F.A.Q.

Unless you have reduced mobility or some other medical condition that limits your ability to participate in physical activities such as hiking, our walks are designed to be appropriate for all fitness levels.  If you are travelling with one of our driver-guides, you have the additional security of knowing that assistance is always just a phone call away: your driver is available throughout the day to assist you should you be unable to complete one of the programmed stages. Just e-mail or give us a call and we will be happy to chat with you about the trip you are interested in and your specific concerns.

No. You need only a well-broken-in pair of hiking boots, and a backpack large enough to hold some warm clothes, a rain jacket, a camera or smartphone, lunch, water, sunscreen, and anything else you wish to carry throughout the day. Additional information about what to bring will be included in your trip planning materials.

Breakfast is generally served between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. If your inn or hotel is not located on the Camino itself, you will be transported by private van or mini-bus to the trail’s head for the start of the day’s walk. A packed lunch is provided by the staff of your inn or hotel on some days in order to optimize walking time on the trail and save you having to search for options along the way. We generally arrive at our lodgings by mid-to-late afternoon, leaving a few hours before dinner to relax in your room or explore the local area on your own. Spanish dinner times are later than those in the rest of Europe, and dinner is generally served between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. This may be at your inn or hotel, or at a carefully-selected local restaurant. Afterwards, you are free to relax and do whatever suits you for the evening.

For reasons of space in the transport vehicle, you are permitted only one item of luggage, weighing no more than 18 kg. (39.6 lbs.) per person. We will provide you with a list of suggested equipment following confirmation of reservation.

In general, apart from a suitcase, all participants should bring with themselves a small daypack large enough to carry the items you will need for each day’s walk: sandwiches and fruit, water bottles, your smartphone or camera, a rain jacket or cape, notebook and pen, a tube of sunscreen etc.

All of our groups are small, ranging from eight to ten guests on average, and never more than sixteen.

We will supply you with detailed route information before setting out so that you know what to expect along the way. The yellow arrows and way-markers which guide pilgrims on the Camino are so numerous that there is no need to add the extra weight of a printed guidebook to your daypack. However, many people carry a small guidebook explaining the monuments and sites along the Camino in order to enhance their enjoyment of the churches and monuments they are seeing along the way. That is a purely personal decision, and we can offer suggestions should you choose to carry one.

Our groups are very diverse, comprising people of all ages and backgrounds. A typical group is made up of couples, singles, friends, or members of the same family sharing a travel adventure.

Many solo travellers join our tours because of the companionship and security that small-group travel offers.  Most tell us afterwards that meeting and getting to know their fellow travelers was one of the highlights of their journey.

As a solo traveller, you may choose to reserve a single room or we can try to find a roommate for you, should you wish.

In most cases, people with special dietary restrictions can be accommodated if you make us aware of them in advance. In smaller villages and more rural areas, your choices at meal times may occasionally be more limited as a result, but the chefs at the hotels and inns where we will be staying are professionals who will do everything possible to ensure you enjoy authentic local cuisine adapted to your needs.

The availability of Masses in the smaller towns and villages along the pilgrim’s route varies according to the size of the town and whether or not the local priest resides in the town or in another nearby village. In most towns and villages where you will be staying, you will find that, except for Sundays, Masses are usually offered in the evening rather than early in the morning. This generally makes it easier for you as it means you will have plenty of time following arrival to relax and freshen up before attending Mass. However, not every town or village along the route has weekday Masses in the parish church. We will provide you with a list of Mass times and locations in the information packet for your journey.

For Catholic priests and spiritual directors travelling with groups organized by parishes, schools or universities, we can usually obtain permission for you to offer Mass in parish churches, oratories or hermitages along the route. In such cases, a free-will donation for the maintenance of the church or shrine which has granted permission is strongly suggested.

Not at all!  Our groups are a mix of people from different backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a full range of services and organize pilgrimages for Catholic and non-Catholic groups alike, as well as for individuals who simply want to experience the adventure of hiking along through one of most spectacularly beautiful countries in Europe.

Many tours fill up months in advance. Once you have decided on a trip and a specific departure date, we recommend reserving immediately to avoid disappointment.

It’s very quick and easy.  Give us a call or complete the online Reserve a Trip form.

A 500€ per person deposit is required to confirm your reservation. These are payable by check or credit card.

Absolutely! Reserve one of our scheduled departures exclusively for your group or have us create a dream trip for you. We’re happy to help you with an adventure handcrafted to your specifications. A Boundless Journeys tour is a great way to celebrate a special occasion or reunite with old friends.

We can!  Just contact us for details and we will be happy to arrange a cycling pilgrimage for you and your group!

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