What happens if I don’t want to walk one of the days, can I travel with the luggage?

Unfortunately, walkers cannot travel with the luggage. The information you are provided with has details for local taxi numbers, bus and train timetables should you wish to not walk on any day. Your accommodation hosts will also have up to date information and advice should you wish to travel to the next destination by local transport. As always, you can call us in the office should you need help during your walk.

Where would you suggest adding an extra night?

Santiago, of course! This city is worthy of an extra day and not just to further explore the grand cathedral. Santiago boasts a wealth of medieval architecture, tapas bars and restaurants. We can also arrange an onward walk to the coastal point of Finisterre. Regarded as the end of the world by the Romans, many pilgrims continue on walking for several days to reach Finisterre. Having completed the Camino, it is an extra 4 days to reach Finisterre with a transfer back to Santiago on the fifth day.

Can you extend our stay in Santiago de Compostela?

Of course, please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to extend your time in Santiago.

Can my children walk with me?

We don't allow children under the age of 16 to do this walk.

We’re travelling as friends but would like single rooms?

Subject to a single occupancy payment, single rooms are available. However, due to the limited accommodation single rooms might not always be available for every night of the tour, but we will let you know your options throughout the booking process.

Can we reduce the days walked?

We wouldn’t suggest completing the itinerary in less than 8 days and 7 nights.

Can we extend the days walked?

Of course, we’re happy to discuss your needs. If you feel you would prefer the ultimate Camino walk, you may wish to look at walking the full Camino route for 40 days or Leon to Santiago in 16 days.

Camino de Santiago Camino Primitivo

Camino Primitivo: Final Stage - Lugo to Santiago - 8 Days

Name: Camino Primitivo: Final Stage - Lugo to Santiago - 8 Days
Brand: Stroll
SKU: 168
Price: 800 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)

8 Days

Moderate

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OverviewOverview

Since around 800AD, walkers have travelled the Camino Primitivo, the Original Camino, to Santiago de Compostela to visit the tomb of St James. The first route ever walked to Santiago, it is widely regarded as one of the most scenic of all the Camino paths through Spain. Starting in the stunning Roman-walled city of Lugo, the 103-kilometre trail winds into Santiago de Compostela, covering enough ground to qualify for the coveted Camino passport.

This week-long walk crosses Asturias and Galicia, two regions with markedly different landscapes and cultures. Galicia, with its own language and distinct identity, stands apart from the rest of Spain in a way that adds a compelling layer to the journey. Ancient churches and medieval towns line the route, each one a reminder of the centuries of walkers who have passed through before.

The walk concludes in Santiago de Compostela, where the Compostela (pilgrim's certificate) marks the achievement and the city's tapas bars and Galician cuisine provide a well-earned celebration.

Highlights

Walk the final 103km of the Camino from Lugo to Santiago
Visit the majestic cathedral at Santiago de Compostela
Spend each day walking alongside fellow pilgrims on this world-famous route
Visit the amazing walled city of Lugo
Discover ancient villages and medieval churches
Walk into Santiago's Plaza de Obradoiro and to the steps of its impressive Baroque cathedral
Claim your coveted pilgrim's certificate

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Transfers

Luggage Transfers

Meals

7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, and 0 dinners

Guidance & Support

Itinerary & Walk Notes
Walking App for Navigation
24/7 on-trip support

How We Rate This Walk

Stroll Walking Level

Moderate

Rated by our team — we walk every route before we recommend it.

Expect some hills and longer walking days. A reasonable level of fitness will help you enjoy the experience.

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Days on the trail

14-27 km

Average per walking day

288-499 m

Gain per day

2/10

Trail difficulty

Where You'll Stay

You will find yourself in charming, family-run hotels and guesthouses with long experience of looking after walkers, each offering en-suite rooms and a warmth that feels rooted in the landscape around them.

Single Rooms

If you are travelling with others but would prefer a single room, we recommend booking as early as possible. Availability can be limited on this popular route and a single occupancy fee applies.

What You'll Eat

Breakfast is provided on all seven mornings of the trip, giving you a proper start before each day on the trail. For lunch, the route provides its own opportunities, with local cheeses, cured meats and a wide variety of breads available to pick up at stops along the way. Many properties along the way have their own restaurants serving regional Galician dishes made with local ingredients, and dinner can be added as a supplement each evening for those who would like the meal taken care of.

Note: Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source along the way.

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The Camino Primitivo experience

Wonder

Walk the oldest Camino de Santiago route, first walked in the 9th century by King Alfonso II

Visit the Cathedral of Oviedo, considered the spiritual birthplace of the Santiago pilgrimage

Finish inside the UNESCO-listed walled city of Lugo before the final stage to Santiago de Compostela

Wellness

A quieter, more challenging route away from the tourist trail, through Asturian and Galician villages

Long sections of off-pavement walking through pristine countryside and ancient forest paths

The convergence with the Camino Frances near Melide brings a festive energy to the final days

Nature

Lush green hills, wooded river valleys, and the authentic sounds of rural Galicia

Galicia's ancient stone bridges, medieval churches, and moss-covered waymarkers define the final stages

Tiny hamlets and remote Galician villages that have welcomed pilgrims for over a thousand years

From

£800/person