This 9-day Camino del Norte hiking adventure explores one of the most rewarding and atmospheric sections of northern Spain’s iconic pilgrimage route. Beginning in Ribadeo and ending in Santiago de Compostela, you’ll journey through the heart of Galicia, walking from the wild Atlantic-influenced coast into a landscape of rolling green hills, peaceful river valleys, dense forests, and traditional stone villages.
Passing through historic Camino towns such as Mondoñedo, Vilalba, Baamonde, and Arzúa, this final stage combines challenging yet rewarding daily walks with comfortable accommodation, authentic Galician cuisine, and the warm hospitality of northern Spain.
Arriving in Santiago de Compostela, this unforgettable journey offers the perfect culmination of the Camino del Norte, blending natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a profound sense of achievement.
Inclusions
- 8 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels, guesthouses and pilgrim-friendly accommodation with private facilities where available
- Daily luggage transfers between accommodations
- The Compostela certificate
- Comprehensive route notes and navigation resources
- Detailed pre-departure information pack
- Expert local knowledge and 24-hour emergency assistance during your trip
- Professional event organisation and itinerary planning
Exclusions:
• Travel to Ribadeo and from Santiago
• Lunches and evening meals
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
• Airport transfers
• Tourist taxes where applicable
• Guiding services (available on request)
Optional extras
- Single room supplement £60 per person per night (subject to availability)
- Solo traveller supplement £60 per person per night
- Odd group supplement £60 per group per night may apply if a single room is required.
- Extra night prior to start (single room) £180 per person
- Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
- Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £180 per person
- Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £90 per person
Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.
Getting there and back
Getting There
By air: The nearest airports are Asturias Airport (approx. 95 km away) and A Coruña Airport (approx. 140 km away). Both airports offer regular domestic and European connections, with onward travel to Ribadeo by bus or private transfer.
By rail: Ribadeo is served by the regional FEVE narrow-gauge rail line, connecting along Spain’s northern coast between Ferrol and Oviedo. For faster long-distance rail services, nearby stations such as Lugo and Oviedo provide Renfe connections to major cities including Madrid and Santiago de Compostela.cities.
Getting Away:
By air: Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport is located approximately 15 km from the city centre and offers regular flights to Madrid, Barcelona, and a range of major European destinations. The airport is easily reached by taxi or public bus in around 20–30 minutes.
By rail: Santiago has excellent rail connections operated by Renfe, with direct and high-speed services to cities including Madrid, A Coruña, Vigo, and Ourense. From A Coruña, further national and regional connections are available across Spain.
Evening meals and lunches
You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our event planners send you the schedule with itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.
For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.
Accommodation
Accommodation is generally in a mixture of family-run hotels, guesthouses, rural inns and carefully selected pilgrim-friendly accommodation. Private ensuite facilities will be provided wherever possible, although in some smaller villages facilities may occasionally be shared.
Once your booking is confirmed, your event planner will provide details of your accommodation and discuss any preferences or special requirements.
Dog friendly
Due to accommodation restrictions and the logistics involved with luggage transfers across multiple regions of Spain, this trip is generally not recommended for travellers with dogs.
Need a guide?
If you would prefer to have a guide for your walk, even just for one day, then we are happy to help. We can provide a qualified leader (also first aid qualified) to lead your trek or on just one of the sections. Just ask us.
A guide can not only take the stress out of navigation, but you will also find them a great asset in terms of providing an insight into all things environment and nature.
Dates and prices
For available dates please see the ‘build your trip’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.
After you book
After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.
In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.
Your personal event planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The event planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.
At the end of your trip
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and your Camino journey concludes in the magnificent city of Santiago de Compostela, the historic heart of Galicia and the final destination of the Camino del Norte.
If you haven’t arranged an additional night’s stay in Santiago, your luggage will be delivered to a central drop-off point in the city, making it easy for you to collect your belongings before continuing your onward travel. From here, you can proceed with your journey as outlined in the ‘Getting There and Back’ section above.
Many walkers choose to celebrate the end of their Camino experience with an extra night in Santiago — and for good reason. With its stunning cathedral, atmospheric old town, lively squares, and exceptional Galician cuisine, it’s the perfect place to relax, reflect on your journey, and collect your Compostela certificate. If you would like to extend your stay, this can be arranged as an optional add-on with your event planner.
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