{"id":14498,"date":"2025-12-03T12:44:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T18:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=14498"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:35:25","slug":"2027-spain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Spain (Camino)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Hiking man trail\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2023\/03\/Hiking-man-trail-1600x960.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img 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site-section__title h3\" id=\"led-by-jason-ripley-p-22-associate-professor-of-religion-and-amy-ripley-p-22\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Led by Jason Ripley P \u201922, Associate Professor of Religion, and Amy Ripley, P \u201922<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t<figure  class=\"is-style-default c-caption__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default \" alt=\"Europe Spain Burgos castle city wall\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/07\/Europe-Spain-Burgos-castle-city-wall-600x350.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"is-style-default t-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-index=\"0\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk a bit of the Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, a medieval pilgrimage route stretching from France to the Atlantic Ocean. We&#8217;ll stick to Spain, intersecting along the way with history, cultures, foods, religion, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This tour is distinctive to St. Olaf!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand the Overview to the right for more information on what we&#8217;ll see, do, and learn.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default accordion site-panel__accordion-items\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"accordions\" data-livetext role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\" data-js=\"accordion\">\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-0\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-0\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-0\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most famous walking route in history is the Camino de Santiago \u2013 also called the Way of Saint James in English \u2013 a medieval pilgrimage route in Spain that leads to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James the Greater. Originating in the 9th century, it is Europe\u2019s oldest and best known pilgrimage route, walked by over 250,000 pilgrims each year since the 12th century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilgrimage is travel with purpose, and it incorporates many dimensions: spiritual reflection, physical challenge, cultural exploration, and more. Many seek space for personal growth and reflection, to experience simplicity, and to connect with community. The St. Olaf Camino welcomes every purpose and orientation to religion and spirituality, inviting rich conversations and connections while we walk, eat, and rest.\u00a0 Jason and Amy will help to nourish our journeys together, with readings and discussions exploring the mental and physical dimensions of pilgrimage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traversing the Spanish countryside from the French border all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, the Way crosses scenic landscapes and passes through dozens of historic towns and villages. Around 500 miles in length, normally it takes between 30 and 40 days to walk the entire route.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our tour operator, Go Get Lost, has found some of the best sections of the route, pieced them together with stays at unique, upscale 3, 4, and 5 star inns and properties along the way, and added local tours, amazing meals, wine tastings and some free time to explore the towns we pass through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to our faculty leaders, we\u2019ll have full-time local guides and a support vehicle when you want to ride instead of walk. Best of all, on our journey we\u2019ll enjoy not only our Ole community, but the camaraderie of pilgrims from all over the world!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This tour is currently full. Send us an <a href=\"mailto:quiram@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2027 Spain\">email<\/a> to add your name to the waitlist.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can view \u2013 and print or download if you wish \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10TMGI6MEqRZxFK6Tk4JORFjI_3G5Ra_HG4wmgKcnTGQ\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most up-to-date itinerary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our intention with each tour is to provide an itinerary that introduces you to key elements related to your destination or the educational theme, while also providing some free time for you to pursue your own interests or have some down time. The balance can vary from day to day, and from tour to tour.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get the most out of study travel if you research what to do during your free time. This allows you to reap the benefits of group travel, while also customizing the tour to your interests and activity level. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/how-to-be-an-independent-group-traveler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Be an Independent Group Traveler<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFaculty Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"15010\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2027-spain\/jason-and-amy-ripley\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Jason-and-Amy-Ripley.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Jason and Amy Ripley\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Jason-and-Amy-Ripley-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-medium wp-image-15010\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Jason-and-Amy-Ripley-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/>Prof. Jason Ripley is an associate professor of Religion and chair of the Religion Department, teaching classes in biblical studies, theology, literature, and pilgrimage since starting at St. Olaf in 2004. His scholarly work centers on the Gospel of John and the letters of Paul, with a particular emphasis on how they engage, critique, and offer alternatives to various aspects of Roman imperialism (especially related to notions of power and constructions of gender). His current research is a project comparing John\u2019s Jesus and Plato\u2019s Socrates in their visions of life, death, the afterlife, truth, irony, and love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Amy Ripley is a family practice physician and mother of two sons.\u00a0 A native of Sioux Falls, SD, she earned her MD at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and completed her residency at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. She subsequently worked for nearly 20 years at the Allina Clinic in Northfield, MN, where she delivered numerous babies and provided full-spectrum care for families. She is currently the medical director at HealthFinders, a community health clinic serving uninsured patients in Rice County, MN. Amy is passionate about health and wellness, both for herself and the community, and she is excited to share the benefits to mental and physical health that hiking the Camino provides!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jason and Amy have led numerous study abroad courses while at St. Olaf. In addition to interim programs to Greece and Turkey, Jason and Amy led <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Semester<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2017, followed by the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religion, Politics, and Society Semester in Jerusalem and Athens <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2023. They will also be leading <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Semester<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> again in 2026, with a focus on \u201cpilgrimages of purpose\u201d that explores how communities in Costa Rica, South Africa, Namibia, and Japan construct individual and communal visions of life\u2019s meanings and purposes. They are extremely excited to continue these explorations of pilgrimage on perhaps the most iconic pilgrimage of all\u2013the Camino de Santiago!