Camino de Santiago 2026

Is the Camino Calling You?

Then consider joining Jen Manglos on a guided pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela via the Camino Portuguese, May 21-30, 2026. This 100~ km route will be broken up into 7 days of walking, within an intimate group setting. Participants will meet and prepare together online in the months leading up to their pilgrimage, with an approach that integrates the practical and spiritual considerations of such an experience.

Trip Dates: May 21-30, 2026

Cost: $2,400 double occupancy; $2,800 single occupancy

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

See below for more details.

Trip Details

Arrival

We will meet at a hotel in Vigo, Spain, in the afternoon on May 21, 2026. We will provide the exact address and further details as we get closer to the start of the pilgrimage. Pilgrims will likely fly into nearby larger cities, such as Vigo, Santiago, Porto, or Madrid. Pilgrims should arrive into Spain or Portugal no later than one day before the trip begins to allow ample time to make the journey to Vigo, Spain.

Departure

The pilgrimage ends in Santiago de Compostela on May 30, 2026. Pilgrims should either make travel arrangements to depart from there or continue their travels.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Vigo.

Day 2 – Walk from Vigo to Redondela (14.7 km/9.1 mi)

Day 3 – Walk from Redondela to Arcade (9.1 km/5.7 mi)

Day 4 – Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra (11 km/6.8 mi)

Day 5 – Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (22.2 km/13.8 mi)

Day 6 – Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18 km/11 mi)

Day 7 – Walk from Padrón to Parada de Francos (12 km/6.75 mi)

Day 8 – Walk from Parada de Francos to Santiago de Compostela (12 km/6.75 mi)

Day 9 – Day in Santiago

Day 10 – Depart Santiago

Trail Conditions

We will be walking 6-14 miles per day for seven consecutive days. The route includes varying terrain (i.e. trails, asphalt, elevation changes). We will begin walking around 9:00 AM. Pilgrims are not expected to walk as a group for each day’s journey, and encouraged to find the pace that works best for their bodies. Generally, pilgrims will arrive in the next lodging location before or around 2:00-4:00 PM (including a lunch stop).

Cost

The cost for this experience includes hotels (with private bathrooms) and breakfast for the entire experience, luggage transfers, Maps & Guidebooks, pre-departure info, and a 24/7 assistance phone number. It also includes orientation meetings prior to the experience, and guidance throughout the trip by pilgrimage guide, Jen Manglos. All pilgrims will receive a copy of Jen’s book, “The Way Back: Reflections, Practices & Rituals to Help You Bring Home the Wisdom of Your Pilgrimage”, and meet for a final debrief after the trip.

Orientation Meetings

Group orientation meetings will begin in late 2025/early 2026, meeting 4-5 times before the trip and once afterwards. These 90 minute sessions will provide important logistical information on the trip, as well as a space to begin to prepare for both the practical and spiritual aspects of pilgrimage, and begin to connect as a group.