Daily backpack transfer?

[Rionajmc]

Hello all! Apologies if someone has covered this already, but my mother is looking to join me for a few days during my second CF, and it's unlikely she can manage a backpack.

I think there are more options the closer one gets to Santiago, but does anyone have experiences/ advice on how to arrange daily backpack transfers earlier on? Say, around the Burgos area, or Leon? Is it something you can easily arrange without booking ahead/ staying in specific accommodation? Any help appreciated!

 

[Ralph Keith Redhead]

Hello all! Apologies if someone has covered this already, but my mother is looking to join me for a few days during my second CF, and it's unlikely she can manage a backpack.

I think there are more options the closer one gets to Santiago, but does anyone have experiences/ advice on how to arrange daily backpack transfers earlier on? Say, around the Burgos area, or Leon? Is it something you can easily arrange without booking ahead/ staying in specific accommodation? Any help appreciated!

Hi Rionajmc, I hope this helps: Having injured my ankle last time, I wanted to go on but couldn't manage my pack for a long way. It is very easy to transfer a pack, and all Albegues/hostels offer this service - except one or two that require you to arrive and leave with your pack. There are a number of services and it's good to ask where you are staying, they have envelopes to put your money in ( 5-8 €, depending on the taxi transfer), and details on - and your destination Albergue. People are very helpful and will tell you what to do and where to leave your pack for collection. You can set-off in the morning and leave your pack for collection! Any more questions please don't hesitate to ask. Buen Camino! Keith

 

[ncali12]

Ditto on what Keith writes. I met people who never carried their bags and just used the transfers everyday. In fact one couple had come with a suitcase each and just had the 2 suitcases transferred everyday while they did their walking. There are a couple of services. Jacotrans is one. You and your mother should have no trouble.

 

[Ralph Keith Redhead]

Jacobtrans were my favourite and most reliable

 

[Rionajmc]

Thanks Ncali12 and Ralph Keith, I really appreciate the answers!

R

 

[J F Gregory]

The postal service is good and less expensive, one price from where you start to Santiago.

 

[Mito]

I'm encountering some issues with dates because I'm starting in Belorado (where I ended last time) in early March. So.....your dates matter!