Buen Camino Lite: Light Camino Route - Shorter stages with Camino specialists

Duration:

10 Days / 9 Nights

Distance:

107 km / 66.5 mi

Difficulty:

Low

Start / End

Madrid - Santiago

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Camino de Santiago Walking Tour - Light-paced!

Our Buen Camino Lite 2024 has some exciting new changes!

Our classic Buen Camino Lite is designed to walk the last hundred kilometers necessary to obtain the Compostela certificate from Sarria in 8 short stages, averaging just 13 kilometers (8 miles) per day.

We use some of our extra free time in the afternoons for wonderful visits and workshops to really immerse yourselves in the culture of Galicia and live a truly unique experience. Along the Way we will enjoy the charm of authentic Galician rural manors, which have been personally selected by us for their great hospitality and service. A classic Camino walking tour for any age - anybody can walk the Camino.

Our 2024 itinerary now includes a visit to the magical Ribera Sacra - a hidden gem in Galicia that we want to show you!

Trip Insurance

Insurance Included
Our insurance offers you and us peace of mind. You will be covered during your stay so that if anything physical happens during this trip, you're taken care of in Spain.

We're happy to send you more information regarding coverage here

Meals
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All breakfasts and all dinners are included in this tour. We have carefully chosen every meal so you can have a taste of the most typical and delicious, local cuisine. Lunches are not included to provide more flexibility during your walk, we encourage you to try the local foods in the towns you will walk by or have lunch at the end of the daily stage.

Vegetarians, vegans, or those with a special diet (e.g. gluten-free) can always find suitable options. Just let us know beforehand and we will be happy to provide great alternatives.

Accommodation
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We are sure you will absolutely love all the wonderful accommodations on our Buen Camino Lite. We have personally selected all our accommodations to give you the best possible experience. During the Camino we will spend the night at the most charming Manor Houses. They are located in beautiful rural areas surrounded by lush, peaceful scenery to give you a complete cultural experience. All of our accommodations have en suite bathrooms. You can be sure to receive personalized attention and excellent service from the owners, who will make you feel right at home.

Walking
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On our Camino we want you to walk at your own pace. There is no one you have to follow or walk with, but our guides are available for you at any time. We have meeting points along the way where our support vehicle will be waiting with snacks, fruit and water and to make sure everything is OK. We also offer assistance for any unexpected circumstances or simply to relieve muscular pain or cure blisters.
Don’t worry about getting lost! The yellow arrows will always guide the way. Moreover, on the Camino you are never alone. If you do not want to keep walking for any reason, you can hop on the support vehicle or be taken back to the hotel. After the daily walk, and after we’ve all had lunch we will head back to the hotel where we can shower, freshen up and have a much-deserved rest.

Before and After
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Before: Our Camino walking tour starts in the city of Madrid, where most international flights arrive. We recommend arriving at least one day before the starting date. Take advantage of our exclusive rate at the 5-star Paseo del Prado hotel where we meet the first day in Madrid. We also offer authentic, exciting experiences in Madrid and its surroundings!

After: Our tour ends in Santiago de Compostela on the last day at around 1:00 pm. Transportation back to Madrid is NOT included. We also offer optional add-on activities like our recommended one-day trip to Finisterre or visits to other regions of Galicia.

Flying back to Madrid is a convenient option, there are many daily flights that cover the 1-hour journey to Madrid. You can also return by train, which takes approximately 6 hours. You can book online or through your travel agency.

Trip Insurance

Meals
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Accommodation
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Walking
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Before and After
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Our Love is in the Details

Private Support Vehicle

Experience comfort with our dedicated Camino support vehicle. Our equipped van is stocked with essentials like first aid, snacks, and water. It's your safety net for unexpected situations or when you need a break. Whether you're tired, want to switch shoes, or simply take a pause, our vehicle is at your service.

Our Guides like Family

Meet our exceptional Camino guides—knowledgeable and fellow pilgrims! Your guide is your Camino companion, bringing laughter, stories, and encouragement. They're here to heal blisters, offer advice, and help you discover the Camino in your own way.

Insurance got you Covered

We've got your back... and your feet! All of our tours include travel insurance, which will be very useful in case you have an emergency during your Camino. Rest easy with included travel insurance for Camino emergencies.

Incomparable Pilgrim's Kit

Embark prepared with our packing list and our Pilgrim’s Kit (Click here to view). This kit features essentials: Your Pilgrim's Passport, the iconic shell, a Marly Camino program with reflections, a waterproof Route Map, pouch, notebook, snacks, and more! Your Camino journey starts here.

