Private and group Caminos
You bring the people. We make the Camino happen.
Organising a group Camino is a big job. You have to bring people together, keep them motivated and make sure everyone has the trip of a lifetime. We have helped group leaders do exactly that since 2011.
Charities, schools, parishes, walking clubs, families and tour operators: whatever your group, you get one experienced person to plan it with and a team that delivers it on the ground.
- Since 2011organising Camino holidays
- 10 to 40+people in a private group
- 1 contactwho can make decisions
- 24/7emergency line while you walk
We know your job
Being the organiser isn’t easy
Some group leaders are volunteers planning their first fundraising walk. Others are travel professionals with hundreds of clients. All of them face the same questions, and we help with every one.
“Will people sign up?”
We help you present the trip so it is easy to say yes, with a clear itinerary, honest information and, for charities, a free information evening for your supporters.
“Which route, which dates?”
We match the route, the distances and the season to your group, and tell you plainly if an idea is unrealistic.
“Everyone is different.”
Mixed fitness, budgets and expectations are normal. We plan stages, rooms and support so the whole group can enjoy it.
“It has to work.”
Your name is on it. We handle the logistics on the ground, so you can look after your people.
Your group travel expert
Meet Jeremy Perrin
Jeremy runs CaminoWays day to day as General and Sales Director, and group Caminos are his speciality.
For years he has worked with private groups, charities, NGOs, fundraising organisations and tour operators. He knows what makes people sign up, what keeps them motivated, and what an organiser needs to turn an ambitious idea into a trip that runs smoothly.
Because he knows every part of the business, from planning and pricing to our suppliers and operations team, he can answer your questions and make decisions himself. You are not talking to an intermediary. You are talking to the person responsible for delivering your trip.
Jeremy is from Ireland and walked the Camino del Norte.
How we help
From the first idea to the last stage
Shape the idea
Route, dates, length and budget. We help you build a programme that fits your group and your goals.
Fill the group
A clear proposal to share, practical information for participants and a presentation for your group or supporters.
Plan the challenge
For fundraising groups, a Camino challenge that motivates walkers and sponsors, with distances that are hard but achievable.
Deliver it
Hotels, luggage transfers, airport transfers, guides and a support bus if you need one, plus a 24/7 emergency line.
Who we work with
Groups of every kind
Charities and fundraising
Sponsored challenges that raise money and awareness. Charity treks
NGOs and organisations
Team journeys and supporter trips, planned around your mission.
Parish and church groups
The spiritual side of the Camino, at a pace that leaves time for reflection.
Walking clubs
From the Camino Francés to the Camino Inglés and the Via Francigena to Rome.
Schools and students
A life lesson in teamwork, with students staying in hotels and guesthouses, not hostels.
Friends, families and celebrations
A milestone birthday or anniversary shared on the Camino.
Tour operators
We act as your experienced local operating partner on the Camino, taking care of the logistics while you look after your customers.
Groups we’ve organised
Real groups, real Caminos
Charity challenges
Every year we work with charities that take on the Camino as part of their fundraising, from first-time organisers to groups returning for their third challenge.
The Cawley Camino
Today FM’s Phil Cawley brings together a group of listeners who love the outdoors for a Camino full of friendship, food and adventure.
Paul Flynn’s Foodie Camino
Chef Paul Flynn of The Tannery in Dungarvan led a group discovering the food of Galicia, one of Spain’s great food regions.
I’ll Push You: an accessible Camino
We supported Justin and Patrick, whose wheelchair Camino became the film I’ll Push You, and helped them launch an Accessible Camino Tour for people with limited mobility.
Read their story“Fantastic company, very responsive and well organised. I could not recommend CaminoWays more, this is our third bespoke challenge organised and hosted by them and it was amazing. Our guide, Silvia was first class.”
“I worked with CaminoWays to coordinate two consecutive weeks on the Camino de Santiago with groups of travelers… I sent many emails with questions and requests throughout the planning process, and they were always responsive and helpful. I really appreciated having a dependable team handling all the details!”
Why our experience matters
A partner, not just a supplier
- We operate the trip ourselves. Hotels, transport, guides and luggage are booked directly with local partners we have worked with for years.
- One senior contact. Jeremy plans your trip with you and has the authority to make decisions quickly.
- An operations team on the ground. Our team in Spain, Italy and Ireland, led by Tania Garrido, looks after every booking, every day.
- Our own booking system. Every room, transfer and bag for every participant is managed in Toureo, so large groups stay organised.
- Help around the clock. A 24/7 emergency line for your group while you walk.
Good to know
Questions about private Camino groups
How big can a private group be?
We organise private groups from 10 people to 40 and more. From 12 people, we recommend travelling with a guide.
I only have an idea. Is it too early to talk?
Not at all. Jeremy is happy to talk through an early idea and tell you honestly what is realistic and how to make it work.
Can you help with fundraising challenges?
Yes. We plan routes and distances that make a strong challenge, and we can hold a free information evening for your supporters. See our charity treks.
Which routes work best for groups?
The last 100 km of the Camino Francés from Sarria is the most popular, but we also organise groups on the Camino Portugués, the Camino Inglés, the Via Francigena and other routes.
Do you work with tour operators?
Yes. We can be your local operating partner on the Camino, handling accommodation, transfers, luggage and guides for your clients.
Where do school groups stay?
In hotels and guesthouses, not hostels, so students are comfortable and well looked after.
Talk to Jeremy about your group Camino
Whether you have a group ready to go or just an idea, Jeremy will help you work out what is possible and send you a tailored proposal.
Prefer to join an existing group? See our guided group tours.
Putting together a Camino Walk with our parish priest. I would like to know how many people should I recruit to get a discount or free person(s).
Plan to walk in October 2027, preferably with private rooms and bathrooms, and luggage carried to next town for us. Planning to spend 8 days and then fly to Barcelona for a tour.
Please guide me.
Thank you.