WALK UNDER THE ECLIPSE

Camino de Santiago 2026: León to Santiago

NEW!: Now available from Sarria to Santiago( only 7 days )

A once-in-a-lifetime 17-day guided pilgrimage combining the sacred
Camino Francés with the rare celestial phenomenon of totality

Eclipse 8:30PM
León
Aug 12-28, 2026
16 walking days
Regular: $3,500
Early Bird: $3,000
(Save $500 by Dec 31, 2025)

Experience the Total Solar Eclipse in León at 8:30PM August 12, 2026

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Limited spaces due to eclipse accommodations!
Early registration highly recommended

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WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

THIS CAMINO IS EXTRAORDINARY

EXPERIENCE THE ECLIPSE CAMINO

Total Solar Eclipse
Witness a rare celestial event!

• Total Solar Eclipse in León at 8:30PM, August 12, 2026
• View from historic León: Cathedral, Basilica San Isidoro, Casa Botines
• Eclipse glasses provided for all participants
• Next eclipse visible from Spain won't occur until 2075

Share Experience
Once-in-a-Lifetime Expert-guided Pilgrimage Experience

• Follow the Camino Francés with supportive group
• Knowledgeable guides with years of Spain experience
• Electronic Camino for Good Devotional Guide included

Focus on Your Spiritual Journey!
Walk with intention and presence

• Daily luggage transfers let you walk unburdened
• Carefully selected authentic accommodations
• Virtual Pilgrimage app for meaningful preparation

FULL ECLIPSE EXPERIENCE

León to Santiago

Total Solar Eclipse Experience

From León
Aug 12-28, 2026
16 walking days
204 miles (328 km)
Eclipse 8:30PM
Regular: $3,500
Early Bird: $3,000
(Save $500 by Dec 31, 2025)
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THE SHORT JOURNEY

Sarria to Santiago( only 7 days )

Join the group mid-journey

From Sarria
Aug 23-28, 2026
6 walking days
71 miles (114 km)
Regular: $1,750
Early Bird: $1,500
(Save $250 by Dec 31, 2025)
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WHO IS RUNNING IT?

WALK WITH EXPERIENCED PILGRIMAGE GUIDES

James Gehrke, DMin

  • Doctor of Ministry in Pilgrimage Spirituality
  • Author: “Walking the Sacred Journey”
  • Lived 7 years in Spain
  • Studied Spanish language and culture at the University of Salamanca, Spain
  • Multiple Camino completions

Angela Gehrke, MSW, LCSW

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  •  10 years living in Europe
  •  Specialist in personal development and well-being
  •  Passionate about transformative travel
  • Completed Camino 3 times!

WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS?

YOUR 17-DAY ECLIPSE CAMINO JOURNEY

From Eclipse Viewing in León to Santiago Cathedral

Total Distance: 16 walking days • 204 miles (328 km)

Day 0 - Aug 12:

Arrival in León & Eclipse Viewing

León Cathedral • Basilica San Isidoro • Casa Botines • Plaza Mayor
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AT 8:30PM

Day 1 - Aug 13:

León → Olcina de Valdoncina (7 mi/11 km)

Walk begins! Last León highlights, begin rural camino

Day 2 - Aug 14:

Olcina → Hospital Órbigo (15 mi/24 km)

Puente de Órbigo, medieval bridge, rural town

Day 3 - Aug 15:

Hospital Órbigo → Astorga (13 mi/21 km)

Astorga Cathedral, Gaudí Palace

Day 4 - Aug 16:

Astorga → Rabanal del Camino (13 mi/21 km)

Santa Colomba, Maragato village, mountain vistas

Day 5 - Aug 17:

Rabanal → El Acebo de San Miguel (10 mi/16 km)

Cruz de Ferro, panoramic mountain views

Day 6 - Aug 18:

El Acebo → Ponferrada (10 mi/16 km)

Templar Castle, historical center

Day 7 - Aug 19:

Ponferrada → Villafranca del Bierzo (14 mi/23 km)

Vineyards, Church of Santiago, old quarter

Day 8 - Aug 20:

Villafranca → Las Herrerías (12.5 mi/20 km)

Bierzo countryside, charming hamlets

Day 9 - Aug 21:

Las Herrerías → O Cebreiro (6.5 mi/10 km)

Celtic stone village, sweeping mountain views

Day 10 - Aug 22:

O Cebreiro → Triacastela (13 mi/21 km)

Galicia vistas, rural hamlets

Day 11 - Aug 23: Start of Short Camino Journey

Triacastela → Sarria (15.5 mi/25 km)

Samos Monastery (detour optional), river valleys

Day 12 - Aug 24:

Sarria → Portomarín (13.5 mi/22 km)

Miño river crossing, ancient staircases

Day 13 - Aug 25:

Portomarín → Palas de Rei (15.5 mi/25 km)

Church of Vilar de Donas, countryside

Day 14 - Aug 26:

Palas de Rei → Arzua (18 mi/29 km)

Melide, Ribadiso medieval bridge

Day 15 - Aug 27:

Arzua → Amenal (12.5 mi/20 km)

Forests, hamlets, rural Galicia

Day 16 - Aug 28:

Amenal → Santiago de Compostela (10 mi/16 km)

Monte do Gozo, arrival at Santiago Cathedral

Total Distance: 16 walking days • 204 miles (328 km)

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Total Value: Over $4,500 | Your Price: $3,000-$3,500

✅ What’s Included?

