Follow The Camino
Follow The Camino
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Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Day Trips
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08:00 - 18:30
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08:00 - 18:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:30
Thursday
08:00 - 18:30
Friday
08:00 - 18:30
About
Since 2006, Follow The Camino has organised tours of the Camino de Santiago for thousands of pilgrims and holiday makers , coming from all over the world to walk, cycle or horse ride along The Way. We provide tailored packages for our clients - including luggage hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers and walking guides. Our ethos as a company is to make complicated holidays simple and to leave you to enjoy your Camino experience your way, with the peace of mind that your itinerary is taken care of by our expert team. Part of our role is to guide you to select the best route for your experience, taking into account the time you have, the physical challenge you would like, and your motivation for doing your Camino. Our bespoke service and our expert team aim to deliver an excellent customer experience for you. From solo trips to large groups, we have the knowledge to guide you along the way. Talk to us at Follow The Camino and we will help you plan your Camino, your Way.
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

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sean m
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May 2023 • Solo
Camino del norte,
starting bilbao, finished unquera.
Amazing trip. 10 days. Would have loved to keep going.
Unbelievable views.
Accommodation was excellent.
Food in hotel was excellent, really struggled to get good healthy meals outside of hotels, not helped as no hablo espanol.
I would strongly recommend eating evening meal in hotel as food was healthy and better value, plus if travelling solo & don't speak Spanish then you will have other travellers who speak English in the hotel.
My overall experience of the spanish was not particularly friendly if you don't speak spanish. Even when you are buying something from them. I'm sure I would have had a much better experience if I spoke Even half decent spanish.
Written 25 May 2023
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Hi Sean, Thank you for sharing your experience of walking the Camino del Norte from Bilbao to Unquera! It sounds like you had an amazing trip with breathtaking views along the way. It's great to hear that your accommodations were excellent and that you enjoyed the food in the hotels. I'm sorry to hear that your overall experience with the locals wasn't particularly friendly due to the language barrier. While it can be a bit challenging to navigate certain situations without speaking the local language, it's not uncommon to encounter language-related difficulties while traveling. However, learning even a few basic phrases in the local language can go a long way in establishing a connection with locals and enhancing your overall experience. Despite the language barrier, it's great that you still enjoyed your trip and the stunning scenery along the Camino del Norte. Thank you for sharing your review, and I hope your experience encourages others to embark on this beautiful journey. We look forward to serving you on your next Camino adventure!
Written 29 May 2023
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Joe_90_Dublin
Brisbane, Australia66 contributions
Apr 2023
This was a truly superb Camino experience, and everything went as planned. The communication during the booking process was very good. The hotels in our package were all a little different of course, but we had no complaints at all. The 1930s Boutique Hotel in Arzua was absolutely outstanding. And our baggage moved seamlessly from one hotel to the next. We would do it all again!
Written 18 May 2023
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Hi Joe! Thank you so much for the positive review! We appreciate the time taken to provide us with your feedback! Looking forward to serving you on your next Camino adventure!
Written 23 May 2023
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Jamie B
2 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Follow the Camino assisted me on my Camino de Fatima pilgrimage. This was an incredible experience. From the beginning conversations, Carmen always responded quickly to inquiries. Follow the Camino provided a training program that truly prepared me for my pilgrimage. They did an amazing job keeping me up to date on the status of my itinerary prior to departure. They included a packing list that helped me focus on not over packing like I have a tendency of doing. Follow the Camino prepared a welcome package for me at the first hotel which included my Camino Passport, a couple of books, and a face covering for my pilgrimage. The hotel accommodations were superb and my luggage was always transferred by the time I was told to expect it. I have encouraged others to book through Follow the Camino. I will book with them again on my next Camino pilgrimage.
