Self-guided walking tours along the Camino de Santiago in Spain

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS ALONG THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

Our Self-Guided Tour packages are the best way we could think to share our knowledge with pilgrims who prefer to travel independently rather than as part of a group.

We spend most of the year on foot along the Camino and know it better than our own backyard. Over the years, we have built personal relationships with the shopkeepers, restaurant staff, and B&B owners who support pilgrims on their journey.

Self-guided tour packages offer complete flexibility regarding your starting day, ending day, the distance you want to travel in a day, preferred accommodation type, possible rest days, and options to skip individual sections. We pride ourselves on creating one-of-a-kind trips tailored to your needs.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

After getting to know what you’re looking for (see the survey below), we’ll put together a package outlining your itinerary. Once all the details are agreed upon, we arrange all logistics, including accommodations, luggage transportation and taxis to and from accommodations. We then deliver a comprehensive welcome pack to your first hotel, which includes a guidebook, hotel maps, luggage tags, and the credencial, or Pilgrim’s Passport, to collect stamps along the way.

We handle the logistics so you can walk freely, without stress, knowing there’s a comfortable bed waiting for you at the end of the day. Should anything go wrong along the way, we also provide a direct contact number for support.

SELF-GUIDED ITINERARIES

We are able to organize self-guided itineraries on most Camino routes and we are always researching new ones!

Two of our most popular itineraries we offer are the “Last 100 km” and “Every Inch of the Camino Francés,” which are also the two most popular stretches of the Camino de Santiago.

We also offer custom itineraries for the Camino Portugués from Porto (Central, Coastal and Spiritual Variants), Santiago to Finisterre and/or Muxia, Camino Inglés from Ferrol or A Coruña, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo, and the Camino Mozarabe.

AN EXAMPLE OF A SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR

The Last 100Km, Camino Francés

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Before you depart, we’ll send a thorough information packet that includes a suggested packing list, travel advice, and frequently asked questions. We’re available by email or phone to answer any questions as your trip approaches.

You’ll receive your full hotel list at least 30 days before your Camino begins. Your detailed Andaspain Orientation Pack will be waiting at your first hotel. Since this is a self-guided trip, not a guided one, we won’t be there in person to meet you.

ACCOMMODATION

Every hotel, pension and B&B is meticulously chosen for its proximity to the Camino and its charm. For a smoother experience, we prefer accommodations located directly on the Camino. However, if you are interested in an upgraded experience, we are happy to arrange transportation to and from manor houses, paradors, pazos, and casa rurales located slightly off of the Camino. All rooms we book will include en-suite bathroom facilities. Lastly, we provide Andaspain maps with information about your accommodation and how to get there.

FOOD

Breakfast is included every day for all self-guided trips. For lunch, it’s easy to grab ingredients for a picnic at a supermarket or pick up a fresh baguette. Many restaurants along the route offer affordable three-course “pilgrim meals” for around 15 euros. We usually don’t include dinner to keep your evenings flexible—you may want to join new friends you meet on the trail! However, if you’re staying at a casa rural or pazo located outside a town or village, we can arrange dinner for you.

LUGGAGE & TRANSPORTATION

Luggage transfer is included for every walking day. This service covers one bag up to 20 kg (15 kg on the Camino del Norte). If you’re traveling with additional bags or extra weight, we can arrange extra transfers for an added fee.

Your luggage is transported door to door—just tag your bag and leave it at reception each morning. We’ll provide the tags. If you’re staying off the Camino in a casa rural, we’ll arrange taxis to and from your accommodation.

SUPPORT

You’ll receive a comprehensive Welcome Pack at your first hotel that includes your Camino guidebook, maps to each hotel, suggested restaurants, taxi contact info, details of pre-booked transfers, and our Andaspain emergency phone number.

The Camino is well-marked and follows a mix of forest trails, village paths, and quiet roads. The daily distances we plan are based on traditional Camino stages, but we can customize them to your preferences—longer, shorter, or with added rest days.

While no guide or support vehicle travels with you, the Camino is a safe, welcoming, and social place. And knowing your accommodations are sorted means you can walk at your own pace and enjoy the journey stress-free.

CUSTOM SELF-GUIDED ITINERARIES

We can customize a self-guided itinerary just for you—because everyone’s Camino is unique. Need help deciding the best walk for you? Contact us using the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

START YOUR CAMINO HERE

We’ve created a short survey to help us understand your Camino preferences. Fill it out, hit submit, and relax. We’ll create an estimate and send it your way. If you like what you see, we’ll begin organizing your trip.

How we Build your Self-Guided Camino

Firstly, we ask you to complete the Self-Guided Tour Survey to give us an idea of what you want your Camino to look like. If you need help getting started, you can look through our guided group itineraries to get an idea of what is possible. In the survey, we will ask the following:

Start and End Dates

Your Self-Guided Camino de Santiago tour offers complete flexibility with respect to when you want to begin your pilgrimage and by what day you want to arrive at your destination. Something to keep in mind is that we don’t typically arrange trips in the months of November, December, January or February.

Daily Walking Stages

All Camino de Santiago routes are traditionally divided into etapas, or standard stages with set starting and ending points. However, there’s plenty of flexibility within this framework. That’s why we ask for your ideal average daily walking distance. We use this as a foundation to customize your itinerary, carefully balancing it with key factors like available accommodations and other essential resources.

Keep in mind that this is an average, some days may be shorter, others a bit longer, depending on the route and logistics.

Accommodation Type

We offer different categories of accommodation and allow you to mix and match to suit your needs. If you prefer to keep the cost down but splurge from time to time (perhaps on a rest day), we understand completely. We use small boutique hotels, pensions and private albergues. All the rooms that we will book you will be private with an en suite bathroom. We can upgrade to 4- or 5-star hotels, pazos and/or casas rurales (converted manor houses or farm houses). It is important to note that the star system for hotels in Spain and Portugal is different from that in other countries. Therefore, it is not always a good method of gauging the quality of accommodation. For example, a 1-star guest house might be far superior to a 3-star hotel in terms of decor and service. We have our favourite places along the Camino and aim to use those.

Rest Days

If you are planning a long pilgrimage or will pass through cities rich in cultural or historical significance, we recommend including rest days on your Camino. These breaks give you time to recharge and fully enjoy the unique experiences each location offers. We’ll discuss this in more detail during our follow-up communication.

Skipping Stages

We understand that time and budget constraints are big factors when choosing your Camino. For example, not everyone can complete the entire 800 kilometers of the Camino Frances at one time. For this reason, we offer the option to skip over certain sections of the Camino and we arrange for your transportation as well. Please keep in mind that if you would like to receive the Compostela Certificate, you are obliged to walk at least 100 consecutive kilometers of the Camino, including the last stage into Santiago de Compostela.

How We Price Your Self-Guided Camino

Fixed Itinerary: A number of our self-guided walking tours follow a fixed itinerary and therefore have a fixed price. Just get in touch and we can send examples of our standard itineraries.

Custom Itinerary: Our custom itineraries are made to suit your wishes and therefore, the price cannot be calculated without getting a bit more information from you.

Once you’ve signed up for your trip, we begin securing your accommodations and other requested services. At this stage, limited availability may occasionally lead to unexpected costs, such as upgraded room options or the need to arrange shuttle or taxi transfers to lodgings located off the main Camino route. We will always communicate additional charges and offer alternatives, if any exist.