Tour operators along the Camino de Santiago
The Confraternity does not organise pilgrimages as such - though we are happy to include in our Bulletin messages from pilgrims looking for companions for all or part of the journey.
While we have taken care with the compilation of the following list of commercial tour operators, we cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information included here or for the reliability of the companies mentioned. For futher details, please contact the companies directly.
If dialing a UK number from abroad, add +44 and drop the initial 0. USA
and French numbers are given in full.
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Art History
ACE Study Tours,
Babraham, Cambs
Tel 01223 835055, fax 01223 837394
http://www.study-tours.org
e-mail: ace@study-tours.org
The Road to Compostela, 12-23 June 2006, £1890 (includes: return airfare, breakfast & dinner, excursions & admissions. Not included: lunches, travel insurance. Single room supplement: £200.).
Course Director: Hilary Macartney, Ph.D. (Courtauld), graduate of Glasgow University & art historian.
Fly Heathrow-Bilbao, return Santiago (possibly La Coruna)-HeathrowRomanesque Saintonge, 22-28 May 2006, £790
Lecturer: Juliet Heslewood
Fly/return Stanstead-La Rochelle
Martin Randell Travel,
10 Barley Mow Passage,
London W4 4PH
Tel 0208 742 3355, fax 0208 741 7766
http://www.martinrandall.com
e-mail: info@martinrandall.co.uk
Road to Santiago, 25 August–5 September 2006, 11 nights, £2,270.
Lecturer: John McNeill.
Fly Heathrow-Bilbao, return Santiago-Heathrow.
Strenuous art historical tour
Walking to Santiago 28 May- 8 June, 11 nights, £1990
Lecturer Adam Hopkins
Fly Stanstead-Biarritz, return Santiago-Stanstead
Walk selected sections and minibus transport in between.
Anjou & the West
5-14 Junw, 10 days, £1620
Lecturer Dr Alexandra Gajewski
Fly Gatwick-Nantes, return Bordeaux-Gatwick.
A feast of Romanseque churches on the Paris/Tours and secondary routes.
Walking Tours
Alternative Travel Group
69-71 Banbury Road,
Oxford, 0X2 6PE
Tel 01865 315678, fax 01865 315697/8/9
http://www.atg-oxford.co.uk
e-mail: info@atg-oxford.co.uk
Camino de Santiago, 15 days (9 walking) fly heathrow-Paris Charles de Gaulle £2997 (tour) and from £275 (air fare).
22 May-5 June, 12-26 June, 2@1 Aug-4 Sept, 11-25 Sept 2005
el Camino de Santiago a Pie
Tel: +34 902 190 160 and +34 981 568 521
http://www.SantiagoReservas.com
A Spanish company mainly offering hotel reservations in Santiago and other cities, but also offering 8-day walking tours from Astorga (4 departures scheduled for 2007).
Camino Journeys
PO Box 292
Broadstairs
Kent CT10 2WY
UK
tel / fax (00) 44 (0)1843 862190
http://www.freewebs.com/caminojourneys
e-mail:caminojourneys@btinternet.com
A company specialising in pilgrimages, whose owner, Philip Baker, formerly worked for Inter-Church Travel
Cox & Kings
10 day walking tours promoted for Telegraph (starts León): 5-14May, 2-11 June, £1655; 9-18 Sept, 30 Sept-9 Oct from £1675, tel 01235 824 464, ref TGWALK
or 9 days for Guardian readers (starts Oviedo, route followed by Alfonso II,Camino Primitivo: 26 June, from £1355, tel 0870 066 7898 ref GUAWALK
Fresco Tours
Calle Julián Zugazagoitita #4 – 2B
48003 Bilbao, Vizcaya,Spain
Tel: + 34 616 16 08 22
Fax: + 34 94 453 15 32
e-mail: info@frescotours.com
http://www.frescotours.com/
This company offers 8-day guided walks starting at O Cebreiro, enabling participants to qualify for the Compostela. They are also offering a €100 discount for bookings make 6 months in advance. Go to their website for details of their 2007 programme.
