About This Walk
An Chéim Dheireanach den Camino Francés
9 -16 mí Lúnasa 2026
Ó Sarria go Santiago: 5 Lá ag Siúl & 2 Oíche in Santiago
7 n-oíche – Leaba & Bricfeasta – €915 an duine (costas breise €290 an duine má tá seomra singil uait)
Éarlais €150 an duine (ní bheidh aisíocaíocht ar fáil)
Is múinteoir Gaeilge í Jane a chruthaíonn ábhar ar na meáin shóisialta. Bhunaigh sí Gaeilge le Jane cúpla bliain ó shin, gnó atá tar éis pobal d’fhoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a chruthú ar líne. Tá go leor leor mac léinn ar fud an domhain múinte aici agus reáchtálann sí cúrsaí tumoideachais i nGuagán Barra in Iarthar Chorcaí. Cineálta, socair agus díograiseach faoi phobal na Gaeilge a fhás, is breá le Jane daoine le grá don teanga agus don chultúr a thabhairt le chéile. Tá sí ag súil go mór le fáilte a chur romhaibh an Camino a dhéanamh le chéile agus ár gcultúr a chéiliúradh.
NOTES: Please note that all communication within the group and with the leader will be through Irish while in Spain. While you don’t need to be fully fluent, we recommend having a conversational level of Irish to get the most out of the experience. We’re looking forward to learning and chatting together!
Siúil an Chéim Dheireanach den Camino Francés – Ó Sarria go Santiago
Siúil an 115km deireanach den Camino Francés clasaiceach, ó Sarria go Santiago de Compostela – an fad is giorra a chaithfear a shiúl chun Teastas Compostela a fháil. Turas féin-treoraithe a bheidh ann. Rachaimid trí shléibhte áille, foraoisí ciúine agus sráidbhailte beaga na Gailíse, i dtuaisceart na Spáinne. Ar an mbealach, feicfimid sheanchrosanna, dealbha agus sadhlanna traidisiúnta — fianaise ar na mílte daoine a shiúil an bealach céanna romhat.
Críochnaigh do thuras i gcathair ársa Santiago agus bain taitneamh as an gcríoch álainn in Ardeaglais naofa na cathrach.
Buaicphointí an Turais:
- Turas féin-treoraithe le bainisteoir grúpa Uwalk
- Buail le daoine ar aon intinn – fáilte roimh thaistealaithe aonaracha
- Tacaíocht éigeandála 24/7
- Bíonn oilithrigh ag tarraingt ar an gcuid seo den Camino, ó Sarria go Santiago, ina sluaite, agus í mar an chuid den siúlóid go bhfuil an tóir is mó uirthí.
- Tá Sarria suite 100km ó Santiago – an fad is giorra a chaithfear a shiúl chun Teastas Compostela a fháil
- Bain taitneamh as bia blasta agus fíonta áitiúla na Gailíse
- Siúil trí thírdhreacha áille: foraoisí glasa, páirceanna agus bailte beaga
- Rúa Maior, príomhshráid Sarria: áit iontach le haghaidh caife um thráthnóna
- Tabhair cuairt ar chathair álainn Santiago – Láithreán Oidhreachta Domhanda UNESCO
Walk the French Way Final Stage Group Departure
Sarria to Santiago: 5 Days Walking & 2 Nights in Santiago
7 nights – B&B – €915pp
€150 Deposit Per Person (Non refundable)
Jane is an Irish language teacher, content creator and founder of Gaeilge le Jane, a global community of Irish language learners. She has taught hundreds of students online and hosted immersion courses in Gougane Barra in West Cork. Kind, calm and enthusiastic about growing the Irish speaking community, Jane loves connecting people through language and culture. She is excited to share the Camino experience in a supportive and welcoming way.
Walk the last 115 km of the classic French Way of the Camino from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela (the minimum required to earn your Compostela). This is often viewed as one of the most historic routes, as you will walk through many varied landscapes, there are numerous reminders of the pilgrims past who travelled the route including crosses, statues and grain silos. This final section of the walk takes you through the region of Galicia in Northern Spain to Santiago for a unique experience you’ll treasure forever through the undulating landscapes of Galicia. Enter the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela and relish the end of your journey at the Cathedral!
NOTES: Please note that all communication within the group and with the leader will be through Irish while in Spain. While fluency isn’t required, we recommend having a conversational level of Irish to get the most out of the experience.
