Step into history and purpose on the Camino Primitivo, the oldest and most authentic route to Santiago de Compostela. This women-centered journey combines hiking, horseback riding, and e-mountain biking—a unique multisport pilgrimage through the heart of Asturias and Galicia.
You will follow the footsteps of pilgrims and queens through forested mountains, ancient stone villages, and breathtaking valleys. From Oviedo to Santiago, you’ll experience the magic of northern Spain’s landscapes, savor regional cuisine, and rest in handpicked boutique inns and country homes that capture the Camino’s soul.
This trip is more than a physical adventure—it’s a space for reflection, connection, and transformation. As you walk, ride, and pedal toward Santiago, you’ll share laughter, challenges, and meaning with like-minded women on their own paths of discovery.
When: 🗓️ 11 Days / 10 Nights
Spring Departure: May 17-27, 2027
Fall Departure: September 25-October 5, 2027
Where: 📍Oviedo, Spain to Santiago de Compostela
Activities: Hiking, horseback riding, & e-mountain biking
Group Size: 4-7 people
Activity Time: 8 - 10+ hours per day
Distance/Elevation: Hiking mileage 12-16 miles per day for consecutive days. Gains and losses in elevation could range from 1,200 to 3,000 ft. E-mountain biking mileage 20-30 miles per day for consecutive days.
Terrain: Will include steep, uneven surfaces to ascend and descend. Possible exposure at higher elevations.
Activities Will Include: Hiking, Horseback Riding, & E-Mountain Biking
Preparation: The trip is designed for people accustomed to physical activity. Some previous experience is required.
Hiking: You should be able to hike consistently at a 30 min per mile pace for 10+ miles.
Horseback Riding: While you don't need to be an expert rider, the horseback riding requires previous experience. You need the ability to ride in an English saddle and post at the trot. This could be learned through taking lessons prior to the trip if you have not done this before. There is also a 200 lb rider limit due to the size of the horses.
E-Mountain Biking: You should be comfortable riding an e-mountain bike on trails, shifting while going up and down hills, and riding on uneven surfaces, such as dirt and gravel, and on roads with cars.
Please reach out if you have any questions about these requirements.
Travel the Original Camino: Journey from Oviedo to Santiago on the oldest, most scenic, and least traveled route—the Camino Primitivo.
Multisport Adventure: Hike lush trails, ride Spanish horses through mountain passes, and e-mountain bike the final stretch into Santiago. We are the only company offering this itinerary for all-women trips.
Fully Supported: You will have a local bi-lingual guide and our trip leader with you throughout the whole journey. Plus and additional horse guide and wrangler and mountain biking guide on the riding and biking sections.
Authentic Spain: Explore charming medieval towns like Salas, Lugo, and Fonsagrada while savoring Asturias cider and Galician cuisine.
Boutique Stays: Sleep in rural inns/hotels, local heritage homes chosen for comfort and authenticity.
Transformational Experience: Connect deeply—with nature, culture, and yourself—on a journey of purpose and camaraderie.
Location : Oviedo, Spain
Our trip begins in Oviedo, Spain.
Welcome to Asturias!
Oviedo, the Capital of Asturias, is a city steeped in history. It's charming pedestrian historic centre, palaces and bourgeois houses, over a hundred sculptures, its magical pre-Romanesque churches, and the welcoming character of its people, among many other things, will surely fascinate you.
We recommend arriving early to the city to enjoy the fun atmosphere that takes place at sunset on the terraces of the traditional cider houses and bars.
Our local guide and trip leader will welcome you at the hotel for an orientation meeting and to discuss the adventure ahead. We will then walk to a local restaurant to enjoy the delicious Asturian gastronomy.
Meals included: Dinner
Meals not included: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging: Oviedo
We begin our pilgrimage on foot, as the canons dictate. This is undoubtedly the best way to connect with the Camino and fellow pilgrims worldwide who will become our companions on this adventure.
