Sunday, September 6th - Monday, September 14th. (8 nights)
Embark on a meaningful and unforgettable adventure along the Camino de Santiago Portugués, a pilgrimage known for its beauty, history, and the profound inner shifts it can inspire.
This is more than a walk; it is a guided journey filled with intention, community, coaching, and deep personal reflection.
For eight days and seven nights, we will travel together through charming coastal towns, peaceful forests, and ancient Galician villages as we make our way toward Santiago de Compostela, one of the most sacred destinations in the world.
You will walk, breathe, reflect, laugh, savor delicious meals, rest, connect deeply with yourself and fellow travelers, step by step.
You always have the option to take a taxi to the next hotel anytime you need — your Camino, your pace, your way. Don't let the fear of the long walks stop you from experiencing this undescribable journey...
What's included?
Eight nights in hand-selected hotels
Daily breakfast and dinner
Group coaching circles for reflection, clarity, and personal growth + insightful questions through our WhatsApp group
One optional private 1:1 coaching session with Andreina Febres during the trip
Luggage transfer each day
This trip is designed with care, comfort, and inner exploration at its heart.
Mark your calendar: INFO SESSION on Sunday, December 7th at 10:35am PT/1:35pm ET. Come and get all your questions answered, meet your guide and other potential travelers. This would be a 30min meeting.
THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO COASTAL ROUTE: From Baiona to Santiago (124 Km/77 mi):
This Coastal Camino is a wonderful experience to be with yourself, to think, reflect, and get a new perspective from your life. It's also an opportunity to connect with other "caminantes" if you choose to have social moments. A combination of both could be a great experience.
Starting in Baiona on September 6th, 2026, you'll meet a group of beautiful people that will become your best cheerleaders.
We will all arrive in Santiago de Compostela, on September 13th, where we finish together in celebration, have a beautiful goodbye dinner, and depart from our hotel in Santiago on Monday, September 14th.
-We'll begin each day with a brief mindful session with a couple of reflections to consider for that day. There will be two to three 101 Coaching Sessions available per day, so that each participant can book one session for the week.
-We can stop mid-way to taste the wonderful wines and foods this area has to offer.
-Every evening, we'll arrive at our accommodations to share a well deserved group dinner and give our bodies their needed rest.
Begin to train for these walks ideally 6 months in advance, and be ready to walk an average of 18km a day for 6 days! Here's a suggested training schedule.
Notes:
1) Please inquire about a different payment plan if needed! Happy to customize it for you.
2) By signing up, you're committing to train and be able to walk up to 25 km in one day (17.4 miles)
3) We recommend flying into Santiago de Compostela or Vigo airport for easy transport to Baiona. Your transportation from Santiago to Baiona is covered in your package.
4) All room distributions are subject to availability. Even if you registered in a Single room, you may need to Share a room when availability of Single rooms is limited (this is on rare occasions).
Cancellation policy: Please make sure to protect your trip by purchasing Travel insurance.
A $500 deposit is not refundable.
Cancellation up to 3 Months Before Trip (before June 5th, 2026):
50% refund of the total trip cost.
Cancellation 30 Days Before Trip (before August 5th, 2026):
No refund will be provided.
* If you need to cancel and you or Dejando Huellas finds somebody to take your spot, we will be happy to reimburse you 80% of the cost. 20% will cover the cost for Administrative fees.
(You will receive a copy to sign before September 2026).
Travelers Insurance and Medical Insurance Responsibility Waiver
By signing up for this trip from September 6th to September 14th, 2026, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:
Insurance Requirement:
Each participant is solely responsible for obtaining their own traveler's insurance and medical insurance. This includes coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, emergency evacuation/repatriation, and any other potential risks associated with travel.
Assumption of Risk:
You understand and acknowledge that participation in this trip involves inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, or even death. By joining this trip, you voluntarily assume all such risks.
Release of Liability:
By registering in this trip, you agree to release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the organizing party, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, including death, that may be sustained by you, or to any property belonging to you, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, while participating in the trip.
Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizing party from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and attorney's fees, that they may incur due to your participation in the trip, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.
