Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

includes

9 nights in characterful hotels, pazos and a parador
No two nights look quite the same — from traditional Galician stays and garden retreats to a beautiful finish in Santiago de Compostela.

Daily luggage transfer
Your bags travel ahead each morning. You walk with only a day pack and what you need for the trail.

Daily yoga, meditation & journaling
Thoughtful practices designed around the rhythm of the walk — movement to begin the day, restoration and reflection to close it.

An expert YAWW facilitator throughout the journey
With you from Vigo to Santiago, taking care of the details so you can stay present for the experience.

Opening & closing circles
Time to arrive together, set an intention for the journey, and mark what has shifted before we go home.

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 8 dinners
From long dinners after a day on the trail to some of the flavors Galicia is known for.

Two-hour Pilgrim Ritual Spa treatment & water circuits
A well-earned ritual of restoration once we reach Santiago. Floatarium session, deep tissue back massage, and targeted relief for tired legs and aching feet.

Your official pilgrim credential
Carry it along the Camino and collect stamps as you make your way toward Compostela.

Support whenever you need it
A taxi is available on any stretch of the walk, if you need it. Walk every kilometer or listen to your body along the way.

A full rest day in Caldas de Reis
A pause in the journey for gardens, pool time and water circuits, reading, sleeping, wandering — or simply doing nothing at all.

A journal & YAWW gift bag
A few thoughtful things from us to accompany you on the journey.

All local taxes

What’s not Included :

International airfare into Spain or Portugal

Airport transfers on opening and closing day

5 lunches and 4 dinners on your own

Taxis along the trail if you decide to order one (Uber is readily available if you need)

Alcohol outside of what is included with dinners; bottled water

Optional excursions on the rest day (thermal baths at Cuntis, wine experiences)

Additional spa services and treatments

Travel and trip cancellation insurance; medical insurance coverage

Anything you’d like to carry home

Staff gratuities (we suggest between $60–95 USD for the team looking after you)

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Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

itinerary*

DAY ONE – Vigo, Spain

Arrival, and the first evening together
Check into our accommodations on the water in Vigo
Early arrivals: leave your bags at reception, walk the seafront, find a coffee
Opening circle and grounding yoga practice at the hotel
Welcome dinner together

Day 2 – Vigo → Redondela

The first full day on the trail, out along the ría and up into the hills.

8:15am Morning movement and warm-up (30 minutes)
9am Breakfast
10am  Set out for Redondela 22 km / 13 miles · 4–5 hours
Arrive at hotel
Restorative practice for tired legs
Dinner together at the hotel

Day 3 – Redondela → Arcade

A short, forgiving day — and the best oysters in Galicia at the end of it.

by 8am Suitcases to reception
Yoga practice and journaling
10am Breakfast together
Set out for Arcade 8 km / 5 miles · about 2 hours
Lunch together by the water in Arcade
Check in; optional spa at the hotel; rest, explore the town
6:30–7:30pm Meditation and journaling by the water
Dinner on your own

Day 4 – Arcade → Pontevedra

Today we walk in silence.

by 8am Suitcases to reception
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning stretch and journaling beside the ría
Set out for Pontevedra —14 km / 8 miles · 3–4 hours
Lunch on your own
Check in at hotel
6–7:30pm Gentle yoga and journaling; silence lifts
Dinner on your own in Pontevedra

Day 5 – Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis

A long, beautiful day that ends at a river and a garden.

by 8am Suitcases to reception
Breakfast
Morning stretch outdoors on the hotel terrace
Set out for Caldas de Reis 22 km / 13 miles · about 6 hours
Lunch on your own along the way or in Caldas
Check in at hotel; rest by the pool, wander the gardens
Gentle yoga and journaling
Happy hour
8pm Dinner together at the hotel

Day 6 – Caldas de Reis / rest day

No walking. This is the day the week rearranges itself around.

Yoga and movement class
Breakfast
The day is yours: swim, read, sleep, do nothing well
Optional thermal baths at nearby Cuntis, or a local wine experience
Restorative yoga and journaling by the fire
Dinner together at the hotel

Day 7 – Caldas de Reis → Padrón

Rested legs, vineyards, and the last night before Santiago.

by 8am Suitcases to reception
Breakfast, then a leg warm-up on the terrace
Head out to Padron 19 km / 11.5 miles · 5–6 hours
Lunch on your own along the way
Check in at our country guesthouse; gardens and spa
Gentle yoga, journaling, and intention setting for the final day
Dinner together

Day 8 – Padrón → Santiago de Compostela

The longest day, and the one you’ll remember.

by 8am Suitcases to reception
Breakfast
Body warm-up and meditation
Set out for Santiago de Compostela 25 km / 15 miles · about 7 hours
Lunch on your own along the way
Arrive into the old city; meet at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Check into our final accommodations just outside the center
Dinner together as a group

Day 9 – Santiago de Compostela

A day to be still in the place you walked to.

