Complete clarity for your first steps

You’ll know exactly what to pack, how to train, what to expect, what to avoid, and how to make decisions calmly,  even when you’re tired, in pain, or uncertain.

Support for your body and mind

From injury prevention to breathing, from trekking pole technique to the first 48 hours… everything is designed to help you walk with confidence instead of fear.

Stage-by-stage guidance

We walk you through the Camino (whatever route you choose), including terrain, elevation, town insights, real-life tips, and perspectives only experienced pilgrims share.

The Camino is not “just a trip.” It’s a life transition. And life transitions need support.

Most first-time pilgrims worry about the wrong things. They over-pack. They train in the wrong way. They panic about pain. They fear getting lost, being alone, or “not being ready.” And deep down, many feel something even more personal: “What if I’m walking because something inside me is changing… and I’m not sure how to deal with that?” This course was created for that exact moment. We speak directly to what you’re truly facing, the excitement, the doubts, the practical questions, the emotional shifts, and the quiet fears that every pilgrim carries. You’ll learn the essentials, the mistakes to avoid, the gear that actually matters, the inner skills that make the walk smoother, and the mindset that transforms the Camino from “a long hike” into a meaningful experience. No overwhelm. No noise. Just clarity, calm, and support from people who’ve walked this path many times and guided thousands of others. By the end, you’ll feel prepared, grounded, and ready for the walk your heart has been calling for.

How this program works

Watch the recorded modules anytime

Stage-by-stage planning, packing, trekking poles, safety, training, and more — yours to revisit whenever you need.

Join the live Zoom support calls

We meet as a pilgrim group to go deeper, troubleshoot your situation, and prepare together.

Ask anything — we’re here for you

If a topic isn’t in the course yet, email us at [email protected]. We’ll set up a Zoom call so you don’t walk into the Camino with unanswered questions.

Curriculum

17 Chapters · 116 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Your Pre-Camino Support Program

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Come say hello!

  2. 2

    Day 0 Done Right: Your Camino Arrival Plan

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to book better flights (without the classic traps)

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      How to reach your Camino starting town smoothly

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      From traveller to pilgrim (the Day 0 mindset shift)

  3. 3

    Planning Camino Francés

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Planning the Camino Francés — Stage by Stage

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Download: Camino Stages from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Finisterre and Muxía

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Download: Presentation Slideshow

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      Stage 1 - Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles

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      Stage 2 and 3 - Roncesvalles a Pamplona

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      Stage 4 - Pamplona to Puente de La Reina

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      Stage 5, 6 and 7 - Puente de la Reina to Logroño

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      Stage 8 - Logroño to Najera

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      Stage 9 and 10 - Najera to Belorado

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      Stage 11 and 12 - Belorado to Burgos

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      Stage 13 and 14 - Burgos to Castrojeriz

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      Stage 15 and 16 - Castrojeriz to Carrión de los Condes

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      Stage 17, 18 and 19 - Carrión de los Condes to Mansilla de las Mulas

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      Stage 20 and 21 - Mansilla de las Mulas to Villar de Mazarife

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      Stage 22 and 23 - Villar de Mazarife to Foncebadón

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      Stage 24, 25 and 26 - Foncebadón to Villafranca del Bierzo

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      Stage 27 and 28 - Villafrance del Bierzo to Triacastela

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      Stage 29 and 30 - Triacastela to Portomarín

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      Stage 31 and 32 - Portomarín to Arzúa

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      Stage 33 and 34 - Arzúa to Santiago de Compostela

  4. 4

    Alternative Routes on the Camino Francés

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      Alternative Routes on the Camino Francés

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      CF Alternative Route #1 — Valcarlos, Eunate & Bargota

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      CF Alternative Route #2 — Montejurra, Ventosa & San Millán

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      CF Alternative Route #3 — La Cartuja, Itero del Castillo & Villovieco

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      CF Alternative Route #4 — Calzadilla de los Hermanillos, Villar de Mazarife & Riego de Ambrós

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      CF Alternative Route #5 — Molina seca Buddha Head, Los Piéros, Pradela & Samos

  5. 5

    Planning Camino Portuguese

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Download: Camino Portugués Stages from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction: Camino Portugués

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Download: Camino Portugués Presentation Slideshow

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Download our 2025 Camino Portugués Coastal Way (Porto → Santiago) – Stages, Accommodation & Prices

  6. 6

    Camino Portuguese - Central Route

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      CP Central - Stage 1 - Porto to Vilarinho

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      CP Central – Stage 2 - Vilarinho to Barcelos

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      CP Central - Stage 3 - Barcelos to Ponte de Lima

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      CP Central - Stage 4 - Ponte de Lima to Rubiães

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      CP Central - Stage 5 - Rubiães to Tui

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      CP Central - Stage 6 - Tui to Redondela

  7. 7

    Camino Portuguese - Coastal Route

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Download our Porto → Santiago (Coastal Way) itinerary with stages, where we stayed, and what we paid.

