Description
Our Camino de Santiago guided bike tour from Burgos covers over 500 km distance along the spiritual route of the St.James Way towards the final destination of Santiago de Compostela. Along the way you will take in some of the most historic sites of northern Spain and enjoy the vast changing scenery on some of the most awe-inspiring parts of this historical pilgrim journey.
On this active trip, with the support of our experienced Bike Spain guide you will cover the entire Camino from Burgos by van transfers and bike, staying in historic and luxurious Paradors and sampling the finest food and wines of Castile-Leon and Galicia, cycling the most beautiful kms of the way.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- A visit to Burgos, the former capital of Castile and birthplace of national Spanish hero El Cid
- UNESCO World Heritage Site of the 13th Century gothic cathedral of Burgos
- Bike through the scenic Gothic plains along the camino between Burgos and Leon
- Over 500 km journey from Burgos to Santiago
- Stay in historic Paradors in Leon and Monforte de Lemos
- Stay in a 12th century Renaissance Benedictine monastery
- The thousand-year-old ritual of congratulating yourself on your achievement in front of the Cathedral of Santiago
What's Included?:
- Accommodation in luxurious Paradors, historic monasteries and deluxe 4/5* hotels
- Meals: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners including wine
- Bikes: top class SPECIALIZED SIRRUS touring bike - aluminium or carbon road bikes also available, see below in bikes section
- Bilingual and experienced Bike Spain Tours guide(s) to ensure a superior customer service
- Support vehicle to provide technical assistance, offer refreshments and snacks, give you a lift uphill at the end of the day and transport your luggage from one place to the other
- Detailed document with regional maps, a day-to-day itinerary plus hotel list and regional information
- Transportation from rendezvous to final drop-off
- Gratuities for baggage, restaurants and hotel service
- USB key with photos and video to take home as a memory
- Bike Spain Tours handle bar bag, water bottle,luggage tags and bike jersey
- Bike Spain Tours travel coordinator, available to assist with all of your pre and post-trip travel plans and arrangements
- Travel insurance with medical assistance
Not included:
- Lunch on Day 1
- Gratuities for Bike Spain Tours guides
- Airfare
Options:
- Single Supplement: €280
- Parador option (last night): €110
- Return from Santiago to Madrid by plane
Our bikes:
- Hybrid bike: INCLUDED Specialized SIRRUS
- Road Aluminium: + €40 Specialized SECTEUR
- Road Carbon: + €90 Specialized ROUBAIX
- Electric bike: + €150