The Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, has captivated pilgrims for centuries, and our pilgrims are no exception. It’s an opportunity for spiritual reflection, cultural immersion, and a pinch of physical challenge – all perfectly achievable with on our tours. Welcome to our Camino de Santiago Tours for Seniors!
Finding the Perfect Fit: Best Camino de Santiago Tours for a Mature Audience
Our Kinder (Gentler) Camino Tours are designed specifically for the needs of older adults and pilgrims who have issues that may restrict their hiking abilities. You did the backpack through Europe 40 years ago, now you want (and deserve) a comfortable bed with your own bathroom, a delicious meal and perhaps a gin and tonic to finish your day! We call this: Turning you into a Pampered Pilgrim.
Pampered Pilgrims are:
- Shorter distances: We walk the same Camino trail as everyone else, as well as the required distance to request the Compostela certificate, just less miles per day!
- Slow-paced itineraries: This is slow travel at its best. Walk, stop, have an espresso, meet other pilgrims and soak it in. And in the afternoon you will have time to relax at the hotel before dinner. The tomb of Saint James has been in Santiago for 1200 years and it’s not going anywhere soon.
- Van support: All our tours are van supported allowing us to provide ‘check points’ and assistance along the route. The possibility of shorter routes and pick-up options will be explained on a daily basis.
- Luggage transfers: Apart from your small daypack, we’re happy to handle your luggage. Don’t hesitate, bring your ipad, your hair iron, some nice shoes for the evening!
- Comfortable accommodations: We typically stay two nights in a row at the same hotel, allowing you to unpack!
- Experienced guides: Our bilingual expert guides will bring the Camino to life with the insights and knowledge of the Way. Founded in 2006, Fresco Tours has been leading the Way for a long time!
- Delicious meals: All your meals are included minus one where we encourage you to try some of the local cuisine on your own. For lunch, our gourmet picnics showcase the freshest of local flavors.
- Small groups: We set sixteen participants as our cap. Groups this size allow you to foster a sense of camaraderie and connect with like-minded individuals.
Tours for Seniors in Portugal and Spain
We offer Kinder (Gentler) Camino Tours on the standard French Way and on the Portuguese Way.
- Portugal Tours for Seniors: Discover the scenic Portuguese Way
- Spain Tours for Seniors: Explore hidden gems of the Camino in Galicia.
Other Fresco Tours options suitable for Seniors
The following tours are suitable for older adults and pilgrims who have issues that may restrict their hiking abilities. None of these tours include extensive walking or strenuous hikes.
- Camino Horizons: Experience the whole Camino de Santiago by van and walking short sections.
- Andalucian Affair: Seville, Granada, Cordoba… need we say more?
- Camino de Ronda & Costa Brava: Experience Catalonia as a local.
An Adventure Awaits: Start Planning Your Camino Tour Today!
Everyone can walk the Camino, but it’s not a walk in the park!
Let’s face it, we’re not 20 anymore. When we walked our first Caminos almost 30 years ago, it was different. And we are referring to our bodies! Now things creak and feel rusty, and there are parts of our bodies that remind us that we’re not teenagers anymore.
Therefore, before leaving home, make sure your train, even if only slightly. Tailor your training to your current fitness level, gradually increasing your walking distance and physical resilience over time. It’s also wise to invest in quality gear: comfortable, supportive shoes, moisture-wicking clothing, and a sturdy hiking pole can make all the difference.
We are set up for Senior Pilgrims
We like to make the people who walk with feel like pampered pilgrims. And why not? You’ve worked hard your whole life and you have definitely learnt to appreciate life’s creature comforts. The landscapes may be stunning, the villages charming and the camaraderie unexpected… but that doesn’t mean you aren’t tired after a long day on the trail. What you want is a hot shower, change into something more comfortable, and relax with a glass of wine before dinner.
The good news is that Fresco Tours is set up for you.
