Camino
of Santiago for schoolchildren

One Way, One School

Why do the Camino as an educational activity?

AN EXPERIENCE TO LIVE, SHARE AND LEARN

At Viando we know that the Camino de Santiago is one of the most enriching experiences a person can enjoy. For this reason, we have designed a series of programmes and activities aimed at secondary school groups.

For students, this type of activity offers coexistence and companionship, self-improvement and confidence, an example of non-sedentary life and the opportunity to learn by discovery.The European cultural itinerary is the most diverse and complete European cultural itinerary on the ground.

For the centres, it means being able to offer a destination of high cultural value and an activity that contributes to improving the identification of students and their families with the centre and its educational project.

We take care of all the accommodation bookings and complementary services: luggage transfer, travel insurance, credentials, lunches and dinners, support vehicle and Camino guides that will make the experience much more than just burning stages on the way to Compostela.

The values of the Camino

The routes

FRENCH WAY

Sarria - Santiago 365 € / pers.

Arrival and accommodation in Sarria

Arrival in Sarria will be on your own, unless the initial transfer is contracted. Depending on the time of arrival, there will be time for visits to different points of interest in the town, such as the Monastery of Magdalena, the Tower of Sarria or the chapel of San Lázaro.

Sarria - Portomarín. 22.0 km

The collective adventure begins with the first stage towards Portomarín. We will cross the river Miño, the largest in Galicia, and we will see the churches of Santiago de Barbadelo - covered with scallop shells, symbol of the pilgrims -, the Sanctuary of Nosa Señora dos Remedios and the church of San Nicolao de Portomarín, moved stone by stone to save it from the dam that was built in the 60s.

including

¹ Breakfasts and dinners at the accommodation or at a nearby establishment.

² One free accommodation is provided for every 20 students, for the same type of accommodation.

EXTRAS

¹ Groups up to 50 pax. For larger groups, please consult us.

PORTUGUESE WAY

Tui - Santiago 420 € / pers.

Arrival and accommodation in Tui

We will arrive in Tui on our own or by hired transport from Santiago. Depending on the time, there will be time to visit different points of interest in the town, such as the Cathedral and the old town, or to enjoy the flowing Miño river.

Tui - O Porriño. 16.1 km

The collective adventure begins with the first stage towards O Porriño, leaving behind the Miño and the Portuguese border. We will take the alternative route that runs parallel to the Louro river, after passing the town of Ribadelouro. In this way, we will avoid the tedious tarmac of the large industrial estate of As Gándaras and we will discover the traces of the old Roman road XIX.

O Porriño - Redondela 15.6 km

This route will allow us to enjoy the panoramic view of the Vigo estuary and learn about part of its history. It is largely unknown, despite the fact that important episodes took place there during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1702 and that it was the first area to free itself from French rule a century later. And we will discover the history of the wrecks of Rande and the inlet of San Simón.

Redondela - Pontevedra. 19,1 km

This stage of the Portuguese Way of St. James will allow us to enjoy a wide and complete visit to Pontevedra and its cobbled streets recovered for strolling and leisurely enjoyment. Pontevedra is the second monumental city of Galicia, after Santiago de Compostela. Its marvellous squares and spectacular monuments will not disappoint you. Nor will its surprising stories.

Caldas de Reis - Padrón. 18,5 km

The penultimate stage of this Camino will take us from Caldas de Reis to the place where the disciples of Santiago disembarked with his remains, according to tradition. In Padrón, one of the magical places of the Camino awaits you. But before that, the route runs through the magnificent Galician countryside, through its scattered humanised geography and its carballeiras (oak groves), its fields, its small parish churches and the characteristic cruceiros (stone crosses).

including

¹ Breakfasts and dinners at the accommodation or at a nearby establishment.

² One free accommodation is provided for every 20 students, for the same type of accommodation.

EXTRAS

¹ Groups up to 50 pax. For larger groups, please consult us.

Educational activities

An educational Camino de Santiago cannot be limited only to the route of its stages. Here are some activities that we have prepared for school groups, compatible with the physical demands of the Camino.

On the French Way

Multi-adventure park

Complement the stage with a 4.5 hour multi-adventure activity, which includes a zip-line circuit, archery, laser-tag and mini-golf, with specialist monitors. 63,00€ / p.

Dairy farm

Visit to the facilities of an artisan dairy processing factory, with cheese making (which each pupil can take away) and tasting of other varieties. 2 hours. 26,00 € / p.

Monastery of Samos

Visit one of the great Galician monasteries with one of the members of the religious community that lives there. 1 hour. 10,00 € / p.

On the Portuguese Way

Multi-adventure water park

Afternoon of water games in the Galician estuaries, with donut, banana and paddle board. 40,00€ / p.

Ecogranja

Visit to an eco-farm to learn about dairy processing in the traditional way, from the milking parlour to the yoghurt plant. 6,00 € / p.

Monastery of San Xoán de Poio

Visit one of the great Galician monasteries, overlooking the Pontevedra estuary, and its large granary, the largest in Galicia. 10,00 € / p.

In Santiago de Compostela

Outdoor visit

Outdoor tour of the old city of Santiago, discovering the surroundings of the Cathedral of Santiago and the rest of the great temples and main streets. With official guide. 190,00 € / group.

Visit to the exteriors + visit to the Cathedral

Visit the interior of the Cathedral of Santiago with an official guide and access to restricted areas, from the cloister to the chapter room, the library or the treasury. Group max. 25 people. 190,00 € / group + 12,00 € / p. entrance fee and compulsory radio guide.

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Camino
of Santiago for schoolchildren

Why do the Camino as an educational activity?

The values of the Camino