Get your church on the Camino de Santiago
Tailored Camino pilgrimages for church groups, with walking and light-walking options, so your community can experience the spiritual depth of the Way without worrying about logistics.
Mainly for church groups. Individual pilgrims can sometimes join existing walks if spaces are available – just ask when you get in touch.
For church groups of all ages & abilities
Walking & light-walking pilgrimage options (Compostela / non-Compostela)
Church-focused Camino pilgrimages since 2017
Is a Camino pilgrimage right for your church?
If you’re dreaming of walking the Camino together but are unsure about ages, fitness levels or practicalities, you’re in the right place.
Who it’s for
Churches who want to deepen community, faith and discipleship through a shared pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.
Group size & ages
Ideal for groups of around 16–30 people, often with a mix of younger adults, older members and clergy or lay leaders.
Walking & mobility
We offer full walking routes (around 120km / 75 miles) and light-walking routes (around 20km / 12 miles) with coach support, so pilgrims can participate at their own pace.
Traveling on your own? If there’s space on an existing church pilgrimage, we can sometimes welcome individual pilgrims to join the group.
How your church’s Camino comes together
Step 1 – Explore
your options
together
We start with a call to learn about your church, reasons for pilgrimage, preferred dates, fitness levels and budget. We’ll talk through walking vs light-walking options and which route might fit best.
Step 2 – We design your Camino pilgrimage
We propose a detailed itinerary with a recommended route, dates, hotels, meals, guides, spiritual elements and travel logistics. You review it with your leadership team and we refine it until it feels right.
Step 3 – Walk, worship and grow – we handle the rest
We take care of accommodation, meals, all dedicated ground transport, on-the-ground support and Camino paperwork so clergy and lay leaders can focus on the spiritual journey with their group.
There is space on every pilgrimage for prayer, reflection and worship, shaped with you to suit the character of your church.
Which Camino route is right for your church?
We’ll help you choose the route that matches your church’s fitness levels, time frame and spiritual goals.
The French Way – full walking, Compostela-certified
Our classic Camino route from Sarria to Santiago, for churches ready for the “full” walking experience together.
Around 117km (about 73 miles) over several walking days
Daily stages of roughly 16-24km (10–15 miles) with a support vehicle nearby
Historic villages, woodland paths and country lanes
Ends at the Cathedral in Santiago with the option of the Pilgrim's Mass and Compostela
The Portuguese Way – full walking, Compostela-certified
A beautiful coastal and countryside route beginning in Portugal and finishing in Santiago, perfect for food-and-fellowship-loving groups.
Around 127km (about 79 miles) over several walking days
Daily stages of roughly 16-24km (10–15 miles), with coach support
Mix of country lanes, vineyards and historic towns
Ends at the Cathedral in Santiago with the option of the Pilgrim's Mass and Compostela
Easter on the Silver Way, Light – Easter light-walking pilgrimage
Seville to Santiago. A premium Easter Camino along the lesser-known Via de la Plata, designed for shorter walking days and more time to observe Easter processions, worship and reflection. Limited to one church group each year.
Around 25km (about 16 miles) total of optional walking
Easter processions and time for shared reflection around Holy Week and Easter
Coach-supported days with culturally rich stops along the route
Ideal for mixed-mobility churches and an Easter-focused pilgrimage
Explore the Camino – light-walking pilgrimage
A light-walking pilgrimage from Madrid to Santiago, combining selected walks on the French Way with Spanish art, worship, history and private coach support.
Five walking days, beginning with shorter stages and building to walks of around 6–8 miles
Madrid to Santiago, with time in León, Astorga, El Bierzo and O Cebreiro
Spanish art, worship, history and food woven into the pilgrimage
Ideal for churches wanting a richer Camino experience with coach support
Not sure which Camino fits your church? Schedule a call and we’ll talk it through.
What’s included in an Insider’s Camino pilgrimage
Everything you need for a safe, meaningful and well-supported church pilgrimage.
For church leaders:
We handle the bookings and logistics for your Camino, so your team can focus on leading the pilgrimage
Private online pilgrimage page with full trip details and a registration link you can share with your church
Pre-trip Q&A sessions for your group and ongoing support as questions come up
Support with rooming lists, dietary needs and mobility information before you travel
A dedicated point of contact in the Insider’s Camino team before and during the pilgrimage
Option to add pre- or post-Camino travel with Insider’s Tailored Travel
For pilgrims:
Carefully chosen accommodations (often including 4–5* hotels)
Breakfast every day and dinners that typically include wine; some tours also include additional meals as stated in the itinerary
Insider’s Camino tour host and Camino guide travelling with the group
Private coach transport between stages and for non-walking participants
Support with Compostela paperwork for eligible routes, also a $200 donation to the Friends of the Anglican Pilgrim Centre in Santiago built into the tour cost
Flights, travel insurance and tips are not included.
Your dedicated Camino host and guides
Joanna Wivell
Founder & Camino Director
Originally from Yorkshire and based in Spain for 20 years, Joanna has walked multiple Camino routes since 2004. She combines her love of walking, Spanish culture, food and music to create pilgrimages that are joyful, deeply rooted and pastorally sensitive.
Gerard McCullough
Operations & Logistics
Gerard brings years of experience in logistics and group travel. He oversees bookings, coaches, hotels and on-the-ground problem-solving, so things run smoothly behind the scenes and leaders can focus on their people.
Upcoming Camino pilgrimage dates
These are upcoming Camino pilgrimages we’re leading with churches from around the world. Some are private, and others have space for additional groups or individual pilgrims.
May 3–13, 2026 – St Peter’s-by-the-Sea
French Way – parish group, some spaces available for individual sign ups
May 4–14, 2026 – Portuguese Camino, Porto to Santiago
Available for your church group. Individual pilgrims may also enquire if spaces remain.
June 14–24, 2026 – French Camino, Sarria to Santiago
Available for your church group.
September 27–October 7, 2026 – St James Episcopal, Springfield, MO
French Camino – private church group.
What church pilgrims say
Recent feedback from people who’ve walked the Camino with us.
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Ready to talk about your church’s Camino?
Share a few details about your church, your hoped-for dates and whether you’re thinking walking or light-walking. We’ll set up a call to explore the best Camino options for you – and let you know if there are any open spaces for individuals to join existing groups.
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