Hike the most picturesque portions of the Camino Francés, a World Heritage-listed route of the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route. Travel by foot and private vehicle from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela and the coast of Galicia, experiencing local traditions and cuisine—and the timeless culture of El Camino de Santiago.

Activity Level: This is a Moderate Active Journey. Travelers should be reasonably fit and capable of walking or hiking for several hours at a time on roads and trails. Travelers can expect 3 to 7 miles of hiking or walking on most days with some elevation gains.  Day-by-day activity descriptions can be found on the itinerary page at the end of each day. Read more about Active Journeys activity levels here.

This Active Journey is limited to a maximum of 16 travelers per departure.

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Along the trail of the Camino de Santiago

The cathedral at Santiago de Compostela

Statue of El Cid in Burgos

The town of Burgos, along the Camino de Santiago

Medieval bridge outside Burgos

Landscape of Leon Province

Scallop shells, symbol for the Camino de Santiago

Village of O Cebreiro

Landscape near O Cebreiro

The road to Roncesvalles

Hiking through Navarra along the El Camino

Symbol of Santiago de Compostela, found throughout the city and along the Pilgrims Way

The cathedral at Santiago de Compostela

The cathedral in Santiago de Compostela

Hiking boots at Santiago de Compostela. Credit: Sharon Boyle

Cabo de Finisterre

Smithsonian group at journey's end, Cabo de Finisterre. Credit: Sharon Boyle

Sunset over the Atlantic, Finisterre

Travelers along the Camino de Santiago

Walking the Camino de Santiago: An Active Journey to Spain

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This Active Journey is limited to a maximum of 16 travelers per departure.

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