Finding Solitude On The Camino Best Times And Places For Peaceful Walking

Still Can’t Decide How to Walk the Camino? Here Are Your Choices…

Deciding how to tackle the Camino is all about the “flavour” of the trip you want. Whether you’re seeking a quiet, solo journey or a lively social experience, here is how you can walk the Way with Uwalk this year.

 

1. Self-Guided: Your Pace, Your Way

The ultimate “choose your own adventure.” If you value independence but want to skip the logistics of hauling heavy bags and hunting for a bed, this is for you.

  • The Vibe: Complete freedom. Walk solo or gather your own group of friends.
  • The Details: Choose your own dates and route; you navigate the path on your own.
  • What’s Included: We handle hotel bookings, daily breakfast, and luggage transfers. You’ll also have an emergency support number.
  • Optional Extras: Uwalk can arrange airport transfers, or you can manage your own transport via public links.

View our Self Guided walking holiday options here

 

2. “Travel Solo, Not Alone” Small Groups

Want the social buzz without the pressure of a massive crowd? These are perfect for meeting like-minded pilgrims while having a professional guide nearby.

  • The Vibe: Supportive and organised. Ideal for solo travellers or friends who want a safety net.
  • The Details: Fixed dates on the French Camino (Final Stage) or the Portuguese Camino (Stage 2). Both walk into Santiago.
  • What’s Included: Airport transfers for recommended flights, accommodation, breakfast, an arrival night meal, luggage transfers, and a Uwalk Camino guide.
  • The Flexibility: Walk with the guide or do your own thing and meet the group later.
  • Group Size: Up to 25 people.

View our Travel Solo Not Alone small group walking holiday options here

 

3. Hosted Groups: The Big Event

Walk alongside familiar faces and enjoy a high-energy, community atmosphere.

  • The Vibe: Vibrant and social. Expect to make a crowd of new friends.
  • The Details: Special departures led by famous faces from TV and social media influencers.
  • What’s Included: The full works—airport transfers for recommended flights, hotels with breakfast, bag transfers, Uwalk guides, and emergency support.
  • Group Size: Larger groups, ranging from 30 to 100 people.

View our Hosted Group walking holiday options here

 

The Essential Extra: Regardless of which way you choose, all Uwalk Camino departures include an official pilgrim passport, so you can collect your stamps and earn your Compostela!

Important Extras & Fine Print

To give you the most flexibility, there are two things we leave up to you:

Flights: Flights are not included, allowing you to fly from your preferred airport. If you’d like Uwalk to handle your flight bookings, we can do so for a small service charge.

Travel Insurance: Insurance is not included in any of the three options as many walkers have their own annual policies. If you don’t have cover yet, Uwalk can add it on for you.