Dates: September 4–11, 2027

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Route: Sarria to Santiago de Compostela

Walking: 109 km / 67.7 miles

Walking stages: 6 days

Accommodation: Superior shared twin or private single

Early Bird price: Ends on November 11, 2026

What if the journey you've been dreaming about is also the journey you've been needing?

• The World's Most Beloved Camino Route: Walk the legendary Camino Francés, where centuries of history, breathtaking landscapes, and pilgrims from around the world come together.

• September's Sweet Spot: Enjoy milder temperatures after the summer heat, beautiful green landscapes, and generally less rain than October.

• Some Answers Are Found by Walking: The Camino invites you to slow down, quiet your mind, and discover the beauty of being exactly where you are.

• 2027, A Rare Holy Year (Xacobeo): A celebration occurring roughly 14 times per century, when Santiago's Holy Door opens, a special invitation to reflection, renewal, and new beginnings.

This isn't just a Camino de Santiago walking trip. It's a thoughtfully guided Camino retreat; an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and discover what's possible for you.

Join us as we walk the final 109 kilometers of the Camino Francés, from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, through Galicia's peaceful forests, charming villages, and breathtaking countryside.

Your Camino experience begins before you arrive in Spain. As part of your registration, you'll receive professional pre-Camino guidance to help you prepare your body, mind, and heart. You'll learn how to train for the journey, pack efficiently, prevent common walking injuries, and cultivate the openness to recognize the insights and discoveries the Camino has in store for you. You'll be notified of our Camino Info session after signing up.

Over six walking days, we'll share moments of mindfulness, gentle movement, laughter, meaningful conversations, and the simple joys of life on the Camino.

You'll travel with a small, supportive group, enjoying hand picked accommodations, luggage transportation, and thoughtfully arranged meals, allowing you to focus on the journey rather than the logistics.

You don't need to be an experienced hiker, but you do need to prepare physically and bring an open heart.

And when we finally arrive in Santiago, we'll celebrate more than the kilometers we've walked. We'll celebrate our courage, personal discoveries, and the extraordinary experience of arriving during this unique year.

Your journey. Your Camino. Your Way

Arrive in Santiago de Compostela and join the scheduled group transfer to Sarria, the starting point of our pilgrimage. Settle into your accommodations, meet your fellow pilgrims, and enjoy a welcome dinner. We'll review the journey ahead and prepare for our first walking day.

Our Camino begins! Walk through shaded woodland, green pastures, and traditional Galician villages. Cross the Miño River to reach Portomarín, a charming town with a fascinating history. Enjoy dinner together and celebrate completing our first stage.

Walk through rolling countryside, passing Castromaior and historic pilgrim landmarks. Today is about discovering your rhythm, building confidence, and experiencing the encouragement of the Camino community.

Enjoy a shorter walking stage through the Galician countryside. Melide is known for its wonderful culinary traditions, especially pulpo a la gallega. The afternoon offers more time to relax, explore, and recharge

Follow beautiful wooded paths and pass the picturesque river Iso area. Another shorter stage gives us time to appreciate the landscape, rest our legs, and prepare for the final stretch toward Santiago.

Our longest walking day takes us through forests, farmland, and quiet hamlets. By now, our group has shared many experiences, and Santiago is almost within reach. We'll enjoy a restful evening before our final stage.

The day we've been waiting for! We'll make our way toward Santiago, pass Monte do Gozo, and continue into the historic city center.

Arriving at the Cathedral is an emotional moment for many pilgrims. We'll have time to celebrate, reflect, and enjoy a special farewell dinner together.

Enjoy your final breakfast and time to explore Santiago, visit the Cathedral, or collect your Compostela certificate if eligible. Depart with new friendships, meaningful memories, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Camino Francés 2027 • Travel Participation, Insurance Responsibility, and Liability Waiver

Retreat Dates: September 4–11, 2027
Organizer: HappyouHappyme (Alfe LLC)

By registering for the Camino Francés 2027 retreat, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the following terms and conditions of participation.

1. Travel and Medical Insurance Responsibility

Each participant is responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate travel and medical insurance for the duration of the retreat.

