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, including the Spiritual Variant, September 3-12, 2026. This 110~ 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: September 3-12, 2026
Cost: $2,450 double occupancy; $3,050 single occupancy*
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
See below for more details.
*Credit card & Paypal transactions will incur a 3.5% fee
Why Walk with Jen?
Jen has guided multiple groups on pilgrimage. Read what participant’s had to say about their experience:
Jen put together a solid experience of the Camino that allowed me to get a taste of what it might be to take a longer time walking. This is an experience I’ve wanted to have for five years and getting the opportunity to do it in a like-minded spiritual community was a great gift. Jen Has a wonderful capacity to provide structure, but also flexibility in facilitating positive experiences with walking the Camino. I would definitely recommend her offering to others in the future and may go on another journey with her at some point.
– Moira C.
Jen brought both her practical wisdom for walking the Camino and also her spiritual wisdom in creating and making space for the Holy Spirit to affect each person and the group as a whole.
– Monica G.
If one would want a Camino experience but not the whole 500 miles, this is the best way to do it. Not only does one get the benefit of a wonderful trip, but the added spiritual component as well as new friends for life, if done with a group in the way that Jen structured the trip.
– Candy W.
Wise, steady, but unobtrusive leadership. Planning was excellent. Communication was excellent. Also everyone’s spiritual experience was honored without having to make everyone be on the same page.
– Robin S.
I believe that the Lord invited me into a new stage of my personal healing journey with Him. Jen made it feel safe to share this with the group by she herself being open and honest and vulnerable and real.
– Cathy C.
Jen has a special ability to bring together a group of very different people and enable not only meaningful discussions but also lots of fun together. If someone would like a deeper quest into their Christian faith and into their relationship with God, they should sign up to walk the Camino with Jen.
– Debby H.
This pilgrimage showed me that it is possible for me to have an adventure, and more importantly an adventure with God and others. I often have experienced myself to be very limited in what I can do and what I can experience, but this trip showed me that this judgment that I had about myself is not true. The Christian walk is a great adventure and this pilgrimage opened my eyes to it. Jen was such an amazing guide on this whole trip. I always felt that I could depend on her. The way she cared for us and lead us was such a wonderful experience.
– Brad V.
Trip Details
Arrival
We will meet at a hotel in Valença, Portugal, in the afternoon on September 3, 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 Porto, Vigo, Santiago, 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 Valença, Portugal. (Please note that Valença is on the border of Portugal, with Spain, just across the river.)
Departure
The pilgrimage ends in Santiago de Compostela on September 12, 2026. Pilgrims should either make travel arrangements to depart from there or continue their travels.
Itinerary
Day 1 (September 3) – Arrival in Valença
Day 2 (September 4) – Walk from Valença to Porriño (20 km/12.4 miles)
Day 3 (September 5) – Walk from Porriño to Arcade (22 km/13.6 miles)
Day 4 (September 6) – Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra (13 km/8 mi)
Day 5 (September 7) – Walk from Pontevedra to Armenteira (23 km/14.3 miles)
Day 6 (September 8) – Walk from Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa (23 km/14.3 miles)
Day 7 (September 9) – Walk from Vilanova de Arousa to Teo (13 km/8 miles) (includes boat ride)
Day 8 (September 10) – Walk from Teo to Santiago de Compostela (14 km/8.7 miles)
Day 9 (September 11) – Day in Santiago
Day 10 (September 12) – 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 the following:
-Debriefing group meetings following the pilgrimage.
-2- and 3-star hotels, restored manor houses, and small inns located on the Camino (with private bathrooms) throughout the entire experience
-Breakfast for the entire trip
-Luggage transfers
-Maps & Guidebooks
-24/7 assistance phone number
-Boat trip (Translatio) from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecessures
-Pilgrim Kit: pilgrim passport (Credencial) and shell
-Orientation meetings and training plans prior to the experience
-Guidance throughout the trip by your guide, Jen Manglos
-A copy of the book, “The Way Back: Reflections, Practices & Rituals to Help You Bring Home the Wisdom of Your Pilgrimage”
-Debriefing group meetings following the pilgrimage
Orientation Meetings
Group orientation meetings will begin in Spring 2026, meeting 5 times before the trip and once afterwards. These 90 minute sessions will provide important logistical and training information on the trip, preparation for both the practical and spiritual aspects of pilgrimage, and a chance to connect as a group.
Debrief Group
The journey home from pilgrimage can be the most challenging and the most fruitful time for a pilgrim. In light of that reality, this experience also includes a debrief group for all participants, as a way to debrief and integrate the pilgrimage. This group will meet for 4 sessions.
Payment Schedule
The trip costs $2,450 per person for a shared room and $3,050 for a single room. A deposit of $500 is due with the application. The second payment of $500 is due May 1, 2026 and the final payment is due on July 15, 2026. Please note, payment via Paypal or credit card incurs a 3.5% fee.
$2,450 double occupancy; $3,050 single occupancy*