Highlights:
- Self Guided Trip accompanied by a Tour Manager
- Walk the Camino with like minded people – great way to make new friends.
- 24/7 Emergency Support
- From Sarria to Santiago is the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago
- Enjoy mouth watering local cuisine
- Sarria is 100km from Santiago, which is the minimum distance required for pilgrims to receive the “Compostela” certificate
- The main street of Sarria, Rúa Maior, has a picturesque atmosphere where we suggest you enjoy a good coffee during the afternoon.
- Varied landscapes with forests, farmlands and rustic villages
- Beautiful green landscape that is characteristic of Galicia
- In Santiago de Compostela you can visit the beautiful old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site
Lá 1 – Tar go Santiago
Tar éis duit teacht go Santiago de Compostela, rachaidh tú ar bhus go Lugo, áit a mbeidh tú ag fanacht ar feadh 3 oíche.
Óstán don oíche – Lugo
Beidh bus san áireamh: Fágfaidh an bus Aerfort Santiago ag (deimhneofar an t-am nuair a fhógrófar eitiltí 2026).
Am Taistil: 1 uair 15 nóiméad.
Beidh an bus ag teacht le heitilt Aer Lingus nó Ryanair um thráthnóna. Deimhneofar é seo nuair a bheidh sonraí na n-eitiltí ar fáil.
Níl Aistrithe Breise San Áireamh – Ar Fáil ar Chostas Breise:
Tá bhusanna do thaistealaithe ag teacht ar eitiltí eile ar fáil ar chostas breise: €50 an duine.
Day 1 - Arrive in Santiago
After arriving into Santiago de Compostela, a scheduled coach transfer will take you to Lugo where you will be based for 3 nights.
Overnight Hotel – Lugo
*Transfer Included: Coach transfer departs Santiago Airport at (Time to be confirmed when 2026 flights are announced.)
Transfer Time: 1 Hr 15 Mins
**Scheduled Transfer will be matched with an Aer Lingus or Ryanair flight arriving mid afternoon. Flight details to be confirmed.
Additional Transfers NOT Included – Available at an Additional Cost: Coach transfers for other flights outside of designated flight above. Additional Cost: €50pp
Lá 2 – Lugo (Siúlóid: Sarria go Portomarín)
Lá 2 – Lugo (Siúlóid: Sarria go Portomarín)
Bricfeasta: 7:00rn
Am imeachta an bhus: 7:30rn – Rachaimid ar bhus ó Lugo go Sarria chun tús a chur lenár gcéad lá siúlóide.
Tús na Siúlóide: Sarria
Beidh tú ag siúl trí shráidbhailte beaga, trí choillte, le radhairc áille faoin tuath i rith an lae. Tá roinnt eaglaisí Rómhánúla le feiceáil ar an mbealach. Ag críochnú i bPortomarín, is féidir cuairt a thabhairt ar eaglais Naomh Nioclás agus an baile gleoite seo a bhfuil stair ar leith aige.
Críoch na Siúlóide: Portomarín
Aistriú tráthnóna: Bus ar ais go Lugo thart ar 4:30 / 5:00in (Fad an turais: ~25 nóiméad)
Suíomh an bhus: Deimhneofar na sonraí seo san óstán ar maidin.
Óstán don oíche – Lugo
Day 2 - Lugo (Walk - Sarria to Portomarín)
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Sarria for the start of the
first day’s walk.
Route: Walk from Sarria to Portomarín, (23Km)
Start Walk: Sarria
This first stage goes through different towns where you can visit some Romanesque churches along paths and forest tracks. On reaching Portomarín we have the opportunity to visit the Romanesque church of St. Nicholas and this pretty village with its peculiar history.
Finish Walk: Portomarín
Afternoon coach transfer: from Portomarín to Lugo. (Approx 30 mins)
Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 25 Mins
Overnight Hotel – Lugo
Lá 3 – Lugo (Siúlóid: Portomarín go Palas de Rei - 23km)
Bricfeasta: 7:00rn
Am imeachta an bhus: 7:30rn – Rachaimid ar bhus ó Lugo go Portomarín chun tús a chur leis an tsiúlóid.
