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Sarria to Santiago, Yoga on the Camino with Nell Wengert

Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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Walking the Camino de Santiago

Pilgrims walking on the Camino in Spain | @timcharody

The famous cathedral in Santiago | Erin Williams

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Hiking on the Camino Primitivo near Oviedo | Andreas Holland

Walking group on the Camino, Spain | Andreas Holland

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Duration

9 days

Activities

Escorted walk

Accommodation

8 nights in a combination of simple hotels & Pensions on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

Meals

8 Dinners
8 Breakfasts

Price

$USD

Overview

Trip Code: YCM

Trip highlights

Walk alongside Nell Wengert on the last 115km of the Camino de Santiago
Incorporating yoga, meditation, breathwork, bodywork and mindfulness into daily Camino walking
Staying at friendly, family run hotels and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
Experiencing the history of the ancient pilgrimage route
Reaching Santiago on foot and experiencing the famous pilgrims mass

This special Camino experience invites you to slow down, reconnect with yourself and create space for stillness, reflection and renewal. Walking the final stages of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Camino Francés, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll follow the historic pilgrim trail through Galicia’s rolling green countryside, autumn woodlands, stone villages and ancient pathways. Each day offers an opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and become more present — noticing the landscape, your breath, your body and the experience of simply being on the path.

Along with walking the trail and experiencing te changing landscape, the heart of the journey is yoga and meditation. Escorted by an experienced instructor, the experience will include opportunities for mindful movement, meditation, breathwork and quiet reflection, thoughtfully woven into the days of walking. These practices are designed to complement the Camino, helping you release tension, settle the mind and deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you.

In the evening, the group will come together over dinner to share the day’s experiences and enjoy one another’s company.

2027 is a significant year to walk the Camino. It is a Jacobean Holy Year, which occurs when the Feast of St James (25 July) falls on a Sunday, and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela opens its symbolic Holy Door, welcoming pilgrims arriving from around the world. With the next Holy Year in 2032, 2027 offers a meaningful opportunity to complete your pilgrimage.

Importantly, starting in Sarria and walking the final 115 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela qualifies you for the Compostela certificate on arrival in the Holy City.

Trip Grading

moderate

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Itinerary

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Day 1
Arrive Sarria

Make your own way to the first hotel in Sarria. Sarria is located on a hilltop with a river on either side affording you great views of the region. In the early evening you will meet with your Escort, yoga guru Nell for a tour briefing, followed by dinner with the group and an evening meditation session.

Meals: D

Day 2
Walk through the hills of Galicia to Portomarin (6hrs)

This morning before we take the time to visit the Church of the convent of La Magdalena, Nell will lead the group through the first yoga session. As you then start your first day walking over the “Meseta lucense”, the Lugo Plateau, we will pass through many hamlets dotted along areas of cultivated land, grazing pastures and woodlands, and view the first “horreos”, typical raised grain silos. The walk today is relatively easy until the descent to cross the River Miño, where ruins of the ancient flooded village can be seen, and into the town of Portomarin and our accommodation. Dinner & evening meditation included. Distance: 23km/14.3mi

Meals: B,D

Day 3
Walk to Ventas de Narón (4 hrs), transfer to Portomarin

The route today takes us through forested areas which have a magnificent fragrance. Along the path we will pass charming hamlets and calvaries. We first ascend to Castromaior and the Sierra de Ligonde, continuing to Ventas de Narón. From here we transfer back to our accommodation in Portomarin. Distance: 13.5km/8.5mi

Meals: B,D

Day 4
Transfer to Ventas de Narón, walk to Palas de Rei (3hrs)

This morning we transfer back to Ventas de Narón to continue our walk. The trail leads downhill through Eirexe to Ligonde, with its church dedicated to the apostle St James, and where Emperor Charles V stayed on 24 March 1520. Once in Palas de Rei, we can visit the Castle of Pambre, one of the best preserved fortresses in Spain and the best example of medieval military architecture in Galicia. We stay overnight in a charming hotel. Distance: 11km/6.8mi

