Hike along the Caminito del Rey – an exhilarating and beautiful path which hugs the side of mountains and crosses incredible gorges. Get you adrenaline pumping and get closer to nature on a 3-hour guided hike.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

Hike on the famous Caminito del Rey
Experience a dramatic landscape complete with gorges, cliffs, and tunnels
Learn about the colorful history of this engineering marvel

Full description

Walk the Caminito del Rey, a suspended walkway which offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Originally built 100 years ago for the workers of El Chorro Hydroelectric plant, the path was reopened in 2015 as a scenic walkway. Hike along a path that hugs the cliff face and offers epic views of the Malaga province. Trek high above the vertical canyons formed by the power of the Guadalhorce River. Admire the crystal clear water of the gorge cascading beneath you. Discover tunnels carved into the sheer rock. Learn about the history of this engineering marvel from your knowledgeable guide. Hear the stories of the adventures and climbers who helped build the path, as well as the path’s connection to King Alfonso XIII.

Includes

Entrance to Caminito del Rey
English and Spanish-speaking guide

Lunch
Transport

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Meeting point

Restaurante El Kiosko (Parque Ardales, Pantano El Chorro, s/n, 29550 Ardales, Málaga, España) Meet your guide at the door of the Restaurant the kiosk will be our guides. They will be wearing a red and black uniform and holding the red flag of Áloratur. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of your tour. The tour will start on time and latecomers will miss the tour and not be refunded.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Selfie sticks
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

The trail is 7.7 kilometers long, but it is a simple walk and it is not necessary to be an athlete to complete it.
Please note, Caminito del Rey is a one-way walkway, you will start at the north entrance (Ardales) and you will end at the south entrance. The exit of Caminito del Rey is located in the town of El Chorro. From there you can take the shuttle bus that will take you to the starting point. Buses leave every half hourand cost € 1.55 per person cash. Credit cards are not accepted
Please note, children under 8 years old are not allowed to visit Caminito del Rey
There is a maximum number of guests of 25 each guided tour
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and footwear
Please note, this tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility

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4.6 /5

based on 1429 reviews

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Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Service
4.5/5
Organization
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We thoroughly enjoyed this 5km walk on the suspended walkway above the deep ravines. After the walk you take a bus 10km back to the start. The views were wonderful and our guide known as Timmy was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning the history of the place.There is a restaurant at the start and a natural lake. We recommend this as a great day out.

September 11, 2021

It was an amazing experience. We wanted to visit independantly but in the end did a guided tour with Aloratur and we were so glad that we did. Our guide, Paul, was incredibly knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. Without a doubt the experience was more fulfilling because of the background information plus the additional anecdotes. The tour was professionally organised and safety measures were always observed without anything feeling too controlled.

August 13, 2021

It is absolutely beautiful and worth seeing. Great service overall and Pablo, our guide was everything you wish in a guide - present, knowledgeable, helpful & as an extra - funny and a fantastic photographer Thanks Pablo! There was a positive mood all along and we even gotten spirits of water from Pablo's magic bottle to help us handle the heat We received a drink ticket at the end of our trip and found our way easily to the shuttle bus (that basically takes you to the start place. Thank you guys for everything! Book them with confidence! HAPPY BIRTHDAY PABLO!!!!!

August 1, 2021

Caminito del Rey: Tour With Official Guide

Caminito del Rey: Tour With Official Guide

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