Absolutely. In fact, most of our Ladies Who Travel guests join on their own.

Travelling solo doesn’t mean travelling alone. From the moment you join the group, you’ll be travelling alongside a welcoming community of like-minded women who share your love of adventure. Many of our travellers tell us the friendships they make become one of the highlights of their journey.

If you’d like to share a room, we’ll carefully match you with another Ladies Who Travel member who is also travelling solo. Prefer your own space? You’re welcome to upgrade to a private room (subject to availability and the applicable single supplement).

Whether you arrive knowing no one or bring a friend along, you’ll be warmly welcomed from day one.

You don’t need to be an athlete, but you do need a reasonable level of fitness and be prepared for several consecutive days of long-distance walking.

Walking days range from approximately 23–30 km and can take up to 8–10 hours, with hills and uneven terrain along the way.

The Camino is absolutely achievable for many women, but preparation will make the experience much more enjoyable.

The walking portion begins on Day 3 and covers the final 100+ km of the Camino de Santiago.

Most days involve approximately 23–30 km of walking, with the longest day being around 30 km from Palas de Rei to Arzúa.

You’ll have an experienced local leader with you throughout the walk.

Yes, we strongly recommend it.

The best preparation is simply walking regularly and gradually increasing your distance in the months leading up to departure. You’ll also want to practise walking on consecutive days, rather than only doing one long walk each week.

Most importantly, train in the shoes you intend to wear on the Camino — this is not the trip for breaking in a new pair!

Accommodation is in comfortable, locally based hotels and similar properties along the Camino.

The properties vary from place to place and are generally simple rather than luxurious — this journey is about experiencing the Camino rather than five-star accommodation. A limited number of single supplements may also be available for those who prefer their own room.

Your main luggage will be transported between overnight stops, so you won’t need to carry a large suitcase or backpack while walking.

You’ll simply carry a daypack with the things you’ll need during the day — water, snacks, rain protection, sunscreen and personal essentials.

Comfortable, supportive and well-worn-in walking footwear is essential.

Whether you prefer hiking boots, trail shoes or walking shoes is largely personal preference, but make sure you’ve completed plenty of training walks in them before departure.

We strongly recommend bringing good-quality walking socks too — happy feet will make a big difference on the Camino!

Don’t panic. While you should book this trip intending and preparing to complete the walks, there may be times when you need to listen to your body.

For example, on the longest walking day, the itinerary specifically provides the option of taking a taxi from Melide to Arzúa if you need to give your legs a rest. Any additional transport would generally be at your own expense.

Your local leader will also be there to provide guidance along the way.

Yes! One of the most special moments of the journey comes when you arrive in Santiago de Compostela.

After walking the required distance and collecting your stamps along the way, you’ll present your stamped Pilgrim’s Passport and receive your Camino certificate recognising that you’ve walked the final 100 km to Santiago.

Your Pilgrim’s Passport (Credencial) records your journey along the Camino.

You’ll collect yours in Sarria before you begin walking and have it stamped along the route — the itinerary calls for stamps at least twice each day.

At the end of the journey, your completed passport provides the record of your Camino.

Visa and entry requirements depend on the passport you’re travelling on and can change before departure.

We’ll provide general information closer to the trip, but it remains each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they meet the passport, visa and entry requirements applicable to them..

Galicia’s weather can be changeable in March, so you’ll need to be prepared for a mixture of conditions.

Expect cool temperatures and the possibility of rain, along with some lovely walking weather. Layers are your friend — you’ll want clothing you can easily add or remove as conditions change throughout the day.

A good waterproof jacket is essential.

Comfort and practicality are key.

You’ll want well-worn walking shoes, comfortable walking clothes, layers, a waterproof jacket, good walking socks, a small daypack, reusable water bottle, sun protection and any personal walking essentials.

We’ll provide more detailed packing information before departure, so you don’t need to have everything figured out when you book.

Because this is a walking journey and luggage needs to be transferred between accommodation along the route, we recommend packing light.

Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of joining this tour.

Travel insurance provides peace of mind should the unexpected happen, including medical emergencies, cancellations, lost luggage or travel delays. We strongly recommend purchasing your policy as soon as you’ve confirmed your booking so you’re covered before you depart.

If you need assistance choosing a policy, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

Absolutely! We can assist with flights, additional hotel stays and even extending your holiday.

Whether you’d like to arrive early, stay on after the tour, or continue exploring another destination, we’re happy to help tailor your travel plans. As a full-service travel business, we can assist with flights, accommodation, travel insurance and additional arrangements, making your entire journey as seamless as possible.

Everything you need will be available in your personal itinerary app.

Before departure, you’ll receive access to your digital itinerary, where you’ll find your daily schedule, hotel details, flight information (if booked through us), maps, important documents and other helpful travel information. It’s all conveniently stored on your phone, making it easy to access throughout your journey.

If you need assistance choosing a policy, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

Yes! One of the best parts of travelling with Ladies Who Travel is that the friendships often begin long before the trip does.

Every tour has its own private Facebook group where you can introduce yourself, ask questions, share your excitement and get to know the other ladies travelling with you. By departure day, many of our travellers already feel like they’re meeting friends rather than strangers.

Definitely. We don’t just send you off with an itinerary—we help you prepare for the adventure.

In the lead-up to departure, we’ll hold online group catch-ups where we’ll talk through the itinerary, discuss packing, answer questions and share helpful travel tips. It’s also another wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers before the journey begins.

We’ll have a dedicated WhatsApp group for the duration of the trip.

It’s a simple way to share updates, meeting times, photos and useful information throughout the journey. It also makes it easy for everyone to stay connected, whether you’ve gone for an early morning walk, are relaxing at the hotel or simply want to share a great photo from the day.

This exclusive Ladies Who Travel departure is operated by Intrepid and led by their experienced English-speaking local guides, who will accompany you throughout the journey. Their deep local knowledge and passion for the destination ensure an authentic and enriching travel experience.

While Melissa won’t be travelling on this departure, you’ll still be part of an exclusive Ladies Who Travel group, giving you the opportunity to travel with like-minded women in a welcoming and supportive environment.