Yoga practice
Breakfast
Two hour Pilgrim Ritual at the Spa
Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon free : wander Compostela, or stay with the spa and the gardens
Closing circle and final yoga practice
Farewell dinner together

Day 10 – Departure

Breakfast
Check out and onward travel

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Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

Accommodations

Part of the pleasure of this route is that no two nights look alike.

We stay in casas rurales with their own particular charm — family-run, unhurried, the kind of place where breakfast is whatever came out of the garden.

We stay in traditional Galician pazos, stone manor houses with walled gardens and centuries of weather on them.

And we finish in Compostela at a Relais & Châteaux hotel with a spa, for two nights of proper pampering at the end of the walk.

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A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

Pricing

All stays are the most charming along this route. Each is unique, well appointed and comfortable with ensuite bathrooms.

Private Room

7,995usd Private

6,995usd Shared Bed per person

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Shared Room

6,995usd per person

All shared rooms have 2 separate beds. A few nights you will have your own private room.

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All pricing is in USD.

If you would like to share a room with a friend please sign up together. If you would like us to pair you with a roommate we will do our best to provide another participant. If there is no one else to share a room with you will be required to take a private accommodation.

Airfare is not included in this package.
For more details please see our Travel Tips & FAQs below.

Space is limited to 12 guests for an intimate retreat.  Please secure your space early.

Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

RESERVATIONS

MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT HERE :

Deposits of $1,000usd are due to secure your space in the retreat. Please check availability with us for accommodations before making your deposit.

Roommates should book together. If you would like to share a room and do not have a roommate we will provide one for you if possible. In the case that there is no one to share a room we ask that you take a private room instead.

Please use the form below to submit your deposit.

BALANCE PAYMENTS :

The balance of your retreat (minus your $1,000usd initial deposit*) is due 90 days prior to arrival. All details with instructions for settling up will be emailed to you three months prior to the retreat.

In addition to credit card payments we also accept wire transfers, Zelle and Bitcoin. Please inquire for more details.

POLICIES

CANCELLATION POLICY

All payments are 100% non refundable and non-transferable. We recommend that you buy Trip cancellation insurance immediately upon making your initial deposit to cover any travel hiccups or complications that may arise between now and the time of your retreat. No exceptions are possible so please cover your trip by connecting with an insurance company that offers the right policy for you. Agents are available online to help with your specific needs. Cover your retreat here!

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

The acceptance of a verbal or written confirmation from YOGA & ADVENTURES WORLDWIDE (Y&AWW) constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions listed herein. Participants are responsible to be adequately insured, therefore Traveler’s Insurance is strongly recommended*. Y&AWW and its staff assume no responsibility nor liability for any delay, loss, damage, injury or accident with regards to persons or property which may be caused by fault or negligence of any third party vendor. This includes hotels, transportation providers, and local operators participating in part for our services. Y&AWW shall be held harmless for any expense caused by injury or accident, to any participants as well as any loss or damage of personal items while on our tours. We reserve the right to make any changes to services and itineraries, with or without notice, which may become necessary.

Yoga & Adventures Worldwide, its affiliates, retreat facilitators, hotels, third party vendors, and tour providers, the ownership, or staff, of course, cannot be held responsible for events that are outside of our control. There are no refunds as per our cancellation policies. We highly recommend that all of our guests secure a quality travel insurance that will cover them for ANY event which may cause for a change of travel plans, or for ANY unfortunate event including but of course not limited to:

– Transportation delays, cancellations or changes due to strikes, labor disputes, or lockouts from airlines, boats, ferries or any type of transportation.
– Any inconvenience or complication caused by bad weather, storms, and hurricanes : a direct hit, near miss, or significant threat of a hurricane strike
– Government/political actions, events or situations; threats or acts of terrorism, acts of war or declared war.
– Personal health issues or personal situations in general which may affect travel plans
– Any loss, theft or damage of personal items at any stage of your trip
– Any accident causing injury during any stage of your trip
– Travel restrictions or illness associated with COVID-19.

All travelers may join our retreats “at your own risk”, but should continue to take precautions such as wearing masks in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distance and washing hands frequently. Any Covid testing will be determined by the countries through which the traveler must pass. All testing requirements are at the travelers expense and are not included in our packages. Please stay up to date with current travel related requirements.

We require that you are covered with medical insurance while on retreat. Please check your health insurance policy regarding treatment outside your home country in the rare case you would need care while away from home. Most policies have coverage for emergencies and we ask that you submit proof of this coverage when prompted. If you do not have a policy that covers travel medical, we recommend that you speak with an agent to see what is best for you. Insubuy has many options for coverage.  Please consult with the agent to make sure the plan you choose covers medical care in the country you are visiting. We will ask for proof of medical insurance prior to the retreat.

By submitting payments toward your retreat you accept these Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions regarding the details of this retreat please feel free to contact us to set up a call or to receive further info via email.

