October 2027
Arrival in Ponte de Lima: October 1, 2027
Walking Begins: October 2, 2027
Duration: Nine nights total
The October 2027 pilgrimage spans approximately 150 km of the Camino Portugués, beginning in the historic town of Ponte de Lima.
This route winds through ancient forests, Roman roads, and lush vineyards, offering a steady, contemplative rhythm as we cross the border into Spain and walk north toward the sacred destination of Santiago de Compostela.
Start Point
Ponte de Lima, PT
End Point
Santiago de Compostela, ES
Distance
~150 Kilometers
Duration
8 Walking Days
The Shape of our Group
Up to 8 Walkers
A small, intimate gathering of fellow professionals in transition, allowing for deep conversation and facilitated evening reflection.
Threshold Conversation
Every pilgrim begins with a Threshold Conversation, so the group arrives ready for the same kind of walk.
Private
Sanctuary
Rest and reflect in comfort each night with a guaranteed private room and a private bathroom throughout the pilgrimage.
Day-by-Day Outline
Ponte de Lima
Arrival and our first night together. Dinner, introductions, and the threshold opening. You will meet the people you are about to walk with, and invited to name what you are carrying.
Ponte de Lima to Cossourado, 22 km
We leave over the medieval bridge and climb the Alto da Portela Grande, the steepest ascent on the entire Camino Portugués. It is the hardest day of the walk and it comes first, on purpose. You will arrive tired and you will have stopped thinking about your inbox.
Cossourado to Valença, 13 km
A short descent through forest into the Minho valley. We arrive early at the fortress town of Valença, with Spain visible across the river. The border is right there and we do not cross it today. There is a reason for that.
Valença to O Porriño, 19 km
We walk across the international bridge over the Minho and into Spain on foot. Most people cross this border at 70 miles an hour without looking up. We cross it step by step, one country behind us and another ahead. The rest of the day is quieter, and it is meant to be.
O Porriño to Arcade, 22 km
A long day through Redondela, where the route comes over a rise and the Ría de Vigo opens up below. The first sight of the sea. We finish in Arcade on the water.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Arcade to Pontevedra, 12 km
The shortest day. We cross the Ponte Sampaio, a medieval stone bridge, and arrive in Pontevedra by early afternoon with hours to spare. Rest is part of the design, not a gap in it.
Day 7
Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, 21 km
Vineyards and forest tracks into a town built on hot springs, where pilgrims have soaked their feet for centuries. We will do the same.
Day 8
Caldas de Reis to Padrón, 19 km
Into Galician farm country and the town where the Camino story is said to begin. Tradition holds that the boat carrying the body of St. James came up this river. Two days from the end, with Santiago close enough to feel.
Day 9
Padrón to Santiago de Compostela, 25 km
The longest day, and the last. We walk into the square before the Cathedral, and then we stop. Our closing session happens that evening, before anyone gets on a plane.
What it Costs
The Ultreia guided pilgrimage is $4,995 per person. This is the fee for the coaching and guiding Ultreia provides: Rob's company on the Camino, and the individual sessions that prepare you for the walk and help you carry it home.
Your fee covers:
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8 days walking the Camino de Santiago with Rob, in a small group of up to 8
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Two individual pre-trip coaching sessions (virtual)
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Two individual post-trip integration sessions (virtual)
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Daily facilitated evening reflection
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Your personalized Ultreia guided journal
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Your pilgrim credential, and help receiving your Compostela in Santiago
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Eight walking questions drafted specifically for you
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Your Future Me Letter, returned to you two months after the walk
What you arrange on your own:
Ultreia is not a travel agency. We have found the experience is cleaner, and the cost is fairer, when you book your own travel directly rather than through us.
You arrange:
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Your accommodation, daily breakfast, luggage transfer, and on-route support across the eight-day route (see Travel and Accommodations section below).
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Your international airfare to and from Portugal and Spain
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Transportation to and from the airport or train station
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Your additional meals
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Travel insurance, which we ask of every participant
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Personal incidentals and spending money