Join this new Active Journey whether you’re on a spiritual journey yourself or simply want the thrill of hiking this famous pilgrimage route. Feel a connection and the same sense of purpose with pilgrims since the Middle Ages as you walk along the same trails from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela.
Walking the Camino de Santiago
Spain’s Historic Pilgrimage Route
11 days from $6,595
Join this new Active Journey whether you’re on a spiritual journey yourself or simply want the thrill of hiking this famous pilgrimage route. Feel a connection and the same sense of purpose with pilgrims since the Middle Ages as you walk along the same trails from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela.
Tour Details
TOUR BROCHURE

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Miróhotel Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain
Sleek, modern, and chic, the Hotel Miró is a luxury boutique hotel located very close to the Guggenheim Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in the center of Bilbao. The 50 room are contemporary in design, and well-equipped with modern conveniences. The hotel also features a small fitness center, a bar, and a library.
Number of nights: 1
Pamplona Catedral Hotel
Pamplona, Spain
Located in the heart of Pamplona, the exclusive 4-star Pamplona Catedral Hotel is an excellent place to relax or explore the city and learn of its culture and gastronomy. The hotel is hosted in a restored 19th century convent, completely redesigned into a luxurious hotel with 59 beautifully designed rooms, and the highest quality service expected of a luxury boutique hotel.
Number of nights: 1
AC Hotel La Rioja
La Rioja, Spain
The AC Hotel La Rioja a conveniently located hotel in the city center of Logroño. On the banks of the Ebro River and a mere 10 minute walk away from Church of San Bartolome and the cultural museum Casa das Ciencias (House of Sciences).
Number of nights: 1
Abba Burgos Hotel
Burgos, Spain
The Abba Burgos Hotel is located in the heart of Burgos, just steps away from the Cathedral and an array of castles and other historical landmarks. This bright and quiet hotel provides a splendid view of the city. The facilities of Abba Burgos Hotel were designed with an open and modernized concept, which includes a garden area and a wonderful panoramic view of the city to enjoy all that Burgos has to offer.
Number of nights: 1
Hotel NH Collection León Plaza Mayor
León, Spain
Set in an 18th-century manor house in the main square of León, the Hotel NH Collection León Plaza Mayor is a luxurious 4-star property centrally located near the historical area and shopping district, close to many attractions, restaurants and much more. The hotel restaurant serves Mediterranean and Spanish inspired fare made from the finest local ingredients, a perfect place of indulgence and relaxation.
Number of nights: 2
Eurostars Gran Lugo
Lugo , Spain
The Eurostars Gran Lugo is a 4-star property perfectly located to experience the grand Lugo Cathedral and the spectacular Roman wall that surrounds the charming historical center. The Eurostar’s Gran Hotel is equipped with all of the amenities to grant a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the historic city of Lugo.
Number of nights: 1
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Considered one of the world's oldest hotels, the Hostal dos Reis Catolicós as it is also known was built by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1499 as a hospital for pilgrims. The 137-room parador is situated in the historic Plaza do Obradoiro adjacent to the famed cathedral and its architectural flourishes include a carved entrance façade, vaulted ceilings, stone archways, a Renaissance chapel, and four courtyards. The hotel features two restaurants and a bar, coffee shop, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, library, gift shop, and laundry and dry cleaning service. Air-conditioned guest rooms are furnished in historical style and offer private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Number of nights: 2
Expectations: As part of the Smithsonian Active Journeys collection, this trip features a schedule of physical activities—including walking and hiking—in addition to activities designed to offer cultural or historical context. Walks, hikes and activities will take place rain or shine. If you are reasonably fit and can walk and hike from 1 up to 7 miles easily you should be comfortable on this Moderate/Active tour (Level 3). On this trip, daily hikes are taken at a leisurely to active pace over various types of terrain, from well-trodden trails to dirt roads to sometimes stony rural tracks. A few long travel days with early morning departures should be expected. Hiking boots, raingear and day packs for daily necessities are a must; some travelers may wish to bring hiking poles.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, have a strong fitness level, expect a slightly vigorous pace, are comfortable participating in up to four hours of hiking per day, and enjoy challenging themselves physically.
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