Tús na Siúlóide: Portomarín
Rachaimid síos go dtí an taiscumar, sula dtosóimid ag siúl suas i dtreo go Monte San Antonio. Ina dhiaidh sin, rachaimid trí na bailte beaga Toxibó agus Gonzar. Leanann an chuid seo trí shráidbhailte éagsúla agus bailte beaga ar nós Hospital de la Cruz, Ventas de Naron, agus Eirexe sula sroichimid Palas de Rei.
Críoch na Siúlóide: Palas de Rei
Aistriú tráthnóna: Bus ar ais go Lugo ó Palas de Rei thart ar 4:30 / 5:00in
Suíomh an bhus: Deimhneofar na sonraí seo san óstán ar maidin.
Fad an turais: 30 nóiméad
Óstán don oíche – Lugo: Gran Hotel
Day 3 - Lugo (Walk - Portomarín to Palas de Rei 23km)
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Portomarín to start your walk.
Route: Walk from Portomarín to Palas de Rei, (23Km)
Start Walk: Portomarín
First, we descend to the reservoir and then we’ll start climbing the hill to the Monte San Antonio, from where we will reach the villages of Toxibó and Gonzar.
Then we will go through different villages and small towns like Hospital
de la Cruz, Ventas de Naron and Eirexe until Palas de Rei.
Finish Walk: Palas de Rei
Afternoon coach transfer: Palas de Rei to Lugo.
Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 30 Mins
Overnight Hotel – Lugo: Gran Hotel
Lá 4 – Palas de Rei go Arzúa (29km)
Bricfeasta: 7:00rn
Am imeachta an bhus: 7:30rn – Bus ó Lugo go Palas de Rei chun tús a chur leis an tsiúlóid.
Tús na Siúlóide: Palas de Rei
Lá fada ach álainn a bheidh romhat inniu. Leanann tú rian na gcoillte, trasna sráideanna ciúine na Gailíse, ag dul trí bhailte beaga ar nós Melide, cáiliúil dá pulpo (ochtapas), agus Boente. Beidh neart seansanna agat do scíth a ligint, greim bia agus stampa eile a fháil ar do Phas Oilithrigh.
Críoch na Siúlóide: Arzúa
Ní bheidh aon bhus ar fáil anseo mar tá an t-óstán lonnaithe in Arzúa
Óstán don oíche – Arzúa
Day 4 – Palas de Rei to Arzua – 29km
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves Lugo: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Lugo to Palas de Rei.
Route: Walk from Palas de Rei to Arzúa, (29Km)
Start Walk: Palas de Rei
When leaving Palas de Rei we’ll have a nice walk through forests to Coto. About noon we’ll reach Melide, halfway along this stage, where you can taste the octopus in one of its typical local cuisine restaurants called “pulpería”. Then across eucalyptus forests we will reach the village of Boente, from where we’ll walk to the village of Ribadiso before reaching Arzúa.
Finish Walk: Arzúa
No afternoon coach transfer. You will walk to Arzúa where your hotel is situated.
Overnight Hotel – Arzúa
Lá 5 – Arzúa (Siúlóid: Arzúa go Lavacolla, ~28km)
Bricfeasta: 7:00r.n.
Ní bheidh aon bhus ar fáil: tosaíonn an tsiúlóid inniu ag an óstán in Arzúa.
Siúlóid ó Arzúa go Lavacolla (Arca), thart ar 29km
Siúlfaimid trí fhoraoisí ciúine, lán le crainn eocalaipe, agus tú ag druidim níos cóngaraí do do cheann scríbe i Santiago. Rachaimid trí shráidbhailte beaga, ar nós Santa Irene agus Arca. Is lá machnamhach é seo, agus cé go bhfuil an bealach réasúnta éasca, beidh sé ina dhúshlán de bharr a fhaid.
Aistriú tráthnóna: Ó Lavacolla (Arca) ar ais go Arzúa
Am imeachta an bhus: Thart ar 4:30 / 5:00i.n.
Óstán don oíche: Deimhneofar na sonraí seo san óstán ar maidin.
Fad an turais: 20 nóiméad
Óstán don oíche – Arzúa
Day 5 - Arzúa (Walk - Arzúa to Lavacolla)
Breakfast: 7am
No morning coach transfer
Route: Walk from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca), (29Km)
This morning walk from Arzúa through eucalyptus forests which bring us even closer to our destination. We’ll pass through different towns, including Santa Irene and Arca.