From Oviedo to Tineo, three days of walking through the breathtaking Asturian landscapes await us: lush green hills, serene meadows, majestic mountains on the horizon, and charming villages where time seems to stand still, and quaint chapels where we can stamp our Camino credentials.
Challenging mountain passes will test our strength, but the sense of achievement when we conquer them will always be worth it. At the end of each stage, in towns like Grado and Salas, we can savor the Asturian gastronomy and relax in our carefully chosen accommodations.
DAY 2: OVIEDO TO GRADO
Hiking Distance: 16 miles, Elevation +1400', -2000'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Grado
DAY 3: GRADO TO SALAS
Hiking Distance: 15.5 miles, Elevation: +2300', -1640'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Salas
DAY 4: SALAS TO TINEO
Hiking Distance: 12.5 miles, Elevation: +2300', -1000'
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Tineo
Riding the Camino de Santiago on horseback is not just a mode of transport, but a traditional and spiritual way of making the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. During the Middle Ages, many pilgrims, including kings and nobles, reached the heart of Galicia on the back of their horses, mules, or donkeys, adding a unique historical and cultural dimension to our journey.
This trip offers you the chance to experience part of the pilgrimage on horseback, a unique perspective as we experience the longest and most challenging mountain stages.
Our team of specialist local horse guides, with their in-depth knowledge and experience, will match you with your horse and lead you on a journey through paths, meadows, forests, and villages. They will ensure you have ample time to rest, enjoy the local gastronomy, and engage in stimulating conversations.
DAY 5: BORRES TO BERDUCEDO
Riding Time: 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Berducedo
DAY 6: BERDUCEDO TO GRANDAS DE SALIME
Riding Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Grandas de Salime
DAY 7: GRANDAS DE SALIME TO FONSAGRADA
Riding Time: 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Fonsagrada
Our final leg has us honoring the past while embracing the future! Completing this stage on e-mountain bikes is undoubtedly the best way to experience the last stages of the Camino. With their assistance, you can efficiently cover the terrain, allowing you to focus more on the spiritual and cultural aspects of your journey.
In Galicia, the landscape is gentler. You will still face ups and downs, but with the help of electricity, your pedaling will always be smooth. But don't think that it won't take some effort - we will earn the miles as we go.
For our final part of the Camino, we will join the pilgrims of the French Way and feel that the call of the Apostle Santiago is compelling. You will feel the emotion when you arrive at Obradoiro Square, reflecting on your physical accomplishments while connecting with the spiritual aspect of the journey.
DAY 8: O CADAVO TO LUGO
Biking distance: 20 miles
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Lugo
DAY 9: LUGO TO MELIDE
Biking distance: 30 miles
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Melide
DAY 10: MELIDE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Biking distance: 30 miles
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Santiago de Compostela
Today we say our goodbyes and hold close our camino journey as we each make our way home. Check out will be mid morning, but the day is yours to explore if you want.
Departure Airport: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Meals included: Breakfast
Lodging: Not Included
10 Nights Accommodation (Please note not all accommodations have elevators and luggage will need to be carried up and down stairs)
Meals (Daily Breakfast, Lunches, Dinners)
*Many of our meals are served family style at local restaurants in small villages and towns and we cannot guarantee Vegan friendly meals.
Bi-Lingual Adventure Guide throughout the trip, plus additional local guides for the horseback riding and mountain biking stages.
AdventurUs Trip Leader throughout
Luggage transport from stage to stage by shuttle van. One piece of luggage is allowed and can not exceed 15 kg/33 lbs
All transportation during trip
All activities, gear & equipment for horseback riding (saddle bags, helmets, riding ponchos) and e-mountain biking (helmet, bikes)
Airfare
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
Travel Insurance
Gratuity for guides
Anything not mentioned in the included section
You’ve dreamed of walking the Camino and want to experience it in a supportive all-women’s group.
You love active travel and want to mix hiking, horseback riding, and e-mountain biking in one epic adventure.
