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Hope this helps too.Hope this helps!
Thanks. That does sound nice and easy!In addition to all the good suggestions here, you can use Express Bourricot to ship a suitcase from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Sanitago. It is not cheap, but it is highly reliable, safe, and IMHO convenient. See their website, at: http://www.expressbourricot.com/
The proprietor, Caroline, speaks English very well. They will pick up from your lodgings at Saint Jean Pied de Port the day you leave. When you arrive at Santiago a month or so later, your bag is stored in a locked room at a hostal there.
Easy peasy!
I have used this service twice and can attest to the easer of use.
I hope this helps.
According to the Express Bourricot site, it costs 70€ to send a suitcase, up to 7̶0̶kg (oops! that should be 20kg) from SJPDP to Santiago, where they will store it until you arrive weeks later. It is spendy, but there is no additional storage charge in Santiago. I'm thinking that for the convenience it could be worth the money.Depending on size/weight it can be quite expensive from SJPdP. Because it crosses an international border?
I met a pilgrim who had forwarded his suitcase from St Jean, via Jacotrans, to the accommodation he had pre-booked in Pamplona.
When he arrived in Pamps he sent it from the Post Office.
Regards
Gerard
According to the Express Bourricot site, it costs 70€ to send a suitcase, up to 70kg from SJPDP to Santiago, where they will store it until you arrive weeks later. It is spendy, but there is no additional storage charge in Santiago. I'm thinking that for the convenience it could be worth the money.
You're right! I must have been stuck on that 7 key.I believe it's 70€ for up to 20kg, not 70kg.
Send it to Casa Ivar in SantiagoWhat about if I want to send my suitcase from Leon to Santiago? I understand Express Bourricot only moves luggage from SJDP to Santiago. So can anyone tell me the best way if I am starting from Leon? Should I just use Correos? How long with the PO hold it? I am probably taking about 18 days to walk to Santiago?
Thanx Ivar, this is a great help and we have plenty of options, so we'll probably send the bag from Paris straight to in Santiago, bit I need an address and postcode/Zip code, and do I pay for storage when we finally get there?The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
Thanx Ivar, this is a great help and we have plenty of options, so we'll probably send the bag from Paris straight to in Santiago, bit I need an address and postcode/Zip code, and do I pay for storage when we finally get there?
Hi there,Thanx Ivar, this is a great help and we have plenty of options, so we'll probably send the bag from Paris straight to in Santiago, bit I need an address and postcode/Zip code, and do I pay for storage when we finally get there?
Can I get my suitcase shipped to Santiago from Paris?The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
Yes, you can use the post office there.. the same way as in SJPP. Be aware that other post offices (than SJPP) might not be used to people shipping things like suitcases by mail. They will most likely ask you to wrap it somehow (it depends on the clerk that you get).Can I get my suitcase shipped to Santiago from Paris?
The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
It's more expensive, but the Express Bourricot option mentioned above would probably be perfect for you.Hi, what can one do when arriving on Sunday evening and want to start walking Monday morning. How can I ship my luggage to Santiago easiest on a Sunday evening?
Thanks so muchIt's more expensive, but the Express Bourricot option mentioned above would probably be perfect for you.
http://www.expressbourricot.com/luggage-transport/
This is very helpful information as i was just thinking this. I wil. Most likely have a duffel bag with a few items that daughtr and i have used prior to our camino in oairs and will need or want wgain in santiago. Seems like i can ship from st jean to ivan or use one of theo ther services
I'm happy to hear that. Have you already picked up you bag in Santiago? If so, how did that go?Express buorricot worked so well.
The boxes that they sell at the post office are not the largest. About 40x30x20 cm. I know some people get boxes from the supermarket close by.If i choose to go the ship to Ivar route via postal service from st jean. Is it a good assumption i could find a box. I will have a lightweight duffle and this alone would not be good to go throu postal system, i think
I've heard that 'the deal' is to use luggage forwarders to deliver excess luggage from St Jean to pre-arranged accommodation in Pamplona - to someone who has agreed to keep it safe til you arrive.Does it pay to lug the "extra" stuff to Burguete?
Is it possible to mail luggage from Lisbon to Santiago?
Thank you Ivar! I just went on the SendMyBag link and could not get information on shipping from Barcelona.The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
It's easy enough to send it through the Post Office within SpainThank you Ivar! I just went on the SendMyBag link and could not get information on shipping from Barcelona.
We are thinking of flying SFO to BCN in Sept, maybe spending a day there, shipping our things to you and then taking a train to Lourdes for a couple of days and then going on to SJPDP. Does this seem reasonable??
SendMyBag does not offer their service in every city (strange that they do not offer it in a large city like Barcelona though), but as stated above, the post office works well in Spain so that it a good option.Thank you Ivar! I just went on the SendMyBag link and could not get information on shipping from Barcelona.
We are thinking of flying SFO to BCN in Sept, maybe spending a day there, shipping our things to you and then taking a train to Lourdes for a couple of days and then going on to SJPDP. Does this seem reasonable??
Any idea on shipping costs per kg from the first Correo in Spain on the CF to Ivar's? 70 Euros is a tad steep for what I'll be sending on (only another 2-5 kg, so I might just carry it from SJPdP).
Here are prices from 2017... it should give you an idea:Any idea on shipping costs per kg from the first Correo in Spain on the CF to Ivar's? 70 Euros is a tad steep for what I'll be sending on (only another 2-5 kg, so I might just carry it from SJPdP).
