Ultreia y Suseia

Rui, Yoli and Carlos' --our group leaders/guides were fabulous! The walk was designed to follow 100 miles of the path of St. James to Santiago and Ultreia y Suseia presented a balance of the history and spiritual relevance of the path in a way that was interesting and challenging. The Camino is not a 'vacation'. We were blessed with a journey of 'Pilgrims, not tourists.'

Incredible! Our Camino tour was the El Camino de la Reconquista. This is an immersive experience that you take home with you. My wife and I would strongly recommend this for anyone wanting a true Camino Experience!Your hosts Rui and Yoli will have arranged everything for you! You are literally boots/shoes on the ground as you travel the path that thousands of pilgrims have taken over the centuries! Each bend contains unexpected treasures for the senses and new images for you to take pictures of, or just save in your memory.The owners of the tour company, (Rui and Yoli), are the most incredible and gracious of hosts. It's like having a concierge with you! We wanted for nothing on our trip. From extraordinary lodging, (think old castle, home of a Count, mountain lodge along with fabulous hotels), to equally outstanding food, this was a well planned and executed walk through the north of Spain! Father Blessing came along on this tour and just added to the experience, such a great man and a priest like none you will ever find. We began to treasure coming around the next turn in the road to find him there to greet us with a smile that brought joy to our hearts.There was so much more to the tour than we expected and we have a lifetime of memories from this Camino. So much so that we are going once again, this time on the Portuguese Coastal Camino – The Renaissance Path. We will slow down and use all five senses, taking more time on this Camino so we can get even greater and lasting treasures from this journey.In closing, book a tour and be ready for a life changing experience like no other.Buen Camino!

My husband and I just returned from the Camino de la Reconquista with Rui and Yoli. We are still in awe of the beautiful country and architecture we saw and experienced, and the warmth, generosity and impeccable attention to detail this trip entailed. We both feel this was the trip of a lifetime!! Walking along northern Spain's beaches and cliffs, mountains and forests, charming villages and cities - so much amazing scenery to be immersed in. Four and five star hotels and breakfasts and dinners (with local wines and dishes) - every day delighted and throughly spoiled us! The small group experience, with Rui and Yoli personally shepherding us, was very special and we made many lovely new friends. Most of this group was in their 60's and 70's and the walking routes and support van made it very doable for all. There were many extra, surprise touches that Rui and Yoli built into the trip that were very special and memorable. We cannot thank Rui and Yoli enough for creating such a wonderful experience - far beyond anything we had expected!

My camino experience with Rui and Yoli could not have been more perfect. From the moment I arrived, I felt their warmth and care. Each day they prepared our group for the day’s journey, from instructions on the day’s walk to contemplating verses. Laughter, smiles and meaningful conversations helped us along the way. Rui and Yoli were instrumental in making my camino even better than I expected. To experience el camino with Ulteira y Suseia is to experience pure joy each and every day!

My Camino (Apr 15-30, 2022) convinced me that I'm NOT too old or too out-of-shape to walk another, next year, ... and I will! Our small group and our hosts/guides Rui and Yoli just could not be a better fit. The accommodations, the food, the wine, and our camaraderie may have overshadowed the spiritual side of my Camino, but everyone's intentions for making this journey are different. Perhaps mine was God's way of locking me in" to make additional Caminos wherein we will focus on other aspects of my soul. Time will tell. Meanwhile I'll focus on shedding the extra pounds I'm carrying before the next Camino!"

After over two years of waiting (because of COVID), I was finally able to make “The Easter Camino” in April, 2022. Our walk took us from Salamanca, Spain to Santiago de Compostela. We walked 190 kilometers (120 miles) in 14 days. Travel arrangements, transfers, hotel accommodations, and our meals were wonderful.Yoli and Rui, our tour directors and guides were passionate, full of energy, knowledgeable, and great communicators who went above and beyond in order to make our journey safe and memorable. The itinerary was perfectly fine tuned. It was such a comfort to know that all details were taken care of and that we could relax and enjoy our walk and one another.Each day we began our day with a delicious breakfast and then a prayer with Father Blessing (our Spiritual guide) and an inspirational message to carry along the path with us. The paths we took each day were unique in their landscape, topography, and foliage. Yet, each day we were transported by their new and awe inspiring beauty.We had an incredible group of pilgrims who traveled from the United States and Canada. Each had a different and extraordinary story to tell. It was fun to get to know each one as we traveled along the trail or at the end of the day over a delicious meal and a glass of wine. I feel blessed to have made many lifelong friends.I highly recommend Ultreai y Suseia as a most reliable and knowledgeable Tour Agency. Yoli and Rui’s expertise, dedication, and passion are next to no one else I have ever worked with. I am looking forward to my next Camino with Yoli, Rui, and Father Blessing!Ann Clark

What an amazing journey on the Camino with these beautiful people! I can’t imagine doing it any other way. They take care of the minor details so your group can focus on all things Camino!

It was one of the best trips that I have experience. Small group made for close relationships with all the participants. Father Dennis did an excellent job of making it very ecumenical. I wish the pace would have been centered more around smelling the roses rather than reaching the finish line but his may have had more to do with me than the group dynamics.

Walking the Way of St. James was a dream come true, but doing it through Ultreia y Suseia was an Epic adventure. Traveling along the country side, mountain side, and beach side terrain was breathtaking. Having Rui and Yoli along side with us was magical. From the routes chosen to the wonderful culinary experiences from the different regions was phenomenal. And of course one cannot forget the Regional wines, cerveza, and ciders. This experience was as monumental as memorable. Most of all the friendship made will be life long.

Hay muchos caminos que se pueden andar pero el camino que te elige para que puedas crecer espiritualmente es el que vale la pena caminar. Eso es exactamente lo que viví haciendo el camino del Norte para llegar a Santiago de Compostela. Gracias Rui y Yoli por tanto apoyo, por estar siempre pendientes, por ir mucho más allá de lo necesario. Para mí ha sido mi más grande experiencia, fué reconectar mi ser interior con Dios, hacerme conciente que lo más importante es mi alma, que estoy sólo de paso en este plano terrenal y que el amor filial llena profundamente el corazón. Espero con mucha ganas mi próximo camino y recibir con manos abiertas todas las bendiciones que los caminos traen.De nuevo gracias Ultreira y Suseia. Los llevo en el corazón.