What to take in your backpack to the Camino de Santiago?
It is possible that your first intention is to fill your backpack or suitcase. From experience I will tell you to forget the "porsiacasos". On this Camino, we will pass through countless towns and even cities with all the services, and you will have industrial washing machines to have your clothes ready and prepared for the next stage. So just take care of good shoes and socks, mackintosh, sleeping bag, and 3 or 4 changes of each garment. If you want to know more, we leave you this post on what to bring to the French Way.
How to get to Sarria?
Thanks to being the point where most pilgrims begin the Camino de Santiago, it is perfectly connected with all the cities of Spain. It is possible that you come by plane, our recommendation is that you look for a flight to Santiago de Compostela, round trip, as from Santiago to Sarria there are buses and other private companies. If you choose to travel by coach or train, you should look for direct services to Sarria or, failing that, to Lugo. You should also look at other alternative options such as Blablacar or carpooling with other members of the group. If you want more information about how to get to Sarriawe leave you with this article.
What is it and how does the service of transporting backpacks on the Camino de Santiago work?
There are many pilgrims who decide to carry their backpack during the stages, and others who prefer to hire this service. If this is your case, you don't have to worry about anything or let us know in advance. On the first day of the meeting, in the meeting we will have with our monitor and where we will meet the group, you can hire it for a cost of 20€, which will include the transfer for the 5 stages, and there you will be given a label to place it in a visible place on your backpack or suitcase (which cannot exceed 8 kg in weight). You will leave your luggage every morning when you wake up and you will have it at your destination hostel.
How does the assistance vehicle work on the French Way?
The assistance vehicle will give you the peace of mind to face each stage with the illusion of reaching your destination, but if you are injured and cannot continue walking, it will pick you up and take you to the end of the stage. Or, if you are unable to walk in any of the stages, it will take you from the point of origin to the final destination of the stage. The assistance vehicle will be available from first thing in the morning until 15:00h midday, for your convenience.
What is the role of the monitor on the French Way?
The monitor is the person who will be at the reception in Sarria and will accompany you until your arrival in Santiago de Compostela. He/she will make your stay easier and simpler, forming a group with all the other companions. Always with a smile on her face, she will make sure your experience is unforgettable. Sometimes he will give you recommendations and tips to make your Camino easier. He will always be in the assistance vehicle, to help you if during the stage you get injured or can't continue the Camino. He will always be there during the important hours, from first thing in the morning until 15:00h midday and then in the afternoon, sometimes he will visit the group to know how you are doing, or he will send a WhatsApp to the group to give you all the information about the next stage so that you have everything organised.
How much does it cost to do the French Way of Saint James?
Price to do the French Way of Saint James with us -> from 327€.
To reserve your place you will have to make a deposit of 167€. The remaining €160 can be paid either by bank transfer 10 days before the start of the trip or in cash on the first day of the event.
*Pay it comfortably in 2 interest-free instalments
How do I reserve my place for the French Way?
It is very simple. If you have already decided and your chosen date, you only have to send your details by WhatsApp to our booking centre, 603040475, with your name, surname, age, telephone number, town and chosen date; and you will have between 3 and 5 days to make the initial payment (as you can pay in two instalments), and thus have time to organise your trip perfectly.
Our cancellation policy
The cancellation policy will always appear in your WhatsApp payment before you make any kind of payment. This date will vary depending on when you make your booking and will be clearly explained.
Frequently asked questions about the Portuguese Way
What do I have to bring to the Portuguese Way?
Take only the essentials. On the Portuguese Way, you will pass through many towns and cities with all the services, and you will have industrial washing machines to have your clothes ready for the next stage. So, just take good shoes and socks, a mackintosh or poncho, a sleeping bag, and 3 or 4 changes of each item of clothing. If you want to know what else to take to the Camino de Santiagoour expert tells you about it in this post.
How to get to Tui to start the Portuguese Way?
ur recommendations for getting to Tui range from flying to Santiago de Compostela and then looking at the options of train or coach to Vigo or Pontevedra, and from there to Tui. In case you come by train or coach, directly from your point of origin, the best connected cities will always be Vigo or, sometimes, Pontevedra. Not forgetting other options such as Blablacar or carpooling with other members of the group.