Written 15 May 2023
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Dear Jamie, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Follow the Camino! We're delighted to hear that your Camino de Fatima pilgrimage was incredible and that our services played a significant role in making it memorable. At Follow the Camino, we strive to provide excellent support and assistance throughout the entire journey. We're glad that Carmen was responsive and prompt in addressing your inquiries. Our training program is designed to help pilgrims prepare adequately, and we're thrilled to know that it truly helped you on your pilgrimage. Thank you for recommending Follow the Camino to others. We truly appreciate your trust and support. When you're ready for your next Camino pilgrimage, we'll be more than happy to assist you again. Just reach out to us, and we'll ensure another remarkable journey. Buen Camino! Best regards, The Follow the Camino Team
Written 16 May 2023
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RustyBoyce
County Galway, Ireland1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
Lovely walk this year, 4 long days but the scenery was breathtaking. All the hotels were top class, clean and great locations, luggage pick ups and drop offs were all really well organised. Looking forward to next year already
Written 12 May 2023
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Hi Rusty, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience on the Camino this year. Looking forward to next year as well!
Written 15 May 2023
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Kimberleyae
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Really flexible with itinerary set-up and adjustments and available on email and phone throughout the trip for any issues/questions that came up. The hotels they set us up in were really comfortable and most had really lovely restaurants!
The website is a little clunky to use but the resources on training, packing and the pilgrimage itself are really helpful.
Written 11 May 2023
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Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent Camino trip with Follow the Camino. We are delighted to hear that you found our team to be flexible and available to assist you throughout your journey. We understand that unexpected issues or questions can arise, and we strive to be accessible and responsive to ensure your trip goes smoothly. We appreciate your feedback regarding our website. We are continuously working to improve our online platform to provide a user-friendly experience for our customers. That being said, we have something exciting in the works coming soon! Thank you once again for choosing Follow the Camino. We value your feedback, and it motivates us to continuously enhance our services and offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another Camino adventure in the future.
Written 12 May 2023
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Breda McEvoy
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We booked our second Camino trip with Follow the Camino in Dublin this time and we have already contacted them for itinerary and price for our third trip next year, they are so professional and every little detail was organised for us , the accommodation and restaurant they included were lovely, one or two places were so nice we thought we were in the wrong place, they even rearranged our transfer to a different location from the airport as we decided to fly a day earlier than plan and they had no problem arranging pick up at a hotel instead of the airport. During our trip I had to email them with a small query and they emailed back so promptly. We will definitely be heading back to do another section of the Camino in 2024 and we will be booking with Follow the Camino in Dublin. 5 star service with excellent helpful staff. Well done everyone
Breda McEvoy
Written 11 May 2023
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Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Follow the Camino in Dublin. We are thrilled to hear that your second Camino trip with us was a success and that every detail was organized to your satisfaction. It brings us immense joy to know that you were impressed with the quality of the included accommodations and restaurants. We always aim to select establishments that offer a comfortable and pleasant experience for our travelers. We are excited to hear that you are already planning your third Camino trip with us for next year. We look forward to assisting you in creating another remarkable experience and exploring a new section of the Camino in 2024. Rest assured, we will continue to deliver the same level of professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt customer support that you have come to expect from us. Once again, we thank you for your trust and for choosing Follow the Camino. We can't wait to welcome you back and be a part of your next Camino adventure!
Written 12 May 2023
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SKSaka
Kalamazoo, MI77 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Excellent and well managed Camino by follow the Camino
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Written 5 May 2023
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Dear customer, Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your Camino experience with Follow the Camino. We're glad to hear that your journey was excellent and well-managed. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible service, and it's great to know that we met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation of Carolina Moran for massage or physiotherapy in Pontvedra. It's always valuable to receive personal recommendations for local services along the Camino route. We look forward to serving you on your next Camino adventure! Buen Camino!
Written 11 May 2023
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Curiosity747144
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
We booked our 4-day Via Francigena hike with Follow the Camino. It took us through beautiful Tuscan countryside, from San Miniato to Siena. The route itself was extremely scenic; we hiked through Tuscan vineyards, cypress trees, olive groves and rolling hills. It was well signposted and very manageable; we were walking between 15 and 28km p/day. Follow the Camino organised the route, accommodation, luggage transfers and airport pick-up and drop-off. The accommodation was very good, mostly three star hotels with breakfast provided. Luggage was picked up promptly every morning and was waiting for us when we arrived at our next destination each day. Airport pick-up and drop-off, at Pisa Airport, was punctual and efficient. The only issue we had was with locating some of the hotels upon arrival in each destination. At that point, we were pretty exhausted and the maps provided to direct us to our accommodation could have been more accurate and helpful. In many cases, we had to ask directions from locals in the area. This is our only minor complaint - overall, the experience was a very positive one. We would recommend both the Via Francigena route we completed, which is beautiful, and also Follow the Camino, who made the trip very manageable.
