Ascend High School Pilgrimage Program
Offering high school students and their teachers the opportunity to enrich their faith, grow in community, and expand their horizons through a transformative Catholic pilgrimage, regardless of the size of your group.
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.
Big or small, your group belongs on this journey. Our Ascend high school pilgrimage program lets you join with other schools—no need to recruit a full group.
Accommodations: Hotel Alfonso IX or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Villajardin or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Estrela do Camino or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Lux Melide or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Suiza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel O Pino or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Gelmirez or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Gelmirez or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast
All accommodations are in simple hotels or guesthouses in double, triple, or quad occupancy rooms for students and double or single occupancy rooms for teachers and chaperones. All accommodations have private bathrooms.
Pricing listed per person in double/triple/quad-occupancy rooms and does not include airfare. If pilgrims traveling by themselves are unable to be matched with a roommate, the single room supplement may apply. See Additional Information section below for details.
The number of available single-occupancy rooms is limited.
Rates assume a minimum of 20 full-paying pilgrims.
*Travel protection is calculated based on a variety of factors and optional plans are provided by Travel Insured International.
Pilgrims are responsible for booking their own flights to/from the pilgrimage using the information below regarding airports and designated arrival/departure times.
Traveling with a group of 10 or more? Group flights are an optional add-on available to groups with at least ten travelers. Contact hello@versoministries.com for information on how to set this up.
Deposit due upon registration – $500/person
Final balance due 120 days prior to departure – Final balance
Please note: Payment plans can be arranged if needed. Please contact us if you would like to pay in several installments.
Final package price is estimated. Pricing is based on currency exchange rates as of November 2025. Any drastic fluctuations in currency exchange rates may impact final pricing. If you have any questions about pricing and when final pricing decisions will be communicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted to Verso Ministries in written form and received via email or mail. Any refunds, as applicable, will be processed based on the date stamp of email or mail received. Cancellation fees are for individual pilgrims and fees will be charged per person per booking.
Cancellations are possible at any time, but refunds are subject to cancellation fees at the rates listed here.
*To qualify for free cancellation within 2 weeks of deposit, deposit must be made 180 days or more prior to departure.
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.
Important Information for Pilgrims Seeking to be Matched With a Roommate
Arriving early or staying late? Pre-stay and post-stay options
Want to arrive or depart outside of the designated times?
Want help arranging your flights?
Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.
“Verso provided a safe, quality travel experience, but even more important – a transformative pilgrimage. You are making a solid choice when traveling with Verso and will not regret the decision.”
“It was the experience of a lifetime. This pilgrimage gave us a true glimpse of what it would be like to walk with Jesus in the Holy Land. Celebrating Mass, traveling with superb guides, and reflecting on Biblical passages enriched our love of the Holy Land and deepened our faith.”
“Who doesn’t love a trip that’s already perfectly planned for you? You don’t have to do much except come and experience the trip. I’m really grateful for Verso because they know what they’re doing.”
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