Dates & Price 2024:

4200 €

Single Supplement + 870 €

Dates & Price 2025:

4590 €

Single Supplement + 1250 €

May 06 - May 15, 2025
Sep 15 - Sep 24, 2025
Oct 06 - Oct 15, 2025

Buen Camino Lite 2024 includes:

Private Support Vehicle
English-speaking guide assistance
All transfers
All breakfasts, drinks and snacks
Carefully selected en-suite accommodation
Informational program and route map
Travel insurance for the entire tour
Pilgrims' Kit: small backpack filled with things that will come in handy on your Camino
Photos of your Camino
All Dinners
Farewell dinner and surprise
1 Picnic
High-speed train from Madrid to Oursense
Guided visit in Arzua's honey museum
Traditional Cheese-making workshop
Visit to the magical Ribera Sacra
Guided visit in Santiago de Compostela including a visit to the Cathedral's rooftop
Pilgrims' Mass with Botafumeiro ceremony (under availability)
Value Added Tax (VAT)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Meet in Madrid
Transfer to the Ribeira Sacra

At 8:00 am, we will meet at the lobby of the NH Collection Paseo del Prado hotel for a brief presentation. We will then go to Chamartín train station in our private vehicle.

We will travel to the city of Ourense by train where our vehicle will be taking us to the magical region of the Ribera Sacra where we will enjoy a wonderful visit.

Night in the Ribera Sacra.

Day 2

Peruscallo - Portomarín
13.5 km / 8.4 mi

We start our Camino today! Along this stage, we will come across the towns of Ferreiros, A Parrocha, and Portomarín, where we will be delighted by fabulous monuments such as the Romanesque Portico at the church of Ferreiros, the fortified church of St. Nicholas in Portomarín and the legendary 100 km marker. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful view of the Miño river valley right outside Vilacha.

Night in the Ribeira Sacra.

Day 3

Portomarín - Airexe
17.5 km / 10.9 mi

Today's journey will take us through the towns of Portomarín, Gonzar, Ventas de Narón and Ligonde until we reach Airexe. We will have the opportunity to visit the church of "Vilar de Donas", considered to be one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture on the Camino.

Night in Palas de Rei.

Day 4

Airexe - O Coto
16.2 km / 10 mi

Most of today's stage will be through beautiful forest paths passing by the towns of Palas de Rei, where we can admire the Romanesque portico of the church of San Tirso, San Xulián and Casanova before finally reaching the hamlet of O Coto. We will enjoy a wonderful traditional workshop where we will learn to make local artisanal organic cheese. Afterwards we will be able to sample our delicious creations.

Night in Palas de Rei.

Day 5

O Coto - Boente
12.3 km / 7.6 mi

Today we will cross the border that divides the provinces of Lugo and La Coruña via an ancient roman road. We will enjoy true jewels of the Camino such as the church of "La Virgen de las Nieves" in the town of Furelos and the churches of Sancti Spiritus and Santa Maria de Melide in Melide, a town famous for its octopus, which we can sample in one of its "Pulperías" (restaurants specializing in octopus). Today we might also visit a 14th century castle in the town of Pambre.

Night in Arzúa.

Day 6

Boente - Calzada
14.3 km / 8.9 mi

Today's walk will take us through the lovely towns of Castañeda, Ribadiso, Arzúa, and Preguntoño, all very closely linked to the history of the Camino. In Arzúa, we can see the beautiful gothic style 14th century chapel of "La Magdalena." We'll enjoy some of Arzúa's delicious cheese. After our walk, we will visit Arzua's honey museum, where we will learn about the life and work of the bee, one of our ecosystem's most important insects.

Night in Arzúa.

Day 7

Calzada - Pedrouzo
13.5 km / 8.5 mi

Our stage for this day will take us to the villages of Salceda, O Empalme, Santa Irene and A Rua to finally arrive in the town of Pedrouzo. Along the journey we will have the opportunity to see the hermitage of St. Irene and its baroque fountain whose water is said to have curative properties.

Night in Lavacolla.

Day 8

Pedrouzo - Monte de Gozo
15.1 km / 9.4 mi

 Today's stage will take us mainly through wooded areas and forests until we finally reach Lavacolla, the place where the purification ritual needed to arrive in Santiago was performed in ancient times. We will end our walk in Monte do Gozo (Mount of Joy) where we can enjoy a marvelous panoramic view of Santiago in which we will be able to make out our final destination: Santiago de Compostela's Cathedral.

Night in Lavacolla.

Day 9

Monte do Gozo - Santiago de Compostela
4.8 km / 2.9 mi

Today is our journey's most exciting day!
We will make our way to our final destination: Santiago's Cathedral.
In the afternoon we will enjoy our beautiful Pilgrim's mass!.
In the evening, we will have a wonderful farewell surprise accompanied by a delicious dinner to celebrate our arrival.

Night in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 10

Guided visit of Santiago.
End of tour.

In the morning we will enjoy a guided visit in Santiago's historic center where we will delve in the history of the city and the pilgrimages. We will marvel at its monuments, squares and streets.

We will then say farewell and Your Camino through life begins!

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