You’re seeking personal growth, connection, and community along one of Europe’s most sacred trails.
You feel a women-centered adventure is the right space for you.
You want to build confidence in your own abilities in a supportive space.
You are looking to join a community that provides affirming and supportive spaces for women to learn and explore in the outdoors
As we progress along the Camino Primitivo, we'll encounter unique experiences that make this journey truly special. The locals' deep connection with their land gives their hospitality a genuine sense. They welcome you, sharing what they have inherited and continuing the path opened centuries ago. Imagine enjoying a bottle of cider in the middle of the road, having a chat under a horreo while you rest your backpack, or taking in a panoramic view whose silence leaves more sounds inside you than all the notifications on your cell phone that you have not turned on. Along our journey, we will be sleeping in carefully selected hotels, village houses, and rural inns.
Travel is a big commitment — and so is planning, designing, and hosting a trip. So we’ve built a policy that can be flexible for our Travelers, while still protecting the work that our Hosts and Trip Operators do at each stage of the process.
Deposit. International trips require a non-refundable deposit paid at the time you book your trip. If you cancel your trip in accordance with our cancellation policy, please note that we still keep your deposit and it is not included in the full trip amount.
100% of your deposit may be transferred to another trip under the following conditions:
the trip you transfer your deposit to must be departing with one (1) calendar year of the canceled trip; and
the transfer must occur within thirty (30) days of your cancellation date.
Cancellation. If you cancel your international trip and decide to not transfer your deposit to another trip, our cancellation policy is as follows:
if Participant cancels an international trip 180 days (6 months) or more before the trip start date: Full refund minus a 15% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
179-91 days (3-6 months) before trip start date: Full refund minus a 25% cancellation fee based on the full trip amount;
90 - 0 days (0-3 months) before trip start date: No refunds, no exceptions.
Our cancellation policy ensures the best possible experience for everyone.
We strongly recommend purchasing Cancel For Any Reason coverage as part of your travel insurance policy.
Adventure Travel is exactly that... an adventure. The outdoors can be unpredictable, so our daily schedule may change as needed. If we adjust the plan, it’s always with your safety, comfort, and overall adventure experience in mind. We stay flexible so you can fully enjoy the journey.
Trips require a minimum # of travelers to run. Trips will be confirmed 90 days, or sooner, prior to start date.
Our trip begins in Oviedo on Monday, May 17, 2027 at with a group rendezvous at our Oviedo hotel followed by a welcome dinner and ends in Santiago de Compostela on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
Arrival Flight Recommendation:
Arrival Airport: Asturias Airport (OVD)
On flights arriving before 3 pm (local time) to ensure you can meet us for dinner.
If you plan to arrive early we can recommend places to stay or book additional nights at our hotel.
Another Option - Madrid! Another option is to fly in and out of Madrid to explore and take a high speed train to Oviedo and back from Santiago.
Flights to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) may offer better options and prices.
When we end the trip in Santiago de Compostela, but you can easily take a high speed train back to Madrid. There are other options mentioned below.
The train ride is about 3 hours and you can take a short taxi to the hotel.
For train travel, check Renfe (Spain). Ensure the train arrives in Oviedo before 3pm on arrival day.
Departure Flight Recommendation:
Departure Airport: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is the local airport.
If you plan to extend your adventure, here are a number of other options you can consider.
Porto Airport (OPO): situated in northern Portugal, around 220 km from Santiago, Porto is a major international hub with many low-cost and long-haul flight options. It’s easy to reach Santiago from Porto by bus or train, which takes about 3.5 to 4 hours.
Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): Spain’s largest international airport with extensive connections worldwide. From Madrid, you can travel to/from Santiago by high-speed train (AVE).
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN): another key hub for international and European flights. It offers multiple daily flights to Galicia or a scenic train journey across northern Spain.
