• SELF-GUIDED
  • 8 DAYS
  • Moderate
PRICE FROM $ 700 per person
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $ 215 per person

OVERVIEW

Walkers have been pilgrimaging since around 800AD on the Camino Primitivo (the 'Original Camino') to Santiago de Compostela, to visit the tomb of St James. This is the first route to be walked and probably the most scenic of all of the Caminos that wind their way through Spain. Starting in the stunning Roman-walled city of Lugo, and following the Camino trail for 103 km into Santiago de Compostela, qualifies for the coveted Camino passport.

This week-long walk heads across Asturias and Galicia, two profoundly different landscapes and cultures in the context of the rest of Spain. Galicia, in particular, with its own language and culture, stands out. The timeless landscape reveals ancient churches and medieval towns that have welcomed Camino trekkers over the last centuries. After collecting your 'Compostela' (pilgrim's certificate), visit tapas bars sampling typical Galician dishes and toasting your achievement!

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

AT A GLANCE

TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate
PRICE FROM
$ 700 per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 215 per person

ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers as described
  • Pilgrim Passport
  • Route Notes, Maps and GPX tracks
  • Walk the final 103km of the Camino from Sarria to Santiago
  • Spend each day walking alongside fellow pilgrims on this world-famous route
  • Discover ancient villages and medieval churches
  • On the ground support from local representatives

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

During this tour, you will stay in simple, small family-run hotels and guest houses that have been welcoming walkers of the Camino Primitivo for many years. All rooms have an en-suite and typically, in the style of the Camino, accommodations have a great atmosphere as most other guests will be fellow walkers. As this walk is a very busy route from Melide it is usual for similar accommodations to be used other than that listed.

Single Rooms
If you are travelling with family and/or friends but would like single rooms, we would advise booking as soon as your plans are finalised to secure your rooming preferences. Single rooms incur an additional single occupancy fee.

Dining
You will be provided with seven breakfasts. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know at the time of booking so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.

You will find many of the accommodations have their own restaurant, which serves regional dishes, using local ingredients. Although dinners aren’t included in this tour, dinners can be included each evening as a supplement if you wish. Lunches can be purchased locally – a great part of the experience. You can either order lunch from your accommodation or buy local cheeses and meats along with a wide variety of different types of bread you will find along the Camino.

GENERAL INFO

AVAILABILITY

This tour is available from 1st April until 31st October. Regardless of when you travel, there are often celebrations along the Camino, specific to individual towns or regions. From Galician literature festivals to the nationwide celebrations of Semana Santa, walking the Camino is a colourful experience.

THE WALKING

The Camino is a well-trodden route, so the trails are very well-defined for the most part. You will follow an ancient pilgrim trail and therefore, whilst sections of the walk will take you deep into the picturesque countryside, you will also walk through urban environments and alongside roads, as you follow the truest route possible.

You should be used to walking up to 25 to 30km with up to 500m of ascent and descent. The kilometres may vary slightly on this walk due to where we have to book the accommodation, and up to 10km on Day 2. On any typical day, you will hike on rocky trails, and farm and forest tracks and cover long sections in the open countryside. You will sustain climbs to hilltop towns, villages, and the rolling countryside. You will also walk on some roads, so please be mindful of all road users at all times.

A moderate active lifestyle makes walking enjoyable, an exercise regime of 2 to 3 times a week is needed, in addition to your usual walks. The route is very well waymarked by the iconic scallop-shell markers and with the many other walkers on the trail, it’s very easy to find your way.

For each of the walks, you will be provided with daily walk notes, a map and the GPX tracks if you wish to use them for your own device.

WEATHER

The route runs across northern Spain and through a variety of terrain. During the early and latter part of the season, conditions can be changeable from temperate warms days through to frosty mornings and very cool nights. From May to September, rainy days are less frequent and temperatures are steadily between 20-24 degrees, however, it is possible that you may experience a few cloudy days. See weather averages here.

HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

The tour starts in Lugo and finishes in Santiago. To reach Lugo fly into Madrid or Santiago de Compostela.

The most straightforward way to reach Lugo is from Santiago ( if you want to get a return flight), it is around a 3hr 30min to 5 hrs train or 2 hr bus journey changing once in O Coruna for the train. If you would prefer a private transfer we can always arrange these for you or you can simply get a taxi.

From Madrid, it is around a 6-hour journey from the main Chamartin train station (or 6 hrs on a bus).

There’s plenty of trains that go all over Spain from Santiago de Compostela. There is also an airport in Santiago as mentioned that has flights to all over Europe.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com

MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    Details
  • 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
    AVAILABLE

    from $ 700

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 215
  • 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
    AVAILABLE

    from $ 735

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 225

sections

Overview

Walkers have been pilgrimaging since around 800AD on the Camino Primitivo (the 'Original Camino') to Santiago de Compostela, to visit the tomb of St James. This is the first route to be walked and probably the most scenic of all of the Caminos that wind their way through Spain. Starting in the stunning Roman-walled city of Lugo, and following the Camino trail for 103 km into Santiago de Compostela, qualifies for the coveted Camino passport.