Hello Ivar,The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
My address is:Hello Ivar,
Please send me your address and contact. I’m planning to send you one luggage on 8th or 9th Nov from SJPP and pick it up after arriving Santiago. Thanks
Hi Ivar, I just sent my language to you today from SJPP.My address is:
Ivar Rekve
ATT: [Your name goes here]
Travesía da Universidade 1
15704 Santiago de Compostela
La Coruña
Spain
You can find the sending instructions here:
Most people use the post office to send things to me, but you can also look into these two:
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…and more questions answered here:
My winter hours (starting November 1st) for pickup are:
- Weekdays: 11am to 1pm
- Weekends by appointment only. (I may not be in Santiago and may need to drop things off Friday afternoon, so you need to get in touch with plenty of time if you are planning a weekend pickup in winter).
You can find me here:
...or search for "Casa Ivar" in google maps.
Buen Camino!
Ivar
Very good. Just so you know, my opening hours for pickup is 11.00 to 13.00 on weekdays in winter.Hi Ivar, I just sent my language to you today from SJPP.
The tracking no. Is CC 8734 9988 4FR.
I will be Santiago after 35-40 days.
Attention:Chihan Chou
Check out the Correos website. They have instructions for sending suitcases up to 25 kilos@ivar
I had questions about using your storage service. I'll ship a heavy suitcase from Madrid, probably Monday, April 6, 2020 ( the day after Palm Sunday ). To be picked up late May. It will probably weigh 20 - 25 kilos and it's size is about 30cm tall and 65cm x 45cm. I just wanted to make sure that Correos is the best way and make sure there are no holidays or any issues with the size/weight? And If there is an issue, what alternative shipper should I use? Also I did not see anyway to actually pay you on your website? Thank you.
I spent some time with the Correos website. Before I posted this question. I couldn't find any specific information about size or weight limits. And I wanted to make sure the Monday after Palm Sunday is not a Post Office holiday. Do you have a link?Check out the Correos website. They have instructions for sending suitcases up to 25 kilos
Size and weight limits are on this page:I spent some time with the Correos website. Before I posted this question. I couldn't find any specific information about size or weight limits. And I wanted to make sure the Monday after Palm Sunday is not a Post Office holiday. Do you have a link?
Thank you. Very helpful!I found a list of public holidays in Spain
Public Holidays in Spain in 2020 | Office Holidays
Comprehensive list of Public Public Holidays that are celebrated in Spain during 2020 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.www.officeholidays.com
Thanks for your informative response.If the post office is Open (check the holiday calendar for Madrid if sending from Madrid).
We are hoping to ship our bag from Lisbon, however, I’ve noted below that the Portuguese postal service is not reliable and though both Portugal and Spain are in the EU, they consider it an international border. The above link SendMyBag.com does not show a correspondence of luggage between Spain and Portugal. Is there another option to get the bag to Ivar/Michael in Santiago?The question was:
I am arriving at SJPP with my suitcase. How do I ship it to Casa Ivar in Santiago?
You have a few options:
Please do not send anything from outside the EU since it will get stuck in customs!
- Ship it from the post office in SJPP (see here for opening hours). The suitcase needs to be locked and I would recommend to also wrap it in kitchen wrap (plastic). I would also recommend to print out my address and place this label under the plastic, so that if the label the post office ads to the suitcase (on the outside of the plastic) falls off, you still have an address label under the plastic as backup. One or twice a year we have problems located luggage from France where the post office address label has fallen off, and the destination address is not visible anywhere.. the french post office works fine, but if there is a problem, and we need to contact their customer service it gets complicated. Let's say that there is none, unless you are in france and can stop by a post office.
- Use www.SendMyBag.com . With them you schedule the pickup at a hotel/pension and they will come and pick it up and ship it to Santiago. A bit more pricy I think, but everything is in english + there is a tracking number.
- http://www.expressbourricot.com/ offers a luggage shipping service that might be an alternative.
- You can find another shipping company recommended by locals in SJPP... as I have mentioned before, for me it is the same how you send it. I will store what I receive.
Hope this helps!
Ivar
Thank you for your reply. This thread seems to be about stage to stage backpack forwarding. I am looking specifically for a service (or more recent experience with the Portuguese post office) to forward our ‘post Camino’ clothes to Santiago.Have you checked this earlier thread?
Good luck and Bom caminho
I have found posts from several members that had no problem mailing via CTT - the Portuguese post office to Santiago.We are hoping to ship our bag from Lisbon, however, I’ve noted below that the Portuguese postal service is not reliable and though both Portugal and Spain are in the EU, they consider it an international border. The above link SendMyBag.com does not show a correspondence of luggage between Spain and Portugal. Is there another option to get the bag to Ivar/Michael in Santiago?
Yes - the Post Office (CTT Correios de Portugal) offers a great service.Is it possible to mail luggage from Lisbon to Santiago?
I have heard from pilgrims that has had problems. From the ones I have been in touch with the problem is that once the parcel reaches Spain, it does not travel with the spanish post office… and therefore it can not be store at the post office in santiago. But it seems that sometimes it goes well and sometimes not.. not sure why.I have found posts from several members that had no problem mailing via CTT - the Portuguese post office to Santiago.
Those who said that they successfully mailed from Portugal to Spain sent their packages to Casa Ivar.The problem is that once the parcel reaches Spain, it does not travel with the spanish post office… and therefore it can not be store at the post office in santiago.
This same problem also applies from France.
I will of course store anything I receiveThose who said that they successfully mailed from Portugal to Spain sent their packages to Casa Ivar.
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