- Discover medieval monasteries and unspoiled rural scenery
- Enjoy the fantastic food and wine produced along the way
- Follow the pilgrimage route to Santiago

Cycle the Camino de Santiago
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Add your own reviewPossibly my favourite Exodus trip so far
This is a great trip. More challenging than it looks on paper as most of the steepest climbs are off road. We had great weather although it was very hot for the most challenging climb. Even so, we all made it to the top successfully. Javier and Alberto were our guide and transporter and really made the trip special. I didn’t do the Camino for religious purposes but collecting stamps in your pilgrim passport along the way and travelling to the same places as everyone else on the route made this trip a bit different.
Most Inspirational Moment
Finishing the final difficult climb up near the airport of Santiago. We all made it and in plenty of time to know we would get to the centre with time to spare. There was a team spirit in our group by then and we were all pleased for each other.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Javier was great. Just the right amount of help, advice and encouragement. Very knowledgeable too. Alberto was wonderful too, always on hand with water or a pump when needed. Spotting the van was always a good feeling.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take the climbs slowly and you’ll be fine if you are fairly fit.
Suggestions
The accommodation in Leon and Santiago isn’t the best on the tour, especially if you are in a single room.
The Alternative Vuelta!
We cycled 325km from Leon to Santiago in 6 days with over 5000m of climbing. We saw amazing sights, churches, cathedrals, castles, medieval bridges and forts. Javier and Alberto were great guide and support. The company of the group was great, food amazing and we all arrived safely with a great sense of achievement.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were many, from climbing to the tops of mountains above the clouds, to passing cheering pilgrims, to finally reaching the main square in from of the cathedral in Santiago and attending the Pilgrim Mass.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Javier was brilliant, he looked after us very well, his local knowledge was extensive, he took us to amazing places you would never find on your own. The restaurants and coffee stops he found were never crowded and always served the best local cuisine. Thank you Javier. And not to forget Alberto who provided excellent support and entered into the banter with the group! Go Alberto!
Advice for Potential Travellers
To get the most from the trip you will need to do some training. The terrain is challenging, the mountain climbs require some stamina and you will need good bike skills for some of the off road sections.
Suggestions
I had the most amazing holiday. Thank you.
Great trip!
Six days of cycling on and off road, tough but super enjoyable and interesting. Lucky to have a great group and tour guide, Alfonso.
Most Inspirational Moment
0’Celebrio and final day , save your energy for both.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Caring and considerate, Alfonso was a good tour guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Train for two tough days.
Suggestions
Thank you to group members for such a fun holiday.
Cycling Leon to Santiago
This was my first group cycling holiday and it was just brilliant. The cycling was challenging but great fun. There were not many flat sections, a lot of “undulating” and a few big climbs but it was all manageable with plenty of stops for coffee, lunch or a quick visit to a castle or church that we were passing. The cycling never felt pressurised and all our group managed fine.
The weather was great, the scenery was varied and lovely , food and accommodation was all good and our group all got on really well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Can’t pick one out but best cycling days for me were the second day where there was a long ascent to Monte de la Cruz de Ferro and the final day which was a longer cycling distance but had more off road sections and went through lots of gorgeous scenery. Inspirational moments were getting to the top of some of the hills and feeling great sense of achievement!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Alphonso was great. Very encouraging and positive with the cycling. Knew a lot of the local history etc of the places we went through, great at picking lovely places to eat and always smiling.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As has been mentioned before, be fit for this trip as it will be pay off and make it more enjoyable , but at the same time, don’t be put off by the hills.
Suggestions
We travelled independently to meet the group , and organised things so we had a day in advance to look round León and a few days at the end at Santiago de Compostela . It was really good having the time to see more of these lovely cities. I would also add that this trip has definitely inspired me to walk the Camino .
Cycling to Santiago
A great week cycling the Camino from Leon to Santiago. The weather was fantastic, the scenery beautiful and we all got on very well as a group. Compared to some tours its not a high number of miles a day, the longest day being day 6 at 41 miles. This means you dont have to start too early (9am or 9:30am) and there are plenty of stops for refreshments with the food and drink being relatively cheap. The cycling gets tougher as the week goes on though its manageable with a good level of fitness, the highlight being the 8km climb up to O’Cebreiro (the border between Castille and Galicia). The accommodation is a good standard with a few of the hotels having a bath which felt great after a hot days cycling.