Frontier Holidays
Finca la Quebrilla,
El Burgo 29420, Malaga, Spain.
Tel 00 34 617 16 38 18
http://www.frontierholidays.net
e-mail: info@frontierholidays.net
This company, run by a husband and wife team based in Andalucia, offers an independent walking tour on the Camino Francés, and will be introducing a guided walk on the last stages of the Via de la Plata in autumn 2006.
Gap Adventures
UK Reservations:
40 Star Street
London
W2 1QB
Tel: 0870 999 0144
Fax: 0870 080 1757
http://www.gapadventures.com/tour/ESPW
No frills 15-day walk/bus journeys from León to Santiago, staying in small hotels.
Iberian Adventures
http://www.iberianadventures.com
e-mail: jeremy@iberianadventures.com
Tel/Fax: +34 965 84 0568
Mobile: +34 620 939 116
This company offer self-guided and guided walking and cycling journeys on the Camino Francés, Camino del Norte, and the Camino Primitivo
A Journey to Santiago de Compostela
Judy Foot - Tel: 01305 889229 Fax: 01305 889 116
Alison de Candole -Tel & Fax: 01305 812272
e-mail: alisondecandole@btinternet.com
http://www.hardycountryonfoot.btinternet.co.uk
A company run by two Confraternity members, whose main business is running tours of Thomas Hardy country in Dorset, but they also do camino tours. Their next project is a pair of tours, which can be joined up: Roncesvalles to Burgos, 13-19 September 2003; then Burgos to Santiago, 20-28 September 2003.
Mystical History Tours
offer spiritual travel to the sacred past.
http://mysticalhistorytours.com/
Nativa Travel
a new company offering small-group tours on the Camino Francés
Liz Helmore
C/ Santander 6. 4. Of. 1
09004 BURGOS Spain
Direct: (+34) 699 785 922
Tel.: (+34) 947 273 298
Fax: (+34) 947 273 298
Website under construction (Jan 2008)
New Experience Holidays
Tel: 01824 710320
Fax: 08452 801921
e-mail: sales@newex.co.uk
http://www.newex.co.uk/
This company offers a guided walk, using hotels, from O Cebreiro to Santiago. Luggage can be carried if desired.
On Foot in Spain
http://www.OnFootinSpain.com
A company run by two more Confraternity members: Camino de Santiago: selected sections from Roncesvalles to Santiago, 16-26 June, 1-11 Sept 2005, $2780.
7 day special from León, to include last 114km and a compostela, 21-27 April, 6-12 June, 18-245 July, 1-7 Sept, 23-29 Sept 2005, $1575.
They also offer walking tours in the Basque country, the Picos de Europa and Galicia.
Pyrenees Adventures
Tel 01433 621498
http://pyradv.com
Guided walking tours route Aroue-Roncesvalles based in owner's restored farmhouse
Luggage in advance (GR65).
Ramblers Holidays Ltd,
Box 43,
Welwyn Garden City,
Herts AL8 6PQ
Tel 01707 331133, fax 01707 333276
http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/
e-mail: info@ramblersholidays.co.uk
Route St Jacques, Grade D, walk from Le Puy to Conques with transported baggage - 14 days, half board.
Robert Clapham Training
1 Bryn Celyn
Pontardawe
Swansea SA8 4LG
Tel: 01792 865139 or 07787 123739
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/rctraining/index.htm
e-mail: rob@rctrainingwales.co.uk
A company specialising in first aid and leadership training now offers 5-week guided walks on the Camino Francés.
Spanish Adventures
Garry Budin, Spain
garry@spanishadventures.com
http://www.spanishadventures.com
Guided and unguided walks and cycle rides on the Camino Frances; selected sections, final 100km walking for a Compostela or the whole lot from Roncesvalles or St Jean Pied de Port. Also the Camino de Norte along the coast and Ruta de Plata from Seville, and walkes/rides in other parts of Spain. Run by friendly experienced Australian Garry who lives in Northern Spain and has been on the Camino numerous times.