Written 2 May 2023
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Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience of hiking the Via Francigena with Follow the Camino. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scenic Tuscan countryside and that the route was well signposted and manageable for your group. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our services, including the organization of the route, accommodation, luggage transfers, and airport transportation. It's great to know that everything went smoothly, and you were able to focus on the beauty of the journey. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with locating some of the hotels upon arrival. We understand that after a long day of hiking, accurate directions and maps are crucial. We take your feedback seriously and will review our information and provide more detailed instructions to ensure a smoother arrival experience for future travelers. Thank you for recommending both the Via Francigena route and Follow the Camino. We hope to have the opportunity to assist you on another memorable journey in the future. Best regards,
Written 11 May 2023
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squirley
Bolton, UK49 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Great company that organised the Camino walk for our group. Hotels good but food was very basic. No yea making facilities in any of the hotel rooms.
Written 20 January 2023
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Hi, Thank you for your positive feedback and 5 star rating, we truly appreciate it! We hope to see you on your next Camino adventure! Buen Camino!
Written 14 March 2023
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Callaway14
Richmond, Virginia162 contributions
Oct 2022
I booked with Follow The Camino due to a recommendation from a previous hiker. I now know it would be less than half the cost to have booked myself. We ran into several issues - the first day after a long walk we arrive at our first hotel and our luggage was not there. The hotel called and it finally arrived. The next day when the luggage company came to pick up my luggage they didn't have any record that I had paid an extra $10 a day for a small duffel to be picked up with my suitcase. After emailing my contact, I received a snippy email back two days later saying I should have called the emergency number. Well this is not an emergency in my book.

For the most part the hotels were good. However having at least 5 on a 13 day trip that didn't have air conditioning I should have been told. The rooms were hot, and if you opened a window the room would be swarming with bugs. One hotel we were faced with the air conditioning pouring water down the wall, and two hours later the room above us obviously had a leaking tub or toilet so the water was pouring on my bed.

But the biggest complaint I have is the walking directions. Who wrote these things? They would give you street names to walk and there were zero street signs! The worst was giving you walking directions and then after you reached the end you realized your hotel was booked two miles back from where you walked. I get that they have people walking different amounts each day - but for $2800 for two people, I expect someone to be able to take the documents that are already saved and make the necessary changes for the person you are booking the trip for! Give the directions to each hikers hotel along the route. Pure laziness and a big disservice for your customers!
Written 2 December 2022
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Hi Callaway, Thank you for taking the time out to write your feedback and we are surprised by your experience given the success of our services since years. We would like to point out, that at Follow The Camino, we spend a lot of time and effort to customize your Camino experience in terms of routes, stay, luggage transfers, itinerary organization, and 24/7 support. And it is only fair that we charge a fee for our services. Concerning the luggage transfer, given the return to normalcy post covid, the luggage transfer suppliers have been dealing with more than 100 luggage transfers a day. Hence, we apologize on their behalf but we request you to sympathies with them as they are trying to do their absolute best. In relation to the issue regarding air conditioner in hotel rooms - please note that accommodations in Galicia do not tend to have air conditioners. Moreover, the chosen route for the Camino, passes through tiny villages which tends to have only 2-3 accommodations available and we provide the best we can given the options. Furthermore, some of the missing signs on routes are simple because of their lesser popularity. In order to combat that problem we have newly launched a FTC mobile navigation app - showing real time navigation to reduce your dependency on road signs. Apologies again that your expectations were not met and we hope in the future you can try our services again. Kind regards.
Written 20 December 2022
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