This week-long walk heads across Asturias and Galicia, two profoundly different landscapes and cultures in the context of the rest of Spain. Galicia, in particular, with its own language and culture, stands out. The timeless landscape reveals ancient churches and medieval towns that have welcomed Camino trekkers over the last centuries. After collecting your 'Compostela' (pilgrim's certificate), visit tapas bars sampling typical Galician dishes and toasting your achievement!

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
Itinerary
What’s Included
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Luggage transfers as described
  • Pilgrim Passport
  • Route Notes, Maps and GPX tracks
  • Walk the final 103km of the Camino from Sarria to Santiago
  • Spend each day walking alongside fellow pilgrims on this world-famous route
  • Discover ancient villages and medieval churches
  • On the ground support from local representatives
Accommodation & Dining

During this tour, you will stay in simple, small family-run hotels and guest houses that have been welcoming walkers of the Camino Primitivo for many years. All rooms have an en-suite and typically, in the style of the Camino, accommodations have a great atmosphere as most other guests will be fellow walkers. As this walk is a very busy route from Melide it is usual for similar accommodations to be used other than that listed.

Single Rooms
If you are travelling with family and/or friends but would like single rooms, we would advise booking as soon as your plans are finalised to secure your rooming preferences. Single rooms incur an additional single occupancy fee.

Dining
You will be provided with seven breakfasts. If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know at the time of booking so we can let your hosts know. Should you have severe food allergies, it’s always worth bringing a few of your own snacks with you.

You will find many of the accommodations have their own restaurant, which serves regional dishes, using local ingredients. Although dinners aren’t included in this tour, dinners can be included each evening as a supplement if you wish. Lunches can be purchased locally – a great part of the experience. You can either order lunch from your accommodation or buy local cheeses and meats along with a wide variety of different types of bread you will find along the Camino.

General Info

AVAILABILITY

This tour is available from 1st April until 31st October. Regardless of when you travel, there are often celebrations along the Camino, specific to individual towns or regions. From Galician literature festivals to the nationwide celebrations of Semana Santa, walking the Camino is a colourful experience.

THE WALKING

The Camino is a well-trodden route, so the trails are very well-defined for the most part. You will follow an ancient pilgrim trail and therefore, whilst sections of the walk will take you deep into the picturesque countryside, you will also walk through urban environments and alongside roads, as you follow the truest route possible.

You should be used to walking up to 25 to 30km with up to 500m of ascent and descent. The kilometres may vary slightly on this walk due to where we have to book the accommodation, and up to 10km on Day 2. On any typical day, you will hike on rocky trails, and farm and forest tracks and cover long sections in the open countryside. You will sustain climbs to hilltop towns, villages, and the rolling countryside. You will also walk on some roads, so please be mindful of all road users at all times.

A moderate active lifestyle makes walking enjoyable, an exercise regime of 2 to 3 times a week is needed, in addition to your usual walks. The route is very well waymarked by the iconic scallop-shell markers and with the many other walkers on the trail, it’s very easy to find your way.

For each of the walks, you will be provided with daily walk notes, a map and the GPX tracks if you wish to use them for your own device.

WEATHER

The route runs across northern Spain and through a variety of terrain. During the early and latter part of the season, conditions can be changeable from temperate warms days through to frosty mornings and very cool nights. From May to September, rainy days are less frequent and temperatures are steadily between 20-24 degrees, however, it is possible that you may experience a few cloudy days. See weather averages here.

HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY

The tour starts in Lugo and finishes in Santiago. To reach Lugo fly into Madrid or Santiago de Compostela.

The most straightforward way to reach Lugo is from Santiago ( if you want to get a return flight), it is around a 3hr 30min to 5 hrs train or 2 hr bus journey changing once in O Coruna for the train. If you would prefer a private transfer we can always arrange these for you or you can simply get a taxi.

From Madrid, it is around a 6-hour journey from the main Chamartin train station (or 6 hrs on a bus).

There’s plenty of trains that go all over Spain from Santiago de Compostela. There is also an airport in Santiago as mentioned that has flights to all over Europe.

INSURANCE

We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.

For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.

We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office.  See the FAQ section for more information.

CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com

Map
Departure Dates
  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • Date
    1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
    AVAILIBILITY
    AVAILABLE
    PRICE
    from $ 700
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 215
    DETAILS
  • Date
    1 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
    AVAILIBILITY
    AVAILABLE
    PRICE
    from $ 735
    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $ 225
    DETAILS
Faqs

FAQS

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Can my children walk with me?

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

Q: 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.

Q: Can we reduce the days walked?

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

Q: 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.

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