Indy Catholic Camino August-September 2026

Pilgrimage to El Camino de Santiago

Trip Date:
Aug 29, 2026
- Sep 6, 2026
Group Type
Open
Activity Level
Difficult
Price
From $2,628
Deposit $500
Hosted by
Indy Catholic Young Adults

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 12-16 miles of hiking.

What’s Included?

  • Professional tour manager
  • Airport transfers via private motorcoach
  • 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)
  • Pilgrim preparation and follow-up materials delivered via email
  • Camino Pilgrim Credentials and Shell

Itinerary

August 29, 2026
  • Depart on your overnight flight to Portugal
August 30, 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: Hotel Alfonso IX or similar

 Meals included: Dinner

August 31, 2026
  • Hike from Sarria to Portomarin (21.6 km ~ 13.5 miles)
    • Private Mass or local pilgrim Mass
  • Overnight in Portomarin

Accommodations: Pousada de Portomarin or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 1, 2026
  • Hike from Portomarin to Palas de Rei (23.9 km or 14.9 miles)
    • Private Mass or local pilgrim Mass
  • Overnight in Palas de Rei

Accommodations: Hostal Estrela de Camino or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 2, 2026
  • Hike from Palas de Rei to Ribadiso (26.3 km ~16.3 miles)
    • Private Mass or local pilgrim Mass
  • Overnight in Ribadiso

Accommodations: Hotel Suiza or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 3, 2026
  • Hike from Ribadiso to Pedrouzo Arca (23.7 km ~ 14.7 miles)
    • Private Mass or local pilgrim Mass
  • Overnight in Pedrouzo Arca

Accommodations: Hotel O Pino or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 4, 2026
  • Hike from Pedrouzo Arca to Santiago de Compostela (20.1 km ~ 12.5 miles)
  • Attend the evening Pilgrim Mass
  • Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

Accommodations: Hotel Gelmirez or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

September 5, 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
  • Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Overnight in Santiago de Compostela

Accommodations: Hotel Gelmirez or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Astorga Plaza Major
September 6, 2026
  • Morning transfer to Porto airport and depart on your return journey home

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodations

Simple Accommodations

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

Pricing

Package Cost
$2,628

Optional Add-ons

Single room supplement (limited availability)
$621 / 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 15 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
Indy Catholic
Indianapolis, IN
Indy Catholic exists to lead young adults (18-39) into relationship with Jesus and equip them to become lifelong, missionary disciples. Indy Catholic is a direct ministry and outreach from The Office of Young Adult & College Campus Ministry (YACCM) at the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Flights

There is an optional group flight available for this pilgrimage. Details will be announced approximately 10 months before departure. Pilgrims may also arrange their own airfare based on the designated arrival/departure times provided below.

  • Arrive by: 12:00 PM (noon) on August 30, 2026
  • Arrival airport: Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
  • Arrival transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred from Porto to Sarria in one group.
  • Depart on: September 6, 2026
  • Departure airport: Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
  • Departure transfer: Pilgrims will be transferred to the airport in one group.

More Details

  • Verso Pilgrimage Director (included for groups 30+)
  • Roundtrip airfare (optional add-on)
  • 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

  • Deposit due upon registration: $500 per person
  • 120 days prior to departure: Final balance

 

Cancellation Policy

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.

  • 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.

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.
  • 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

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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How does Verso Ministries prepare me for my journey?

We know from experience that preparing for a journey is just as important as the journey itself. From pre-departure spiritual formation emails and webinars hosted by the Verso trip leader, to providing you with a pilgrim kit to bring with you on your journey, we accompany you through the entire process – before, during, and after the pilgrimage – to prepare your mind and heart for what you’ll encounter. And of course, we’re always available by phone or email to answer and assist with any questions you might have.
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Should I purchase travel protection?

We recommend that all pilgrims consider purchasing travel protection. We partner with Travel Insured International (TII) to offer travel protection.  According to TII, travel protection helps protect you and those you are traveling with from unforeseen emergencies, which always seem to happen at the worst possible time. In the event of emergencies, both before and during your travels, as well other circumstances, like travel delay, lost baggage, missed connection(s), and much more, travel protection can help. Upon registration you will receive a travel protection quotation from TII. If you have any questions regarding your quotation, please call TII. If you need an updated or new quotation, please contact us at hello@versoministries.com or call us at 574-383-9396.
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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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Resources

Discover helpful guides and tips to prepare for your pilgrimage and enrich your journey with Verso Ministries.

Planning maps for a Catholic pilgrimage tour

A New Way to Experience Catholic Pilgrimage Tours

Pilgrim walking along path into a town.

5 Things to Know Before Walking the Camino

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

What Our Pilgrims Have to Say

Father Kuhn

Jocelyn

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