How does the backpack transport service work on the Portuguese Way?
There are pilgrims who decide to carry their backpack all the stages, and others who prefer to hire the luggage transfer service. If this is your case, you won't have to worry about anything or let us know in advance. On the first day of the meeting, at the meeting we will have in Tui with our monitor and where we will meet the group, you will be able to hire it for a cost of 25€, which will include the transfer for the 5 stages. At that moment we will give you a label to put on your backpack or suitcase (which cannot exceed 8 kg in weight). You will leave your luggage every morning when you wake up and you will have it at your destination hostel.
What is the role of the monitor on the Portuguese Way?
The monitor is the person who will be at the reception on the day of the meeting in Tui and will accompany you until your arrival in Santiago de Compostela. Always with a smile on his face, he will make your experience unforgettable and will make your experience easier and more comfortable. In addition, he will give you advice and recommendations to make your Camino easier. The monitor will be in the assistance vehicle, in case you get injured during the stage or you can not continue walking. He will always be there during the important hours, from early in the morning until 15:00h and in the afternoon, sometimes he will go to see the group and sometimes he will send a WhatsApp to the group to tell you all the details of the next stage so that you have everything organized.
What is the assistance vehicle and how does it work?
The assistance vehicle will give you the peace of mind of being able to face each stage with the illusion of reaching the destination point, but knowing that if you get injured or cannot continue walking, it will pick you up to take you to the end of the stage. Or if in any of the stages you are unable to walk, it will take you from the point of origin to the final destination of the stage. The assistance vehicle will be available from first thing in the morning until 15:00h midday, for your convenience.
How much does it cost to do the Portuguese Way of Saint James?
Price to do the Portuguese Way of St. James with us -> from 327€.
To reserve your place you will have to make a deposit of 167€. The remaining €160 can be paid either by bank transfer 10 days before the start of the trip or in cash on the first day of the event.
*Pay it comfortably in 2 interest-free instalments
How do I reserve my place?
Very easy: just send a WhatsApp to our booking centre, 603040475, with your name, surname, age, telephone number, location and chosen date, and you will have between 3 and 5 days to make the initial payment (as you can pay in 2 instalments) and that way you will have time to organise your trip.
Our cancellation policy
The cancellation policy will always appear in your WhatsApp payment before you make any kind of payment. This date will vary depending on when you make your booking and will be clearly explained.
Frequently asked questions about the Primitive Way
How to get to Fonsagrada to do the Primitive Way?
The best way to get to Fonsagrada is if your destination is Lugo, a city that will not be difficult to reach, as it is well connected by bus and train to most Spanish cities. If you arrive by plane, the best option would be Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña airport, and from there you can get to Lugo. Once in Lugo, there are buses that go directly to Fonsagrada. I remind you that there are other options such as Blablacar or carpooling with other members of the group.
What is the backpack transfer service?
There are pilgrims who want to carry their backpack on their backs during the stages, and others who prefer to hire the luggage transport service. If this is your case, you will not have to worry about anything or notify in advance. In the meeting that we will have in Fonsagrada on the first day of the trip with our monitor, you will be able to hire it for a cost of 25€, which will include the transfer for the 6 stages. There you will be given a label that you will have to put on your backpack or suitcase (which cannot exceed 8 kg in weight). You will leave your luggage every morning when you wake up and you will have it at your destination hostel.
What is the role of the assistance vehicle?
The assistance vehicle will give you the peace of mind to face each stage with the illusion of reaching your destination, if you get injured or cannot continue walking, it will pick you up and take you to the end of the stage. Or if in any of the stages you are unable to walk, it will take you from the point of origin to the final destination of the stage. The assistance vehicle will be available from first thing in the morning until 15:00h midday, for your convenience.
What is the role of the monitor on the Primitive Way?
