Guided small group walks for last 100kms into Santiago de Co

[Lovetotravel]

I'm an inexperienced older walker, and I'd like to walk the last 100 kms or so of the pilgrims trail with a small group, staying in B and Bs or small hotels.
I've found a few commercial operators online offering such walks, but how to choose?

Does anyone have any knowledge or experiences of such?

Many thanks.

 

[mmm042]

Hi.

I know those groups are out there, and have heard about them mostly from inn operators that work with the tour companies to provide lodging. I haven't run into them on my travels, although I've only done the Via de la Plata, which isn't nearly as popular as the Camino Frances.

As far as how to choose among them, compare what they offer first to see which sound the most appealing, then perhaps try checking them out on online rating sites.

Now that I'm writing this, I do recall running into two German couples who used a commercial operator who booked their lodging and also taxis each day to move their luggage ahead. They walked on their own each day -- there was no one guiding them -- and ate dinner wherever they chose. I can contact them and see which operator they used, and if they liked the business.

Melanie

 

[Former member 9735]

I'm an inexperienced older walker, and I'd like to walk the last 100 kms or so of the pilgrims trail with a small group, staying in B and Bs or small hotels.
I've found a few commercial operators online offering such walks, but how to choose?

Does anyone have any knowledge or experiences of such?

Many thanks.

I have heard good reports on the following Tours,
and have attended a presentation of Caminoways.

Guided or self guided tours.
"We offer the broadest range of walking holidays and cycling holidays in Europe, including the famous "Camino de Santiago" in Spain, France, Portugal, the mighty "Via Francigena" From Canterbury to Rome, & the quite unknown, but extraordinary "St Paul's Way" in Turkey and "Jesus Trail" in Israel. "
http://www.caminoways.com

Also guided or self guided tours.
http://www.followthecamino.com