Marly Camino
Marly Camino
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Marly Camino is a local Spanish company based in Madrid, formed by a dedicated group of passionate, high-quality, professional human beings who are in love with our home. For over 15 years, we have been taking small groups off the beaten path to discover our favorite natural and cultural gems, along with the Camino de Santiago, and many other spectacular walking routes in Spain and Portugal. Among our most valuable assets are the hospitality and the personal treatment you will receive. We carefully curate every part of your journey, to make it a truly ‘Marly’ quality experience. We take care of you with warmth and professionalism, because our pilgrims are our most valuable asset. With us, you are like family. We take care of every detail, so you don’t have to worry about a thing and can fully enjoy everything the route has to offer. We want to help you make the most of your time here and with us! We believe in creating life experiences...
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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2024
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Eileen G
Upper Saddle River, NJ40 contributions
Oct 2022
It is with a full and grateful heart, I say Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to Marly!
You are such an angel for following your heart and creating such a vibrant community of guides to introduce everyone to this lifelong journey we now lovingly call Camino! You bring such joy and light in how you and your incredible team interact with virtual strangers and have such a beautiful way of connecting, so 'strangers' become fast friends.
Every detail of our tour was meticulously considered. The accommodations were first class and every meal true nourishment for the soul. Even our coach became a very welcome sight and 'home away from home' along our way! Much more than the care you poured into each of these details was the care with which they were presented to each and every member in our group. We felt treasured. Never before in all of my travels have I felt such an immediate kinship.
Esther was our guardian Angel of the Camino. Her exuberance kept us motivated and laughing quite literally every step of the Way. She shared personal experiences which illuminated meaningful points of interest, but so so much more. Her generosity of spirit is unmatched.
It was a blessing and honor to share time with everyone along the Camino. My prayer is we each found the inner peace we were seeking and it fills and carries us when the pain which is inevitable creeps in, so the 'suffering' forever remains optional.
Truly the hardest part for me was leaving everyone because we carved out the magical connection I had envisioned, but perhaps dared not hope for.
Until we meet again, much love and happiness!!
Buen Camino!
You are such an angel for following your heart and creating such a vibrant community of guides to introduce everyone to this lifelong journey we now lovingly call Camino! You bring such joy and light in how you and your incredible team interact with virtual strangers and have such a beautiful way of connecting, so 'strangers' become fast friends.
Every detail of our tour was meticulously considered. The accommodations were first class and every meal true nourishment for the soul. Even our coach became a very welcome sight and 'home away from home' along our way! Much more than the care you poured into each of these details was the care with which they were presented to each and every member in our group. We felt treasured. Never before in all of my travels have I felt such an immediate kinship.
Esther was our guardian Angel of the Camino. Her exuberance kept us motivated and laughing quite literally every step of the Way. She shared personal experiences which illuminated meaningful points of interest, but so so much more. Her generosity of spirit is unmatched.
It was a blessing and honor to share time with everyone along the Camino. My prayer is we each found the inner peace we were seeking and it fills and carries us when the pain which is inevitable creeps in, so the 'suffering' forever remains optional.
Truly the hardest part for me was leaving everyone because we carved out the magical connection I had envisioned, but perhaps dared not hope for.
Until we meet again, much love and happiness!!
Buen Camino!
Written November 22, 2022
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Dear Eileen G,
We are writing this response with a full and grateful heart to express our sincere gratitude for your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recognizing the hard work and dedication that our team puts into making each tour an unforgettable journey.
It is inspiring to hear that our attention to detail in every aspect of the tour has been appreciated. We take great pride in ensuring that our guests feel treasured and cared for, and it warms our hearts to know that you felt an immediate kinship with fellow travelers.
We're delighted to hear that Esther made such a positive impact on your journey. Her exuberance and generosity of spirit are truly unmatched, and we are blessed to have her as part of our team.
It is our sincerest hope that the inner peace you sought on the Camino will continue to fill and carry you, even as the inevitable pains of life creep in. We are honored to have shared this journey with you and look forward to the opportunity to do so again in the future.
Thank you again for choosing Camino Tours and for sharing your experience with us. We wish you much love and happiness on your continued journey.
Until we meet again, Buen Camino!
Sincerely,
-The Marly Camino team
Written June 26, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nancy C
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
There just aren't enough superlative words to describe the experience we had with Marly Camino. We found out about them from neighbors who had gone 2 years ago and just couldn't say enough good things. We did the Portuguese Camino and walked 112 miles and 280,000 steps. I am 67 and have foot issues but I did the whole thing and it was literally a life-changing experience. Marly just takes care of everything so well. I was nervous about being able to do it but they are so encouraging, your luggage is in your hotel room at the end of the day and the accommodations were excellent. The support van is parked every 3-5 miles at checkpoints along the way so you can psyche yourself up to make it that far. They have walking poles, refill your water bottle, have snacks including fruits already cut up, even mussels one day and several times we arrived to a picnic which was just such a morale booster. An explanation of each days's walking including terrains, challenges, bars and restaurants along the way was provided by the best guide ever, Esther. The encouragement of your other peregrinos (Pilgrims walking with you) was inspiring and the opportunity to share this experience with a group-ours had 16-10 of whom had done a different camino with Marly 2 years prior-is part of the joy. These will be lifelong friends. Sometimes you walk with your fellow travelers, sometimes on your own but knowing someone is going to come looking for you if you get lost is very reassuring!
Our guide, Esther. Just incredible. She was fun, funny, inspiring, incredibly fit to walk probably twice as much as we did checking on people. She understood different people's limitations and helped them to have the very best experience possible. There were also little surprises along the way that were wonderful. She made appointments for us for massages if that was available and even made a hair appointment for me along the way-no-the way you look is not a priority on this trip but it made my personal trip better-Very curly hair out of control-TMI. I always felt safe, taken care of and encouraged. This was the very best experience I could ever ask for and probably the only way I could have done the Camino at my age. It was a challenge but we are considering booking another one with Marly-The Camino itself is a very moving, powerful experience whether you can do the whole thing or just part of it. I would give this company 10/5 stars. Don't give up your dream of doing the Camino-Marly will make it happen.
Our guide, Esther. Just incredible. She was fun, funny, inspiring, incredibly fit to walk probably twice as much as we did checking on people. She understood different people's limitations and helped them to have the very best experience possible. There were also little surprises along the way that were wonderful. She made appointments for us for massages if that was available and even made a hair appointment for me along the way-no-the way you look is not a priority on this trip but it made my personal trip better-Very curly hair out of control-TMI. I always felt safe, taken care of and encouraged. This was the very best experience I could ever ask for and probably the only way I could have done the Camino at my age. It was a challenge but we are considering booking another one with Marly-The Camino itself is a very moving, powerful experience whether you can do the whole thing or just part of it. I would give this company 10/5 stars. Don't give up your dream of doing the Camino-Marly will make it happen.
Written September 22, 2024
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783sunny
San Francisco38 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I decided to go with Marly Camino when I traveled solo for the last 100 km of the Camino from Sarria to Santiago. Marly met us at the beginning in Madrid and welcomed us all. She’s a wonderful person full of love and positive energy. She made us all feel welcome. From there we traveled by bus to Sarria to begin our walk. The bus ride made it easy for those of us who did not speak Spanish or know where we were going.
We had a wonderful bus driver and guide, who were with us to help us along our journey. They were both helpful, prepared things for us, helped us when we needed a bandaid or a suggestion and generally were there for anything that might happen. They would wait and keep track of us to ensure that nobody was left behind.
The bus would appear occasionally along our trail in case anyone needed to ride the rest of the way, or just wanted to rest, get a drink, a direction or have a laugh.
Marley went out of the way to provide many wonderful little surprises during our trip. One of our final days she arranged a party where we all received specially made calligraphy documents of our trip as mementos for us all. There were performers, musicians and reenactors compete with a fiery witches brew.
It was a fun trip and a good introduction to life on the Camino. I highly recommend Marly Camino.♥️
We had a wonderful bus driver and guide, who were with us to help us along our journey. They were both helpful, prepared things for us, helped us when we needed a bandaid or a suggestion and generally were there for anything that might happen. They would wait and keep track of us to ensure that nobody was left behind.
The bus would appear occasionally along our trail in case anyone needed to ride the rest of the way, or just wanted to rest, get a drink, a direction or have a laugh.
Marley went out of the way to provide many wonderful little surprises during our trip. One of our final days she arranged a party where we all received specially made calligraphy documents of our trip as mementos for us all. There were performers, musicians and reenactors compete with a fiery witches brew.
It was a fun trip and a good introduction to life on the Camino. I highly recommend Marly Camino.♥️
Written November 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We truly appreciate your kind words.
We are delighted to hear that Marly and our entire team made you feel welcome and created a positive atmosphere throughout your trip. Our goal is to provide you with memorable experiences along your Camino, and of course, help you with whatever you might need!
We hope you have taken wonderful memories of Spain back home with you!
Thank you for choosing us and recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable journey soon!
Buen Camino siempre!
- The Marly Camino team.
Written November 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anne D
11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I’m in my 60’s. My daughter and I have dreamed of walking the Camino together since we first learned about it several years ago. This year we decided to go for it. After doing a little research, we decided to book with Marly Camino. Our tour started in Sarria on the French way which meets the 100 km requirement to earn your certificate of Compostela.
Marly FAR exceeded our expectations! I’m generally not a hiker, and yet I was able to successfully complete every step of the Way without a problem. Marly’s well-trained staff and meticulous attention to every detail made this journey a very positive one for my daughter and myself. Our guide, Bea, was OUTSTANDING. She was extremely knowledgeable and just a joy to have as a guide. She competently handled every need for our group of 9 pilgrims. She was an angel, always watching out for us. Our driver, Nico, was the best! He greeted us with a smile at every checkpoint, and had snacks and water readily available. The lodging accommodations were top-notch. Perhaps the best part of this unforgettable journey was meeting and forming a wonderful bond with the group through this shared experience.
Thank you, Marly, for the trip of a lifetime!
Marly FAR exceeded our expectations! I’m generally not a hiker, and yet I was able to successfully complete every step of the Way without a problem. Marly’s well-trained staff and meticulous attention to every detail made this journey a very positive one for my daughter and myself. Our guide, Bea, was OUTSTANDING. She was extremely knowledgeable and just a joy to have as a guide. She competently handled every need for our group of 9 pilgrims. She was an angel, always watching out for us. Our driver, Nico, was the best! He greeted us with a smile at every checkpoint, and had snacks and water readily available. The lodging accommodations were top-notch. Perhaps the best part of this unforgettable journey was meeting and forming a wonderful bond with the group through this shared experience.
Thank you, Marly, for the trip of a lifetime!
Written July 9, 2022
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parkcityletsgonow
Maui, HI48 contributions
Mar 2022
8 of us used Marly Camino to assist us with arrangements during our March Camino from Sarria to Santiago & I couldn't be happier we did! At first, we were going to do all the bookings and luggage arrangements ourselves but as the time got closer, we decided to use Marly. Everything went very smoothly. This was not a guided tour, but they made all our hotel bookings (some really nice ones that we would never have found ourselves) and arranged our luggage transfers so we could walk with only a daypack. They also booked a tour to Finestierre/Muxia at the end of our Camino as well as a tapas tour in Madrid and a Flamenco dance evening. The various restaurants they recommended were uniformly excellent.
I personally did the research for my friends before selecting Marly and got the impression it was a more personal touch company. That turned out to be very true. They actually accompanied us to the train station in Madrid as we embarked for Sarria and were in touch with us during the entire Camino.
We did the walking by ourselves but the info they provided was excellent. I'm already thinking about a 2nd Camino and would use Marly again for sure!
I personally did the research for my friends before selecting Marly and got the impression it was a more personal touch company. That turned out to be very true. They actually accompanied us to the train station in Madrid as we embarked for Sarria and were in touch with us during the entire Camino.
We did the walking by ourselves but the info they provided was excellent. I'm already thinking about a 2nd Camino and would use Marly again for sure!
Written June 9, 2022
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jgorve
9 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
Our Marly Camino trip was the experience of a lifetime. Walking the Camino was something I had wanted to do for a long time, and when this opportunity came, I was very excited to do it. Some friends had done a Camino trip with Marly 2 years prior, and told me what a wonderful experience they had. The planning was superb, all details were taken care of, and we could just experience our Camino on our walks each day. We started in Portugal and walked about 115 miles in 10 days. We had a fabulous guide who was always there, and a van that was never more than a few miles away, to provide us with drinks, snacks, and evern a few surprise lunches to help us along each day. We stayed in beautiful hotels to relax after a long days journey, and became great friends with the 16 people in our group. We hiked along boardwalks and beaches, through small villages, and through mountainous forests, meeting people from everywhere as we traveled along. We even were able to do a private guided tour late one evening at 10:30 of the Cathedral in Santiago. I don't have enough good words to say about Marly Camino, and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to experience the Camino.
Written September 23, 2024
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Theresa B
Steilacoom, WA2 contributions
Oct 2021
Magical-That is the key word I would use to describe our experience on Marly's Camino Plus trip. Our group was small (only 12 of us all total) which was a great size and Marly's guide and bus driver took care of all of the details which allowed us to walk and focus on our experience. I have wanted to take this journey for several years now and it more than exceeded my expectations. It is truly a magical experience that will impact me for the rest of my life.
Written October 29, 2021
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Kathy B
Zephyr Cove8 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Highly recommend Marly Camino for those wanting a fully supported, guided tour with special touches. The routes were well planned and selected, allowing us to see the best sections of the North Camino. Walking the last two weeks of May, we saw almost no pilgrims until we connected with the French route. Absolutely beautiful. By the time we reached the last 100 km, we were in shape to do the longer mileage consecutive days. Guides were knowledgeable and fun and went the extra mile to make sure all went well, and that all succeeded.. The day started with a nice “reflection” to think about as we walked. The group of 18, though larger than I expected, worked well together. I enjoyed getting to know them all and sharing this experience with them. Accommodations and food were excellent. Staying in historic paradors was special. Overall: exceptional, memorable trip.
Written June 12, 2024
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Dear Kathy,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and beautiful review!
We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We're especially glad you enjoyed the beauty of the less crowded North Camino Route. It's wonderful to walk these quieter paths and truly connect with nature and silence.
We're heartened that you found the reflections and camaraderie of the group enriching; this is incredibly important to us on all our Caminos.
We're also pleased to hear that our guides were knowledgeable and fun. Our entire team is dedicated to providing extraordinary service, support, guidance, and care to ensure you have the best trip possible.
Your kind words about our team mean a lot to us. We're thrilled to know you enjoyed everything, from the accommodations and food to the historic paradors.
We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable Camino soon!
¡Buen Camino siempre!
- The Marly Camino Team
Written June 18, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Maria W
1 contribution
Sep 2021
I have travelled widely and can honestly say that the level of care, and I'll say it, love, with which Marly shared The Camino with us was truly amazing. From the planning to our guide and our wonderful driver - we were shown true attention to our needs and a huge desire to make this a very special trip- and it was. The Camino in and of itself is a unique and incredible experience, but with Marly Camino it was all that and so much more. Can not recommend this company enough - especially for those of us a little older, but still wanting to do this incredible inner and outer journey.
Written October 19, 2021
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Go783806
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
Marly Camino was the best- top quality in all aspects. Everything was taken care of in a caring manner. The hotels were all 5star. The dinners were exceptional. German the guide was always available and helpful. Jose the bus driver was also always caring for all of us pilgrms. The Camino was am experience of a lifetime and Marly contributed to that feeling by being experienced and caring.
Written June 10, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional time during your Marly Camino journey.
Our team takes great pride in providing top-quality service and ensuring that every aspect of your trip is taken care of in a caring manner. We are glad to hear that our efforts did not go unnoticed and that you felt well taken care of throughout your journey.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the 5-star hotels and exceptional dinners. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure that our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
We will be sure to pass along your kind words to German, our guide, and Jose, our driver. They are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our pilgrims have a memorable experience.
We're glad you had an experience of a lifetime and were able to make lasting memories on the Camino. Once again, thank you for choosing Marly Camino and we hope to see you again soon!
Best regards and Buen Camino siempre,
-The Marly Camino Team
Written June 26, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marly Camino
Madrid, Spain
Canceling a tour for us happens on very rare occasions for lack of participants either when a small group of pilgrims cancels, or for not reaching the minimum in the first place. This is not at all common since most of our tours fill up, but it could happen on some occasions.
We notified you of the lack of participants immediately after a small group canceled for that tour and were doing everything possible to contact others who were potentially interested in those dates, even launching some special promotions for that Camino so that we wouldn’t have to cancel. Canceling a tour is the last thing we ever want to do! It is very uncomfortable and we never wish to put you in such an inconvenient situation after making all your plans. We know everything that goes into making plans to travel abroad!
We invite you to check our cancellation policy on our web Marly Camino > sign-up section.
Written April 3, 2019
What is the maximum and the minimum number of people that can take the self-guided tour? Do we have to go on a scheduled date or can we schedule our own? Do you provide assistance with air travel?
Written December 21, 2017
All tours can be taylormade. So there is no minimum or maximum number of people if you want a specific date and you ask for a "private tour". If you choose a "regular tour" which dates you can see in the website the minimum uses to be 6 people and a maximum of 16.
Written December 22, 2017
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