We strongly recommend coverage that includes:

• Trip cancellation and interruption

• Emergency medical treatment and hospitalization

• Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation

• Lost, delayed, or damaged luggage

• Other unforeseen travel-related circumstances

You are responsible for reviewing your insurance policy, including its exclusions, limitations, and coverage amounts, to ensure it meets your individual needs.

HappyouHappyme (Alfe LLC) does not provide travel or medical insurance as part of the retreat package.

2. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk

Participation in the Camino Francés involves physical activity, including walking long distances over varied terrain, uneven pathways, hills, and potentially challenging weather conditions.

You acknowledge that these activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to fatigue, falls, injury, illness, and other unforeseen circumstances.

By choosing to participate, you voluntarily accept the inherent risks associated with the activities included in this retreat.

3. Health and Physical Fitness

You acknowledge that completing the Camino Francés requires an appropriate level of physical fitness, stamina, and mobility.

You are responsible for assessing your readiness, preparing physically before departure, and consulting a qualified healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your ability to participate safely.

You agree to communicate any relevant limitations or accommodation needs to the retreat organizers in advance.

You understand that participation does not guarantee completion of every walking stage.

4. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to release and hold harmless HappyouHappyme (Alfe LLC), its organizers, representatives, employees, agents, and affiliated service providers from claims arising from the ordinary and inherent risks associated with participation in the retreat.

Nothing in this waiver is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

5. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizing party against reasonable claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your own unlawful conduct, willful misconduct, or material breach of these participation terms.

This provision does not require you to indemnify another party for liability that cannot lawfully be transferred to you.

6. Personal Responsibility During the Retreat

You agree to exercise reasonable judgment and take responsibility for your personal well-being throughout the retreat.

You understand that you may need to rest, modify your participation, or discontinue a walking stage when appropriate.

You agree to notify the retreat organizers as promptly as reasonably possible if you need assistance or encounter a situation that may affect your safety or participation.

7. Compliance with Local Laws and Regulations

You agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations in Spain, respect local customs, and follow reasonable safety instructions provided by retreat organizers and local service providers.

Participants are responsible for their own conduct and for penalties resulting from violations of applicable laws.

8. Acknowledgment and Electronic Acceptance

By completing your registration and affirmatively accepting this waiver through the booking platform, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood the terms of this waiver.

• You understand the physical demands and inherent risks of the retreat.

• You accept responsibility for obtaining appropriate travel and medical insurance.

• You voluntarily agree to participate under the conditions described above.

Your electronic acceptance constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement to these terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Retreat: Camino Francés 2027
Dates: September 4–11, 2027
Organizer: HappyouHappyme (Alfe LLC)

Camino Francés 2027 • Cancellation Policy

Please protect your travel investment by purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. We strongly recommend insurance that includes trip cancellation, interruption, medical emergencies, and emergency evacuation.

We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise. The following cancellation terms apply to the Camino Francés retreat scheduled for September 4–11, 2027:

More than 60 days before departure — Before July 6, 2027

If you cancel before July 6, 2027, you will receive a refund of 80% of the total amount you have paid. The remaining 20% will be retained for administrative and processing costs.

From 60 to 30 days before departure — July 6 through August 4, 2027

If you cancel during this period, you will be entitled to a refund equal to 50% of the full trip price, subject to the terms of your payment agreement.

For clarity, the refund is calculated using the total package price, not merely the amount paid at the time of cancellation. Any outstanding balance or refund due will be determined according to the applicable payment agreement and law.

Less than 30 days before departure — Beginning August 5, 2027

No refund will be provided for cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat's departure date.

Transferring Your Reservation to Another Participant

If you are unable to attend but find an eligible participant to take your place, we will be happy to consider transferring your reservation, subject to approval and any applicable accommodation or supplier restrictions.

Once the replacement participant has completed registration and paid the applicable trip price, we will reimburse you 80% of the amount you originally paid. The remaining 20% will be retained for administrative costs.

Additional Conditions

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. The date the written cancellation is received will determine which cancellation terms apply.

Refunds will be processed according to this policy, the applicable booking agreement, and relevant consumer protection laws.

We strongly encourage participants to purchase suitable travel insurance promptly after booking, as unexpected events can occur before or during travel.