Caminito del Rey Trekking Walkway
Malaga, Spain
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Walk high above running mountain streams and in the shadow of dramatic cliff-faces on this stunning afternoon hike along Caminito del Rey. This iconic Andalusian walking path, also known as The King ’s Little Path, looks precipitous, but you’ll have an experienced guide by your side to keep you safe on the track and help point out the Caminito’s scenic highlights.
- Don’t worry about getting held up by crowds on the path in this small-group hike
- Learn about this hike’s history as a service railroad for local workers
- Tickets to the Caminito covered by your tour costs
- Exciting for young and old: 8 to 17-year-olds can join the tour at a cut rate
What's Included
- Tickets to Caminito
- Professional Guide
- Guided Tour
- Safety helmet compulsory and third-party liability insurance included.
- Bus tickets€2.50 per person
- Transport
- Bottled waterWe recommend bringing a bottle of water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- El KioskoParque Ardales, Pantano El Chorro, s/n, 29550 Ardales, Málaga, Spain
Meet your guide at Restaurante El Kiosko, Parque Ardales, Pantano El Chorro, s/n, 29550 Ardales, Málaga.
End point
- Caminito del Rey . North AccessEl Caminito del Rey, 29550 Ardales, Málaga, Spain
Once you finish the route, here you can take a bus to go back to the starting point. The route is a straight line; at the end, you’ll need to walk for 15–20 minutes to the shuttle bus stop (approx. €2.50, not included) to return to the Kiosko car park
Itinerary
1
El Kiosko
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Caminito del Rey
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Sports, trekking or hiking shoes (flip-flops, heels, etc. are prohibited).
- In winter, it is necessary to bring warm clothes or a raincoat in case it rains.
- Carry a bottle of water for hydration during the trip.
- The use of selfie sticks or tripods is not allowed, nor is entry with crutches/canes and animals.
- Smoking is not allowed during the entire tour.
- Entry times are subject to the park’s availability; any changes will be communicated as soon as possible
- Not recommended for travelers with vertigo
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christopher_G
Fantastic day activity! One of the most scenic and beautiful hikes in the area. The route is just stunning, the guides are informed and attentive, the whole experience is perfect. Overall the hike is pretty easy, but there are many steps and waking sticks are not allowed.
Reviews
4.1
based on 102 reviews
Alain_B, Oct 2025
Awesome multilingual guide. He provided quite a bit of information about the trail's history and surroundings
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Alain_B,
thank you for your kind review!
We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Caminito del Rey Trekking Walkway tour.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another wonderful experience!
Best regards,
Naturanda Team
Vaughan_M, Oct 2025
The actual walk and views were stunning. Sadly we were left underwhelmed with your process. After firstly having a change from midday to 3pm which effected our planned day. The meeting point organisation and size of group, 30 certainly isn’t a small group, there were so many other groups on track slowed the whole event down, there was little information from the guide, at the end we were left to get to pick up or shuttle bus areas. We were not advised that the shuttle was not included. Many others were not impressed that a ticket was required. Had we known what we were going to get for our guided tour we would have just walked independently and not have had to waste our day. You have a very special place here to showcase and sadly we were left not wanting to recommend this to anyone to do a guided tour. Big tick for views
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about your experience. We're really sorry to hear the activity didn't met your expectations, nevertheless we would like to point out that the group size is listed on the product's description and in our website. In the name of everyone in the organization I would like to express our deepest apologies for the inconveniences. Kind regards.
Annchristin_S, Apr 2025
No guide for Caminito del Ray showed up at the time set in the ticket (1200).
Took ages to Get in contact with Customer support and they dismissed everything claiming the tour was at 1500 leaving a big Group pretty angry. No support to solve the situation.
. Stay away. The company has a very bad reputation amongst guides. Buy tickets directly instead!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Ann, we're really sorry to hear you had experienced some inconveniences during your visit. We will review this situation with our staff to find out what happened and to ensure we keep delivering only the best experiences for our customers. Thank you very much for taking the time to write your feedback. Kind regards.
