The Northern Europe by Bike experience includes accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms, where you will share a room each night with one person from the group (maximum of two people per room).

If you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or with friends, you can choose who you want to stay with. If you’re traveling alone, we will pair you with someone of the same gender who will be your roommate for the entire trip.

Remember that you will only share with one person from the group. If you prefer a single room, we can discuss the extra cost involved.

The support vehicle is reserved exclusively for our bike travelers. Therefore, it is not possible to bring a companion who is not participating in the experience.

You can offer your companion the option to join the experience, and they will have access to our support vehicle if they need to rest or skip a section. We will ensure they are accompanied and guided, allowing you to enjoy at your own pace.

Remember that this option is available in our Premium travel version (customized, with pricing upon request). If you would like to discuss a Premium Camino, please write to us at info@zococamino.com.

To participate in this route and achieve your goal of cycling 345 km, it’s essential to be in good physical shape. You should be comfortable riding a bike, especially with the saddle, and familiar with your suitable speed to avoid falls.

You don’t need to be an advanced cyclist; a minimum level of preparation is sufficient. It’s advisable to start training one or two months before your trip to prevent fatigue or muscle soreness during the experience.

If you have any doubts about your fitness and training level, we recommend using an electric bike. You can keep the pedal assistance off when you want to exercise and turn it on during more challenging moments.

The most crucial preparation is mental. Be aware that you will be stepping outside your comfort zone and engaging with a different culture while sharing experiences with people from various parts of the world.

We will wake up early each day and cover an average of 50 km. Meal times will differ from what you’re used to, and we will spend most of our time in rural environments. Be prepared for the possibility of rain, cold weather, or cycling on wet terrain. But nothing a daring spirit can’t handle!

Each traveler may bring one suitcase or backpack weighing a maximum of 23 kg to the experience, which will be transported from hotel to hotel. 

Avoid bringing unnecessary luggage. You do not need: jewelry, books, fancy clothes or shoes, hair straighteners or dryers, towels, sleeping bags, umbrellas, or wallets.

Suggested Packing List:

• 3 cycling jerseys and 3 cycling shorts.
• 1 pair of bike gloves.
• Arm and leg warmers for descending hills.
• 1 pair of adventure pants, preferably convertible.
• 2 t-shirts and athletic pants for resting and walking.
• Swimsuit for the spa.
• 1 lightweight long-sleeve shirt.
• 1 sweater or long-sleeve sweatshirt (also in summer).
• 2 pairs of sports shoes, one for biking and one for walking. It is important that they are not new.
• Shower shoes (flip-flops).
• Seamless synthetic socks.
• Underwear for 10 days.
• 2 pajamas or sleepwear.
• 1 windproof rain jacket.
• Cap and sunglasses.
• Toiletries bag with basic items.
• High SPF sunscreen.
• Personal documentation.
• Medications you take or may need (very important to bring the prescription).
• 1 lightweight notebook (if you wish to jot down your thoughts or experiences).
• Universal plug adapter.

On some selected dates, you will need the following warm clothing items:

• 1 waterproof jacket.
• Wool hat.
• Wool gloves or base-layer gloves.
• Neck gaiter or scarf.

By being part of the ZocoCamino family, you can rent the bike of your choice at the best price and without needing to leave a deposit for potential damages. The bike rental is done when you are in Spain and directly with our supplier.

In addition to the bike rental, you should keep in mind that lunch and accommodation on day 8 are not included, and our services will conclude the morning after our stay in Brussels.

You may need to bring extra money if you wish to…

• Purchase meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

• Upgrade to a single room.

• Bring extra luggage beyond the allowed limit (1 suitcase or backpack per person).

• Visit paid monuments.

• Buy souvenirs.

You can travel with your group privately as long as there are 12 or more people. In this case, you will also enjoy a special discount of 10% on the trip cost.

If your group is smaller, we will accept more travelers until we reach the 12 spots.

The group must fit our available dates for the Eastern Europe by Bike experience.

If you wish to have the experience on your chosen dates or a completely private trip for a couple or with a group of less than 12 people, you can opt to quote a Premium Bike Path.

The VIP Camino, whether by bike or on foot, is a pre-designed experience that takes place in a group on selected dates. The activities and route are carried out without any modifications. All services are included, so pilgrims don’t have to worry about anything once they are with us. We provide daily picnic setups and include all meals, making it a VIP service.

The Northern Europe by Bike experience is not a VIP trip; it only includes half board, meaning breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Therefore, it is not an all-inclusive trip. We also do not set up catering like we do on the Camino de Santiago. In this experience, all meals are at restaurants, and a small snack is provided for the route.

Our Premium trips are the option we offer for you to design a tailored journey with us. If you want to come privately to one of our experiences, as a couple or with your own group, you can add or remove stages, increase or decrease the number of days, include other activities, etc. Premium trips are priced upon request, as the cost varies depending on the dates, number of days, stages, activities, and number of people included.**

**If you wish to plan a Premium trip with us, you can contact us at info@zococamino.com.

The Northern Europe by bike experience only takes place during the summer.

The months of June to August have pleasant weather and much less heat than in the southern part of Europe. We might even experience some cold or drizzly days. But above all, during the summer, we enjoy very pleasant weather that even allows us to enjoy our route.