Shawna DuBois Camino – May-June 2026

Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago

Trip Date:
May 25, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $3,398
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Shawna DuBois and Friends

Trip Overview

Generations of pilgrims have traveled the Camino de Santiago, listening to God’s voice amid the Spanish countryside. Walking through small towns, sharing the journey with other pilgrims and reflecting on their lives as they log mile after mile. That same opportunity is waiting for you as a retreat from the pressures of modern life, a chance to become grounded in the earth around you, and a path of self-discovery. This walking pilgrimage begins in Sarria and concludes in Santiago, with each day including 10-14 miles of hiking.

What’s Included?

  • Local, professional tour manager
  • Airport transfers via private motorcoach (Days 2, 10, 11)
  • Accommodations in simple pilgrim guesthouses in double-occupancy rooms, including taxes (single rooms available on a limited basis)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at lodging, with Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Arrangements for daily Mass
  • Botafumeiro donation at the Santiago Cathedral
  • Daily luggage transfer between accommodations (one 15kg-bag per person)
  • Camino Pilgrim Credentials and Shell

Itinerary

May 25, 2026
  • Depart on your overnight flight to Portugal
May 26, 2026
  • Arrive in Porto
  • Transfer to Sarria and check-in to hotel
  • Welcome Dinner in the hotel
  • Opening Mass in a local church
  • Overnight in Sarria

 Accommodations: TBA

 Meals included: Dinner

May 27, 2026
  • Hike from Sarria to Portomarin (21.6 km ~ 13.5 miles)
  • Overnight in Portomarin

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 28, 2026
  • Hike from Palas de Rei to Melide (15.2 km ~ 9.4 miles)
  • Overnight in Melide

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 29, 2026
  • Hike from Palas de Rei to Melide (15.2 km ~ 9.4 miles)
  • Overnight in Melide

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 30, 2026
  • Hike from Melide to Arzúa (14.3 km ~ 8.9 miles)
  • Overnight in Arzúa

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

May 31, 2026
  • Hike from Arzúa to Rua (19.4 km ~ 12.1 miles)
  • Overnight in Rua

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

June 1, 2026
  • Hike from Rua to Santiago (19 km ~ 11.8 miles)
  • Attend the evening Pilgrim Mass in the Cathedral
  • Overnight in Santiago

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast

June 2, 2026
  • Free day to explore Santiago
    • Take a tour of the Cathedral, explore the shops and piazzas of the city, and enjoy Galician food
  •  Attend the evening Pilgrim Mass in the Cathedral
  • Overnight in Santiago

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast

Astorga Plaza Major
June 3, 2026
  • Free morning to finish exploring Santiago
  • Afternoon transfer back to Porto
  • Farewell Mass in a local church
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Porto

Accommodations: TBA

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

June 4, 2026
  • Transfer to Porto airport and depart on your return journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Accommodations will be announced once bookings are finalized closer to the date of the trip.

Pricing

Package Cost
$3,398

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$690/person
Travel protection
Quote provided after registration*
Group Flight
Pricing available approximately 10 months before departure.

Pricing listed per person in double rooms and land-only package does not include airfare. Quoted rates may fluctuate based on accommodation selection and availability. Rates also assume a minimum of 10 full-paying pilgrims. Final pricing may adjust based any significant changes in currency exchange rates and on final confirmation with hotels and airlines.

Led by

Group Leader
Shawna DuBois
St. Louis, MO

Flights

There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details are below. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided.

  • Arrive by: May 26, 2026
  • Arrival time: By 2:00 P.M.
  • Arrival airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the Porto airport to Sarria.
  • Depart on: June 4, 2026
  • Departure time: Any time on June 4
  • Departure airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro Porto Airport (OPO)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred in one group from the Porto hotel to the Porto airport.

More Details

  • Roundtrip airfare (group flight optional add-on)
  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included for groups 30+)
  • Gratuities for guide(s), driver(s), meals, or hotels (optional add-on)
  • Passport, visa, or luggage fees
  • Any personal purchases
  • Any lunches or other meals not indicated on the itinerary, as well as beverages at meals
  • Any required COVID tests or vaccinations
  • Recommended travel protection
  • Anything else not explicitly mentioned as included

Payment Schedule

Verso Ministries will administer registration and payment collection from individual pilgrims. Registration can be done directly on the Verso Ministries website whereby pilgrims can make their initial $500 deposit using a debit/credit card. All following payments would be accepted via check, money order, or debit/credit card. Customizable payment plans can be discussed depending on the needs of your group. Suggested payment plan:

To secure your space, Verso requires a group deposit, payable by the group leader/organization. This deposit is non-
refundable in the event of cancellation by the entire group. This deposit is refundable back to the group leader/organization if the pilgrimage runs with the required number of full-paying pilgrims.

