The Portuguese Atlantic Camino — Self-Guided Tour

  • 15 days (14 nights)
Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Upscale
Premium
Group size
up to 12 tourists
from US$ 2 293
per tourist for 15 days
Departing from
Porto
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Overview

Do not miss the opportunity to hike through picturesque and significant path, way of pilgrimage from Porto in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. 

You will travel away from the crowds, enjoy the beauty of small towns rich in culture and full of the Camino spirit, follow the Atlantic Ocean and its different sceneries. Prepare hike along wonderful route and learn the history of the area.

Admire the beauty of nature
See stunning coastal views and the impressive Atlantic ocean
Touch the history
Churches, monuments, and old crosses will tell the history of this trodden way
Discover the culture of two countries
Walk through ancient towns and monuments in Portugal and Spain and feel the unique atmosphere of the area

Route details

Day 1
Welcome to Porto

Our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in the center of Porto. Make sure you take some time to explore and enjoy this exciting city

There are many interesting things to see, such as the granitic buildingstones, the narrow streets from the middle ages, and the beautiful riverside making it a great place to wander. It is the second biggest city in Portugal and is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. This city has a lot to see and offer and will be your home for the first night.

Transfer from Porto: 00:30 h.

Day 2
Hike from Leça da Palmeira to Vila do Conde
Day 3
Hike from Vila do Conde to Esposende
Day 4
Bike from Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Day 5
Hike from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
Day 6
Hike from Vila Praia de Âncora to A Guarda
Day 7
Hike from A Guarda to Oia
Day 8
Hike from Oia to Baiona
Day 9
Hike from Baiona to Vigo
Day 10
Hike from Vigo to Redondela
Day 11
Hike from Redondela to Pontevedra
Day 12
Hike from Pontevedra to Caldas dos Reis
Day 13
Hike from Caldas dos Reis to Padrón
Day 14
Hike from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
Day 15
Transfer to Santiago de Compostela or Porto Airport
Difficulty
Challenging
Tour provider's comments

These tours are for regular hikers and demand a better standard of fitness and ability, usually gained through regular exercise hiking. Expect some long days with climbs (3 to 6 h per day).

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Accommodation

Comfort
Upscale
Premium
Hotel
14 nights

We will stay in hotels for 14 nights in standard double/twin room.

Price per person per tour:

DatesAccommodation in double/twin roomSingle supplement

Low season:

  • 04 Jan - 28 Mar
    29 Oct - 15 Dec
€2 100€650

Medium season:

  • 29 Mar - 02 Apr
    10 Apr - 26 Jun
    27 Sep - 28 Oct
€2 270€820

High season:

  • 03 Apr - 09 Apr
    27 Jun - 26 Sep
€2 500€990
1 night
NH Collection Porto Hotel
1 night
Villa C Boutique Hotel
1 night
Suave Mar Hotel
1 night
Flôr de Sal Hotel
1 night
Hotel Meira
1 night
Convento de San Benito Hotel
1 night
Casa Puertas Hotel
1 night
Parador de Baiona Hotel
1 night
Pazo Los Escudos Hotel
1 night
Pazo Torres Agrelo Hotel
1 night
Parador Pontevedra Hotel
1 night
Torre do Río Hotel
1 night
Pazo Lestrove Hotel
1 night
Parador de Santiago de Compostela Hotel

Tour conditions

Included

  • personalized assistance throughout the booking;
  • pre-departure Information Pack (checklist, general travel information);
  • tour Information (description of daily stages and profiles);
  • liability and personal accident insurance;
  • 14 Nights in standard double / twin room (if any accommodation isn’t available, we will propose an alternative solution);
  • breakfast daily;
  • private bathroom in all accommodations;
  • transfer on the day of arrival from Porto Airport to the first hotel;
  • transfer from the last hotel to Porto or Santiago de Compostela Airport;
  • transfers during the tour as mentioned in the daily description;
  • luggage transfers from hotel to hotel;
  • welcome briefing in English;
  • Digital Information Book delivered before the tour;
  • Smartphone App and GPS Tracks;
  • Local Support Number (free to call us 24 h/day).

Payable separately

  • GPS Device (Garmin Oregon);
  • Extra Days and Nights (add them along the way);
  • different arrival and departure transfers.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place
Porto
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It's important to know

What kind of surface is there on the tour route?

A mix between unpaved foot tracks, cobalt roads, and little paved roads.

What is daily distance in the tour?
Cancellation of booking

Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request during the season
    4 Jan – 15 Dec
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