to Valença
This day starts by leaving the valley of the River Coura and climbing gently to São Bento da Porta Aberta. Continue to Fontoura through fields and brushwood until you reach the fortress town of Valença. Dine in one of Tui’s many restaurants.
Hiking about 13 km / 8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Tui
Day 8: Walk from Valença to Porriño
Before you leave Tui, spend some time visiting its famous Gothic cathedral. From Tui, you’ll follow the Louro valley, walk along a forest track and across a stone slab bridge into a wetland area where you should spot plenty of bird life. Go through the city of O Porriño with its magnificent Gothic town hall building.
Hiking about 20 km / 12.4 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 2* hotel in Porriño
Day 9: Walk from Porriño to Arcade
Leave Porriño and make your way through the forest of Chan das Pipas. You will pass in Redondela, where the central route and the coastal route merge. Finish this stage in Arcade, a small town renowned for its oysters.
Hiking about 22 km / 13.6 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 2* hotel in Arcade
Day 10: Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra
Start this stage by walking from the small city of Arcade. This stage is one of the shortest and most beautiful parts on the Way.
When you arrive at Pontevedra don’t miss the historical city center with a lot of tapas bars
Hiking about 13 km / 8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Pontevedra
Day 11: Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Leave Pontevedra through pleasant countryside. This stage to Caldas de Reis is fairly long but no difficult. Rest your tired feet in a Caldas de Reis’ thermal springs.
Hiking about 22 km / 13.6 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 2* hotel in Caldas de Reis
Day 12 : Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padron
You’re nearly there! The last stage leaves Caldas de Reis and takes you through a soft climb to the charming woodlands of Valga. You’ll see many churches and stone crosses on the way to Padrón.
Hiking about 19 km / 11.8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Padron
Day 13: Walk from Padron to Santiago de Compostela
Your final stage. You will walk mostly through rural settings. The last part of this stage is the toughest but think that you are almost finishing your goal. Enter in the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy the end of your journey at the cathedral.
Hiking about 25 km / 15.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Santiago
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. If you have time, explore the old city of Santiago de Compostela before you leave.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Meeting:
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Porto
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Airport:
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Porto Airport
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Train station:
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Porto
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Transfer:
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Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Porto. Private transfers can be arranged for an extra fee.
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Level:
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Moderate
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Total walking distance: 226 km / 140 miles
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Participants:
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Min
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participants
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.Passport Note(a) Sufficient fu.
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Barcelos area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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56
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58
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62
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65
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69
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73
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75
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77
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75
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70
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61
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57
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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43
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43
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45
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48
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52
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56
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58
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59
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57
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54
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47
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44
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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13
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14
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17
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18
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21
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23
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24
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25
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24
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21
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16
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14
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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6
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6
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7
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9
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11
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13
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15
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15
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14
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12
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8
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7
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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14
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11
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9
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10
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9
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5
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2
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2
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5
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10
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11
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12
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
The Minho region benefits from a temperate oceanic climate, of Mediterranean influence, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.
We take care of transferring your luggage between each accommodation (limit of 1 bag per person - 15kg max per bag).
Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
Accommodations
Your package includes accommodation in 2 and 3* hotels along the way. It is possible to upgrade to 4* and 5* hotels upon request (extra fee).
Accommodation Itinerary -
subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Porto
Night 2: Hotel in Arcos
Night 3: Hotel in Bracelos
Night 4: Hotel in Balugães
Night 5: Hotel in Ponte de Lima
Night 6: Hotel in Cossourado
Night 7: Hotel in Valença
Night 8: Hotel in Porriño
Night 9: Hotel in Arcade
Night 10: Hotel in Pontevedra
Night 11: Hotel in Caldas de Reis
Night 12: Hotel in Padron
Night 13: Hotel in Santiago
Room Occupancy
Solo travelers will need to pay a single supplement fee.
Meals
All breakfasts are included. Lunches and Dinners need to be paid extra.
Special diets and dietary restrictions:
We can cater to dietary requirements with advanced notice.
This trip includes
and can accommodate special dietary requests.
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
(a) Sufficient funds are required for all except EU nationals. (b) Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/consulate to check visa requirements
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
1 |
Visa Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |