There are two different date ranges.

• Wednesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 17, 2021
• Saturday, June 19 through Sunday, June 27, 2021

We strongly recommend that you get to Spain early enough so that you are rested and ready. If this means you need to be there a few days early, then we can talk about that during your interview process.

Additionally, while you're over there, you may want to stay a few extra days and visit Barcelona (one of Europe's most accessible cities) or pop on down to Madrid to check out a bullfight and hang out. Again, we can talk about this during your interview.

We require the $100 refundable deposit to make sure people are serious about talking with us further.

We require an application because we need to get to know you and have a clear discussion regarding what this Accessible Camino is all about. Simply put, going on this group trip will be a challenge for all involved, and we don't want you to get hurt or regret going.

Once you pay your $100 (refundable) deposit and fill out the application, we will contact you and set up a time to talk either on the phone or via Zoom for 15-20 minutes (longer if needed).

Feel free to ask ANY questions you have, and we will do our best to answer them. We will ask YOU any questions we have based on your application.

After our discussion, if we decide that you are NOT a good fit for the group, we will immediately refund your $100 deposit. If we determine you ARE a good fit for the group, we will talk with you about next steps.

This is going to be on a case-by-case scenario based on your application and interview. We don't want you to get into a harmful situation or in over your head.

If we decide you are not a good fit, please respect our decision.

We will ask you what your disability-specific needs are during your interview. If there is somebody specific like a friend, spouse, or caretaker that helps you with your care, we strongly recommend they join you on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. They will need to be in good physical condition and need to be a part of the interview process so we can vet them.

If you are unable to care for yourself, a companion is required for you to go on this trip.

We would LOVE for you to apply! When filling out your application, you will have the opportunity to clarify this, and we can talk with you further about how you can help. But, in a nutshell, you will be pushing, pulling, lifting, getting food, getting drinks for those who need it.

People often ask if they will be pushing the entire time. The short answer is no. We aim for a 5 to 1 ratio (if not higher) of helpers to those needing assistance. This way there is plenty of time to take breaks and enjoy the experience.

We do not assign anyone to help a specific person. Rather, we encourage people to look for opportunities to be of service and to make sure we have two or three people with each wheelchair user at all times.

You should know that we give preference to people with limited mobility and their friends/family. But there is always room for those who want to help.

No. After your interview, and if we determine you are a good fit, you will be required to pay a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.

After your 20% deposit, you can either pay monthly, in chunks, or in total, as long as the entire balance is paid 60 days prior to departure.

All payments will be made to Push Inc. We accept all major credit cards.

Note: Please refer to the question regarding our cancellation policy at the bottom of the FAQ's so you are aware of the parameters.

We decided to omit lunches as part of the group pricing because everyone will be walking/rolling at different paces, and it would be nearly impossible to coordinate lunches together. The good news is, lunches on the Camino are inexpensive and can be quite good!

We recommend a Bocadillo (ham and cheese sandwich) and a Cafe con Leche. Yummy.

We pass through several towns on each day's hike. Packing a lunch is not necessary as each town has some great places to grab a bite. 

It is a good idea to carry some snacks in your daypack to make sure you keep your body fueled.

As we put this trip together, we tried to think of everything, including accessible ground transportation.

We have secured a transportation company that can handle wheelchairs, luggage, and extra people. They will pick you up from the airport, take you to the hotel, and back to the airport when the pilgrimage is over. Because we know that all of you will be coming in at different times, accessible transportation will be private transport.

We have chartered an accessible bus to transfer all group members to Lugo on our arrival day.

Additionally, we have a wheelchair accessible "support vehicle" that will transfer all of us to/from various points on the Camino each day. This same vehicle will be available at predetermined locations along the route in case it is needed.

Basically, we've got you covered!

During this accessible group trip, we will spend our first four nights at the Eurostar Gran Hotel in Lugo. This is a great hotel located in the beautiful town of Lugo (Close to our first 4 days' starting points). The last four nights of our journey will be spent at one of two great locations, Hotel Compostela Santiago or The Lux in Santiago. All hotels have been personally vetted by Camino Ways and us.

We have accessible rooms reserved. If you decide to apply, during the interview process, we will ask you what your needs are when it comes to accessible accommodations and will accommodate you as much as possible. However, you should know that availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you'd like to check out the hotels, click these links:

Eurostar Gran Hotel

Hotel Compostela

The Lux

Every airline treats accessibility a little differently, but there are some basic guidelines and tricks to traveling with a wheelchair. Justin will fill you in on how to navigate international travel with a wheelchair if you are selected to be a part of one of our group trips.

In Santiago de Compostela, there is a medical supply company that can provide medical equipment like "Hoyer" lifts (a lift to get you out of your wheelchair into a bed/bathroom), commode chairs, extra wheelchairs, etc.

We will need to know about any specific equipment needs during your interview. 

The cost of additional equipment and the arrangement for delivery is your responsibility.

This journey requires a manual wheelchair. If you do not have one, don't worry. We can connect you with several different groups who offer grants that will pay for most, if not all, of a chair required for this journey.

We have had a number of individuals use their everyday wheelchair on the Camino by changing their tires to off-road ones and by using a Freewheel.

A Freewheel is a product that converts a four-wheeled wheelchair into a three-wheeled device. We can talk about how this works in your interview.

To learn more about a Freewheel, go here:

http://www.gofreewheel.com/

A journey of this type will require gear such as a pack, shoes, appropriate socks, and more. We have a private website where all these questions are answered for those who are selected to be a part of one of our trips.

Since we will be driving to and from our hotel each day, you will only need a daypack for the trail. This is a small, lightweight backpack good for carrying water, a rain jacket, and snacks.

Anything else you bring will be stored safely in your room.

This depends on when you decide not to proceed. There will be hard dates after you commit, and some of those dates will require you to forfeit any deposits you have made.

Please see "What's the payment schedule and cancellation policy?" question to learn more.

Payment Schedule:

If selected and to secure your spot in a group, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit equal to 20% (or $770 USD) of the total price WITHIN 30 DAYS of your interview/approval.

The remaining balance (80% or $3000 USD) will need to be PAID IN FULL AT LEAST 60 DAYS before the start date of your trip.

Our Executive Admin, Julie Harris, will work closely with you on your payment schedule and will make you aware of important dates regarding payment.

All payments will be made directly to Push Inc. We accept all major credit cards or bank transfers (you will be responsible for applicable fees). Sorry, no personal checks excepted.

Here's a Table of Cancellation Charges:

• More than 60 days before the trip start date — The 20% deposit is forfeited.
• 59-35 days before the trip start date — 30% of trip total is forfeited.
• 34-15 days before the trip start date — 50% of trip total is forfeited.
• Less than 14 days before the trip start date — 100% of trip total is forfeited.