Ready for a Camino That Changes You?
Common Questions About Red Monkey Walking Trips
Who are these trips for?
These Camino de Santiago guided tours are for anyone who feels the need to slow down and gain perspective on life. This is your chance to take care of you. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, processing grief, or simply craving the calm and beauty of the French and Spanish countrysides, come walk with us.
You’ll join a supportive group of intrepid Camino pilgrims, led by experienced Camino de Santiago tour guides, all moving through the world with grit, grace, and a shared love for the journey.
These Camino de Santiago guided tours are for anyone who feels the need to slow down and gain perspective on life. This is your chance to take care of you. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, processing grief, or simply craving the calm and beauty of the French and Spanish countrysides, come walk with us.
You’ll join a supportive group of intrepid Camino pilgrims, led by experienced Camino de Santiago tour guides, all moving through the world with grit, grace, and a shared love for the journey.
A Spanish family run eco-
hotel.
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Where are we staying? I've heard the Camino has terrible dorms… No dorms here. Our Camino de Santiago accommodations are hidden gems of family-run bed and breakfasts, working farms, and beautifully restored 12th-century farmhouses tucked throughout the countryside. Along the Camino de Santiago, you’ll experience unparalleled hospitality rooted in a 1,000-year tradition of welcoming pilgrims. |
This beautiful room is a restored 10th century tower outside of Pamplona.
Is it really the best food in the world?
YES. Get ready for a culinary adventure! You’ll indulge in home-style French and Basque cuisine, as well as the best of Spanish tapas, seafood, cheeses, and pastries. Of course, there will also be artisan chocolate and wine. Dinners are mostly three courses of exquisite food, from farms and stores in the local region. We use organic and sustainable ingredients as much as possible. Vegetarian options are also available. |
Each night’s Camino de Santiago accommodation is lovingly chosen for its charm, beauty, and the heartfelt care of its hosts. Every stay feels like unwrapping a present, offering its own unique atmosphere and nourishing delights.
We stay in handpicked 4-star hotels in Bilbao and Pamplona, along with family-run lodgings that have been welcoming Camino pilgrims for generations. Their hospitality will open your heart and redefine what connecting with locals during travel truly feels like. This isn’t your typical Camino de Santiago lodging — it’s a meaningful part of your journey. 
A beautiful country view for breakfast.
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How many miles a day will I be walking?
You’ll walk 10–15 miles a day with plenty of breaks to soak in the scenery. Each pilgrim walks at their own pace, there’s no pressure to “keep up” with anyone else on the Camino de Santiago trail. It sounds like a lot, but the pace is gentle and totally doable, even for first-timers.
Walking through the countryside is much less strenuous than hiking rugged terrain. Most days, you’ll find charming Camino cafes with excellent coffee and treats to keep your energy up. And if needed, daily taxi support is available to help you skip a section and rest.
How fit do I need to be for this trip?
Pilgrims vary in ages from preteens to elders in their 80s. Walking the Camino is suitable for everyone in reasonably good shape. It helps to love up your body with exercise before you arrive, but everyone is sore the first few days.
Blisters, sore muscles and other symptoms of long walks are common. After your body adjusts, the problem becomes never wanting to stop walking!
What does a typical day look like?
You’ll walk 10–15 miles a day with plenty of breaks to soak in the scenery. Each pilgrim walks at their own pace, there’s no pressure to “keep up” with anyone else on the Camino de Santiago trail. It sounds like a lot, but the pace is gentle and totally doable, even for first-timers.
Walking through the countryside is much less strenuous than hiking rugged terrain. Most days, you’ll find charming Camino cafes with excellent coffee and treats to keep your energy up. And if needed, daily taxi support is available to help you skip a section and rest.
How fit do I need to be for this trip?
Pilgrims vary in ages from preteens to elders in their 80s. Walking the Camino is suitable for everyone in reasonably good shape. It helps to love up your body with exercise before you arrive, but everyone is sore the first few days.
Blisters, sore muscles and other symptoms of long walks are common. After your body adjusts, the problem becomes never wanting to stop walking!
What does a typical day look like?
7:30 am – 8:00 am |
Breakfast is served at your lodging |
8:25 am |
Group huddle to discuss logistics, share a poem and our intentions for the day |
8:30 am |
Start walking |
Mid-am |
You'll take breaks as we encounter cafes, bridges, and scenic views |
Mid-day |
A group picnic lunch is shared together everywhere from peaceful olive groves to rustic hermitages |
Mid-pm |
Keep Walking! You’ll take breaks, according to your own rhythm |
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
You’ll arrive in our lodgings, get settled into rooms, and shower and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine or foot massage |
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Dinner is a gorgeous three course meal with ample wines and fresh, local French or Spanish food. We’ll share our insights and observations from the day, in addition to meeting our hosts--and other pilgrims. |
9:00 pm |
After dinner is time for philosophy, singing, foot massages, reading, writing or just jumping into dream time! |
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What is Walking Meditation anyway?
Walking quietly in nature naturally brings out a meditative quality in pilgrims. On our guided Camino de Santiago tours, we offer simple meditation instructions, but we let Nature do most of the teaching. You’ll walk silently at your own pace for long stretches, creating space for reflection and insight. As a group, we laugh a lot during meals and breaks. Like any good retreat, your experience may include both serious moments and lighthearted ones. Red Monkey guides meet you wherever you’re at, and the group naturally bonds to support one another. A day on the Camino de Santiago without some kind of insight is rare — this ancient trail has a serendipitous way of offering the exact guidance pilgrims need. |
What can I expect to feel during this trip?
Many pilgrims report that walking the Camino de Santiago helps them feel empowered — both in their bodies and their lives. Walking is a gift, creating space to process emotions, integrate life experiences, and envision a new future for yourself.
The Camino de Santiago journey offers time and structure for contemplation, insights, and dreaming about what’s next.
If you’re ready to clear out the cobwebs and breathe fresh energy into your life, walking the Camino with Red Monkey Travel is a brilliant place to start.
How big will my group be?
To ensure a personalized experience, we limit group sizes, typically ranging from 12 to 16 pilgrims. While group sizes may vary, they are always kept small to maintain an intimate atmosphere.
Many pilgrims report that walking the Camino de Santiago helps them feel empowered — both in their bodies and their lives. Walking is a gift, creating space to process emotions, integrate life experiences, and envision a new future for yourself.
The Camino de Santiago journey offers time and structure for contemplation, insights, and dreaming about what’s next.
If you’re ready to clear out the cobwebs and breathe fresh energy into your life, walking the Camino with Red Monkey Travel is a brilliant place to start.
How big will my group be?
To ensure a personalized experience, we limit group sizes, typically ranging from 12 to 16 pilgrims. While group sizes may vary, they are always kept small to maintain an intimate atmosphere.
Ready to Walk Your Camino?
Whether you're craving adventure, reflection, or a fresh start, the Camino is waiting — and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Let’s chat about making this journey your own. Contact us with inquiries.
Whether you're craving adventure, reflection, or a fresh start, the Camino is waiting — and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Let’s chat about making this journey your own. Contact us with inquiries.