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When not traveling abroad or visiting their adult sons in Utah and Wisconsin, Jason and Amy love native plant gardening, cooking (Jason)\/eating (Amy), and hiking\/walking (both).<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Expect and Participant Requirements\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect a moving experience in Spain!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement between cities will be by air-conditioned private motor coach. Movement within each city and at cultural\/historic sites will be on foot, requiring a lot of walking and standing, often over uneven ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fully partake in this tour, you should have good balance, and be capable of walking several miles a day, climbing stairs that may not have handrails, keeping pace with an active group of travelers on long days of traveling, dealing with the emotional highs and lows that can occur when experiencing a different culture, and being a considerate member of the group (prompt, courteous and flexible). You always have the option of skipping a group activity you think will be too strenuous and remaining back at the hotel or on our private bus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any participant who has demonstrated an inability, in the opinion of the tour leader, of keeping up with the group or of safely participating in program activities may be prohibited from participating in certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage between the bus and the hotel throughout the tour. (You are NOT responsible for getting your luggage from city to city. That is, you will only need a daypack on each day\u2019s walk.) Traveling lightly is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels will be tourist class (four-star or superior rating) with private bathrooms and English-speaking staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should plan on seeing your family physician or a travel doctor at least four to six weeks prior to departure, preferably earlier, to talk about routine vaccinations. For more information on travel health, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cdc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cdc.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.who.it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who.int<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Pricing, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour price is $7,028 per person, based on double occupancy. The supplement for single occupancy is $950.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions and exclusions vary by tour, so please read the following information carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Inclusions<\/span>: discussions led by Jason Ripley; full time tour manager for the duration of the tour; accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and activities listed in the itinerary; ferry and private motor coach transfers (except airport transfers on arrival and departure); non-alcoholic beverages with meals; gratuities for all local guides, drivers, and meals; and some limited medical coverage while overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Exclusions<\/span>: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare to and from Spain is not included. Participants are solely responsible for all expenses not specifically included in the tour fee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Examples of excluded expenses are: international airfare; airport transfers; any passport and visa fees; any recommended immunizations or vaccinations; alcoholic beverages; laundry, dry cleaning, phone charges, room service or other items of a personal nature; expenses incurred during free time or non-group activities; and any meals not specifically included on the tour itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This schedule is TENTATIVE and will be based on payments St. Olaf College must make to tour vendors to guarantee group rates. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">We highly recommend<\/span> that you purchase additional trip cancellation insurance <em>at the time of registration<\/em> to recover your payments should you need to withdraw from the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposit due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 $500 upon registration<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 $475 if you cancel on or before July 14, 2026. If the deposit is made after July 14, 2026 there is no refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interim payment due:\u00a0 $3,000 on July 15, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 $1,500 if you cancel on or before March 14, 2027<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance due:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 March 15, 2027<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refund if you cancel:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0None, unless the tour is full and your place can be resold<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellations must be in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAction Items and Documents\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69debc8ee9124-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Read and e-sign<\/strong>\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSevHdN6FGfNSKYZ74KjhX1Ljig4G7raqkNUW6_SVOw0SFhOoQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=112708059257465677352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdoTpf65V0mlsYXy1p77yKaBvE8JKJaNxr6lf0a1f22qUq5-w\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=112708059257465677352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Release &amp; Waiver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Review <\/strong>the latest information on recommended immunizations from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your passport<\/strong>: ensure that it has at least 6 months\u2019 validity past the tour end date (or your return date, if you decide to extend your stay overseas) and at least one blank page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Look at<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel.html\">International Travel<\/a> section of the U.S. State Department, including Before You Go, Country Information, While Abroad, and Emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take time<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/prepare-for-your-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare for your adventure<\/a> by checking out a variety of resources, including frequently asked questions, general health information, included travel insurance, a safety overview, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hold the dates<\/strong> of May 31\u2013June 9, 2026, but do not book non-refundable airfare until we can confirm that the tour is a go. Meanwhile, please see our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/booking-your-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking Your Flights<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__imagetext panel panel-imagetext site-section__bg--normal\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"imagetext\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"site-grid site-grid__no-gutters  site-panel__imgtxt-img-right\">\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<figure  class=\"c-image c-image--rect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Hike people\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Hike-people-820x600.jpg\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1260px) 1260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Hike-people-520x300.jpg 520w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Hike-people-820x600.jpg 820w, \nhttps:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2025\/12\/Hike-people-1120x900.jpg 1120w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"site-grid__col site-grid__col-safari-fix\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"site-panel__imgtxt-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"c-text\">\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-text__desc t-content\" data-depth=\"0\" data-name=\"content\" data-autop=\"true\" data-livetext>\n\t\t\t<p>This tour is currently full. 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