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Ive used Jacotrans and had great service, never felt the need to switch.Hi In September this year, I am planning to use a backpack transport service on the CF starting from Logrono and ending in Santiago de Compostella.
Has anyone, a point of view based on experience on the service offered by Correos, PAQ MOCHILA?
Alternatively, what is the experience with private companies such as Jacotrans?
Look forward to reading some practical and recent information on the topic.
I used the €5 daily service from either jacotrans or NCS for about 3/4 of my CF trip earlier this year. Never had a problem as long as I remembered to phone them the afternoon before once I knew where I wanted my bag delivered. The price may have increased due to the current fuel prices.Hi In September this year, I am planning to use a backpack transport service on the CF starting from Logrono and ending in Santiago de Compostella.
Has anyone, a point of view based on experience on the service offered by Correos, PAQ MOCHILA?
Alternatively, what is the experience with private companies such as Jacotrans?
Look forward to reading some practical and recent information on the topic.
Hi In September this year, I am planning to use a backpack transport service on the CF starting from Logrono and ending in Santiago de Compostella.
Has anyone, a point of view based on experience on the service offered by Correos, PAQ MOCHILA?
Alternatively, what is the experience with private companies such as Jacotrans?
Look forward to reading some practical and recent information on the topic.
Hi Cub, thanks for the question. I'm also planning to use a service, and likely will be starting in Logrono in mid September.Hi In September this year, I am planning to use a backpack transport service on the CF starting from Logrono and ending in Santiago de Compostella.
Has anyone, a point of view based on experience on the service offered by Correos, PAQ MOCHILA?
Alternatively, what is the experience with private companies such as Jacotrans?
Look forward to reading some practical and recent information on the topic.
I arranged my daily Jacotrans pickups via WhatsApp and never had a problem. On the other hand, Jacotrans service stops after a certain point (Sarria I think?) and as @Rick M says above the service that replaces it can be difficult to communicate with.
I believe that Correos charges you per route regardless of the number of days you take, so yes, that could essentially be a discount for booking the entire route with them in advance.I am wondering how booking for correos works. I entered the starting point at Valcarlos and ending at Santiago. I was quoted 150 euros per bag. We will walk the route in 36 stages that are more than the normal stages. How do they charge us for the whole route? Is the 150 euros just an initial estimate/deposit until we enter all our stages as we walk? They are charging 7 euros per stage per bag. Will I get a discount for hiring them for the whole route? Thank you for any help.
In many locations, the bags are left unattended while the hospitalero does his or her daily chores. Another pilgrim or an outsider could easily access your bag. There is a certain level of trust needed, but I would not leave medication, electronics, documents, or other valuables in my shipped bag.I used all three at different times and the service was second to none. But, at least once (and it was very obvious) my pack had been gone through so my advice is use them but do not leave anything of value in your pack. Take a daypack and put valuables, money, cards, documents in that and carry it with you at all times. Never leave it unattended. Cynical I know but this is the world we live in
That's certainly how I read it when I looked.I believe that Correos charges you per route regardless of the number of days you take, so yes, that could essentially be a discount for booking the entire route with them in advance.
I haven't used them, but I have read through their site, and you don't have to give them a complete itinerary in advance. They have several options to communicate with them to arrange your daily pick up and delivery.
I am wondering how booking for correos works. I entered the starting point at Valcarlos and ending at Santiago. I was quoted 150 euros per bag. We will walk the route in 36 stages that are more than the normal stages. How do they charge us for the whole route? Is the 150 euros just an initial estimate/deposit until we enter all our stages as we walk? They are charging 7 euros per stage per bag. Will I get a discount for hiring them for the whole route? Thank you for any help.
Your belief is correct. My wife used them twice, start to finish. They charge on the total distance you walk, not the number of stages, Oh, they will do a single stage as well, but that costs more. Whether you walk the Frances in 30 days or 45, its the same same rate if you book and pay for the whole distance in advance. They don't care how you do it, or how long you take.I believe that Correos charges you per route regardless of the number of days you take, so yes, that could essentially be a discount for booking the entire route with them in advance.
I haven't used them, but I have read through their site, and you don't have to give them a complete itinerary in advance. They have several options to communicate with them to arrange your daily pick up and delivery.
Or Express Bouricott.Thank you all for your replies.
The charge for the whole route is a big discount considering that each stage is 7 euros if booked separately. The earliest starting point is valcarlos so I guess I will have to use Jacotrans from SJPP to Valcarlos.
I completed the CF in June and will gladly endorse the Correos solution over JACOTRANS which required a daily phone call (I did have limited success contacting them on WHATSAPP when they did not answer the phone.) The Correos solution is (https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/rucksack-transfer) is delightful compared to my experience with Jaco.My walking companion started using Jacotrans on our walk this spring - my suggestion. Somewhere around Burgos he gave up in frustration with the inability to communicate with them, and switched to Correos (also my suggestion). Correos has a "Best in Class" web interface for booking and managing your daily pickup and delivery locations, and you never have to call anyone. In one case where he misdirected a bag, the email was answered in an hour, and the problem was quickly corrected.
I was surprised about the poor customer interface with Jacotrans, since I know many people have used them with great success. It was fine in the earlier stages, but at some point (you have different numbers to call as you progress along the Frances), he got handed over to a group that simply could not understand what he was saying. Getting a native Spanish speaker to make the daily calls was the only option. I have not heard this complaint before, but as of May this year, Correos was the better choice for someone not fluent in Spanish.
The only company I have seen in all albergues is Jacotrans. Very reliable. Make sure to call them the day before and tell them where you are sending your pack. The albergues provide you with envelopes to put on your pack.Hi In September this year, I am planning to use a backpack transport service on the CF starting from Logrono and ending in Santiago de Compostella.
Has anyone, a point of view based on experience on the service offered by Correos, PAQ MOCHILA?
Alternatively, what is the experience with private companies such as Jacotrans?
Look forward to reading some practical and recent information on the topic.
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