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Walking the Camino de Santiago
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Walking the Camino de Santiago

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Camino de Santiago, Leon, Santiago

Highlights

  • Follow one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world!
  • Stay in converted water mills, hilltop monasteries and stylish farmhouses
  • Soaring cathedrals, Roman bridges, country chapels and thatched Galician villages
  • Poppy-sprinkled wheat fields, orchid-rich water meadows, pine-scented woodland

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Highlights of the Camino de Santiago Walk
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Highlights of the Camino de Santiago Walk

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Santiago

Highlights

  • Walk along one of the most famous UNESCO pilgrimage routes in the world
  • Excellent mix of accommodation, including a converted water mill, restored parish houses and stylish farmhouses
  • Poppy-sprinkled wheat fields, orchid-rich water meadows, pine-scented woodland
  • Share in a breathtaking 1000-year-old sense of achievement with other walkers
  • Pilgrim Passport to record your adventure en route.

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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26% OFF$2,396
8 days From$1,775

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Portugal Coastal Way to Santiago
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Portugal Coastal Way to Santiago

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • A spectacular walk on the coastal path from Porto to Santiago
  • Stamp your pilgrims passport in the villages, chapels, churches and cathedrals.
  • Medieval treasures, Atlantic landscapes and scrumptious seafood

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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26% OFF$3,611
15 days From$2,675

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Argentine & Chilean Patagonia
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Argentine & Chilean Patagonia

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Expert and extensive knowledge of Argentina and the region surrounding it with specialists who have first-hand experience in the destination.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour Perito Moreno’s majestic glacier.
  • Discover Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
  • Cruise the scenic lakes of Argentina and Chile.
  • Visit Buenos Aires and the peaceful lakeside town of Bariloche in Patagonia.
  • Best time to travel: From October to April

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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18 days From$5,115
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Best of Chile Itinerary 14 Days
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Best of Chile Itinerary 14 Days

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Expert and extensive knowledge of Argentina and the region surrounding it with specialists who have first-hand experience in the destination.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Begin your 2-week trip through Chile in the north, in the surprisingly beautiful desert of San Pedro de Atacama.
  • Travel south with our tours to Torres del Paine and discover the wild nature of Patagonia.
  • Finish yourChileitinerary by selecting one (or more!) Of our best tours in Santiago de Chile.
  • Best time to travel: October to April

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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14 days From$3,365
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio – 9 Days
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio – 9 Days

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Expert and extensive knowledge of Argentina and the region surrounding it with specialists who have first-hand experience in the destination.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Start your journey in Buenos Aires the capital of Argentina, where culture, art, and gastronomy are ever-present.
  • Meet Iguazú Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and take a boat trip!
  • Visit Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and feel the welcoming spirit of the city where people dance samba all year round, and visit the colossal Christ the Redeemer.
  • Best time to travel: All year round.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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El Calafate & The Glaciers
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El Calafate & The Glaciers

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Expert and extensive knowledge of Argentina and the region surrounding it with specialists who have first-hand experience in the destination.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the Patagonian nature around the town of El Calafate
  • Walk along the boardwalk as the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier creaks and calves into Lake Argentino.
  • Take a boat cruise close enough to feel the crisp breeze from the ice on your face andtour the breathtaking glacier.
  • Best time to travel: From October to April

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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3 days From$745
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Classic Patagonia Adventure Tour
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu & Classic Patagonia Adventure Tour

Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Expert and extensive knowledge of Argentina and the region surrounding it with specialists who have first-hand experience in the destination.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoyadventure tours in Patagoniaand travel to Tierra del Fuego in Ushuaia, the southernmost city of Argentina.
  • Live the incredible experience of watching from close the southern right whale and discover the amazingwildlife of Patagonia.
  • Flyfrom Buenos Aires to theIguazú Fallsand enjoy an adventurous boat trip.
  • Best time to travel: From October to April

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for a fantastic holiday in Argentina! We loved the country and the people. The highlights for us was Iguazu Falls, the wine tour & the little hotel in Mendoza and the Glacier trekking. The Glacier was amazing!!! All flights were on time and your guides were always there to meet and great. Please pass on a special thank you to Carla who looked after us in BA and kept in touch all through our travels. Thanks again to Lujan, who did a fantastic job putting it all together and we will recommend you and your company to all our friends & family."

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Sierra de Aitana - self guided walking

This was our first self-guided Exodus trip. We opted for it as we wanted flexibility for a moderate/ challenging trip as our first walk of the year. The variety of ...

Tour:  Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

SELF GUIDED CAMINO

A fantastic trip with easy to follow detailed notes. No map really required. The accommodation and transfers arranged by Headwater were first class. Blessed wi...

Tour:  Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Blissful escapism

Beautiful walking in the Sierra de Aitina. This is really a hidden gem of an area. It is incredibly scenic area and the walking is interesting and varied and the l...

Tour:  Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Self Guided Walking in Sierra De Aitana

For us the self guided option was the best. It allowed us to take as much time as we wanted to explore the routes and to linger as long as we liked enjoying the sc...

Tour:  Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Jan 2024

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Don't use Say Hueque

I recently used say hueque for my trip, and it was a frustrating experience. The agency relied on third-party websites and companies, leading to transportation issue...

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