Afternoon coach transfer: From Lavacolla (Arca) to Arzúa.
Bus leaves: Approx. 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 20 Mins
Overnight Hotel – Arzúa
Lá 6 – Arzúa (Siúlóid: Lavacolla go Santiago de Compostela)
Am imeachta an bhus: 7:30r.n. – Bus ó Arzúa go Lavacolla (Arca) agus siúil go Santiago de Compostela.
Bealach: Siúil ó Lavacolla go Santiago de Compostela (12km)
De réir mar a éireoimid níos giorra don cheann scríbe, rachaimid tríd an Monte del Gozo, áit a mbraitheann oilithrigh áthas agus radharc acu ar chathair Santiago den chéad uair.
Óstán don oíche – Santiago de Compostela
Day 6 - Arzúa (Walk - Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela)
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Arzúa to Lavacolla (Arca) and walk to Santiago de Compostela.
Route: Walk Lavacolla to Santiago de Compostela, (12Km)
As we get closer to our destination we pass through the Monte del Gozo, whose name comes from the joy felt by the pilgrims when seeing the city for the first time.
Overnight Hotel – Santiago
Lá 7 – Lá saor i Santiago de Compostela
Bricfeasta: 7am
Lá saor chun am a chaitheamh i mbaile Santiago de Compostela
Caith an lá ag fánaíocht thart ar an gcathair álainn seo, a fógraíodh mar Láithreán Oidhreachta Domhanda ag UNESCO sa bhliain 1985. Tabhair cuairt ar an margadh áitiúil, an Plaza de Abastos, nó ar mhúsaeim – mar shampla, Músaem na nOilithreach nó Músaem na hArdeaglaise.
Óstán don oíche: Santiago
Day 7 - Free day in Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast: 7am
Free to Explore the town of Santiago de Compostela.
Spend the days visiting this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Why not visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of its museums e.g. the Museum of Pilgrimages and the Cathedral Museum.
Overnight Hotel – Santiago
Lá 8: Slán abhaile
Bricfeasta: 7r.n.
Maidin in Santiago roimh d’aistriú go dtí an t-aerfort. Fágfaidh an bus an t-óstán i Santiago ag braith ar an eitilt roghnaithe (deimhneofar an t-am nuair a fhógrófar eitiltí 2026).
Aistriú san áireamh: Aistriú bus ag am le socrú. (Cuir ceist ar an óstán chun am imeachta a chinntiú.)
Do dhaoine a bhfuil aistriú níos déanaí ag teastáil uathu, tá tacsaí agus iompair phoiblí ar fáil go héasca ó Santiago. Féach ar na naisc thíos.
Fág slán le Santiago de Compostela agus fill abhaile.
Naisc úsáideacha:
Day 8: Depart for Home
Breakfast: 7am
Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Coach transfer will depart your Santiago hotel to service the selected flight departure (Flight time to be advised).
Transfer Included: Coach transfer at TBA time. (Check hotel reception to confirm departure time).
For those requiring a later transfer, taxi and public transport is readily available from Santiago. See links below.
Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.
Useful links:
7 n-oíche – Leaba & Bricfeasta – €915 an duine
San áireamh sa bpraghas:
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7 n-oíche lóistín in óstáin
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Siúlóid féin-treoraithe le Bainisteoir Grúpa ó Uwalk
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Bricfeasta gach maidin
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Fáilte & Bualadh le chéile ar theacht
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Aistrithe ón aerfort ar theacht* (i gcomhar le heitiltí Aer Lingus sceidealta)
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Aistriú málaí gach lá
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Bus chuig/ón bpointe tosaigh de shiúlóid gach lá
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Pas Oilithrigh
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Tacaíocht éigeandála 24/7 i gcás fadhb
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Aistriú chuig an aerfort ag filleadh* (le heitiltí sceidealta Aer Lingus)
7 nights – B&B – €915 pp
Price includes:
- 7 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- Self Guided walk accompanied by a Uwalk Tour Manager
- Breakfast Daily
- Meet & Greet on arrival
- Scheduled Arrival Airport Transfers* with Aer Lingus flights.
- Baggage transferred daily
- Daily Coach Pick Up and Drop off transfers for all walking points
- Pilgrim Passport
- 24/7 Emergency support in the event of a problem
- Airport Departure Transfer* with scheduled Aer Lingus flights.
