![]() Not counting items worn while hiking, my pack weight will be 12 pounds with an estimated additional two pounds of water and one pound of snack/lunch food. ![]() Pretty much what you’d take on any long-distance hike with important exceptions as noted below. I expect that we’ll average about 14 miles per day to leave plenty of time for sightseeing and visiting with other hikers. Plus, it will provide an opportunity for me to regain my hiking legs under moderate circumstances and avoid the busiest and hottest months of July and August. We chose this window because we wanted to enjoy the greenery of spring. Jean in late April and end at Finisterre in late May. ![]() Expect to see lots of pilgrims every day.īetsy and I will begin our hike at St. Others walk simply to enjoy the cultural experience. Others walk to better understand themselves. Many walk the Camino to figure out how to deal with some pressing personal problem or a major life change, such as death of a loved one or a divorce. ![]() Last year, Americans comprised only 6 percent of Camino pilgrims. The Camino attracts hundreds of thousands of people (called pilgrims or peregrinos) every year from all over the world. Some hikers continue west for another 47 miles to Finisterre and the Atlantic Ocean. Jean Pied du Port (foot of the pass, referring to the adjacent Pyrenees Mountains) in the southwestern corner of France through northern Spain to Santiago. The Camino de Santiago runs for 484 miles from the small town of St. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.The Camino is not your typical long-distance trail We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today. ![]()
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