Health and Fitness:
You certify that you are in good health and able to undertake the physical demands of the trip. It is your responsibility to consult with a healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or medical conditions prior to the trip.
Compliance with Local Laws and Regulations:
You agree to comply with all local laws and regulations while on the trip. The organizing party is not responsible for any legal infractions or penalties you may incur.
Acknowledgment and Signature
By registering in this trip, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this waiver. You also affirm that your registration in this trip serves as your signature to agree to all the terms explained in the waiver, and you affirm that you have obtained the necessary traveler's and medical insurance coverage for this trip.
Shuttle from our meeting point in Santiago to Baiona, on Sept 6th. Note: travelers arriving on a different day will be responsible for their own taxi to Baiona.
8 Nights in comfortable room w/private bathroom. Note: in rare occasions, private hotel rooms may not be available in all accommodations and sharing with 1 person may be necessary.
All Breakfasts & Dinners, except breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on the last day, will be included in your package.
Our Luggage will be transported by a trusted company so your Camino can be light & comfortable. (15 kg maximum weight in a carry-on size bag)
questions to guide your experience and personal exploration.
Pick a date & time from our available appointments to have your individual 101 coaching Sessions to explore & reflect what's coming up during our Camino
Participants are responsible for their own airfare/transportation to arrive at our meeting point by Sept, 6th. We recommend flying into Santiago airport.
Your transportation to & from the airport, to our meeting points, are not included since we will all have different arrival & departure dates & times.
We strongly recommend it in case unforeseen situations arise and you're forced to cancel your trip (please see Cancelation Policy)
We will all have different needs during our lengthy walks. Our mid-day stop will vary in their offering. Food and drinks will be available for purchase or pack your snack. Estimate 8-15 Euros per day.
Tips are not common in Spain, but you're welcome to tip the services we use if you feel inspired to do so.
Please, understand we all need to be protected if anything unexpected happened. See our Waiver section. By registering, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to to the terms of said waiver.
We will take you from Santiago de Compostela to Baiona or you will meet us in Baiona.
We gather in the beautiful coastal town of Baiona, in northern Portugal, settle into our hotel, enjoy dinner together, and prepare for our first day of walking.
Baiona is an elegant fishing village famous for having been the first port in Europe where, with the arrival of La Pinta, the discovery of America was announced.
There you can visit places that make reference to this event, such as the Monument to the Encounter between two worlds or the Pinta Caravel Museum.
We will go to bed early to begin our journey right after a good breakfast! on Monday, September 7th.
We begin our walk along peaceful coastal paths toward the vibrant city of Vigo.
We will follow the coast from Baiona to the city of Vigo. Enjoy fantastic views of the Bay of Vigo, with the magnificent Illas Cíes and its Natural Park in the horizon. On a hot day, we can stop at the blue flag beach Praia América in Nigrán for a quick swim.
Our day will be filled with sea views! We will arrive in Vigo after 25 Km walk.
We will enjoy the incredible views of the Bay of Vigo and the Cies Islands, a beautiful archipelago, as we leave the city.
You can walk through Vigo's charming streets and get to know the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, a construction dating from the early 19th century, or the house of Estanislao Duran, an architectural jewel of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
25 km / 16.16 miles
Leaving Vigo behind, you will enter the Bay of Vigo, pass through Sete Fontes and later getting to Redondela, known as the village of the viaducts. You will find the Madrid and Pontevedra viaducts there, both from the 19th century.
In this municipality, the Camino Portugues Coastal Route & the Camino Portugues Interior Route converge.
On your way to Arcade, the Galician oyster and seafood capital of the world, you can enjoy the incredible views over the Vigo Estuary, one of the deepest geographical features in the Rías Baixas in Galicia.
In Arcade, we enjoy a well-earned dinner and rest.
23 km/14 miles
A shorter walk today, giving us time to slow down and enjoy the charming town of Pontevedra.
Today you will be crossing the River Verdugo over Ponte Sampaio, a medieval bridge recognized for having been the scene of the last battle in Galicia against Napoleon's army, where he was defeated.