Nóta:
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Ní bhíonn aistrithe ar fáil ach ar an lá teachta do na heitiltí Aer Lingus atá molta.
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Tá na seomraí bunaithe ar roinnte dúbailte. Is féidir le taistealaithe aonar rogha a dhéanamh seomra a roinnt le duine eile atá ag taisteal ina n-aonar.
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Tá an lóistín i ngnáth-óstáin 2/3 réalta nó i bpinsin le háiseanna príobháideacha. Tá na lóistín roghnaithe i measc óstáin/pinsin teaghlaigh a bhfuil cáil orthu ar an mbealach. Tá siad simplí ach féile agus áitiúil ina stíl.
Note:
- Transfers are only available on day of arrival for scheduled Aer Lingus flights
- Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to be paired with other solo travellers for room sharing.
- Accommodation is in 2/3 star hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels / pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
Níl san áireamh:
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Eitiltí
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Árachas taistil
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Lón, dinnéar, sneaiceanna
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Aistrithe mura bhfuil tú ar na heitiltí molta
Not included:
- Flights
- Insurance
- Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Transfers not supplied for flights other than the recommended flights
Taisce: €150 an duine (neamh-inaisíoctha)
Árachas Taistil: (Cliceáil anseo chun ceann a cheannach)
Tá an t-iarmhéid le híoc 8 seachtaine roimh imeacht, is féidir é a íoc i dtráthchodanna.
€150 Deposit Per Person (Non refundable)
Travel Insurance: (Click here to purchase)
Balance due 8 weeks prior to departure which can be paid in instalments.
Polasaí Cealaithe:
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Suas le 60 lá roimh imeacht = caillteanas taisce
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60–30 lá = táillí cealaithe 50%
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30–15 lá = táillí cealaithe 75%
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Faoi 14 lá = táillí cealaithe 100%: Gan aon aisíocaíocht.
Athrú Ainmneacha:
D’fhéadfadh go nglacfaí le hathrú ainm má aontaíonn ár soláthraithe:
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Suas le 30 lá roimh imeacht: €50 an duine
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30–8 lá: €100 an duine
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Faoi bhun 7 lá: níl athruithe ceadaithe
Cancellation Policy
Up to 60 days before travel = loss of deposit
60 – 30 days before travel = 50% cancellation charges
30-15 days before travel 75% cancellation charges
Inside 14 days 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.
Name Changes
Name changes may be allowed subject to the agreement our suppliers/partners as follows:
Up to 30 days before travel €50.00pp
30 days to 8 days €100.00pp
Inside 7 days no changes.
Tá an lóistín i dtithe ósta 2/3 réalta agus i bpinsin le háiseanna príobháideacha. Roghnaíomar óstáin agus pinsin clainne atá coitianta agus cáiliúil ar an mbealach. Tá an lóistín simplí agus oireann sé do charachtar an cheantair.
Tá seomraí aonair ar iarratas amháin agus ní ráthaítear iad.
Accommodation is in 2/3 star hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels / pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
Single rooms are on request only and not guaranteed.
Naisc Úsáideacha
Leideanna Taistil don Camino
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Brise isteach do bhróga siúil agus do stocaí sula dtéann tú ar an turas chun callóga a sheachaint. Is maith smaoineamh freisin ar éadaí nua a chaitheamh ar shiúlóidí fada roimh an turas chun a chinntiú go bhfuil siad compordach.
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Tabhair briogáidí nó bróga éadroma leat don tráthnóna chun ligean do do chois análú agus téarnamh a dhéanamh.
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Pacáil buidéal uisce spóirt agus líon é gach maidin roimh imeacht ón óstán.
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Iompaigh stocaí spártha (tirim!) isteach i do mála cúil.
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Faigh do Phas Oilithrigh le stampaí i óstáin, siopaí agus bialanna ar an mbealach. Caithfidh tú 100km a shiúl chun deimhniú Compostela a fháil i Santiago.
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Má tá iompar do chuid seilfeanna ar fáil trínár seirbhís, scríobh do ainm ar lipéad do seilfeanna agus ceangail é go soiléir ar do chás ar maidin an chéad lae. Cuidíonn sé seo leis an tiománaí do mhála a aithint gach lá.
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Ceannaigh cliabhóg scuabha ar an gcéad lá agus ceangail í ar do rucksack.
