Walking alone, in pairs or in a group: how the Camino experience changes

Walking alone, in pairs or in a group: how the Camino experience changes

Do you want to do the Camino de Santiago but you doubt whether to live it alone, with your partner or in a group? This choice seems simple, but it completely changes the experience: the silences, the challenges, the talks, the laughter, even how you live the arrival in Santiago.

The good news: with Viajeros Canallas you don't have to give up anything. You sign up as an individual, and from the first step you will be part of a group that becomes a family. That means you can:
Have moments of solitude and reflection if you wish.
Share the adventure as a couple, with time for two.
And also to experience the energy and joy of a group of people walking with you.

And a sneak preview: next season we are launching small groups with private rooms for those who are looking for even more privacy.

Walking alone... without feeling alone

There is something magical about walking the Camino alone: you decide your own pace, you take your own breaks, you listen to yourself,...

But it's not uncommon for loneliness to creep in. With Viajeros Canallas you won't: even if you book a place alone, you'll soon meet fellow travellers who will be there to share a meal, a beer or a conversation when you need it. The choice is yours:

• Silence
• O company

Walking as a couple... with your own space and in groups

Travelling with someone special means sharing landscapes, emotions and supporting each other when you falter. The beauty of doing it with Viajeros Canallas is that it's not just the two of you: there's a group behind you that supports you.

• If you want privacy, you've got it.
• If you feel like joining in the laughter of the group, that's fine too.

And from next season, you will even be able to book private rooms, combining the best of being together and resting in comfort.

Walking in a group... with the freedom to choose

Going in a group has many advantages:

• Motivation
• Support
• Laughter
• Stories that become memories

With us you don't just travel in company, you travel with a community that becomes a family.

The key is that there is no pressure here:

• You can walk at your own pace, with whoever you want or even alone.
• At the end of each stage there will always be your people, celebrating achievements with you.
• The logistics (booked accommodation, PDF Canalla Guide, optional backpack transfer) are already taken care of: you just enjoy yourself.

What makes the Canalla experience unique

• You join alone, as a couple or with friends, and end up with a family.
• Total freedom: walk at your own pace or in a group, you always have a choice.
• Everything organised: accommodation confirmed, clear route, PDF Canalla Guide with the necessary information.
• Optional backpack transport: walk light if you wish.
• Next season: more groups and new ways of doing the Camino.

Tips for maximum enjoyment

• If you come alone: Trust me, you'll soon meet some amazing people.
• If you come as a couple: take the opportunity to share, but give yourself space to integrate with the group.
• If you come with a group of friends: Keep it flexible, sometimes it's good to split up and then meet again at the end of the day.

However you want to experience the Camino - alone, as a couple or in a group - with Viajeros Canallas you won't have to choose. You will have the best of each world: freedom, company, intimacy and family.

So... what are you waiting for to take your first step?

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

If I sign up alone, will I be left behind?
Not at all. Many pilgrims come alone, and the group ends up being the best company. There is always someone to walk, chat or share a table with.

What if one day I want to walk alone?
It is not compulsory to walk with the group. Remember that the Camino is a personal and experiential experience. You can walk alone and at your own pace and then join the group at the hostel.

Can I have a private room if I wish?
Write to us to ask for information on this topic, you will be delighted with the answer.

Does it include an escort guide or support vehicle?
No. Viajeros Canallas organises the whole trip (accommodation, routes, Canalla Guide PDF, optional backpack transfer, and more than one surprise!), but we don't offer a guide or vehicle on the Camino. That makes it more authentic and flexible, each person walks at their own pace.