Spiritual experience on the Way of St James
Claudine Roussy,
Ch. du Devin 40,
1012 LAUSANNE,
Switzerland
Tel:+ 41 21 / 652 78 12; + 41 79 / 379 12 54
www.compostelle.ch
info@compostelle.ch
An experienced Swiss guide offers her first walk for English-speaking pilgrims: le Puy to Conques, 10-23 September 2006.
Vandra
Hjalmar Söderbergs väg 14 A
112 52 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel: + 46 8 612 71 48, + 46 705 15 30 95
E-mail: stefan*vandra.se [To reduce the risk of spam, we're removing direct e-mail links from this site. To use this address, copy it into your normal e-mail program, but replace the '*' with the conventional '@', before sending your message.]
www.vandra.se
A Swedish company offering tours on the Camino francés, the Caminos del Norte, and the Via de la Plata.
Viajes Orbis
Apdo. de Correos 480 - 15700 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Cacheiras "Edificio As Torres" - 15886 TEO
Tel. +34 981-585059
Fax. +34 981-574129
E-mail: manuel@viajesorbis.com and info@viajesorbis.com
This company offers both large and small group tours for walkers and cyclists, and offers assistance with luggage.
Walks Worldwide
12 The Square,
Ingleton,
Carnforth LA6 3EG.
Tel 01524 242000
http://www.walksworldwide.com
e-mail: sales@walksworldwide.com
This company offers both guided/minibus accompanied and unguided journeys to Santiago.
10 days guided: start 26 Apr, 28 May, 28 June, 20 Sept, 8 Oct 2005 (£1350).
8 days unguided: (from £895)
Waymark Holidays,
44 Windsor Road,
Slough SLI 2EJ
Tel 01753 516477, fax 01753 517016
http://www.waymarkholidays.co.uk
e-mail: enquiries@waymarkholidays.co.uk
Guide: Callum Christie.
Walk last 200km section of Camino in Galicia.
2006: 14-28 May £1059, 28 May-11 June £1059, 11 Jun-25 Jun £999, 3 Sept-17 Sept £1029, 17 Sept -1 Oct £1029, 1-15 Oct £1029World Walks
5 Tebbit Mews,
Winchcombe Street,
Cheltenham,
GL52 2NF,
England.
Tel: (44) (0)1242 254353
email: walking@star.co.uk
http://www.worldwalks.com/santiago_camino.htm
This company offers guided and self-guided tours, in 10 sections of one or two weeks (each separately priced), all the way from le Puy to Santiago. Accommodation is in small hotels and guest houses, and luggage is carried for you.
Companies offering assistance with luggage
Chemins du Sud
La Toureille, 48110 Gabriac
http://www.cheminsdusud.com
tel 0033 4 66 44 73 54 • fax 0033 4 66 44 71 84
e-mail: infos@cheminsdusud.com
7 day stages Le Puy to Conques walking holiday, additional 7 day stages to St Jean Pied-de-Port
Migratour
5 ave Georges Clemenceau, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay
http://www.migratour.fr
tel 00 33 (0)4 71 02 43 23, fax 00 33 (0)4 71 09 21 04
email: chantal@migratour.fr
Travel agent who organises walking and transport le Puy to Roncesvalles
La Pelerine
Romagnac,
43580 Ste-Vénerand, France
Tel 00 33 (0)5 66 69 60 87 fax 00 33 (0)5 66 69 60 90
http://www.lapelerine.com
Le Puy route in 1 week stages, assistance with hotels and luggage, also in Spain
Transbagages
18 Allée des Soupirs, 48000 Mende, France
tel/fax 00 33 (0)4 66 65 27 75
http://www.transbagages.com/st_jacques
e-mail: info@transbagages.com
Le Puy-Conques-Cahors, luggage carried
Chemins de France
http://www.cheminsdefrance.com
This French company offers tailored tours on the camino, with a support vehicle for your luggage
Cycling Tours
Saddle Skedaddle
http://www.skedaddle.co.uk
Ouseburn Building,
East Quayside,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 1LL.
