Please complete a Booking Form per person and pay a $1,000 deposit per person to secure your place.

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For assistance please call us during business hours on 03 9245 2131 or email sales@myselah.com.au

The tour starts in Bilbao and concludes in Santiago de Compostela. Both cities have airports to fly into and out of. Selah would be happy to assist you with booking your flights ONCE the tour is guaranteed to depart.

Please speak to our sales team for assistance.

You are very welcome to extend your stay or continue elsewhere after the tour. This tour is now guaranteed to depart so you are free to finalise any toher arrangements.

Selah is a full-service travel agency and can assist you with all additional arrangements. This makes your holiday experience much easier with all bookings held by the same agent.

It is mandatory to have travel insurance and it is strongly recommended to take out a policy at the time of paying your deposit or before you pay the final balance.

Travel insurance covers you for medical costs, cancellation cover and a range of other events. For a quote and automatic 25% discount click HERE

Most countries require your passport to be valid for 6 months after travel date.

A visa not required for Spain for Australia/NZ passport holders.

Any advice regarding passports and visas are relevant only to travellers on Australian passports. If anyone is travelling on a FOREIGN passport, Sleah must be advised immediately to source accurate visa and entry requirements. Any arrangements relating to foreign passports and entry requirements may attract a different process and fees may apply.

Prices are based on a twin shared room containing two single beds, or triple share - often the 3rd bed is a rollaway or sofa bed.
A request to share is accepted at the time of booking. Clients electing to twin/triple share with an unknown partner of the same gender do so in the full knowledge that Selah cannot guarantee the compatibility or medical fitness of your roommate. A single supplement surcharge will apply at the time of booking. This surcharge will be refunded if Selah is able to provide a suitable partner.

Being a walking tour you need to be in sound physical condition to participate. For infomration on hwo to prepare click HERE

Water is safe to drink in Spain. You should pack a decent first aid kit as the towns and farming areas we will be walking through have limited facilities.

There are no longer any covid restrictions or requirements in Spain.

There will be regular online meetings to help you prepare for this trip.

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is payable to secure your place on the tour.

A progress payment of $2,500 is due on 19 February 2027.

The balance of payment is due on Monday 6 July 2027.
An invoice will be forwarded to you prior to this date.

You are welcome to pay in instalments provided the balance is paid by 18 January 2025.

Payments made by Credit cards incur fees (1.3% for Visa/Mastercard & 1.8% for American Express).  Direct deposits into our bank account & cheques are welcome.

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Please pay using Pay ID with our ABN below as the reference:

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The $1,000 deposit is non refundable.
If the tour is cancelled by Selah (due to lack of number or security concerns) your deposit will be refunded.
Cancellation 90-45 days prior to departure – 50% cancellation fee of total tour cost.

Cancellation less than 45 days prior to departure or once the tour has commenced – NO REFUND
It is vital that you are adequately insured for unforeseen cancellation.

As we have a motor coach for the duration of the tour your main luggage will go ahead and you can simply carry a day pack for the walking days.

If you do not want to do the walking components you are also welcome to go on the coach to the next destination.

The Camino walk is not a race so please don't worry about your pace! However it would be helpful to know what your walking pace is. The best way to work it out is to go for a 3-4km walk at a leisurely pace and measure how long it takes you. You may, for example, avarage 15 minutes per km. So if we are scheduled to walk 14 kms in one day you can calculate 14km x 15 mins = 210 mins which is 3.5 hours.

If you are concerned about being ''last" then you are welcome to leave earlier and take your time. The longest walk is 20 kms so again at 15 mins per km that is just over 5 hours of walking across the whole day.

As we have a motor coach we can arrange for partial walks as well.

This is a personal choice, but hiking poles are great for keeeping you upright & take up to 25% of the load off your body! However, they do take practice so you should buy them well in advance and do some training walks with them.

Here is a great You Tube clip about walking poles.

The path is very well signed with Camino signs, even a simple yellow arrow spray painted can point you in the right direction. Each day you will be given a walking brief with a map and outline of what to expect.

You can also buy a local SIM card and call the leader if you get lost. Note: not all areas will have mobile phone coverage.

You can spend time walking alone or with others from the group, or others you meet along the Way. A list of our hotels and phone numbers will also be provided.

The fitter and better prepared you are, the more you will enjoy the walk.

Start by taking short (1 hour) walks 2 or 3 times a week, wearing the boots and clothes that that you will be using for the trek. This will
improve your aerobic fitness. If you have not been walking on a regular basis you will benefit much more from taking several 1 hour walks as
opposed to one really long walk. After a couple of weeks, increase the pace during your walks so that you are breathing hard and able to speak only in short sentences. This is good for fat burning and improving lung capacity. Build up to regular longer walks (2 hours) at least twice a week. When you are comfortable completing a number of shorter walks each week, test yourself with a 3–5 hour walk over hilly terrain through bushland. Remember to
carry water and take a few rest breaks.If you are an inexperienced walker, you will benefit from including plenty of full-day (and preferably several multi-day) training walks in your schedule.
When you can comfortably complete a training walk of 6–7 hours, including rest breaks, start completing some long-weekend hikes of 15–20km both days across the most difficult terrain you can find.

