Home > Camino De Santiago > Support and Coaching > Camino Itinerary Planning

Personalised Camino Itinerary and Planning Service

A Camino designed around your pace, your goals and your way of walking

Some of my links may be affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I might earn a small commission at no cost to you. See our Privacy Policy for details. And this post was crafted with care and occasional typos by Colleen (and not AI)

Many pilgrims successfully walk the Camino by following the arrows, staying flexible and figuring things out as they go. But the Camino is not one-size-fits-all, and neither are we or our lives.

Some folks join a guided tour, others book a self-guided choice but there is another options.  Some pilgrims are happy to plan and book (or not) and be part of the process but they’d welcome a little experienced help before they leave home. 

If you’re thinking:

If this sounds like you then you’re exactly the sort of pilgrim I help.

I have walked 24 Caminos and work with pilgrims to create realistic Camino plans and itineraries that fit their pace, preferences and priorities.

I don’t offer package tours or cookie-cutter itineraries. Instead, we work together to create a Camino that works for you.

You remain actively involved throughout the process, so you understand your route, your stages and your options. This makes it much easier to adapt if your plans change or your Camino unfolds differently from expected

What Camino Planning Services Do I Offer?

Not every pilgrim needs the same level of support.

Some people have already created an itinerary and would simply like an experienced second opinion before booking accommodation and flights. Others would like help creating their Camino from scratch.

That is why I offer two different services.

1. Camino Chat

If you’ve already created your own itinerary but would like an experienced second opinion, Camino Chat may be all you need. This is my One to One support service where we chat for an hour online and go through your plans.

I will help you identify possible problems, practical alternatives and opportunities to improve the itinerary before you commit to accommodation or travel bookings.

This is ideal for pilgrims who have completed most of the planning themselves but would like reassurance from someone with considerable Camino experience.

Camino Chat Pricing – One hour: €75

2. Camino Itinerary Planning

This service is for pilgrims who would like help creating a Camino itinerary from scratch.

Perhaps you’re looking for shorter walking stages, private rooms, extra rest days or a more relaxed pace. Or maybe you’d like some help making sense of the possible routes, stages and accommodation options.

We will work together to create a Camino that fits your life, your walking style and your priorities.

With me, you’re not simply buying a spreadsheet or a list of accommodation. You are buying the benefit of my experience from 24 Caminos and years spent helping other pilgrims.  I know these routes, and I walk them. I use all that I’ve learned from those journeys to help you plan your own Camino.

What you’ll receive

Itinerary Planning Pricing

Need more than five weeks?

I have helped pilgrims plan everything from a week-long Camino to a slower journey lasting almost two months. We can discuss your plans during the discovery call and I will explain the options and confirm the price before you commit.

Last year you created a custom itinerary for our Portuguese Coastal Camino. We’re now thinking of walking the Camino Francs and wondered if you could create another personalised itinerary for us. We know it will be spectacular (Jeff & Joan USA)

How My Planning Service Works

I have tried to make the process as simple and flexible as possible.

Just as every Camino is different, each planning project is slightly different too. To make sure the service feels right for both of us, we begin with a short discovery call.

Step 1. Camino Discovery Call

Complete the enquiry form below and I’ll be in touch to arrange a short 15-minute discovery chat.

We’ll talk about your Camino plans, goals and questions. This gives us a chance to get to know each other, answer any initial questions and decide whether this service is the right fit for your needs.

Step 2. Planning Proposal & Booking

After our initial conversation, I’ll put together a simple outline of the support I believe will best suit your Camino plans, together with the confirmed price and estimated timeframe

If you decide to move forward, you’ll then receive:

Step 3. Creating Your Camino

I start to create your personalised Camino plan based on your goals, preferred pace, accommodation needs and priorities.

Once you’ve had a chance to review this, we’ll chat again and make any required changes.

Colleen Thank You! I have everything booked. It all worked out so well, thanks to your help. You are a trail angel for sure. (Susan USA)

Why Work With Me?

People walk with me and contact me for Camino support from around the world. I feel very privileged to be trusted with an important part of their journey.

If you are at the beginning of your Camino planning and wondering why you should choose me, this may offer a little reassurance.

What I Cannot Offer or Do

I love helping pilgrims plan their Camino, but I’m not a travel agent or tour operator.

My role is to help you create a realistic Camino plan, while ensuring you retain control and flexibility over your own journey.

Because of that, I do not:

What I can do is help you create a realistic and practical plan based on many years of Camino experience.

Camino Routes I Currently Support

I would love to help you plan your Camino but in order to do that, I must know your chosen route exceptionally well. I have walked 24 Caminos, and there are some routes that I know in depth through repeated walks, detailed research, recent Caminos and years of helping other pilgrims.

To provide the best possible advice, I only offer planning services for:

If you are considering another route, you are still welcome to get in touch. I may be able to point you towards useful resources or help through a one-to-one Camino Chat, even if I cannot provide a full stage-by-stage itinerary.

Colleen, your website and itinerary and accommodation advice contributed mightily to my experience. Meeting you on the Camino was icing on the cake. (Greg USA)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to have already chosen a Camino route?

No. If you’re unsure which route is right for you, we can discuss the options during our initial conversation and decide which Camino might best fit your goals, timeframe and walking style.

2. Can you help me walk shorter stages?

Absolutely. Many of the itineraries I create are for folks who want to walk shorter days, take additional rest days and have a more relaxed Camino.

3. Why is personalised planning different from a self-guided tour?

A self-guided tour company usually books accommodation and other services for you. I do not make bookings or sell a package. I create a personalised itinerary based on your needs, then you retain control of your arrangements.

4. How far in advance should I contact you?

I only take on a limited number of planning clients each month, so I recommend getting in touch as early as possible, particularly if you’re planning to walk during busy periods.

5. Will you book accommodation?

No. I provide accommodation suggestions, recommendations and links to contact and book, but all bookings are made directly by you.

6. What if I want to change plans?

That’s completely normal. One of the advantages of being actively involved in the planning process is that you’ll understand your route and options, making changes much easier.

7. What if an accommodation is fully booked?

This can happen, particularly on popular routes or busy times such as during a Holy Year.

Where possible, I’ll suggest alternative accommodation or stage options, nearby towns or backup accommodation ideas as part of the planning process.

8. How long does the planning process take?

Most Camino planning and review services are completed within around two weeks of our first planning session, although this can vary depending on route complexity and the level of support required.

I never found such complete and detailed information about the Camino de Santiago. As a first-time pilgrim, your experiences helped me enormously. (Caroline, Indonesia)

Are You Ready To Start Planning?

One of the things I love most about the Camino de Santiago is that every walk unfolds differently and even after all my years of walking, I still discover something new.

I’m a planner. I want to be sure that I’ll experience the places that matter to me, learn a little of the history, visit favourite cafés and stay somewhere with character. I also like to have some control over how far I walk each day and understand the terrain ahead.

I also know that even the best plan can’t predict every encounter, every difficult day, or change in the weather or unexpected detour. That uncertainty and the loss of control is after all, part of the beauty of the Camino.

Planning doesn’t lessen the experience. My role is to help you feel informed, prepared and more confident about the journey ahead, not to plan away the unexpected.

If this sounds like the kind of support you’ve been looking for, complete the enquiry form below and we can arrange a short discovery chat.

Because I’d love to be part of your Camino.

Thank you so much for your guidance. For months you were the other woman in my life… We appreciate you passing on your wisdom. This has been a magical journey from St. Jean and we feel it would not have been the same without your guidance. (Bill and Lisa USA)