Tel: +44 (0)191 265 1110
This company offers several tours, including a gentle 10-day ride from Burgos to Santiago.
Departure dates 2005: 4 June, 3 Sept (£995)
Bike Spain Tours
mailto:info@bikespain.info
c/ Carmen 17, 2º
28013 MadridSpain
Tel and Fax: +34 917501945Mobile:+34 677 35 65 86
This compnay now offers a self-guided tour.
Companies in the USA
Easyrider Tours
http://www.easyridertours.com/camino_index.html
e-mail:info@easyridertours.com
Tel: 800 488 8332
Burgos-Santiago: 25 May- 5 June, 8-19 June, 22 June-3 July, 31 Aug-11 Sept ($3295).
León to Santiago: 28 May-5 June, 11-19 June, 25 June-3 July, 3-11 Sept ($2725).
RE1 Sumner
http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/europe/spain_camino
Contact: RE1 Sumner, WA 98352-0001, USA.
Tel: (from US or Canada)1-800-426-4840; International: 1-253-891-2500.
Fax: 1-253-891-2523.
León to Santiago: 20-28 May, 17-25 June, 2-10 Sept, 30 Sept-8 Oct ($2675).
Company in Spain
Bravo Bike
http://www.bravobike.com/tours_camino_santiago_eng.asp
9-day trip Burgos to Santiago, departure dates 2005: 14 March, 25 April, 2 May, 30 May, 6 June, 19 Sept (€1,700)
Great Explorations
#305-1510 West 1st Ave,
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S3,
Canada.
Toll-free: 800-242-1825
Tel: 604-730-1247
Fax: 604-738-7655
http://www.great-explorations.com
This compnay offers cycling tours from either Pamplona or León, with guides, a support vehicle, and accomodation in luxury hotelsCoach Tours
Saga
Santiago and the Paradores of Green Spain, 8 nights, £1149,
dep Mar 13, 27; Apr 17; May 8,22; June 5; Sep 4, 18; Oct 2 2006
Fly Heathrow-Madrid, coach to Soria, Burgos, Leon, Villafranca del Birzo, Vilalba, Santiago,
return Santiago-Heathrow
tel 0800 056 6099
Christopher Pollard Tours
The Road to Santiago
arr Madrid, coach to Burgos, León, Lugo, Santiago for 25 July
dep 18 July 2006, £1200
Prioryfield House, 20 Canon Street, Taunton, Som TA1 1SW, tel 01823 286097
Organisers for Groups
Alba Travel
11 Kenneth Road, Motherwell ML1 3AN
Tel 01698 262941
email: annemariecairns@yahoo.co.uk
Inter Church Travel 'Footsteps' Holidays,
Freepost Box 58, Saga Building,
Folkestone,
Kent CT20 IYB
Tel 0800 300400
Greencastle Pilgrimage Tours
Greencastle Travel Ltd (ATOL 3683/ABTA W1678)
Portfield House,
Daws Road,
Hereford HR1 2JJ.
Tel (within UK): 0800 358 0202. International: + 44 (0) 870 730 4477
Fax 00 44 (0) 870 730 8844
www.pilgrimagetours.co.uk
email: stuartnicholls@pilgrimagetours.co.uk.
Santiago de Compostela by air 6 days; by sea 11 days.