The monitor is the person who will welcome you in Fonsagrada and accompany you on your adventure until your arrival in Santiago de Compostela. He will make your stay easier, forming a group with the other companions. She will always have a smile on her face and will make sure that your experience is unforgettable. In addition, he will give you recommendations to make your Camino easier. The monitor will always go in the assistance vehicle, to pick you up if during the stage you get injured or can not continue walking. He will always be there during the important hours, from first thing in the morning until 15:00h midday. In the afternoon, he will sometimes visit the group to see how they are doing, or he will send a WhatsApp to the group to give you all the information about the next stage so that you have everything organised.
How much does it cost to do the Camino de Santiago Primitivo?
Price to do the Camino de Santiago Primitivo with us -> from 365€.
To reserve your place you will have to make a deposit of 165€. The remaining €200 can be paid either by bank transfer 10 days before the start of the trip or in cash on the first day of the event.
*Pay it comfortably in 2 interest-free instalments
Our cancellation policy
The cancellation policy will always appear in your WhatsApp payment before you make any kind of payment. This date will vary depending on when you make your booking and will be clearly explained.
How do I reserve my place for the Camino Primitivo?
It is very simple. If you have already decided and you have chosen a date, you only have to send your details by WhatsApp to our booking centre, 603040475, with your name, surname, age, telephone number, town, and you will have between 3 and 5 days to make the initial payment (as you can pay in 2 times) and thus have time to organise your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions about School Trips
Why do the Camino de Santiago as a school trip?
Doing the Camino de Santiago as a school trip is a unique and unforgettable experience that offers a combination of adventure, learning and personal development. Students will have the opportunity to put into practice skills such as planning, resource management and problem solving, while enjoying the beauty of nature and learning about the history and culture of the region.
In addition, the Camino de Santiago is an excellent opportunity to foster camaraderie and teamwork among students, and to help them develop confidence and independence. At the end of the journey, students will return with a new perspective on the world, stronger and more confident, and with memories that will last a lifetime.
At Viajes Canallas, we are committed to providing a safe and enriching experience for students, and ensuring that every detail is carefully planned so that they can enjoy their adventure to the fullest. We invite you to explore the Camino de Santiago with us as a school trip!
What is the backpack transport service?
The backpack transport service at Viajes Canallas is a convenient and comfortable option for those wishing to do the Camino de Santiago. We take care of transporting their backpacks from one hostel to the next, which means that travellers can walk without worrying about the weight of their luggage.
This service is ideal for those who are looking for a more relaxed and stress-free experience, and for those who wish to avoid carrying their luggage for the whole day. At the same time, it is also an excellent option for those who have physical limitations and need a little help to complete the Camino de Santiago.
At Viajes Canallas, we make sure that the backpack transport service is reliable, safe and efficient, so that you can enjoy your adventure to the fullest without any worries. Don't hesitate to ask us about this option on your next trip!
What is the role of the monitor in the school trip?
The monitor on a Viajes Canallas school trip plays a key role in ensuring a safe, fun and educational experience for students. Our monitors are highly trained and experienced in the Camino de Santiago, and are available at all times to provide assistance, advice and support to students.
In addition to overseeing the safety of the students, the monitor is also responsible for leading educational and cultural activities along the way, and providing information about the history, culture and geography of the region. He or she also ensures that students are accommodated in safe and comfortable hostels, and that they have access to healthy and adequate meals.
In short, the monitor on a Viajes Canallas school trip is a guide, mentor and friend to the students, and is essential to ensure an enriching and satisfying experience for all. We invite you to explore with us the Camino de Santiago as a school trip!
How does the assistance vehicle work?
The Viajes Canallas school trip assistance vehicle is a key element in ensuring a safe, comfortable and trouble-free experience for students. This vehicle is available to provide logistical and transportation support along the way.
The assistance vehicle can transport luggage and backpacks, as well as students and monitors in case of emergency or fatigue. In addition, it can also transport supplies and equipment needed for educational and cultural activities along the way.
At Viajes Canallas, we make sure that the assistance vehicle is reliable, safe and comfortable, and that it is available at all times to provide support and assistance to students and monitors. We invite you to explore with us the Camino de Santiago with the peace of mind and security that the assistance vehicle provides!