Payment                                    Date                                        Amount

Group Deposit                          Upon signed agreement         $3,000 ($300 / person on 10 pax)

#1 – Individual Deposit             Upon registration                    $500 per person

#2 – Individual Final balance    120 days prior to departure     Final balance

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees apply to organizing groups if the original number of pilgrims is reduced below the contracted amount at the rate of the group deposit multiplied by the number of pilgrims reduced. Verso will assess this fee at the 120 day payment deadline. If the group chooses to cancel its pilgrimage in its entirety, Verso Ministries retains the group deposit and will refund individuals amounts paid, depending on when cancellation by the group occurs. If an individual pilgrim chooses to cancel from the pilgrimage, the refund amount will depend on when the pilgrim cancels and is subject to the cancellation schedule below.
All cancellations of individual pilgrims must be made in writing (email or letter) to Verso Ministries. Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims. Any cancellation charges incurred from other suppliers or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, tickets, etc.) may come in addition to the administrative fees listed here. All group flight airline tickets, optional excursions, trip options, pre/post extensions, private transfers, and additional hotel nights are non-refundable 100 days or less prior to departure unless otherwise noted. We highly recommend the purchase of individual travel insurance.

Date Amount

Within 2 weeks of deposit Free cancellation*

14 days after deposit & 91 days or more from departure          Deposit is retained

90-61 days prior to departure                                                     25% of trip cost is non-refundable

60-31 days prior to departure                                                    50% of trip cost is non-refundable

30 days or less prior to departure                                             100% of trip cost is non-refundable

*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.

*Final package pricing may adjust based on confirmed accommodations and/or any significant changes in currency exchange rates.
**Group Deposit guarantees a minimum number of full-paying pilgrims (10) and secures all Verso services. Any cancellation charges incurred from other supplies or vendors (flight, lodging, ground transportation, etc.) will come in addition to the administrative fees listed within this contract. Cancellation fees will be charged per person, per booking. Cancellation fees apply to individual pilgrims who cancel their booking or organizing groups if the original number of pilgrims is reduced and the group size is altered.

Need to get around? Private transfers

 

Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options

 

Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?

  • Please note: If you arrive/depart outside of the designated times, private transfers (fee applies) can be arranged on your behalf. Airport transfers outside of the designated arrival/departure times are not included in the package pricing.
  • Private transfer information and pricing can be found in the Additional Information section below.
  • Need to book a private transfer? Contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at (574) 383-9396.

 

Want help arranging your flights?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I travel with Verso Ministries?

At Verso, we believe in crafting pilgrimages that offer you a view of God’s world and his work in it that you can’t get anywhere else.    We believe that everything – from the holy sites, to the meals, to daily Mass, to your fellow pilgrims – shape the ways God can speak to you, which means we’re intentional about it all.  We believe a pilgrimage isn’t just the days you travel, but it’s how you prepare – from the moment you sign up, to the days and weeks after you arrive home. We shepherd you through the entire process so you can achieve the most transformative experience possible.  We’re not just travel experts; we’re experts in Catholic pilgrimage.
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Who can I contact for more information?

Our team is eager to help and is available 9am-5pm EST by phone at 574-383-9396 or by email at hello@versoministries.com
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Why should I register now?

The sooner you register for the pilgrimage, the better! Pilgrimages can fill up quickly, especially if pilgrims decide to bulk register as a group, so registering as soon as you think you will be able to travel with us guarantees you a spot on open pilgrimages. If you register and find out you can no longer attend, as long as you registered more than 180 days prior to the departure and cancel within 14-days of registering, we will fully refund your deposit. Just send us a written confirmation of your cancellation and we will take care of the rest.
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What risks are involved with pilgrimage?

As with any travel, particularly international, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. We monitor travel conditions for the countries our groups visit, and our on-location partners keep us informed of potentially disruptive events, situations, and conditions that might affect travel. If travel to the country is not recommended by the U.S. and/or local authorities, we handle the particulars on a case-by-case basis and update our pilgrims accordingly. To mitigate risk, we encourage all of our pilgrims to purchase travel protection to minimize losses from unforeseen causes, such as travel delays or cancellations and lost baggage.
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Resources

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In Via: The Best and Worst of the Camino with Angie Bosio

Backpack on the side of a hill.

How to Pack for the Camino

How to Journal

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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