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Caminito del Rey and Ardales Guided Tour from Costa del Sol

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Caminito del Rey and Ardales Guided Tour from Costa del Sol

About this activity

If you are looking for an amazing experience with spectacular views, visit the breathtaking path of El Caminito del Rey 'The King’s Little Pathway.' Walk along the narrow bridge suspended over the Guadalhorce river. Make the most of your time with a 10-hour day-trip from convenient central Costa del Sol pickup points. Tour includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach, entrance fees and guided tour at El Caminito del Rey, and the assistance of your multilingual driver/guide.

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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Julia Travel

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Admission Ticket
  • Included: Guided tour of the Caminito del Rey
  • Included: Air-conditioned motor coach
  • Included: Multilingual guide

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Costa del Sol

    2 h 30 min

    Board one of our air-conditioned coaches from Costa del Sol. Remember to reconfirm your details at least 48h before the activity! Will be departing from Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Malaga. From there, sit back and relax on your journey to the Caminito del Rey.

  2. Rio Guadalhorce Nature Reserve

    Passing by

    During the route, enjoy the views and natural landscapes that you will cross, such as Sierra de Alcaparaín, where you will see extensive orange tree plantations and several Andalusian white villages.

  3. Ardales

    2 hours

    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.

  4. Caminito del Rey

    3 hours Admission included

    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 and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Avenida de Andalucía 10. Bus stop nº11, in front of Caixa Bank.

  • Hotel Tent, Hoyo street nº28

  • Bus stop in front of La Canasta, Avenida Ramón y Cajal nº1.

End point

  • Avenida de Andalucía 10. Bus stop nº11, in front of Caixa Bank.

  • Hotel Tent, Hoyo street nº28

  • Bus stop in front of La Canasta, Avenida Ramón y Cajal nº1.

Using your ticket

  • Please contact Julià Travel Gray Line 48-hours prior to your tour departure date to re-confirm your booking and pickup details. From Monday to Friday 09.00 – 13.00 & 16.00 - 20.00.
  • This tour is a multilingual tour and can have multiple pickup stops
  • 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
  • This path is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, or for people who might suffer from dizziness
  • It is recommended to bring with them water and some snacks
  • There are no restrooms along the path
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Minimum age is 8 years.

  • 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.

  • This path is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, or for people who might suffer from dizziness.

  • It is recommended for visitors to bring water and snacks.

  • There are no restrooms along the path.

  • This tour can have multiple pickup stops.

  • Multilingual guide/escort.

  • Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.

  • The tour could be cancelled due to the bad weather.

  • The duration of the tour can vary depending on your pick-up point.

  • A maximum of 9 people per booking.

Options

  • Tour from Malaga-German

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. de Andalucía, 10, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Torremolinos-German

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    tent Torremolinos, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Torremolinos-Spanish

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    tent Torremolinos, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Malaga-English

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. de Andalucía, 10, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Marbella-Spanish

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Torremolinos-English

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    tent Torremolinos, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Torremolinos-French

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    tent Torremolinos, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Marbella-French

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Marbella-German

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Malaga-Spanish

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. de Andalucía, 10, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Malaga-French

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. de Andalucía, 10, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain

  • Tour from Marbella-English

    Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.

    Starting point:

    Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain

Traveller ratings

4.1 out of 5 · 112 reviews
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