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Duperier's Authentic Journeys

Life with us an unforgettable journey to the heart of Spain. Discover the unparalleled magic of the Santiago Way. The Camino de Santiago. The Way of St. James.

It is an always beautiful and often magical path through the north of Spain, infused with the energy of people who have walked it for over a thousand years. We offer you the chance to experience the Camino – along with the best of the food, w**e and culture of Spain – in the most luxurious and relaxed way possible. From first class accommodations to delicious Spanish meals, our job is to take all the worry and planning out of your trip so that you can fully enjoy your walk through the Spanish countryside. We do everything but the walking for you!

10/06/2026

The arrival of fall doesn’t stop us from offering our premium tours.

This season brings new nuances to the Way in every corner: new light, new colors, a different look to the forests...
After all, the Way holds within it as many paths as there are people, days, stages, and feelings.

Experience it to the fullest with us!

09/30/2026

One of the must-see destinations for our team is Melide. Trying their octopus isn’t just about eating. It’s about experiencing an authentic Galician tradition.

The combination of traditional preparation, the quality of the ingredients, and the atmosphere of the pulperías makes this experience a culinary ritual that wins over everyone who tries it.

09/29/2026

Walking to Santiago with us is more than just a sporting or adventure activity. Discover the magic of the Camino through a unique experience where you can find yourself and experience the beauty of sharing.

Our 2027 premium tours are now available on our website!

09/28/2026

In 2027, July 25—the feast day of St. James the Apostle and Galicia Day—will fall on a Sunday. For this reason, a new Holy Year of St. James will be celebrated.

The Xacobeo Year will begin on December 31 with the opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral of Santiago. Throughout 2027, more than 700 cultural events are scheduled to mark the occasion.

So far in 2026, the number of pilgrims on the Camino has increased by 7%, reaching 736,000 as of August 30.

At Duperier’s Authentic Journeys, we’ve been making the Camino de Santiago our reason for being for over 13 years. Discover its magic with us next year!

09/25/2026

An expedition, not just a trip. Each of our premium tours is about more than just walking—it’s about experiencing the way, its history, legends, and identity. The character of its people and the mystery of its flavors.

An experience in which sharing with the other members of the group is essential.

Dare to discover it!

09/24/2026

In 2014, La Vuelta concluded its final stage in Santiago de Compostela. The great Alberto Contador was crowned champion of the race and didn't miss the opportunity to embrace St. James.

Compostela is always the destination of all the pilgrimage routes!

09/23/2026

Some of our pilgrims choose to extend their tour with us beyond Compostela all the way to Finisterre. It is a place steeped in legend where, according to pre-Roman tradition, the world ended. Its lighthouse, built in the 19th century, and the “Kilometer 0” marker on the Camino de Santiago make this one of the most iconic places in Galicia.

09/22/2026

The scallop shell: the universal symbol of the Way.

During the Middle Ages, many pilgrims who reached the Galician coast picked up a scallop shell as proof that they had reached the end of their journey. Let’s not forget that, for centuries, numerous pilgrims continued walking beyond Compostela to Fisterra or the Atlantic coast, where this mollusk was abundant.

The shape of the scallop shell has also been the subject of numerous interpretations. Its ribs converge at a single point, just as the many pilgrimage routes to Santiago that set out from different parts of Europe ultimately converge in Santiago de Compostela. This image has come to be one of the most widely used representations to explain the universal significance of the Way.

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