Important Information
September 4 – 15, 2027
Bilbao → Saint Jean-Pied de Port → Roncesvalles → Pamplona → Burgos → Carrion de los Condes → León → Villafranca del Bierzo → Monforte de Lemos → Santiago de Compostela
There will be a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 16 Sisters on this tour, plus your Sisterhood Travels Group Leader. Roommate matching is available.
– International airfare is not included in your pricing. You will fly into Bilbao (BIO) and depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
– You should arrive by early afternoon on September 4, 2027, and depart at any time on September 15, 2027.
– Check-in time at your arrival hotel is at 3:00 pm.
– All international flight arrangements must be submitted to Sisterhood Travels on or before July 5, 2027. If you need help making flight arrangements, or to submit your independent flight arrangements, please [click here for Airfare Information](https://sisterhoodtravels.com/booking-airfare/).
– Two group transfers will be provided only on September 4, 2027, from the Bilbao airport to our hotel (schedule to be announced once everyone has submitted their flights). Departure transfers are only provided until 2:00 pm on September 15, 2027, from our hotel to the Santiago de Compostela airport or the railway station. If you arrive or depart outside these days and times, or you’re needing transfers or hotels elsewhere, you are responsible for making your own arrangements at your own expense.
– **Complete valid passport information is required on or before May 4, 2027.** You are required to travel with a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of your return. _If you fail to submit your complete and accurate information on time, we cannot guarantee your participation in this tour_, and you will be responsible for any additional costs incurred.
– If you are traveling through the United Kingdom, an ETA will be required for entry, even as a transit passenger. Applications are accepted online, at the approximate cost of £10, subject to change based on governing authority. For more information [please click here](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-does-not-need-aneta).
– You will be required to obtain an ETIAS tourist visa for travel within the European Union. This will become effective for all travel in the 4th quarter of 2026. Applications are not yet available, but we will notify you when it is time to apply electronically. For more information [please click here](https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en).
– Gratuities for your Adventure Guides and your dedicated Trip Driver are not included in your pricing. You should plan on the equivalent of $200 – $250 USD (convert to Euros) for your Adventure Guide and the equivalent of $100 – $125 USD (convert to Euros) for your Trip Driver.
– **Travel Insurance with Cancel for Any Reason coverage is strongly recommended** and is not included in your pricing. We will send you a quote via email.
– Any optional expenses or expenses related to anything not specifically listed in this itinerary are not included.
– Please don’t schedule any optional excursions on your own for this trip as we cannot promise that you will arrive in time at any location to make your independent excursion. Sisterhood Travels won’t be liable for any expense you incur because of this.
– There are no refunds for unused portions of this tour.
– All breakfasts are buffets at the hotel featuring cereals, breads, yogurt, fruit, boiled eggs, cheese, and cold cuts. Juices, coffee, and tea are included.
– Lunches are often taken along the trail and are a combination of restaurants and picnic-style spreads prepared by your guides. Typically, a variety of Spanish tortilla (a thick potato omelet), cured meats, cheeses, salads, and vegetables will be available to choose from for picnic lunches. Restaurant meals will specialize in local specialties. Popular along the Camino de Santiago are jamon iberico, pintxos (small tapas), pimientos de Padron, and Spanish tortilla among many other dishes.
– Dinners are served at the hotel or a nearby restaurant and are usually 3 courses. Spain is a country known for its ham and chorizo, but we will be traveling through areas also known for fish and seafood. Dinner meals might include fresh fish or seafood, or a portion of roast chicken or lamb with fried potatoes or rice. An omelet or soup with a green salad on the side is also common. Dinner is served later in Spain than you may be accustomed to, with locals often dining after 9:00 pm. Most restaurants open around 8:00 pm.
– A limited amount of beer and wine selected by your guides is included with dinners. Additional alcohol is available for purchase.
– Trekking Poles are not required for this itinerary. However, if you prefer to have them, we can request at no cost to you but must do so by the time of final payment (no exceptions).
– Dates and times of itinerary as well as hotels listed are subject to change without notice due to operational or logistical reasons.
– Rates are guaranteed once your deposit has been received and your reservation has been confirmed by Sisterhood Travels. Until trip departure, pricing may change, and any increases in government taxes or fees, mandatory fuel surcharges, or currency exchange rates may still apply.
– **We cannot accommodate wheelchairs, assistive devices, scooters, walkers or rollators, or Zimmer-frames. You must be able to ambulate independently with no assistance from devices or others on the trip. It is imperative that you read the activity level description.**
– You will receive an invitation soon after you book your trip for our travel app, “Trip Plans”. You will need to download this app to your smart phone as this is where you will find the most up-to-date, accurate information regarding your itinerary in addition to all of the critical information you need to know.