Tickets Caminito del Rey with guided tour from El Chorro

5.0 (8 reviews) Malaga, Spain
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Guide in English/Spanish
Guide in French
Guide in German
Guide in Italian

What's included

  • Shuttle bus from El Chorro to the north entrance. (One way)
  • Bottled water
  • Confirmed entry to Caminito del Rey
  • Protection helmet
  • Local expert guide in the Caminito del Rey
  • Food is not included
  • Transportation/ Transfers to the meeting point
  • Hotel parking for guests only (not free). Park around or Parking Access South Walk.

What to expect

  1. 15m
    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
    20m · Admission ticket 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. 5m
    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
    Pass 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. 15m
    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. 5m · Admission ticket 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
    Pass 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
    2h 30m · Admission ticket 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
    Pass by
    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest.
  10. Desfiladero de los Gaitanes
    Pass by
    During the tour we will appreciate this point of interest and walk "the chocolate staircase".
  11. El Valle del Hoyo
    Pass 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
    Pass 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
    Pass 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
    10m · Admission ticket 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. 1m · Admission ticket 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. 15m
    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 and pickup

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

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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