Jessie_A, Apr 2025
I extend my sincere gratitude to our guide, Antonio, from La Garganta Activa, for his expertise, engaging demeanor, and patience. My three-star rating reflects an issue with Naturanda's scheduling. Despite confirming a 12 pm start time the previous day, I received a 9:45 pm WhatsApp notification of a change to 3:30 pm. On the day of the event, José from Naturanda further adjusted the time to 4:30 pm, explaining that he was coordinating with his boss. While I enjoyed the activity itself, the significant scheduling changes and resulting inconvenience warrant this feedback.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello, we're sorry to hear you experienced some inconveniences with this activity's timing, we ask for your apologies. We will review this case with our staff to find out what happened. Thank you very much for your feedback, best regards.
Missie_T, Jun 2024
Caminto Del Rey is not to be missed! This is a unique way to take in the Mountain View’s and see some of the natural areas of Spain.
We booked this tour because the guided tours through the park were sold out and we really wanted to see this area. Booking with this tour company may have been a waste of money because the only thing the guide did was meet us in the parking lot and walk us to the park entrance- something we could have figured out on our own.
Use caution when booking as the tour starts at at El Kiosko and parking is nearly impossible to find in that area. We had to walk about 2 km from the car to the meeting point. Additionally the hike is only one way and the tour doesn’t provide transport back to your car. We had to walk a ways from the exit and find a public bus to get us back. A total pain in the butt and unexpected at the end of the hike.
Jenny_v, May 2024
Wonderfull place which you only can see walking. Good change after beaches, historic towns and cathedrals.
GlenysP, May 2024
Really enjoyed the experience. The walk was spectacular and it was great getting an idea of how and why it was built from our guide. Loved the paths winding around cliff edges.
Christopher_G, Oct 2023
Fantastic day activity! One of the most scenic and beautiful hikes in the area. The route is just stunning, the guides are informed and attentive, the whole experience is perfect. Overall the hike is pretty easy, but there are many steps and waking sticks are not allowed.
Ron_M, Oct 2023
A great walk along a very narrow and high walkway with deep ravens and spectacular views the guide was very knowledgeable
Petr_V, Apr 2023
We visited Caminito del Rey through Viator. We waited half an hour for the meeting point before the guide took us to enter the valley. Here we waited another hour without explanation before they let us in. All the individual tourists walked in front of us - terrible!!! But then we got a great English guide and the Caminito del Rey was amazing.
Rian_V, Jun 2022
The nature and the trip were beautiful, it was only too slow , Evert time stop and bla bla bla , tell the story ans sprak when Youri walking
Andr_N, May 2022
poor tour organization, information, and the worst client support and service ever.
The guide didn't informed us on how everything works, we had to take out information as with a "bottle oppener", we had to pay extra for the bus to take us up to the original point, having payed 45€ for a tour that costs 18€
No problem with companies making money, but because of the bad, bad, service, we felt robbed.
Even on direct contact by phone and whatsapp message, NATURANDA badly informed us of anything, and skiped our questions.
Response from Host, May 2022
Hello,
I assume you are "Andre's" companion. I have replied to him. You can read my comments also. Thank you very much.
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Corina_J, Apr 2022
Logistic organisation was terrible. When it is possible to walk the trail on your own, I would advice to do so. The trail itself was amazing and wonderfull.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
I am sorry if the experience did not meet your expectations. We ALWAYS do our utmost to offer the best service. But in high season or during the days before or during the holy week, the affluence of travellers can cause a delay in the development of the day. Thank you
Puk_S, Mar 2022
The trail was beautiful and the guide very nice. But at the end no one told me that i had to take another shuttle bus to go back to my car. Suddenly i was in a bus to sevilla because the group i walked with didn’t only do the trail. All the organisation could do is call a taxi i had to pay myself. I recommend to go there yourself, not with a group tour as it is not very organised for people that only want to walk the trail.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you very much for your review.