  • All accommodations (boutique hotels, guesthouses, select albergues)
  •  Daily breakfast for 17 days
  •  Luggage transfer on all walking days
  •  Eclipse glasses for safe viewing
  •  Camino for Good Devotional Guide (electronic)
  •  Virtual Pilgrimage app access
  •  Expert guidance from James & Angela Gehrke
  •  Pre-departure preparation materials

❌ Not Included

  • International flights
  •  Lunches and dinners
  •  Personal expenses and tips
  •  Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

LOCK IN EARLY BIRD PRICING

* Space is extremely limited due to eclipse accommodations

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: December 31, 2025

SAVE $500 with early registration!

The Full Eclipse Camino Journey:
Regular Price: $3,500
Early Bird (by Dec 31, 2025): $3,000

The Short Camino Journey:
Regular Price: $1,750
Early Bird (by Dec 31, 2025): $1,500

  • $500 deposit (non-refundable, includes Virtual Pilgrimage app)
  •  $1,000 due January 31, 2026
  •  Remaining balance due 30 days before departure

AM I READY?

PREPARE FOR YOUR ECLIPSE CAMINO

Physical Preparation (3-4 months prior)

  • Build up to 5-10 mile walks, 2-3 times weekly
  •  Train in your actual trip footwear and pack
  •  Include hills and uneven terrain when possible
  •  Add stretching and strength exercises

Virtual Training:

  • Access included: Virtual Pilgrimage app for route visualization,
    cultural preparation, and motivation

Essential Packing List:

  • Well-broken-in walking shoes + evening sandals
  •  Moisture-wicking clothing (2-3 shirts, shorts/pants)
  •  Rain jacket, fleece, hat, sleepwear
  •  Small daypack (20-30L), water bottle, first aid kit
  •  Eclipse glasses (provided), sunglasses, sunscreen
  •  EU plug adapter, phone charger, toiletries

LET'S DO IT!

RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW

Submit your deposit to secure your spot! Early registration is highly
recommended—discounts expire Dec 31, 2025 and space is limited due to
the eclipse.

$500 non-refundable deposit includes immediate access to the Virtual
Pilgrimage app

2026 Eclipse Camino - Deposit

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT

PREFERENCES

LEGAL AGREEMENTS

Booking Your Camino for Good Experience: Terms & Conditions

  1. Deposit & Payment
    • Booking Deposit: $500 per person (non-refundable, about 15% of tour price) due at application; includes access to Virtual Pilgrimage App.
    • Payment Schedule: Second payment of $1,000 due by January 31, 2026. Remaining $2,000 due 30 days before the tour start date.
    • Full Payment Deadline: Balance due no later than 30 days prior to the trip.
    • Late Bookings: If booking within 30 days, full payment is due immediately.
  1. Refunds & Cancellations
    • Deposit: The $500 deposit is non-refundable.
    • Cancellations:
      • Cancel booking–Jan 31, 2026: Forfeit deposit.
      • Cancel Feb 1–June 30, 2026: $1,500 penalty (lose deposit and second payment).
      • Cancel within 30 days of start: All payments non-refundable.
      • Name changes allowed with $65 processing fee if a replacement is found.
      • If Camino for Good cancels, full refund or credit (minus bank/processing fees).
  1. Participant Requirements
    • Valid passport and appropriate travel/medical insurance (cancellation, interruption, emergencies, baggage, liability) are mandatory.
    • Camino for Good strongly recommends insurance to cover all non-refundable costs.
  1. What is Included
    • All accommodations (select boutique hotels, rural guesthouses, private albergues; twin/double or single by request)
    • Daily breakfast, luggage transfer on walking days
    • Eclipse glasses, Camino for Good Devotional Guide (electronic), Virtual Pilgrimage app
    • All guidance/support by James and Angela Gehrke
  1. Not Included
    • Airfare/travel to-from Spain, lunches/dinners, drinks, additional hotel nights unless agreed in advance, personal expenses, excursions, tips.
  1. Itinerary, Liability & Changes
    • Camino for Good acts as agent for hotels/providers; responsibility for delays/unforeseen events/health lies with participants.
    • Camino for Good may adjust itinerary or lodging for group safety/quality, providing alternatives of equal standard if needed.
    • Not liable for changes beyond control (weather, strikes, emergencies).
  1. Health & Fitness
    • Participants must ensure readiness for daily moderate/strenuous walks, up to 18 miles/day.
    • Please consult your doctor if you have concerns.
    • Disclose health or dietary needs at booking.
  1. Acceptance of Terms
    • Any deposit or fee payment means acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

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