All nearby airports are well connected to Santiago and the rest of Galicia by public transport. For train travel, check Renfe (Spain) or CP Comboios de Portugal (Portugal) for routes from Madrid, Vigo, A Coruña, or Porto. For buses, reliable companies include FlixBus, ALSA, and Monbus, all offering regular services between Santiago, A Coruña, Vigo, and Porto. Taxis and private transfers are also available and can be a convenient option if you’re travelling with luggage after completing your Camino.
If purchasing your airfare prior to the trip being confirmed, we recommend purchasing a refundable plane ticket.
AdventurUs is a woman & LGBTQ+ owned company and as such, we are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all women and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space.
All trips take into consideration; traveling as a woman and as part of the LGBTQ+ community, identifying locations and partners that also support our community, and are inclusive to all travelers.
Our life-changing adventure travel, camps, and events focus on outdoor skill development, community building, and fostering fun and friendship. AdventurUs Trip Leaders are all professional guides and have Wilderness First Responder certificates.
We welcome travelers of all backgrounds, race, ages, sizes, and experience levels, offering a range of activities.
When you travel with us, not only are you getting an amazing, life-changing trip experience, you’re getting a partner in adventure.
Build Community – Foster joy, laughter, and authentic connections.
Embrace Authenticity – Show up as ourselves, with no pressure to perform.
Seek Adventure – Explore boldly, from local trails to global destinations.
Support Women – Share knowledge, inspire confidence, and uplift each other.
Celebrate Inclusivity – Create affirming, welcoming spaces for all.
AdventurUs is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces. We have no room in our packs for discrimination or disrespect of any kind. We value diversity and respect for all humans, wildlife, and land and expect our travelers to do the same. When planning travel with AdventurUs, you are committing to Leave No Trace principles and to following all rules, regulations, and customs of the places we visit while honoring the local culture. Any traveler who is not adhering to this policy is subject to non-refundable cancellation at any point.
Our trips always have a professional local woman guide with us, sharing their knowledge, personal connection to where we are, and guidance in the activities we are doing.
Your Local Guide for this adventure is:
Aldana (Aldi)
Aldi is a mountain guide from Argentina with Argentine–Italian roots. She brings a joyful and down-to-earth energy to her work in the mountains. She's passionate about rock climbing, skiing, high-altitude mountaineering, and, most of all, spending meaningful time outdoors with people who make the journey more beautiful.
Her guiding experience spans both South America and Europe, with a strong foundation in trekking and several seasons working on Aconcagua. Over the years, she has taken part in expeditions across the Alps, the Andes, the Himalayas, and Patagonia; on peaks like Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, the Zinalrothorn, among others. Each climb has been part of an ongoing journey of learning, growth, and connection.
Aldi deeply values the human bonds that come from shared experiences in nature. She finds purpose in creating supportive, meaningful adventures, especially when guiding women who are stepping into or deepening their relationship with the mountain world.
All trips have at least one AdventurUs trip leader in addition to our local guides! Our trip leaders are carefully chosen based on their leadership/guiding experience, because they embody the heart of who we are, and are passionate about getting women outdoors. They are also certified Wilderness First Responders.
Your Trip Leader for this adventure is:
Saveria
Chief Adventure Officer, Founder, Sparkle Maker at AdventurUs! Saveria (she/her) has a passion for getting women outdoors. She believes that adventure is defined differently by each individual, and that there is adventure in all of “Us”, which is the inspiration behind the name, AdventurUs. Too often there are barriers that keep women from getting outdoors and Saveria wants to remove these barriers.
Saveria has been an educator, coach, and guide in a variety of fields for over 30 years. Over the last decade Saveria has focused on outdoor education, teaching outdoor courses and leading trips for the Sierra Club. She also worked for REI Outdoor School as an instructor, teaching a variety of classes including kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, biking, rock climbing, navigation, hiking, backpacking, and more. Saveria is a licensed guide, certified as a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Master Educator. She lives in Bend, OR with her partner and their adventure pups.