Pax Travel
152-156 Kentish Town Rd, London NWI 9QB
Tel 0207 485 3003, fax 0207 485 3006
e-mail: paxtravel@aol.com
Pilgrim’s Route to Santiago de Compostela, 8 days, fly/coach from Manchester/London, Segovia, Avila, Burgos, Leon, Santiago, Salamanca, Madrid, London/Manchester, 14 - 21 May 2003, £754
Spain Direct Travel Services
Tel: (00 34) 952 37 67 98
Fax: (00 34) 952 38 59 96
Mob: (00 34) 699 449 766
e-mail: spaindirect@telefonica.net
http://www.spaindirecttravel.com/Camino_2006.htm
This company organises tours to different parts of Spain, and includes in their 2006 programme one tour from Madrid via León to Santiago, walking most of the last week
Tours for Churches
65 London Road,
Stapleford,
Cambs CB2 5DG.
Tel: 01232 723420
www.toursforchurches.co.uk
e-mail: info@toursforchurches.co.uk
Viajes Orbis
Apdo. de Correos 480
15700 Santiago de Compostela
and
Cacheiras “Edificio As Torres“
15886 TEO/SANTIAGO
Tel: O034-981-585059
Fax: 0034-981-574129
www.viajesorbis.com
info@viajesorbis.com
Organise group and individual tours of the Camino and elsewhere
North AmericanTours
Spanish Steps and Roman Roads
Box 8653
Aspen CO 81612 ,
USA.
Toll Free 877 787 WALK. Tel 001 970 923 6859. Fax 001 970 923 3784
www.spanishsteps.com
e-mail: spanishsteps25@yahoo.com
Small group tours with guide along Caminos Francés and del Norte, dates
throughout the year
GoTrek Learning-Based Adventures
1316 E. 54th Street
Chicago, IL 60615
(773)363-9939
www.gotrek.org
This is a new company formed by four educators from the USA. They lead young men and women, ages 15-19, along the Camino de Santiago in the summer months (June-August), with an emphasis on studying the language, the culture, and on creative expression.
Dates for 2005: 24 June-31 July, 7 August -13 Sept ($4000)Walkers' World
Teachers' Travel Service Ltd,
21 St Clair Ave East #1003,
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M4T 1L9
Tel: 1-800-268-7229 or (416) 922-2232
Fax: 416-922-8410
www.walkersworld.com
e-mail: teacherstravel@cs.com
Bibao to Santiago.
15 night tours for 2005: 14-29 May, 17 Sept-2 Oct ($3150).
10 night tours for 2005: 31 May-10 June, 4-14 Sept ($2559)
Select International
916 Somerset Street
Watchung, NJ 07069, USA.
Tel: 908-412-0044 or Toll Free: 800-842-4842
Fax: 908-412-0099
www.selectinternational.tv
This company will be organising group tours for Holy Year 2004.
Saranjan Tours
A U.S. tour operator specialising in Spain and Portugal, who offer foot, bicycle and car/coach tours of the Camino Francés and the Camino Portugués.
Catholic Travel Center
www.GoSantiago2004.com is out of date as far as Holy Year 2004 is concerned, but the Catholic Travel Center site still proposes a range of tours for groups.
InfoHub Speciality Travel Guide
http://www.infohub.com/travel_packages/spiritual_vacations.html
Under the general heading "Spiritual Vacations" this site lists a number of firms offering tours along the Camino.
FlyDrive/Paradors
Mundi Color,
276 Vauxhall Bridge Road,
London SW1V 1BE
Tel 0207 838 6021, fax 0207 834 5752
http://www.mundicolor.co.uk
Pilgrimage in the British Isles
Pilgrim Adventure
'South Winds'
Culver Park
Tenby
Pembrokeshire SA70 7ED
Tel: +44 (0)1834 844212
http://www.pilgrim-adventure.org.uk
e-mail: pilgrim.adventure@virgin.net
Includes Saints Way 4-11 Sept
Retreats
Retreats beyond Dover,
c/o St Etheldreda's Church,
14 Ely Place,
London ECIN 6RY
Tel/fax 020 7404 7919
http://www.retreats.dircon.co.uk
e-mail: retreats@dircon.co.uk
(Sometimes run retreats in Galicia)