Cycling the Camino de Santiago
9 Days Starting in Leon, Spain and ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Visiting: Leon, Molinaseca, Villafranca del Bierzo, O Cebreiro, Palas de Rei, O Pino, Santiago de Compostela
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C08CS
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure along the historic Camino de Santiago, one of the world's most renowned UNESCO pilgrimage routes. This tour takes you through the heart of Spain, starting in the vibrant city of Leon and culminating in the spiritual haven of Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, you'll explore architecturally stunning cathedrals, charming villages, and lush landscapes dotted with poppy fields and pine forests. Stay in unique accommodations, from converted watermills to stylish farmhouses, and enjoy the local cuisine with included breakfasts and dinners. With high-quality bikes, GPS maps, and luggage transfers, your journey is seamless and enriching. Stamp your pilgrim's passport as you traverse Roman bridges and country chapels, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this ancient route. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a history enthusiast, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Into Leon
Location: Leon
Accommodation Name: Posada Regia hotel
Arrive at the Posada Regia hotel, perfectly located in the centre of Leon. Explore the picturesque old quarter, the Barrio Humedo, which boasts narrow alleyways, traditional Spanish tavernas and breath-taking plazas.
Day 2 : Leon And Transfer Leon To Astorga
Location: Leon
Accommodation Name: Hotel Via de la Plata
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your morning briefing, discover the highlights of Leon, including the Panteon Real, the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo and the 13th-century Catedral de Leon, reputed to be one of the most beautiful in Spain. You can choose to take a guided tour of Leon (available for a supplement.) A late afternoon transfer takes you to to Hotel Via de la Plata in Astorga where the Episcopal Palace was designed by Gaudi.
Day 3 : Astorga To Molinaseca
Location: Molinaseca
Accommodation Name: Hotel El Palacio
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cycle into the Maragateria area, a wooded mountainous region where beautiful villages dot the landscape. Climb to the highest point of the tour, passing the stone cross at 1,510m, where traditionally each pilgrim leaves a stone they have brought from their homeland. Later descend into the rich valley of the Bierzo before arriving at the Hotel El Palacio in medieval Molinaseca.
Day 4 : Molinaseca To Ferrerias
Location: Villafranca del Bierzo
Accommodation Name: Hotel Capricho de Josana
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cycle through the Bierzo valley, which produces excellent wines, fruit and vegetables before reaching the historic town of Villafranca del Bierzo. On to the foothills of the O'Cebreiro, a pastoral village between the mountain ranges of O Courel and Os Ancares where you have a traditional tapas dinner at the Hotel Capricho de Josana.
Day 5 : O'cebreiro To Goian (Nr Sarria)
Location: O Cebreiro
Accommodation Name: Hotel Rectoral de Goian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A transfer takes you to the top of the steep O'Cebreiro mountain with breathtaking views. Descend into outer lying woods and mountains, cycling through the small town of Samos where you can visit its ancient Middle Age monastery and is still inhabited by monks to this day. Cycle alongside streams and rivers arriving at the restored parsonage Hotel Rectoral de Goian in time for your included dinner.
Day 6 : Goian (Nr Sarria) To Palas De Rei
Location: Palas de Rei
Accommodation Name: Hotel A Parada das Bestas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today cycle on narrow secondary roads through one of the most beautiful sections of the Camino. Pass through peaceful woodland and green pastures before arriving at Hotel A Parada das Bestas for your included dinner.
Day 7 : Palas De Rei To O Pino
Location: O Pino
Accommodation Name: Hotel O Muiño de Pena
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Time stands still in many of the pretty villages you cycle through today, each one a hidden gem with stone-built houses and quaint narrow streets. Dinner awaits at Hotel O Muiño de Pena
Day 8 : O Pino To Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation Name: Virxe da Cerca
Meals Included: Breakfast
The final few miles of your epic pilgrimage takes you into the heart Santiago de Compostela, the capital of northwest Spain's Galicia region. We cycle into this unique city of pilgrims and onto the Plaza de Obradoiro overlooking the Cathedral built in honour of Saint James before arriving at the Virxe da Cerca on the edge of its legendary historic centre.
Day 9 : Leave Santiago De Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy Santiago and the cathedral before taking a taxi to the airport (pay locally approx 15 euro). Alternatively, stay on for extra nights to explore this beautiful historic city. Walking through the old streets of Santiago is a fantastic way to spend your time here, with Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings lining the old town's streets and plazas.
What's Included
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All buffet breakfasts and 4 dinners
All buffet breakfasts and 4 dinners are included in the tour package.
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GPS route directions and maps
GPS route directions and maps are provided for the cycling tour.
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High Quality Bikes
High quality bikes are included for the duration of the cycling tour.
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Luggage transfers between hotels
Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour package.
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Transfers on day 2 and day 5 as per the standard itinerary
Transfers on day 2 and day 5 are included as per the standard itinerary.
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Pilgrims passport
A pilgrims passport is included for the journey.
What's Not Included
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Leon guided tour (available for a supplement)
The guided tour of Leon is not included and is available for an additional supplement.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Single accommodation is not included and is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplements (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Solo traveller supplements are not included and apply when only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
Food
All breakfasts and 4 dinners are included. Dinners are either taken at the hotel, or left open, where there is a good choice of restaurants.
Accommodation
You'll stay in a diverse range of properties including converted watermills, stylish farmhouses, and a restored parish house, all packed with period features. Room upgrades may be available on request for a supplement on the final night, based on two people sharing.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes high-quality bikes for cycling along the Camino de Santiago, with luggage transfers between hotels. Transfers are provided on day 2 and day 5 as per the standard itinerary, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in a diverse range of properties including converted watermills, stylish farmhouses, and a restored parish house, all packed with period features. Room upgrades may be available on request for a supplement on the final night.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all buffet breakfasts and 4 dinners are included in the tour package. Dinners are either taken at the hotel or left open, where there is a good choice of restaurants.
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What is the significance of the stone cross at 1,510m on the tour?
The stone cross at 1,510m is a traditional point where each pilgrim leaves a stone they have brought from their homeland, marking the highest point of the tour.
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Is there any support provided for navigation during the cycling tour?
Yes, GPS route directions and maps are provided to assist with navigation during the cycling tour.
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What happens on the final day of the tour in Santiago de Compostela?
On the final day, you can enjoy Santiago and the cathedral before taking a taxi to the airport. Alternatively, you can stay on for extra nights to explore the beautiful historic city.
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Is there a transfer service included during the tour?
Yes, transfers are included on day 2 and day 5 as per the standard itinerary.
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What is the pilgrims passport mentioned in the inclusions?
The pilgrims passport is a document that you can stamp in the villages, chapels, churches, and cathedrals along the route, serving as a record of your journey.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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