Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian
Description
Embark on a hike from San Sebastian that captures the spirit of the Camino de Santiago: cliffs, Atlantic forest, and breathtaking sea views. Starting in Donostia / San Sebastian, we follow the coastal path across Mount Ulia, tracing the scallop-marked trails while breathing the ocean air and stopping at viewpoints overlooking the bay and Faro de la Plata. It’s an ideal route for hiking lovers wanting a taste of the Camino without rushing. The walk ends in the fishing village of San Pedro (Pasaia), where stone houses, boats, and taverns reflect authentic maritime life. There you can enjoy a pintxo and drink before our vehicle takes you comfortably back to San Sebastian (not included in the bilingual group). With a bilingual guide, relaxed rhythm, and included return transport, this experience blends nature, history, and tradition into one unforgettable day.
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Itinerary
9:00 Departure from San Sebastian. The pick up is set at the ticket office of this wonderful building.
9:20 Hike Mt Ulia with us until San Pedro (Pasaia in Basque language). Meet astonishing viewpoints of San Sebastian and the bay of Pasaia, including mt. Ulia's lighthouse.
12:30 Arrival in San Pedro, walk through the area and round of pintxo and drink. We will reach the left bank of the Pasajes bay, the area of San Pedro, that will make us go back in time a to enjoy a Basque fishing village atmosphere. A pintxo and a drink will be served here (not included for the bilingual tour option).
14:00 Drop off in San Sebastian. We will drive you back to the meeting point by private transportation (for small or private groups) or by comfortable taxi service for the bilingual group.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Water and raincoat (depending on the weather) are recommended
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Hike is not suitable for all ages and conditions: elderly people and pregnant women should consider alternative routes (inform us before before taking the hike). Some areas on the hike from San Sebastián to San Pedro can be slippery, wear sturdy, slip-resistant hiking shoes and proceed with caution, especially after rainfall or in wet conditions.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(31)
Great tour with a great tour guide! We really enjoyed this experience -- a moderately challenging hike (some steep uphills at the start, followed by mostly flat but on bumpy trails) till the end. Stunning views and our guide was very knowledgeable about pretty much everything. The pinxtos at the end was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants an active and informative day in the beautiful mountains of the Basque Country!
Fabulous ocean trek walk with stunning views across Atlantic Ocean. Lovely balance of shady track and stunning coastal views of Basque coastline. Highly recommend .
Beatrice was fantastic - best guide I’ve had! Loved getting to know her and learning all about Basque. The hike was beautiful and fun even in the rain.
Thanks! We're glad everything went well and that you took home good memories :)
Jonathan was friendly and kept at a pace that we were comfortable with. The hike offered many beautiful views, even on a cloudy day with some rain. The start and end times were accurate. We would recommend this tour.
Thanks, Jennifer! It’s always a pleasure to receive such positive feedback.
Enjoyed a scenic hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro along with insights into Basque culture throughout history to modern day. Our tour guide Andrea27 went above and beyond the call of duty making sure we found a place to enjoyed a local meal and beverages upon completion of our tour.
Great to know everything was to your liking. See you soon!
The hike offered fantastic views over the ocean and coastline. It was mostly shaded and fauna and flora were beautiful. Our guide, Begonia, was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Basque Country. We enjoyed every minute of it including our final stop at a small place in St Pedro to enjoy delicious Pintxos and the local Txakoli wine. Highly recommend this tour!
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Our guide, Imanol, was outstanding: knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about the region. He not only led us through breathtaking trails but also enriched the experience with fascinating insights about the landscape, history, and local culture. His friendly, engaging nature made for effortless conversation, and he took the time to ensure we felt comfortable asking questions. It truly felt like hiking with a friend who happened to be an expert in everything around us.
We're happy you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for choosing us!
How fabulous to be with an educated Forester, a local and an historian! So grateful for the hand on the spippery slopes down
This was an unexpected treat for us. We book this ahead of time thinking it was just going to be a normal, run of the mill hike. It was MUCH more than that. We went up Mount Ulía and headed to San Pedro via the Camino de Santiago which is an old religious pilgrimage. I'll let you look it up instead of me telling you about it and butchering it but there are bits of this trail in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. If you go to the visitors Center you can get a passport and have it stamped as you hike these trails. It was a really fun and interesting experience that our guide (I feel terrible that I can't remember her name! Alua or Arua maybe? But we LOVED her!) told us all about during our 6 mile hike. The hike isn't difficult although there are some parts that are a bit more challenging than others. But I would still rate it as any age can make it. And at the end we went to a bar in San Pedro for some Pintxos and cider! I would absolutely do this hike again. It was a nice little break from the city and shopping and we got some much needed exercise after days of eating and drinking.
We did the family outing and it was fascinating. We followed the Recommendation of friends to hire the excursion with this company. The landscapes are spectacular, a mixture of sea and incredible mountain. It is advisable to do the excursion with Guide so as not to miss. The Inigo Guide was very kind to us and all his information was interesting. This excursion is a must-see activity for anyone visiting San Sebastian. Interesting to see the weather forecast. For all audiences.