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Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

Travel Tips Guide

Arrival & airports

• We begin in Vigo and finish in Santiago de Compostela — two different cities, so book into one and out of the other.
• Vigo (VGO) is the closest airport to our starting hotel, around 20 minutes away.
• Santiago (SCQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO) are well connected and often better value; from Porto, there are direct trains and buses to Vigo in around 2–2.5 hours. A private taxi ride could be arranged to simplify the process. Pricing will depend on how many in the ride. Inquire for more.
• For the return, Santiago airport is about 15 minutes from our final hotel.
• Arrive a day or three early if you can. Starting a walking week jet-lagged is a hard way to begin.

Preparing your body

• This is not a technical trail, but it is six days of consecutive walking. Come with some kilometers already in your legs.
• In the months before, build up to walking 15–20 km comfortably, ideally on back-to-back days.
• Break everything in properly. Nothing new on day one — not shoes, not socks, not a pack.
• Trail runners or light hiking shoes both work well; heavy boots are usually not necessary for the Portuguese Way route.

Packing

• Your suitcase travels between hotels each day, so pack it however you like — you’ll only carry a small day pack on the trail.
• In the day pack: water bottle, sun protection, hat, a rain layer, snacks, blister care, and your journal (part of our gift to you). We will send a full packing list prior to the retreat.
• Layers. Galicia is green because Galicia rains — a proper waterproof jacket earns its place in both seasons.
• Two pairs of walking shoes if you have them, and more socks than feels reasonable. A comfy pair of squishy slides or Birks for when you’re not on the trail are essential.
• A swimsuit for the pools, thermal baths and spas along the way.
• One nicer outfit for the farewell dinner in Santiago.

Weather

• April: green, fresh and changeable. Expect 54-66°F, wildflowers, and a decent chance of rain.
• September: warmer and more settled, around 63–75°F, with the harvest underway and long evenings.
• Either way, mornings are cool and afternoons can be warm. Layers do most of the work.

Yoga & props

• Mats and props are provided at the hotels where we practice.
• If you prefer your own mat, bring a light travel mat such as a Liforme (save 20% here).
• Practices are designed around a walking body — accessible, restorative and always optional.
• Part of our gift to you at opening circle will be a journal and a pen.

Food & dietary notes

• Galician cooking is seafood-forward and exceptional: percebes, pulpo, oysters at Arcade, Padrón peppers, Albariño.
• Vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged with advance notice.
• Gluten-free and allergy-friendly meals are possible, though cross-contamination may occur.
• If you have a serious allergy, bring two epi-pens and let our team know where they are.
• Meals on your own can be eaten along the trail under the shade of a tree or in a cafe made for pilgrims; dinners are available at or close to the hotels.
• Tap water throughout Galicia is safe to drink, and we recommend bringing a refillable water bottle to fill at the hotels each morning and along the Camino where you’ll also find public fountains — just look for those marked “agua potable” (drinking water) and avoid drinking from unmarked natural springs.

Your credential

• Every pilgrim carries a credential — a small folded passport stamped at hotels, cafés and churches along the way.
• Because we walk more than the final 100 kilometres, you’re eligible to collect your certificate on arrival in Santiago.
• Collect at least two stamps a day. It’s a small ritual, and it becomes one of the things you keep.

Travel & Medical insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel and trip cancellation insurance as soon as you book, to protect your investment and give you peace of mind while traveling. Cover your retreat here. We require that you show proof of medical insurance in case you need to use it.

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Camino de Santiago :
A Yoga & Reflections Retreat

FAQs

How fit do I need to be?

You should be comfortable walking 20 km in a day and happy to do it several days in a row. The terrain is gentle — this is about endurance, not difficulty. If a day feels like too much, a taxi is always available and nobody will think anything of it.

Do I have to carry my luggage?

No. Your suitcase is transferred hotel to hotel every morning. You walk with a day pack.

Is this a religious retreat?

No. The Camino is a thousand-year-old pilgrimage route and we walk it with respect for that history, but our frame is contemplative rather than religious. You’re welcome to visit the cathedral, and equally welcome not to. Silence, walking, journaling and practice are the spine of the week.

Do I have to walk every day?

No. Six of the ten days involve walking, and you can opt out of any of them — if you need, an Uber can take you ahead to the next hotel. Most people walk more than they expected to.

What is the day of silence actually like?

After morning practice, we set out and let the trail get quiet. For about four hours, there’s no conversation, no phones, no headphones — just the rhythm of your footsteps, the landscape around you, and whatever comes up along the way. You can choose to walk entirely on your own, or move quietly alongside others, finding your own pace and space for the day. We come back together in the evening to break the silence during our practice and reflect on the experience. It may be the part of the retreat that feels most unfamiliar going in — and one of the parts you remember most.

Will I get the Compostela certificate?

Yes, if you’d like it. We walk well over the 100 km required, and you’ll collect stamps in your credential along the way.

Can I come on my own?

Most people do. Shared rooms are available if you’d like to be matched with another solo traveller, and private rooms if you’d rather have your own space.

What if it rains?

It probably will, at some point. Galicia’s green comes from somewhere. Bring a good jacket and it becomes part of the story rather than a problem.

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