Once everyone is registered Selah may offer some training walks so that we can meet & get to know each other better.

For tips on how to prepare physically click HERE

ELEVATIONS - cick on the link below:

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Barrio De Los Corrales (Otañes) Castro Urdiales 10KM

The walk from Barrio de Los Corrales via Otañes to Castro Urdiales is considered moderately challenging, with a mix of gentle countryside walking and a few steady climbs. After leaving the coast, the Camino heads inland through rolling green hills, quiet villages, and forested sections typical of northern Spain.

The main ascent comes after Ontón as the trail climbs gradually through Baltezana and Otañes toward the Alto de la Helguera area before descending toward Castro Urdiales. While there are no extreme mountain climbs on this section, pilgrims will notice a series of undulating hills and accumulated elevation gain that can make the day feel longer than expected. The reward is a beautiful descent into the historic seaside town of Castro Urdiales, with sweeping coastal views as you approach the Cantabrian coast once again.

Cobreces to Comillas (approx. 10 km)

The walk from Cobreces to Comillas is a relatively short and gentle stage of the Camino, making it an enjoyable morning of walking along the Cantabrian coast. The route features rolling countryside with a few mild hills rather than any major climbs, passing through farmland, quiet lanes, and coastal meadows with glimpses of the sea along the way.

There are a couple of gradual ascents and descents as the trail follows the natural contours of the coastline, but overall the elevation changes are moderate and manageable for most walkers. Approaching Comillas, the path descends slightly into one of northern Spain’s most charming seaside towns, known for its beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and connections to Antoni Gaudí.

Ribadesella to Vega 10km

The walk from Ribadesella to Vega is a scenic coastal stage with a moderate level of elevation change, typical of the Camino del Norte.

The day begins with a steady climb as you leave Ribadesella, gaining height above the town and the estuary. Once on the headlands, the route becomes a series of rolling ups and downs through green pastures and coastal forest, with occasional short but steep sections as the path hugs the cliffs.

There is a notable final descent toward Vega, where the trail drops down to the long, wild beach—making for a satisfying finish after a day of undulating coastal walking.

Santa Maria de Gondar to Lugo 13 kms

From Santa María de Gondar, the final approach into Lugo is a relatively gentle and gradual walk of around 13 km, with mostly rolling countryside rather than any major climbs.

The route typically follows quiet rural tracks, small roads, and farmland, with mild undulations as you make your way toward the city. Elevation changes are modest overall—nothing sustained or strenuous—but there are a few short rises and dips as the landscape transitions from open countryside into the outskirts of Lugo.

As you near the city, the terrain flattens and becomes more urban, and the anticipation builds as you approach Lugo’s famous Roman walls. The final entry into the city is straightforward and low in elevation, leading you into the historic centre and its impressive ancient fortifications.

San Romao da Retorta/ Castrelo 20km

From San Romao da Retorta and nearby Castrelo, the walk towards Lugo is generally gentle and very manageable in terms of elevation.

The terrain is characterised by rolling Galician countryside with soft ups and downs rather than any sustained climbs. You’ll walk through a mix of farmland, small hamlets, and shaded rural paths, with gradual elevation gains that are more about rhythm than effort. There are a few mild rises as the route progresses, but nothing steep or prolonged.

As you draw closer to Lugo, the landscape slowly flattens out, and the final approach into the city is easy walking, leading you toward the historic Roman walls that mark your arrival into one of the Camino’s great milestones.

San Romao da Retorta - As Seixas 20km

A pilgrim passport is part of your Camino experience. While it is not strictly necessary to have one if you are not staying in Albergues they are are still a great memento of your trip.

The pilgrim’s passport is a folded piece of card with space for 54 stamps.

The passport is used to verify the distance you have walked, regardless of your route and is proof that you are a ‘real’ pilgrim and are not travelling by car or public transport along the Camino. The passport is a wonderful memento of your pilgrimage and is used to determine monthly statistics on the Camino such as how many pilgrims are walking into Santiago each year. It is also a great interaction with local people as you source your stamp from them.

Once you have completed the Camino Del Norte you can obtain your official certificate of completion, which is known as the Compostela. As long as you have walked at least 100km and got stamps for every day on the Camino you are eligible for your Compostela.

A Pilgrim’s Guide to Sarria – Santiago – Finisterre (which includes the Muxía Circuit and Camino Inglés) by John Brierley

Camino Lingo (Lightfoot Guide by Reinette Novoa)
Over 650 English/Spanish words relating specifically to the Camino pilgrimage with simplified pronunciation

Every Pilgrim’s Guide to Walking to Santiago de Compostela by Peter Müller

Sinning Across Spain Walking the Camino by Ailsa Piper

There are several films about the Camino to watch:

The way (2012)

Camino Skies (2019)

The Way My Way (2024)

Please don't hesitate to contact our sales team for assistance and questions.
They are available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm AEST on 1300 230 271 or by email to sales@myselah.com.au