We help women find the confidence to walk their own Camino, and the company to never feel alone doing it.
Carol Alexander-Price, Founder & Guide
Confidence
Many of our walkers arrive having never travelled alone, newly widowed, freshly divorced, or simply unsure of themselves after a big life change. We build the trip around getting you there, and getting you walking.
Sisterhood
You'll meet your group on a video call where strangers will will become your friends. The kind of friends you would like to travel with again.
Wonder
Poppy fields on the Meseta, chapels by the Atlantic, monasteries a thousand years old, we chose these routes because they still stop us in our tracks, and we think they'll do the same for you.
Why women choose us
We take care of the logistics, so you can just walk and fully immerse yourself in the experience
Camino Confidence & Beyond exists for women of a certain age who dream of walking the Camino but would rather not do it alone. We carefully source all accommodation, arrange luggage transport and guide you every step of the way....the only decision you have left is which cafe to stop at next.
Never more than 10 women
A small enough group where everyone will know each other's name by day two.
Guides with similar life experiences to you
Our guides are mature and empathetic with a full understanding of what it feels like to be in your shoes.
Twin ensuite rooms
Good-standard accommodation, personally checked before we ever book it.
Luggage transferred daily
Walk with just a day pack, Your bag will be waiting for you when you arrive.
A Dedicated Whatsapp group in all itineraries
Get to know your walking companions, and even arrange to travel together.
Two prep video calls
We talk about how to prepare physically, mentally and practically for your Camino.
Very rarely, due to the remoteness of some of the stops, you may have to share a larger room or dormitory, but we always ensure that the accommodation is good!
Where we walk
Eight ways to make it your own Slow Stroll
From the Camino de Santiago to Ireland's wild Dingle Peninsula and Menorca's ancient coastal path, every Slow Stroll is fully guided, small in number, and built around a manageable daily distance.
How a Slow Stroll works
From first message to Plaza Obradoiro
1
Tell us your dream
Message us on Facebook, Instagram or email and we'll send an itinerary, booking form and terms and conditions.
2
Reserve your place
Pay a deposit securely through Stripe, sign and return your forms, and you're booked.
3
Prepare together
Join the WhatsApp group, come to two video calls, and work through our prep guides on kit, fitness and what to expect.
4
Walk your way
Fully guided each day, luggage moved on ahead, free to walk with the group or find your own quiet pace.
5
Arrive as friends
Collect your Compostela, celebrate together in Santiago, and for most of our walkers, start planning the next one.
Who's walking with you
Guides who are your age, and have felt what you're feeling
Camino Confidence & Beyond was founded by Carol Alexander-Price for women who've lost a partner, been through a late-life divorce, watched children leave home, or simply never fancied travelling alone. Our guides are similar ages to the women who walk with us. During your camino, they will be your guide, friend and confidant all rolled into one.
If you'd like to hear a friendly voice before you commit to anything, we're always happy to have a chat, no script, just a real conversation about whether a Slow Stroll is right for you.
It gives my guides and I great pleasure to watch a group of strangers become a unit, and such good friends that many come back to walk with us again and again.
Carol Alexander-Price, Founder & Guide
In their words
Every walk ends with new friends
★★★★★
If you are up for a peak experience in your life, walk a leg of the Camino with a Carol. She is a fabulous guide! She takes care of all the planning including reservations for places to stay along the way, and transport of luggage (we only carry a day pack) but even more important, beyond the logistics, she provides superb support, encouragement and humor. Of course there were moments when I was hot, or tired or my feet were saying, “enough,” but it all paled compared to what came to call, Camino Magic. All the zillions of people who have journeyed on the Camino and all their reasons for doing it — everything from adventure to deep spiritual intentions –it’s in the air and it carries you along. You meet people along the way and there is instant kinship; it’s an experience unto itself and no amount of describing it can come close to the actual reality. I am headed back for another leg of the Camino with Carol this coming fall and with eager anticipation, looking forward to it. Big hug, Alison
Alison teal
The USA - Camino Portuguese litoral porto to oia September 2023
★★★★★
In Sept 2018, I went on my first walking holiday. Carol arranged a 6 day walking holiday in Menorca on the islands southern part of their Camino. Each day was well paced to help me build up confidence as the week went by. We had such fun. Carol is warm, funny,, supportive and empowering. I would not hesitate to walk the Camino with Carol again.
Linda Howard
The UK - Cami de Cavalls menorca august 2018
★★★★★
I joined the “Camino Confidence” group for the hike from Sarria to Santiago March 28th to April 11th this year. I thought it was all about the hike and it was, but it was way more. I met friends from the USA, and Australia that I am still in contact with today. Our hike quickly became a hike of love, friendship and support. We were 8 women ( of an age) that were happy to day pack and not worry about our bags which appeared every night at our destination. I will never forget the amazing, yet quaint village accommodations. Absolutely gorgeous, and secure . This was a must for me and my friend, who were happy not to be let down at the unreliable hostels. I loved a hot shower and amazing food every night. I am planning my next hike and will absolutely be a first call to Carol Alexander at Camino Confidence. Cheers Liz Smith Canada
Liz Smith
Canada - Sarria to Santiago slow stroll march 2023
