Caminito del Rey and Ardales Guided Tour from Costa del Sol

About this experience

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.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 2h 30min

   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. Stop 2

   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. Stop 3 · 2h

   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. Stop 4 · 3h

   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.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• 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.

• 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.

Before you go

• 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.

Cancellation policy

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