About This Walk
Walk the Camino with Emma Kehoe in 2026
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French Way – Final Stage
5 Days Walking & 2 Nights Santiago
7 Nights from €945pp
€150 Non Refundable Deposit
Walk the final 115km of the iconic French Way of the Camino de Santiago with life coach and mindfulness teacher Emma Kehoe!
Join Emma Kehoe on her Camino de Santiago adventure this October 2026, a journey of connection, reflection, and personal growth. You’ll walk the final 115km of the French Way, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, through the rolling hills and peaceful countryside of Galicia. Along the way, you’ll follow in the footsteps of pilgrims from centuries past, passing stone crosses, ancient villages, and scenic trails that invite you to slow down and truly be present.
With her background as a Life Coach and Mindfulness Teacher, Emma brings warmth, insight, and encouragement to every step. Her passion for self-development and authentic living will help you find meaning in the journey, not just in reaching Santiago, but in everything the Camino reveals along the way.
Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends, you’ll share the spirit of the Camino with a supportive group of like-minded walkers and the guidance of a UWalk tour manager. And when you finally arrive at the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago, you’ll celebrate with new friends, a full heart, and memories that will stay with you for years to come.
Highlights:
- Self Guided Trip
- Emma Kehoe and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip. Walking Notes will be provided via WhatsUp to help you along the way.
- Walk the Camino with like minded people – great way to make new Irish hiking friends!
- 24/7 Emergency Support
- Traverse the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago
- Meet like minded pilgrims and fellow hikers from Ireland along the route
- Enjoy mouth watering local cuisine
- Sarria is 115km 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 a characteristic of Galicia
- In Santiago de Compostela you can visit the beautiful old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 1 - Dublin to 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 (time TBA)
Transfer Time: 1 Hr 15 Mins
**Late Transfer NOT Included – Available at an Additional Cost of €50pp
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
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
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
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
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
Day 7 - Day trip to Finisterre from Santiago
Breakfast: 8am
Finisterre is known as the Edge of the World! Traditionally, this was the last stretch of the Camino and the final 0.0km waymarker where pilgrims used to finish their Camino journey and burn their clothes as they admired the spectacular sun sets of World’s End over the Atlantic Ocean. To those that would like to reach the edge of the world in comfort, we have arranged the perfect day trip to Finisterre for you. The group will meet in Santiago and the guided excursion will take you from Santiago de Compostela to the fishing village and Cape, stopping along stunning parts of the Costa da Morte.
Overnight Hotel – Santiago
Day 8 - Depart Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast: 7am
Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Coach transfer will depart your Santiago hotel (at approx. 14:30) to service the Aer Lingus flight departure.
Transfer Included: Scheduled coach transfer to airport.
For those requiring a later transfer, taxi and public transport is readily available from Santiago.
Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.
French Way – Final Stage
5 Days Walking & 2 Nights Santiago
7 Nights from €945pp
€150 Non Refundable Deposit
- Includes:
- Emma Kehoe and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however, please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip
- 7 Nights Hotel accommodation with private facilities. We have chosen popular family-run hotels along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
- 3 Nights in Lugo
- 2 Nights in Arzúa
- 2 Nights in Santiago
- Breakfast included daily
- Scheduled Airport Transfers included to connect with the recommended Aer Lingus flight. Transfers required later than the scheduled transfer are available at an additional cost.
- 1 x 20kg Bag transferred daily
- Walking Notes – Sent daily by WhatsApp by tour manager
- Pilgrim Passport – You will receive on arrival at your first hotel
- Emergency support in the event of a problem
- 1 Uwalk Tour Manager throughout the trip
- Back up support of Uwalk local office
- Not Included:
- Flights
- Meals not specified above
- Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Walking the Camino:
- Walk the last 115km to Santiago. 100kms is the minimum distance required for pilgrims to receive the ‘Compostela Certificate’
- Collect stamps from the places you pass through to certify that you have been there. Stamps can be obtained from Churches, Hostels, Town hall & Cafes.
- Collect Two Stamps per day to receive your ‘Compostela Certificate’.
- Route is well marked (The bike signs can be confusing, so you must stay alert.)
Notes:
- Travel Insurance is compulsory. Proof of travel insurance must be supplied to UWalk 8 weeks prior to departure.
- We recommend European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) lets you get healthcare abroad for free, or at a reduced cost while on holiday. Apply HERE
- Single Trip travel insurance can be purchased HERE.
- Transfers are available on day of arrival for flights arriving/departing in at the same time as the scheduled Aer Lingus flights.
- Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to be paired with other solo travellers for room sharing. Single rooms are generally not available.
- Accommodation is in hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels and pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
- Final payment is due on 21st August 2026
N.B: All participants MUST have travel insurance and book their own flights.
Recommended Aer Lingus Flights
A scheduled arrival and departure transfer will be available for the flights below:
19th October 2026 – Dublin to Santiago de Compostela
Flight: EI 742
Depart: Dublin at 13:00
Arrive: Santiago at 16:15
Flight duration is 2h 15m.
26th October 2026 – Santiago de Compostela to Dublin
Flight: EI 743
Depart: Santiago at 16:55
Arrive: Dublin at 18:05
Flight duration: 2h 10m
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.
- 3 Nights in Lugo
- 2 Nights in Arzúa
- 2 Nights in Santiago
Available Rooms:
- Twin Room – 2 Guests (Both names are required when booking)
- Twin Room – Guaranteed Room Share (If you are a solo traveller and wish to share a room, we will match you up with someone to share a room).
- Single Supplement on request
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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