Caminito del Rey and Ardales Guided Tour from Costa del Sol
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Costa del Sol
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.
Rio Guadalhorce Nature Reserve
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.
What‘s Included
Admission Ticket
Guided tour of the Caminito del Rey
Air-conditioned motor coach
Multilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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-English
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Hotel, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Tour from Marbella-English
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 Marbella-French
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, 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-Spanish
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Av. Ramón y Cajal, 1, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Tour from Torremolinos-German
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Hotel, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, 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-English
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Av. de Andalucía, 10, Distrito Centro, 29007 Málaga, Spain
Tour from Torremolinos-French
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Hotel, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Tour from Torremolinos-Spanish
Includes: Pick up and multilingual guide.
Starting point:
Hotel, C. Hoyo, 28, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience despite non-specific travel information.
Richard P,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide, Pablo, was fantastic in every way. Unfortunately, the instructions given for the collection point lacked clarity- it would have helped to know which side of the road the collection was. Google maps was little help with the information provided.
Spectacular!👍
Geraldine G,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was brilliant, enjoyed every minute! Would recommend to a friend saying it's very safe with a friendly guide all the way through who is very safety conscious!!👍 Definitly recommend comfy but proper walking shoes plus sunglasses as sun can be quite dazzling in places obscuring the view!!👍 Again it was an excellent experience and would highly recommend it to a friend with the proviso of course that they didn't mind heights!!👍 Many thanks for the experience!! 👍🥰❤
Bus driver never showed up
Michele V,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Our bus driver never showed up so obviously we did not get to go on our tour. We were at the correct designated pickup points 10 minutes early and made numerous attempts to contact them. Communication has been very poor with Viator. I contacted Viator who then contacted the tour company for a refund but have been told that will not be happening. I have followed up with them, providing even more proof of what happened, and should they change their mind, I will write a new positive review. In the meantime, I would never recommend using Viator and will certainly not use it again myself.
Great Destination, Haphazard Organization
William K,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The Caminito is amazing, a 5. I gave the 3 solely because of our experience with the tour operator. There were pre designated pick up points when we booked and we picked one and then the day of the tour lo and behold there were a whole bunch more stops not listed for onesies and twosies, several out of the way, that added a fair amount of wasted driving time. The Caminto entrances and exits are crowded and there are many large groups mixed in with each other, no stickers or good standard processes which you would expect to minimize confusion or ease of identifying the guides in the crowds. Several of us experienced this and finally were also confused by location for bus pick up point at end of Caminito, not told time or location before the walk but luckily bumped into guide. Asked begore, but Still waiting to hear if there is a toilet on the bus. Don’t want to make a big deal over petty grievances, but this operator doesn’t have it together. Go to Caminito, but pay a little extra for a small group tour.
You must be in good shape
Nadine G,,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Quite a few more demand what we expect .. especially the end of the course .. disappointment for the 1st stop not long enough so totally useless and return too long ..
great visit do not buy tickets by tripadvisor
JeanS3968,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great site with an amazing guide, never buy tickets through tripadvisor it gives no tracking and do not send you your tickets
Super activity
Elizabeth M,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience, great guide, Michelle, very friendly. The pace of the activity was well adapted to everyone.
Disappointed with bus problems
kiwigal184,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Disorganised from the beginning. Booked this tour through our resort. Pick up was to be 6:45am. Nearly gave up waiting but was finally picked up at 7:40am. We then Continued to drive around picking up passengers until 9:45am. The bus was struggling badly until it was finally replaced at Malaga at 10am. Free time in the village (Ardales) was cancelled so that the bus could stick to its scheduled group entry time into the canyon. The walk didn’t require a lot of fitness and I found it easy. Was safe. My wife couldn’t attempt the trail as she requires walking poles for balance and they are not allowed on the walkway. The views were spectacular. Our guide was informative, enthusiastic and friendly with very good English. It was a very long day as we didn’t get dropped off again at my resort until 5:30pm.
Great visit, later start
Tom H,,May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Visit was a amazing. Great guide. Only issue was bus was 30 minutes late. I tried calling from the hotel at 7:15. No answer
Very nice walking tour. Well arranged bus trip
Marico-inge,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well arranged bus trip there and back. Walk itself was breathtakingly beautiful. Not for people with poor condition and people with a fear of heights.
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