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Walk the final stretch of the Camino del Norte to Santiago de Compostella
Walk the final stretch of the Camino del Norte from Vilalba to Santiago, ideal for those with limited time.
Enjoy a walking trip on your own pace: be in charge of your own time and enjoy the train in your preferred way.
Traverse scenic Galicia, experiencing its unique charm with numerous beautiful towns along the route.
Connect to the French Way at Arzúa to enjoy the more populated part of the trail.
The Camino Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is one of the great pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided Camino Norte walking tour allows you to walk the final 100 km of the enchanting Northern Way, from Vilalba to Santiago. Savour the sites, sounds, and delicious food on your very own Camino.
This self-guided Camino Norte is a great way to have the Camino Norte experience if you are short on time. And fear not, this Camino Norte tour is over 100km, so you qualify for your very own Santiago de Compostela certificate.
While walking the Camino Norte you will explore the serene Galicia region, one of Spain’s most popular. Enjoy the tranquility of the early stretches and the vibrant activity in Arzúa. As the route converges with the French Way, the last days become more sociable. Feel free to request your personalized itinerary—and make your journey truly special.
The Camino Norte, also known as the Northern Way, is one of the great pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided Camino Norte walking tour allows you to walk the final 100 km of the enchanting Northern Way, from Vilalba to Santiago. Savour the sites, sounds, and delicious food on your very own Camino.
This self-guided Camino Norte is a great way to have the Camino Norte experience if you are short on time. And fear not, this Camino Norte tour is over 100km, so you qualify for your very own Santiago de Compostela certificate.
While walking the Camino Norte you will explore the serene Galicia region, one of Spain’s most popular. Enjoy the tranquility of the early stretches and the vibrant activity in Arzúa. As the route converges with the French Way, the last days become more sociable. Feel free to request your personalized itinerary—and make your journey truly special.
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Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Check in Vilaba
Arrive at Vilaba and check in into your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Vilaba
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Start your Camino Norte and walk to Baamonde
Your first day walking the Camino Norte is this walk from Vilalba to Baamonde will be quiet and pleasant. It is recommended to bring food with you, just in case, since facilities along the way can be quite limited.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Baamonde
Distance: 20km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Baamonde to Miraz
Your Camino today passes through small rural areas. It is a very relaxing walk but limited in terms of facilities and accommodation, these are quite limited.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Miraz
Distance: 15km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Miraz to Sobrado dos Monxes
Today you will reach the highest point of the whole route, that is Marcela. Highlight of the day: the impressive monastery in Sobrado dos Monxes.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sobrado dos Monxes
Distance: 22km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Sobrado dos Monxes – Arzúa
We recommend you enjoy the last walking day of peace and solitude, since the walk from Arzúa will join with the French Way. The route will become more sociable until you reach Santiago de Compostela.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Arzúa
Distance: 21km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Arzúa to O Pedrouzo
Some pilgrims walk from Arzúa to Santiago in one day, but we recommend stopping in O Pedrouzo and enjoy the last day of the walk peacefully.
Overnight Location: Hotel in O Pedrouzo
Distance: 19km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela
Last day of the walk, before reaching Santiago de Compostela. For so many pilgrims this can be described as a moment of euphoria, after a couple of days of walks and new challenges.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santiago de Compostela
Distance: 20km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Camino Norte Completed!
Today you check out of Santiago de Compostela and head home, excited at completed your section of the Camino Norte!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2026 Pricing for Self-Guided Camino Norte: Last 100km Walking Tour The departures are available daily from March 1 to November 30, 2026.
The starting price for two people sharing a double or twin room, including luggage transfers is EUR765 per person.
Accommodation on Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour
During this trip you will mostly stay in hostels and pensions. These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest. Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included, however, you are in charge of any other personal transfers.
Also included
- Detailed route description and maps
- 24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Guide services
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tourist Tax
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, tips, extra transfers, etc.
Optional Extras
- Accommodation upgrades
- Single occupancy upgrades
- How hard is the Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?
- Are meals included on the Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Vilaba to start this tour?
- Where does the Northern Way Last 100km Walking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Spain?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Although the trail itself is not technical, you will be walking longer distances for multiple days in a row.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover walking. Get your travel insurance.
The nearest major airports are Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) and A Coruña Airport (LCG). From the airport, you can take a bus, train, or rent a car to Vilalba.
The tour ends in Santiago de Compostella.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
Customer Ratings
Galiwonders is a specialist tour operator, focusing on pilgrimages along the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal as well as the Via Francigena in Italy. They offer adaptable tours to suit a variety of client needs and focus on truly taking care of their guests.
The tour guides are local experts, living and working right along the Camino. They have visited each hotel and restaurant they recommend, ensuring each is up to standard.
Galiwonders offers constant contact with their guests, ensuring all concerns or questions are addressed immediately so you can relax and enjoy your trip.