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      CP Coastal - Stage 1 - Porto to Labruge

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      CP Coastal - Stage 2 - Labruge to Póvoa de Varzim

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      CP Coastal - Stage 3 - Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas

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      CP Coastal - Stage 4 - Marinhas to Viana do Castelo

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      CP Coastal - Stage 5 - Viana do Castelo to Caminha

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      CP Coastal - Stage 6 - Caminha to Porto Móugas

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      CP Coastal - Stage 7 - Porto Móugas to A Ramallosa

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      CP Coastal - Stage 8 - A Ramallosa to Vigo

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      CP Coastal - Stage 9 - Vigo to Redondela

  8. 8

    Camino Portuguese Final Stages (Both Routes Merge)

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      Redondela to Pontevedra

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      Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis + Spiritual Variant

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      Caldas de Reis to Padrón

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Padrón to Santiago de Compostela

  9. 9

    Planning Camino Primitivo

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Camino Primitivo Excel Planner (Recommendations + Itinerary Builder)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Camino Primitivo Stages Slideshow

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Planning Camino Primitivo - Stage by Stage

  10. 10

    Physical Preparation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Core Strength and Balance with Ishwarya

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Camino De Santiago Yoga Practice

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Caminotellers Training Program

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Camino Fitness Foundations for Pilgrims (Part 1)

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      Camino Fitness Foundations for Pilgrims (Part 2)

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Camino Fitness Tracker — Your Weekly Training Plan

  11. 11

    Packing

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      Packing #1 — Introduction & Choosing Your Backpack

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      Packing #2 — Choosing the Right Shoes

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      Packing #3 — Clothing (Part 1) — Layers, Fabrics & Essentials

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      Packing #4 — Clothing (Part 2) — Underwear, Socks & Evening Basics

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      Packing #5 — Rain Gear & Weather Protection

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      Packing #6 — Sleeping Solutions & Night Comfort

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      How to fit the bag and distribute the weight

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      Packing Checklist - Spring / Summer Camino

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      Packing checklist - Autumn Camino

  12. 12

    Health and Safety

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Health & Safety — Injury Prevention, Pharmacies & Common Concerns

  13. 13

    Qi Gong Gentle Body Care Sessions

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Qi Gong – Ba Duan Jin

  14. 14

    How to use Trekking Poles

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why and when to use trekking poles

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      The Basics - Holding & Gripping Trekking Poles

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      Choosing and adjusting trekking poles

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      Walking with Poles - Rhythm and Placement

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      Going up and down

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      Trail Tips - surfaces, Tips and Caps

  15. 15

    The First 48 Hours: What to Expect

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The First 48 Hours — Arrival, Last Preparations & Settling In

  16. 16

    CP Vlog 2025 Lisbon to Santiago

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Download our Porto → Santiago (Coastal Way) itinerary with stages, where we stayed, and what we paid.

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      CP Vlog - Stage 1 - Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 2 - Vila Franca de Xira to Azambuja (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 3 - Azambuja to Santarém (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 4 - Santarém to Azinhaga (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 5 - Azinhaga to Golegã (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 6 - Golegã to Tomar (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 7 - Tomar to Calvinos (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 8 - Calvinos to Alvaiázere

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      CP Vlog - Stage 9 - Alvaiázere to Ribeira de Alcalamouque

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      CP Vlog - Stage 10 - Ribeira to Coimbra

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      CP Vlog - Stage 11 - Coimbra to Sarnadela

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      CP Vlog - Stage 12 - Sarnadela to Águeda (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 13 - Águeda to Branca (Live from the Trail)

    15. (Included in full purchase)

      CP Vlog - Stage 14& 15 - Branca to Porto (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 16 - Porto to Aldeia Nova (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 17 - Aldeia Nova to Póvoa de Varzim (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 18 - Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 19 - Marinhas to Carreço (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 20 - Carreço to Caminha (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 21 - Caminha to Viladesuso (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 22 - Viladesuso to Praia de Patos (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 23 - A Bouza Veiga to Vigo (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 24 - Vigo to Ponte Sampaio (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 25 - Ponte Sampaio to Pontevedra (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 26 - Pontevedra to A Portela (Live from the Trail)

    27. (Included in full purchase)

      CP Vlog - Stage 27 - A Portela to Caldas de Reis (Live from the Trail)

    28. (Included in full purchase)

      CP Vlog - Stage 28 - O Pino to O Faramello (Live from the Trail)

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      CP Vlog - Stage 29 - O Faramello to Santiago de Compostela (Live from the Trail)

  17. 17

    Live Calls

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Stage Planning and Logistics Support Call (27/01/2026)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Stage Planning and Logistics Support Call (20/01/2026)

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      20/12/2025 - Christmas Drink Gathering for 2026 Camino pilgrims

