The Ultimate Camino de Santiago Preparation Course (Udemy.com)
Everything you need to know before walking the ancient long-distance pilgrimage, el Camino de Santiago.
Created by: Jamie Shimizu-Jones
Last updated May 2024
What you will learn
- You will learn insightful history and cultural background of the Camino
- You will know which route is the best fit for you
- You will be physically prepared for the long-distance hike
- You will feel confident in choosing and finding incredible accommodation
- You will know exactly what to pack and what to leave behind
- You will know how to manage your money while on the Camino
- You will elevate your inner journey through intention setting and mindfulness practices
- And much more!
How it compares
Against the other 418 rated Udemy courses in Lifestyle on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 65% of them
- Reviews27#402 of 419 by number of reviews
- Length2.5 hoursshorter than 54% of them
- Last updatedMay 2024earlier than 50% of them
Course Description
Be fully prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago. By the end of this course, you will be ready for a long-distance hike, the rich Spanish or Portuguese culture, and enjoying authentic connections with the people you meet along your journey.
Have you always wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago but felt it was too daunting of an endeavor? Have you asked yourself:
Am I able to physically walk that distance?
How would I even start preparing?
What should I pack?
When should I go?
Why do I want to go on such an arduous journey anyway?
The questions swirl around your head until the next time they come up again and again.
It’s time to take the leap. There’s no “right” time. There will always be something in the way unless you make the time and decide to do it. You don’t want to look back and wish you had walked the Camino.
This course teaches you everything you need to know to walk the Camino de Santiago!
Your guide is Jamie Gominger - founder of Lotus Compass, and Camino aficionado. She has traveled to and lived in more than 30 countries around the world, using travel as a vehicle for personal inquiry. She has walked multiple routes along the Camino and owns a travel company based on guiding travelers on the inner and outer journey through pilgrimage and slow travel.
With Jamie as your guide, you will learn how to prepare yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for what will likely be one of the most incredible, most soulful, and most challenging things you’ve ever done.
Have you ever wished you could leave your life back home and go on an adventure to discover yourself? On this adventure, you will plunge into the unknown, meet interesting characters, transcend your idea of who you are and what you’re capable of, and come home with stories that will captivate your friends and family?
The journey doesn’t start on the first day of the Camino, it starts here. Preparation is key to success! This course is your roadmap.
Course Overview:
Expertly designed by Camino pilgrims, this course will take you through each aspect of your journey. From training to accommodations, blister prevention to what to pack, you’ll be ready to go with all your questions answered by the end of the course!
By the end of the course, you’ll know how to…
Decide for yourself the best route for you and your needs
Train for the Camino so you’re in shape to walk & ENJOY the Camino
Choose the optimal gear for a long-distance hike
Pack everything you need and nothing you don’t
Connect with locals authentically on your trip
Find accommodations that work for you and your budget
Navigate the inner journey that comes with walking a pilgrimage
Additional resources you’ll receive with the course:
Complete packing list
Hiking gear recommendations
Book, podcast, and film recs
Guided mindfulness meditation
20+ free articles, guides, and supplemental materials on the Camino de Santiago
Experienced hiker or just starting out, this course is for anyone who wants to walk the Camino de Santiago! By the end of the course, you’ll have all the information and resources you need to walk the Camino de Santiago.
Sign up and start preparing for your Camino! If not now, when?
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
27 Reviews
Jamie Shimizu-Jones
Jamie has been a longtime researcher and advocate of the power of pilgrimage. She guides travelers on the inner and outer journeys that are evoked through this ancient devotional ritual. Using travel as a vehicle for personal inquiry, Jamie integrates pilgrimages with Buddhist values and meditation practices. Her approach to travel brings a unique combination of personal transformation, meaningful connections, and nature-based exploration.
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Reviews
By Leigh Arevalo on 5/7/2023
So far so good! I appreciate it! I am learning so much.
By Nina Namaste on 2/15/2023
Thanks for providing all this wonderful information. So far I've learned lots about the logistics to consider, and things to contemplate as I embark on this journey (planning, prep, etc.). Bravo!
By Björn Jensen ,Jensen & Komplizen, Bahren on 5/11/2022
Es ist ein guter Kurs für Einsteiger im Kontext Camino de Santiago. Personen, die den Camino schon mal gegangen sind, nehmen nicht so viel mit.
By Terek Hopkins on 4/18/2022
Wow, what a great course! Thank you, Jamie, for conveying your wealth of knowledge on all the variations of the Camino de Santiago in such a clear and insightful way. This is exactly what I needed before embarking on my journey!
By Claudio La gamba on 3/23/2022
the perfect choice if you want to know more about the Camino! I walked the French way and the primitive, and thanks to Jaime's course I plan my next way in Portugal
By Zahrin Middlebrooks on 3/22/2022
i have a friend that did the camino and this made me very interested in doing it myself, it also made me terrified to do it myself! with this course it gave me all the confidence that i CAN do it myself! the instructor of this course made me believe in myself and readied me with all the tools that ill need on my trip! ill be referring to this course while i prepare for my trip and probably whilst on it too! this was a lifesaver!
By Mary Kay Gominger on 3/18/2022
Very much enjoyed this course so far. Jamie's passion for the Camino shines and I am so looking forward to actually walking it in the next year.
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Overall Score : 94 / 100