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Tá poncó den scoth ar laethanta báistí chun tú féin, do chuid éadaí agus do mhála a choinneáil tirim.
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Má éiríonn do cheallraí ar d’fhón nó ar do cheamara folamh ar an mbealach, muirir é i gceann de na bialanna/nó caiféanna ina stadfaidh tú — tabhair leat do choigeartán agus do shreang. Nó glac le pacáiste ceallraí mhuiririthe leat.
Cad atá le Pacáil i do Mhála Cúil
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Plaistéar (lena n-áirítear plaistéar callóige)
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Piní sábháilteachta
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Scáileán gréine
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Cosaint liopa
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Sneaiceanna (bairr próitéine, milseáin glúcóis nó píosaí bácála ón mbufé bricfeasta!)
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Slata siúil (más gá)
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Málaí plaisteacha do éadaí fliucha
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Stocaí spártha & t-léine de réir na haimsire
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Buidéil uisce
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Tissuí / Wipes
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Gialú lámh antibacterial
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Ceamara (muirir go hiomlán & go leor spás cuimhne)
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Fón póca
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Sunglasses / spéaclaí gréine
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Pas Oilithrigh
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Uimhir ghutháin éigeandála (ar do dhoiciméid taistil)
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Vóta óstáin & treoracha don óstán
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Leabhar frásaí Spáinnise/Portaingéile
Polasaí Cealaithe
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Suas le 60 lá roimh an turas = caillteanas an thaisce
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60–30 lá roimh an turas = 50% táille chealaithe
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30–15 lá roimh an turas = 75% táille chealaithe
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Laistigh de 14 lá = 100% táille chealaithe – NÍL AISÍOCAÍOCHT
Athruithe Ainmneacha
Féadtar athruithe ainm a cheadú faoi réir aontaithe ár soláthraithe/páirtithe:
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Suas le 30 lá roimh an turas → €50.00 an duine
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30 lá go 8 lá roimh an turas → €100.00 an duine
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Laistigh de 7 lá → Níl athruithe ceadaithe
Useful links:
Santiago Rosalia de Castro Airport
Camino Travel Tips
- Break in your walking boots and socks to prevent blisters. It is also a good idea to have worn any clothing on long walks before you travel to make sure they are comfortable.
- Bring runners or ideally flip flops for evening time to give your feet at chance to breath & recover
- Pack a sports bottle & fill it each morning before you leave the hotel at breakfast
- Bring spare (dry!) socks in your backpack
- Get your pilgrim passport stamped in hotels, shops & restaurants along the Way. You must have walked 100km in order to receive your Compostela certificate of completion, in Santiago.
- If you have luggage transport booked with us, put your name on your luggage label and attach it to your case on the first morning. This will enable the driver to identify your bag and its destination each day.
- Buy a scallop shell on your first day & attach it to your rucksack
- A poncho is fantastic for any wet days to keep you, your clothing & your bag dry
- If you run out of battery on your camera / phone along the way, charge it in one of the many restaurants / cafes that you stop at. Just bring your adapter & lead. Or take a charged battery pack with you.
What to pack in your rucksack?
- Plasters (incl. blister plasters)
- Safety Pins
- Sun Cream
- Lip Protection
- Snacks (Protein Bars, Glucose sweets or take a few pastries from the breakfast buffet!)
- Hiking Poles (if required)
- Plastic Bags for wet clothing
- Spare socks & t-shirt depending on the weather
- Water Bottles
- Tissues / Wipes
- Antibacterial Hand Gel
- Camera (Charge your battery fully & make sure you’ve plenty of memory!)
- Mobile Phone
- Sun Glasses
- Pilgrim Passport
- Emergency Phone number (on travel documents)
- Hotel Voucher & Directions to hotel
- Spanish/Portuguese Phrasebook
Cancellation Policy
Up to 60 days before travel = loss of deposit
60 – 30 days before travel = 50% cancellation charges
30-15 days before travel = 75% cancellation charges
Inside 14 days = 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.
Name Changes
Name changes may be allowed subject to the agreement our suppliers/partners as follows:
Up to 30 days before travel €50.00pp
30 days to 8 days €100.00pp
Inside 7 days no changes.
Useful Blogs:
Walking the Camino – Advice from Chartered Physiotherapist Siobhán Treacey
Training for the Camino de Santiago
Staying Hydrated on the Camino
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