Meals: B,D

Day 5
Leave Lugo to enter La Coruña and on to Melide (4-4.5hrs)

On our walk to Melide we will pass through the small towns of Coto and Leboreiro and discover small hamlets and rural architecture. Melide is one of the larger towns along the Galician section of the Camino. We recommend that for dinner tonight you try the local speciality ‘Pulpo a feira’, octopus usually served boiled and sprinkled with sweet and spicy paprika. Distance: 14km/9mi

Meals: B,D

Day 6
Continue walking to Arzúa (4.5-5hrs)

This stage continues through an agricultural landscape. The terrain becomes easier as we walk through the villages of Carballal, San Xuilan do Camino and Lebereiro and past Eucalyptus trees, with plenty of places to stop for lunch. We cross the River Seco on the Magdalena Bridge to reach Furelos and continue to Arzúa in the province of La Coruña. Distance: 17km/10.6mi

Meals: B,D

Day 7
Walk via Salceda to Pedrouzo (5-6hrs)

Today’s walk brings us through several small villages and towns including Rua, which has a population of only 50 people. The walking is lovely, passing large green fields and rural landscapes. Overnight in O Pedrouzo. Distance: 19km/12mi

Meals: B,D

Day 8
Arrive Santiago (6hrs)

On our last walk together we will pass many ancient sites including monuments, chapels and bridges – all of which have a story to tell. We follow country lanes and forest paths through increasingly populated countryside. The last day on the trail is always special, as we make our way to Santiago. There is plenty to see and do on arrival – or simply relax and celebrate the end of your journey. Distance: 20km/12.5mi

Meals: B,D

Day 9
Trip concludes

Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast. If you’d like to stay an extra night in Santiago to further explore the historic and beautiful town at your own pace please ask for our rates. We also offer a day trip to Fisterra, which requires an extra night in Santiago - see below or ask our team for details.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

Inclusions

What's included

8 breakfasts, 8 dinners (beverages and coffee included): Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses, usually starting with a salad, followed by chicken, red meat, fish or a pasta dish & finishing with a dessert of fruit or cake.
8 nights in a combination of comfortable hotels & Pensions on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Luggage transfer (1 bag of 20kg max pp - additional bags and excess weight will attract a surcharge)
Escorted by experienced instructor, Nell Wengert, the experience will include opportunities for mindful movement, meditation, breathwork and quiet reflection, thoughtfully woven into the itinerary
Pilgrim's passport
Emergency hotline

What's not included

Travel to Sarria and from Santiago
Lunches daily, beverages other than at breakfast and dinner
Travel insurance - mandatory
A supplement will apply if you book a single room
Entrance fees not listed as included
Transfers not listed as included
Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage
Excess luggage
Local taxes / hotel taxes
Items of a personal nature

About Your Leader

Nell Wengert is the owner of the award winning Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates in Sydney and a yoga, meditation, breathwork, bodywork and mindfulness teacher.

Walking the Camino de Santiago was a deeply transformative experience for Nell. The journey had a profound impact on her life and ultimately influenced the path she took as a teacher. She believes there is a very special energy on the Camino — something about the ancient paths, the rhythm of walking, the simplicity of daily life and the people you meet along the way that creates a unique space for reflection and transformation.

For Nell, the Camino became much more than a walk. It was a journey of reconnecting with herself, trusting the path and discovering a deeper sense of purpose. Those experiences continue to influence the way she teaches today, bringing together movement, breath, meditation, presence and connection.

She is excited to return to the Camino in 2027 and to create a supportive and meaningful experience for the group along the way.

Grading

moderate

GRADE 3 - Daily walks are between 14 and 24km / 8.6 and 14.9mi on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to rolling hills. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure.

Departure dates

Notes

Note:

2027 is a Jacobean Holy Year, there will be high demand for the Camino.

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