Customer Reviews

I planned to complete the French Camino myself, sleeping in albergues/hostels and walking the Way in about 40 days.

Unfortunately, I injured my right knee and contemplated going home after completing about 200 km. I checked in with friends in the U.S., one of whom had completed the Sarria to Santiago de Compostela stage with Fresco Tours. After speaking with her, I decided to book the Fresco Tours tour about a week prior to its start.

The meal and lodging arrangements were first class but I liked the lunch picnics the best. We enjoyed guide prepared regional dishes and specialties plus dessert! Once I joined the tour, I did not worry about one thing – not even my second backpack, weighing about 15 kg. It was moved and waiting in my luxe room after each day’s walk. I was injured but was able to complete several stages and 80% of most days. They always circled back to make sure I was safe.

I am so happy I did not let my injury stop me from completing my dream – the feeling of walking into the square in Santiago is one I will long remember. The only way I was able to accomplish this was with the help and support of Raul and Hector, my competent Fresco Tours guides.

Just completed the “Kinder Camino” tour which I recommend without reservations. Very responsive pre-tour experience, and a flawlessly executed 110 km walk. The logistics well thought out, the accommodations in historic homes exquisite, the food plentiful, and the guides magnificent! Walk, don’t run, this iconic journey.

We selected Fresco Tours because they offered an opportunity to hike the last part of the Camino with shorter miles per day than the standard Camino tours. The value of the trip for the price was exceptional and all the staff members were great at every stage from planning through post trip arrangements. I had read other favorable reviews and concur with them that this is an outstanding company!

If you’re thinking of doing the Camino de Santiago tour and don’t want to do anything but walk, I recommend doing it with Fresco Tours. My husband and I just completed the guided Kinder Portuguese Camino and we can’t say enough good things about it. Alis, Pedro and Raúl, the Fresco Tours team that looked after us are excellent. Without being overbearing, they ensured our safety and comfort. Special mention needs to be made for the lunch picnics, they were nutritious and delicious. Also, the hotels we stayed in were usually in beautiful settings and those located in the cities were in great locations. We definitely feel that we received value for our money on this very memorable journey.

I just completed my second hike with Fresco Tours. This time I hiked the Portugal route to Santiago de Compostela. Everything about this trip was amazing. Everything is perfectly organized from start to finish. The places we stayed at night were fabulous. The food was all delicious. Most importantly the guides were the best! Irene and Jeffery were so professional and personable. They worked tirelessly to ensure we all had the best experience possible. I will definitely go back and highly recommend this trip. What you get for your money is amazing. Thanks to you all at Fresco Tours! Kitty.

Fresco Tours were very easy to communicate with and gave detailed information in the support package. Accommodation, baggage transfer and staff communication were excellent.