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      22/04/2025 Q&A

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      21/08/2025 Q&A

What people are saying

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It allowed me to slow down, understand what I was about to do, and it gave me a family all having the same dream. It removed my worries because I knew there would always be someone I could ask. Thinking of you Ricky and Erica… that was all I needed.
David

UK

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It helped me slow down & get into the right headspace. I felt mentally and physically prepared for the Camino. If everyone started the Camino this grounded, it would be a different experience.
Participant 

Anonymous 

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Wonderful togetherness with initial strangers and ending up feeling like a family. Everything was covered in great detail, and any questions were answered.
Louis & Julie

UK

WHO WE ARE

We’re Erica & Ricky — filmmakers, guides, and the creators of Caminotellers.   We’ve walked the Camino many times and helped thousands of pilgrims prepare through our videos, retreats, and online programs.   Our mission is simple: to help you walk your Camino well: prepared, relaxed, and open to the transformation the journey brings.

Walk the Camino feeling prepared and supported.

You don’t need to guess, overthink, or walk blind into the unknown. Let your first steps be calm, clear and confident.

€150,00

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FAQ

1. IS THIS COURSE RECORDED OR LIVE? It’s a mix. You get recorded classes you can watch anytime, plus live Zoom support calls where we prepare together and answer your real questions. 2. WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION THAT ISN’T COVERED? Reach out to us at [email protected]. If something important isn’t in the recordings, we’ll arrange a group Zoom call for it. Our only goal is that you feel ready, confident, and supported before your first step. 3. HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE PROGRAM? You get 365 days of full access from the moment you enroll. That includes all recordings, updates, replays, and future additions within the year access. 4. DO I NEED TO JOIN THE LIVE CALLS TO BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM? No. You can walk the Camino fully prepared even if you only use the recorded content. The live calls are a bonus, a space for connection, clarity, and real-time support. You can also access all recordings, so you won’t miss anything. 5. WHAT IF I CAN’T ATTEND THE LIVE CALLS BECAUSE OF TIME ZONES? No problem. All calls are recorded and uploaded into the course. You can watch whenever it suits you, and if you still have questions, just message us at [email protected], we’ll support you. 6. WHAT EXACTLY IS INCLUDED IN THE RECORDED LESSONS? • Stage-by-stage planning of the Camino Francés and Portuguese • Packing module (clothing, gear, rain strategy, sleeping solutions) • Trekking pole technique & injury prevention • Training sessions, Qi Gong, body preparation • Health & safety, dealing with pain, blisters, terrain • The first 48 hours — what to expect • Extra Q&A lessons • All future updates as the course grows If something you really need isn’t covered (for example, stage-by-stage planning of another Camino route), reach out to us and we’ll arrange it for you. 7. DO THE RECORDED LESSONS REPLACE THE RETREAT? No, the retreat is a separate immersive experience. This course is designed for everyone: retreat participants and those walking independently who want guidance, clarity, and support. 8. IS THIS PROGRAM SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS? Absolutely. Most of our pilgrims are walking their first Camino. We guide you gently and clearly through everything: practical, emotional, and physical. 9. WILL THIS HELP ME IF I’M ALREADY EXPERIENCED? Yes. Many experienced pilgrims told us they learned new techniques, simplified their gear, avoided injuries, or walked with more presence thanks to the mindset and practical modules. 10. DO I NEED SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO FOLLOW THE TRAINING? No. Everything is designed to be done at home with minimal space. A yoga mat and your trekking poles for those specific sessions are helpful but not required. 11. CAN I ASK PERSONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT MY ITINERARY, FITNESS, GEAR, OR CONCERNS? Yes. That’s exactly what the live calls and our support system are for. If you have a unique situation, send us a message, we’ll help. 12. CAN I START THE PROGRAM EVEN IF MY CAMINO IS MONTHS AWAY? Yes. In fact, the earlier you start, the calmer and more confident you’ll feel. 13. WHAT IF I’M NOT WALKING SOON? SHOULD I STILL JOIN? Many pilgrims join long before their trip because the program helps them train better, pack smarter, and approach the Camino with less fear and more clarity. 14. WHAT IF I FEEL OVERWHELMED OR BEHIND? You’re not alone. Most pilgrims feel like that at first. This program is built to give you simplicity, step-by-step guidance, and a sense of calm — not pressure. 15. IS THE PRICE WORTH IT? Every survey we received said the same thing: “The program made me more confident, calmer, and better prepared, it changed my Camino.” Most participants said it saved them money, stress, and mistakes. 16. CAN I JOIN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD? Yes. The recordings work for all time zones, and we offer support via email and during live calls. 17. WHAT IF I JOIN THE PRE-CAMINO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND LATER WANT TO JOIN THE RETREAT? The Pre-Camino Support Program is included for retreat participants. If you join the program now and later decide to join the retreat, just send us an email at [email protected]. You won’t pay the full retreat price again, we’ll give you a special discounted link so you only pay the difference.