Most Inspirational Moment
There were a couple. The climb up to O'Cebreiro, where you just have to keep going and I started to feel a few old injuries as I pushed to the top. Secondly, arriving at the beautiful square in front of Santiago Cathedral at the end of our journey and then later in the day receiving your Pilgrims certificate.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alfonso was a great guide very friendly and approachable and communicated well with the group and he was well backed up by Nacho.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As long as you have a decent level of fitness this is a great trip and you cycle door to door so no transfers once you get started. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy it, though no one on the group had to use the van. Enjoy the descents you deserve them after some hard ascents. Embrace the spirit of the Camino.
Suggestions
I would have loved a bit more information about the history of the Camino as we went along and we didnt have a lot of time in Leon cathedral at the start of the trip which is one of the main architectural highlights of the tour. So worth reading up about it before you go.
Camino De Santiago
I enjoyed the holiday. The guide and driver were excellent but the cycle was just too much of a relentless grind for me.
Most Inspirational Moment
Leon Cathedral
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent. Chose great places to eat and stop for coffee
Advice for Potential Travellers
I thought it was more like a level 5 cycle rather than 4. Much more challenging than the coast to coast India trip we did earlier in the year even though that is a 4 as well. More off road than I thought there would be.
Suggestions
The bikes were good and we had panniers which was helpful. The food in Spain was mostly excellent. I wouldn't recommend this holiday unless you really like cycle up and down hills. Luckily the weather was cool and sunny. I can't imagine what it would be like in the heat of the summer.
MWC180527
Great ride which was excellently managed by Alfonso. I had a fall and my cuts were attended to by Alfonso in a quick and efficient manner. He continued to check with me that all was okay which was very much appreciated.
Most Inspirational Moment
Finishing. It was a much harder ride than I expected. Very fullfilling adventure.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent
Advice for Potential Travellers
Gear for all seasons
Fabulous cycle trip
A fantastic week in this beautiful part of Spain with a great bunch of people. Despite the wintry conditions (hail in May at one point !) we had a terrific week. The Camino is a fairly tough ride due to some big ascents , but you are well rewarded with fantastic views and some great downhills .
The tour leader , Alfonso , was great ; he was patient , knowledgeable and really a pleasure to be with for the week. Jose transported bags and supported on snacks and water en route and was great.
Most Inspirational Moment
Arriving in Santiago with Out group and leader after 6 days of tough cycling
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alfonso was fantastic - knowledgeable, patient , a great communicator and really organised . We were a big group so cannot have been easy to manage . 10/10 to Alfonso ! Jose who supported with bag and kit Transportation was also great. Nothing was too much trouble
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take waterproofs / warm Kit. In May we encountered rain and hail at one point ! Some of the long downhills require warmer clothing !
Suggestions
It was my first exodus trip and I loved it
Camino de Santiago
An excellent experience. The guide Alfonso and support driver Gensi were both well above the expected standard – always friendly, always helpful, very informative, no problem was too large and both provided much needed motivation and advice. Would love to do it again.
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting to the iron cross on day 2 - I had not cycled anywhere for years and came along on the recommendation of a friend who convinced me that the trip was attainable and not too difficult - not sure about the “not difficult” bit but getting to the summit convinced me that he was right
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alfonso was five star excellent throughout the trip. Really made its great experience
Advice for Potential Travellers
The consensus in the group was that it was not a moderate journey.
Suggestions
Accommodation generally acceptable but breakfast can be a bit variable
Cycle The Camino de Santiago
A wonderful experience overall, we enjoyed walking through pine forests, pretty villages, farmland and countryside with stunning views
Our guide Josea was friendly and fun and very passionate about his job…. he cared about the welfare of everyone in the group and always ready willing and able to give advise and treat our blisters.
Hosea took us to all the best cafes and restaurants where we enjoyed very fresh locally produced food and wine.
All our baggage transfers went extremely smoothly and the hotels were all of a really good standard.
Most Inspirational Moment
Reaching Sainteago De Compostela to the sound of bagpipes
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our guide Josea was friendly and fun and very passionate about his job.... he cared about the welfare of everyone in the group and always ready willing and able to give advise and treat our blisters. Hosea also took us to all the best cafes and restaurants where we enjoyed very fresh locally produced food and wine.
Advice for Potential Travellers
For the Camino walk invest in some good quality walking boots and also take some good quality sandals
Suggestions
I would recommend Exodus to all my family and friends
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