The Camino del Norte is one of Spain’s most scenic long-distance pilgrimage routes, following the wild northern coastline through the heart of the Basque Country. This carefully designed 7-day hiking adventure covers the most spectacular section between San Sebastián and Bilbao, allowing hikers to experience picturesque fishing villages, rugged cliffs, quiet countryside paths, and vibrant local culture. Comfortable accommodation, incredible regional food, and daily walking distances make this an ideal adventure for both seasoned hikers and first-time Camino walkers.
Inclusions
- 6 nights’ accommodation in carefully selected hotels, guesthouses and pilgrim-friendly accommodation with private facilities where available
- Daily luggage transfers between accommodations
- Pilgrim Passport (Credencial)
- 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 Santander and from Bilbao
• 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: For most international travellers, flying into Bilbao and taking the bus or private transfer to San Sebastián is usually the simplest Camino start.
By rail: San Sebastián is well connected by rail from Madrid and Barcelona, can take up to 5 hours.
By road: A bus can be taken from Bilbao, Pamplona and Biarritz and takes about 1.5 hours.
Getting Away:
By air: At the end of the trip, Bilbao Airport offers excellent international flight connections
By rail & road: There are direct trains and buses from Bilbao to Madrid, with journey times of approximately 4–5 hours. Madrid offers a much wider range of international flight connections, making it a convenient option for onward travel.
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 vibrant city of Bilbao, the cultural heart of Spain’s Basque Country.
If you haven’t arranged an additional night’s stay in Bilbao, 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 Bilbao — and for good reason. With its world-class architecture, renowned pintxos scene, historic old town, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to relax and reflect on your journey. 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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