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Tickets Caminito del Rey with guided tour from El Chorro

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Tickets Caminito del Rey with guided tour from El Chorro

About this activity

The Caminito del Rey, known as "the most dangerous trail in the world", is located only 60 km from Malaga. Enjoy a guided tour including entrance, expert local guide, safety helmet, water bottle and shuttle bus from Hotel La Garganta (El Chorro, south access) to the start of the tour, returning to the same point at the end.

For about 3 - 4 hours you will travel 7.7 km of trails and walkways suspended over the impressive Gaitanes Gorge, with heights up to 105 m. As you walk, the guide will share the history of the place and discover spectacular views of the Guadalhorce River, the El Chorro Swamp and the natural landscape.

The experience culminates by crossing the emblematic suspension bridge of Caminito del Rey. At the end, you can choose between crossing the new longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Spain, or returning along the alternative path, before returning to Hotel La Garganta.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
La Garganta Activa

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Shuttle bus from El Chorro to the north entrance. (One way)
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Confirmed entry to Caminito del Rey
  • Included: Protection helmet
  • Included: Local expert guide in the Caminito del Rey

Not included

  • Not included: Meals: Food is not included
  • Not included: Private transportation: Transportation/ Transfers to the meeting point
  • Not included: Hotel parking for guests only (not free). Park around or Parking Access South Walk.

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    15 min

    Access the hotel reception to be greeted by the guide who will show you El Caminito del Rey and meet the group.

  2. Count of Guadalhorce Reservoir

    20 min Admission included

    The group will board the shuttle bus from El Chorro train station to enjoy a panoramic walk along the natural landscape road enjoying the views towards the reservoir of the Conde de Guadalhorce until the start of the route El Caminito del Rey through the northern access in the Ardales area.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    Before starting the spectacular tour of the Caminito del Rey, we will access the famous tunnel dug into the rock, a unique entrance that takes us into the heart of the gorge.

  4. Tunel De Los Tafonis

    Passing by

    Once we start the path that will take us to the northern access of the Caminito del Rey, we will pass in front of the geological formations of this impressive natural place and observe the tunnel of the Tafonis.

  5. Stop 5

    15 min

    We will make a short tour along the path of the Emblase de Gaitanejo until we reach the reception of the visitor center of Caminito del Rey (northern access)

  6. Stop 6

    5 min Admission included

    The guide will distribute the safety helmets and give small instructions on recommendations, guidelines and safety to consider within the official route of the King’s Path before accessing its interior.

  7. Gaitanejo Power Station

    Passing by

    At the beginning of the official path of the Caminito del Rey we will see the Gaitanejo Power Station remotely and the guide will give explanations about what it represents.

  8. Caminito del Rey

    2 h 30 min Admission included

    We will walk the official path of the King’s Path through which the expert guide will tell you stories, curiosities and details about the construction, nature and anecdotes of this emblematic place.

  9. Canon Tajo De Las Palomas

    Passing by

    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest.

  10. Desfiladero de los Gaitanes

    Passing by

    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest and walk "the chocolate staircase".

  11. El Valle del Hoyo

    Passing by

    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest and we will pass by the Charca del Sapillo Pintojo, where this small amphibian is usually seen, and the ruins of the Casa del Hoyo, old rural houses that preserve the footprint of the ancient Berbers.

  12. Mirador De Cristal Caminito Del Rey

    Passing by

    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest where we will enjoy the impressive Gran Gaitan Canyon, with suspended walkways at 100 meters high. Just a few meters away, the famous Mirador de Cristal awaits us, from where you can see the gorge under your feet and the remains of the old walkway next to the train pass.

  13. Puente Colgante Del Caminito Del Rey

    Passing by

    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest, arriving at the most exciting moment : the suspension bridge of 32 meters long, suspended 105 meters high above the gorge of the Gaitanes. A unique experience with spectacular views.

    Next we will cross the new longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Spain inaugurated in June 2026.

  14. Embalse Tajo de la Encantada

    10 min Admission included

    After crossing the suspension bridge, we will reach the front of the gorge, where the El Chorro reservoir begins to form. We will descend by stairs and a terrain route to the exit of the Caminito del Rey, at the southern access.

  15. Stop 15

    1 min Admission included

    We will arrive at the end of our tour at the Caminito del Rey helmet collection point at the exit of the southern access, in El Chorro, 200 meters from the meeting point where we started the activity. Here you will return the safety helmet to the staff of Caminito del Rey.

  16. Stop 16

    15 min

    Once the visit to the official route of the Caminito del Rey has ended, we will finish our activity in the picnic area of the Caminito del Rey. Here you can rest in this enabled area or return to the point where our activity began to drink some food and drink, enjoy the wonderful views of the Caminito del Rey or end the tour from the means of transport you chose.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The meeting point of the guide with the visitor will be at the reception of the rural resort La Garganta, El Chorro

End point

  • The meeting point of the guide with the visitor will be at the reception of the rural resort La Garganta, El Chorro

Using your ticket

This ticket serves as a confirmation of the booking of the guided tour of Caminito del Rey with the provider LA GARGANTA. It is not an official entrance to the King's walk to visit it independently. You should always be accompanied by the THROAT guide.

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Hiking poles, selfie stick or any type of long or extendable object cannot be used

  • Hotel parking for guests only (not free). Park around or Parking Access South Walk.

Options

  • Guide in French

  • Guide in German

  • Guide in English/Spanish

  • Guide in Italian

Traveller ratings

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