Caminito del Rey Guided Tour from Malaga
About this activity
Highlights
- Stroll along the famous Caminito del Rey trail
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the El Chorro Gorge
- Learn about the history of the 'King's Little Pathway'
- Experience the thrill of walking on suspended walkways
- Discover the natural beauty of the Andalusian countryside
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Malaga
- Guided tour of Caminito del Rey
- Entrance fees to the trail
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Board one of our air-conditioned coaches from Malaga. Remember to reconfirm your details at least 48h before the activity! From there, sit back and relax on your journey to the Caminito del Rey.
During the route, enjoy the views and natural landscapes that you will cross, such as Sierra de Alcaparain, where you will see extensive orange tree plantations and several Andalusian white villages. Just 9km from Caminito del Rey, we will make a stop of approximately one hour, in the picturesque town of Ardales where you will have free time to visit it at your leisure. At this stop, you can stretch your legs, have a snack and recharge your batteries before starting the Caminito del Rey hiking trail.
The construction of a water channel from the reservoirs in the north to El Chorro was carried out together with a path for maintaining the channel. This one is known as El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Pathway) because it was first opened by King Alfonso XIII. This path, about 3 kilometers long, has stretched of less than 1 meter wide and it is hanging about 100 meters high above the Guadalhorce River.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour requires a moderate level of fitness due to the trail's terrain.
- Children under 8 years old are not permitted on the trail.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the hike.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The estimated time for this route is between 2.5 hours and 3 hours walking, so it is essential to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- The entrance is forbidden for people aged less than 8 years old.
- This path is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, or for people who might suffer from dizziness.
- We recommend visitors to take with them water and some snacks.
- There are no toilets along the path.
- Multilingual escort guide.
- The tour could be cancelled due to the bad weather.
- Please note the duration of the tour is approximate and can vary.
- Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
- This tour includes drop off to different locations before ends in Malaga.
Traveler reviews
Mountains and rivers oh my!
Can be a bit physically demanding but well worth it! Listen to the guide regarding the safety concerns because they really do know best. Helmets are NOT optional.
SO WORTH IT!
This was definitely an experience NOT TO BE MISSED! The views were spectacular, you barely feel the hike because your eyes are so busy taking in all that beauty!!!! Definitely a MUST if you’re in Málaga! Mar, our guide was really fun, she even took pics of us and made the hike very pleasant! 10 out of 10 I highly recommend!
The walk is worth it
The walk is incredible and you should definitely do it if you're able to. I didn't feel the guided part added much - the village we stopped at was primarily to use the toilet, and the audio devices didn't have the best reception so I missed a lot of what the tour guide was saying during the route. But the caminito del ray itself was a great experience and if the tour allows you to do it (individual tickets had sold out when I was planning my trip), then I still think it's worth it.
Great tour
can be a bit crowded. But they managed it very well. The tour guide on the actual walk talked too much and it was difficult to understand her. We took our headphones off after 10 minutes.
Wonderful trip
Well organised. Your guides very friendly, informative and helpful. Ran on schedule and bus was very comfortable.