Ronald_B, Dec 2021
The walk was amazing. Wear a jacket, it was misting and cool in the mountains. Tour leader was informative. We didn’t book bus transportation, but Uber worked ok, if a little stressful.
Peter_M, Nov 2021
The meeting place was wrong. And the information given to us about when We were entering the Caminito del rey was not right. In the besinning We thought We should enter at eleven, but it was pushed forward and in the end it was not until after two hours.
David_R, Nov 2021
Very disorganised, delay getting in (2hrs) and guide never really explained why. Walk is worth doing but would have been better booking an entry ticket without the Viator guide.
Chris_B, Sep 2021
Excellently organised. Chimi the guide brought the whole experience to life. It’s safe and as long as you’re reasonably fit, you’ll love it. Was my wife’s birthday present and what could be more memorable. Great value too. Parking easy by El Kiosco. Bus back simple and €1.55 each.
Marc_J, Aug 2021
Was alittle thrown off with change of time the day before our hike. But once we arrived and got started the hike was amazing. Our guide Rachel kept it super fun and entertaining! With it being Holiday time I'm Spain it was pretty busy but was still able to enjoy the hike with my husband and get some amazing photos. Would definitely recommend this trip!
Michelle_S, Jul 2021
Amazing park (although hot). Excellent guide. Very poor directions and instructions in Viator to the meeting point, which was at Kiosko not El Mirador with limited parking. Google maps took us to a random incorrect point in Ardales which was not El Mirador so beware. Recommend confirming the meeting point Viator. Their instructions should also recommend 1.5 L water/pp.
Emmanuelle_G, Oct 2025
Time shifted by 1:30, we arrived in the middle of the night😵💫, frankly very unhappy , arrived at our car at night
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Bonjour, merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé avec nous vos impressions sur votre expérience. Nous regrettons profondément les désagréments causés et sommes sincèrement désolés pour la gêne occasionnée. Au nom de toute l'équipe, je vous présente nos excuses les plus sincères. Nous avons pris note de vos commentaires et les examinerons avec notre personnel afin que cette situation ne se reproduise plus. Cordialement.
fabienne_P, Oct 2025
Very good experience, especially since I had not managed to book with a guide in French, we were surprised to have a guide who also spoke French.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
Bonjour ,fabienn.,
merci pour votre charmant commentaire!
Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la visite au Caminito del Rey avec nous.
Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour une autre expérience incroyable!
Cordialement,
Naturanda
Jans_S, May 2024
De hele tocht is prima te doen en goed georganiseerd. Een echte aanrader voor iedereen die van avontuur houd
Nathalie_C, May 2024
C'était magnifique. Belle expérience que je referais n'importe quand. Malgré le moment d'incertitude en arrivant, il manquait un peu de détails pour le.point de rencontre.
Andrs_D, May 2024
En principio nos tenia que recoger en el quiosco, pues nos mintió en la cara de que ya había estado ahí, ya que nosotros llevábamos desde 15 minutos de la hora de recogida, si no llamo al teléfono nos quedamos sin entrar y perdiendo el dinero.
Claude_L, Apr 2024
Très belle activité! Bien accompagné par les organisateurs! Le chemin après la dernière vallée était longue et il faudrait plus d’instructions pour aller chercher l’autobus à la fin!
wil_v, Mar 2023
De reservering was niet bekend op het verzamelpunt omdat de naam van de tussenpersoon was doorgegeven en niet die van ons. Verder alles top geregeld.
Judith_S, Nov 2021
Erg leuke ervaring. De tocht is prima te doen als je een normale conditie hebt. De hoogte lijkt enger dan het daadwerkelijk is. Als je op het pad loopt heb je minder in de gaten hoe hoog het is. De groep was redelijk groot, 19 mensen. We vermoeden dat er twee groepen waren samengevoegd. Daardoor was het wel wat druk maar niet storend. Erg leuke gids, de Engels/Spaanse Paul. Al met al een aanrader!!
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