Camino FAQs Articles

How to Customise your Trip on the Camino planner

No Camino trip is likely to be the same as another, and that’s the beauty of it! Everyone enjoys their unique experience of the Camino, and you can too! How do I customise my Camino trip?

Customising your trip is easy! We offer a range of options, such as additional nights, split walking days, airport transfers, hotel upgrades, extra activities on the Camino, etc.

We can ...

How to Book with CaminoWays?

How to Book with CaminoWays? Booking a Camino de Santiago route with CaminoWays.com is simple and easy. Using our tailor-made booking system, you can create your perfect Camino trip.

Do you need help booking? That’s no problem. Our travel specialists are always delighted to assist you over the phone or via email.

All you need to know about Camino Fundraising

Are you looking to raise money for a cause? The Camino is the perfect platform for it.

This list includes some information about fundraising Challenges for our Camino charity hikes. If you require any further information, contact us.

What type of fundraising groups do we work with?

Raising money? We organise treks for charities and private groups on Camino de Santiago routes, the Via ...

Planning your next Camino de Santiago adventure? Wondering which month of the year would be the best for you? What are the busiest months on the Camino?

We have taken the most recent statistics from the Pilgrims Office in Santiago de Compostela to give you an idea of the number of pilgrims arriving in Santiago and claiming their Compostela month by month. The Pilgrims Office in Santiago welcomes pilgrims to the city and issues pilgrim certificates.

What type of Camino Groups do we work with?

We organise treks for groups on the Camino de Santiago routes, the Via Francigena (Camino to Rome) and other fantastic cycling and walking trails in Ireland and Europe. We work with walking clubs, parish groups, colleges, universities, school groups, charities, scout groups and families. Camino Groups FAQ

We also have set guided tours. If you prefer, you can join our Camino guided tours anytime. Otherwise, ...

What sort of support do I get when I cycle the Camino?

We have carefully planned the distances you will cover by bike on the Camino. We’ve considered the terrain, track type, and the trail’s shared use with walkers. Discover the cycling support we offer below.

If you feel the distances for your cycle are too short or long, talk to our sales team when planning your trip. There is probably a good reason behind the ...

What about the food on my trip? FAQ

We often get asked: “What about the food on my trip?” Not a single experience abroad is complete without good food! For our Camino de Santiago holidays, we place emphasis on regional products and traditional dishes. This is an important criterion in our hotel selection.

Meals in our selected hotels along the Camino de Santiago are typically made from fresh, local products and served in a traditional manner.

We also ...

Do I need to learn Spanish for the Camino de Santiago?

We often get asked if we need to learn Spanish before embarking on your Camino de Santiago. The simple answer is no, but you should have a few useful phrases in Spanish. If you travel through Northern Spain, not everyone you meet will speak fluent English. Don’t panic; most people you meet along the route are from all around the world and will speak different languages. There are ...

The short answer is that yes, you can cycle the Camino. In fact, approximately 8% of pilgrims getting their Compostela certificate in Santiago arrive on two wheels.

Is it the same track for cycling and walking?

It is the same track for most part of the routes. It is worth bearing in mind that the Camino de Santiago routes are mainly walking trails but it is also possible to cycle most of them.

The combination of small roads, tracks and ...

The Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable journey for many pilgrims and has inspired many books and movies. You might not have a book or a movie in mind, but if you’d like to share your Camino experience, we would love to hear from enthusiastic pilgrims.

Whether the Camino has changed your life or you’d like to express what a fantastic time you had and the friends you made along the way, here’s how you can share ...

What if I don’t want to walk one of the days?

What happens if I prefer not to walk one of the days? This is a very frequently asked question at CaminoWays.

If you have a Camino trip booked with CaminoWays.com and you do not wish to walk or cycle one or more of the stages, we recommend you take a transfer to your next stage.

You can check with hotel reception in the morning, and they will be happy ...