Then you will continue along a cobbled path until you encounter several towns and you will have charming panoramic views of the Bay of Vigo.
We will arrive at Pontevedra, a city that is definitely worth knowing. Enjoy a walk through its historic quarter and take advantage of its exquisite gastronomy.
A must-see is the Shrine of the Virgin Pilgrim, one of the most emblematic buildings dating from the 18th century and where Our Lady, the Virgin Pilgrim is venerated.
12 km / 7.46 miles
After three days of walking, it’s time to pause.
This is a day to recharge, enjoy a spa treatment, shop, journal, sleep in, explore, or simply breathe & reflect...
This midpoint reflection is one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.
You will start the day by moving into the magnificent pine and eucalyptus forests, and then continue through the many villages in the region.
This midpoint reflection is one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.
You will start the day by moving into the magnificent pine and eucalyptus forests, and then continue through the many villages in the region.
The route to Caldas de Reis will be indicated by the famous statue of Santiago, resting on a cane, located in Lombo da Maceira.
A pilgrim recommended detour stop is at A Barosa, a hidden tapas bar nestled in the shadow of a mill beneath the beautiful waterfall of the Agra river. Ideal for swimming and picnic
Before arriving at your destination you can make a stop in Tivo, known for its fountain and public laundry, and then pass by the Church of Santa Teresa and cross the River Umia.
In Caldas de Reis, you can visit its hot springs, ideal to relax and provide relief to your body after a day of walking.
This midpoint reflection is one of the most meaningful parts of the experience.
You will start the day by moving into the magnificent pine and eucalyptus forests, and then continue through the many villages in the region.
The route to Caldas de Reis will be indicated by the famous statue of Santiago, resting on a cane, located in Lombo da Maceira.
22km/13.7 miles
We will start our day through small and traditional villages until you reach A Escravitude, where you can pause to visit its sanctuary and the fountain that is located in the lower part, that according to stories, has healing powers. From here you can also enjoy the magnificent views of the Castro Lupario fortress, an important archaeological site in this region.
Later, you will continue along an oak tree path until you begin a 230 metre ascent that will take you to Agros dos Monteiros, the highest point on this walking pilgrimage, and from there you will have an incredible panoramic view of the Galician capital. You will even get to see the towers of the Cathedral of Compostela!
Then you will pass near the Rocha Forte Castle or the Churruchaos, which, in ancient times, was a symbol of feudal oppression over the inhabitants of the region.
18km/11 miles
Gradually the arrows that indicate the route will disappear, which will give you a sign that you are close to reaching the culmination point of this unforgettable pilgrimage route.
You will enter the old town by the Porta Faxeira, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and when you take the Rua do Franco, emotion will begin to take you over, because you will be just a few steps from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where it's believed that the remains of Santiago the Apostle rest.
After taking a few minutes to experience the joy of reaching your goal, you will be able to participate in a Pilgrim's Mass if you'd like, the ritual of welcoming all walkers who arrive in Santiago.
We will spend the night in Santiago de Compostela and enjoy the morning there!
There is a lot to see in Santiago! We recommend getting lost in the streets of the old town, there are many churches, bars and restaurants to go to. The Plaza de Abastos is one of the favorite places and it isn't crowded with pilgrims.
Sitting on the stairs of the Plaza de la Quintana and going into the Cathedral are two things a pilgrim must do, our hotel will be just a few steps from here :)
If you'd like to go into the cathedral you'd want to avoid the long lines. We advise that you book a visit to the Portico de la Gloria. The non-guided visit is free, but you must book a day and time. The ticket is a QR which lets you enter without waiting in line, but only at your scheduled time.
The cathedral is worth visiting to see the newly restored Portico and from there, once the visit is over, you have access to see the rest of the cathedral.
Finally, you can go with your stamped passport to the pilgrim's office to pick up your Compostela credential.
The best views of the city and the Cathedral are from the gardens of the Alameda, and also from the park of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, another place we recommend you go if you have time and energy!
25km/15.5 miles
Wake up in Santiago de Compostela and enjoy the morning there! You can plan to stay longer in this beautiful town, or plan an adventure from here.
