Málaga: Caminito del Rey Guided Day Trip with Bus Transport
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Malaga, Spain
+26
- 7 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spain's Caminito del Rey can be difficult to reach without a car, so skip the hassle of renting a vehicle on this group hike from Malaga. Enjoy a break from the city as you walk the 4.7 miles (7.7 kilometers) of nature trails and cliffside walkways found along 'The King's Little Path'. Take scenery from unique panoramic vantage points as you trek over the canyons and rivers below.
- Travel from Malaga in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach
- Feel confident trekking under the supervision of your guide
- Enjoy multiple photo opportunities along the way
- Have an immersive experience as you learn about the area's history as you go
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Caminito del Rey Admission Ticket
- Helmet
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Malaga
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ardales
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
El Pantano De Guadalhorce (ardales)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Caminito del Rey
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
El Chorro
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children under the age of 7 are not permitted.
- Umbrellas are not permitted
- Walking sticks are not permitted
- Not recommended if you suffer from vertigo
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 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
This was an amazing experience. Not as scary as it looks and far more beautiful in person. The trip was well organized and we were well taken care of. I highly recommend it. Monica and Alberto were great tour guides! Monica even walked us around Fuengirola after the trip was over. You can tell she loves what she does. Thank you Monica and Alberto!
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We enjoyed the tour itself, Alex was wonderful, what upset us was our pick up point was a 30 euro cab ride away , got on the bus rode 45 min 2nd stop was 3 minutes from our hotel, then more stops that added an hour to the trip, then the same coming home, would be better with one pick up and drop off like the tour we took the next day, Malaga City Hall. In doing this you do not spend 3 hours on the bus.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and that Alex made such a great impression. We regret that the pickup location and multiple stops made the journey so long. We appreciate your suggestions for implementing a more practical pickup and drop-off system and will share your comments with our team.
Caminito del Rey is stunning. Definitely something to see.
The group was split into English and Spanish. The English group had a guide from the caminito and unfortunately he did not provide any information on the walk. When he stopped us about half way for a break the other guides were giving their group info. Nothing was provided in English so I don't know what they were told. The destination is stunning and doesn't need a lot of additional info so still worthwhile.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the stunning Caminito del Rey, but we’re sorry the English commentary did not meet your expectations. We understand how important informative guiding is to the experience and will share your comments with our team to review this with the guides involved.
What an absolutely amazing trip. Very well organised and great tour guides. The photos on line don’t do it justice.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted you had such an amazing experience and appreciated the organization and our guides. The scenery really is even more spectacular in person! We hope to welcome you again on another adventure with Visitanddo. 🌟
I arrived early to our pickup location where there were several buses with no clear signs as to where each was going or what company each bus was associated with. I approached an operator who checked our tickets and gave us wristbands then said this bus was full and to wait for the next one. We waited, another bus came and left. I received a missed call and called back but no answer. After playing phone tag the guide answers and said they left without us. She did not offer an alternative time or a refund and said “I’ll see what I can do” and never heard back. I called the company and Viator for a refund which was denied. Will never be booking with Viator again. Terrible customer service, lack of communication and lack of organization.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration regarding the confusion at the pickup point and the subsequent communication. We take these concerns very seriously and regret that you felt unsupported. We would like to review what happened, as providing clear instructions and proper assistance is important to us. Thank you for your feedback.
It was a beautiful walk-through canyons with 2 swinging bridges over gorges. Wear good sneakers or hiking shoes . Some downhill and some uphill but overall pretty safe.. Be prepared for a large group. Our bus had almost 60 people on it and they split into two groups of 30..
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful canyon walk and found the route safe and enjoyable. Your tips about suitable footwear and the group size are very helpful for future visitors. We hope to welcome you again on another Visitanddo experience! 😊
Was well organised from pick time, stop off for breakfast and the Caminito del Ray walk and drop off. Our guide was great too with good commentary.
I would recommend it
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that everything was well organised, from pick-up to the Caminito del Rey experience, and that you enjoyed our guide’s commentary. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another Visitanddo tour! 😊
One of the best experience I had done in Spain as a whole. Although the pick up was late, it was still fine. The guides, Monika and the other (forgot her name), were nice and accommodating. Monika shared many information not just about Caminito but even Malala and Spain. It was interesting to learn new stuff.
Caminito del Rey is I think one of the best scenic hiking place I have done. I don't know even know how to describe it. It was just an amazing experience. The staff at the entrance were also friendly, sharing the dos and donts. Overall, it was incredible.
I'll do it again!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Caminito del Rey was such an incredible experience for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Monika and the team. We’re also happy you enjoyed learning about Málaga and Spain along the way. Thank you for choosing us!
What a wonderful experience, well worth the effort. The views are stunning. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted that you found the experience worthwhile and enjoyed the stunning views. It’s also great to hear that our guide’s knowledge added to your experience. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Great experience in itself. Well communicating guide. She was vocal and kept the tour interesting and didn’t over explain things.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re delighted that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the guide’s clear communication and engaging way of sharing information. It’s great to hear that the tour was both interesting and well balanced. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Excellent tour with a great guide. If you do this tour make sure to do it in the morning while it is still cool.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide. And thank you for the helpful tip about choosing a morning departure, especially during the warmer months. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Andalusia! 🌞
Read the information sent about what you cannot take with you and what you can, wear good supportive footwear, and take a good size bottle of water, it's a good walk but enjoy the amazing scenery and listen to guides, have some really interesting facts to tell you
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you very much for your review and for sharing these helpful tips with future travellers!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walk, the incredible scenery and the information provided by our guides. You are absolutely right that good footwear and enough water are essential to make the most of the experience.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Andalusia!
Wonderful tour, our guide Monica was super. Thank you for this amazing experience. Weather was hot, but it didn’t disturb at all.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that Monica made your tour even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her.
We’re also glad that the hot weather didn’t stop you from enjoying the experience! ☀️ We hope to welcome you back again soon for another adventure with us.
Best regards,
Excellent tour much better than expected. Not suitable for anyone with any walking issues and not suitable for kids. For very fit and healthy adults its the best tour. Not too much history just enough and fun. Thrill seekers will love this tour. Wouldn't do if too hot either the day we did it was perfect 27 degrees. The restaurant stop you guys need to change though as its not suitable to only offer this cafe with low standards as your food for the day. Most options are pork or dairy so its the only thing i thought was bad. And looked unhygienic with flies in pastry cabinets. The tour guide leader benjimin was excellent and cant recommend him enough. He made the experience really good. Would have liked longer to drink and eat at food stands at the end of the hike. But the actual tour was 11/10. Only this stop in village lets it down.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such detailed feedback! We’re delighted the Caminito del Rey itself exceeded expectations and that Benjamin made the experience so enjoyable. We also appreciate your comments about the village food stop and the limited time at the end of the hike. We’ll make sure these points are shared with the team for review.
Great experience! Our group of five aged between 11 -69 loved it. It was far less challenging walk than we expected. The tour was very well organised and the views are amazing. Our guides - Monica and Jennifer were great as well. We would definitely recommend to the nature lovers.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that the whole group, from age 11 to 69, enjoyed the Caminito del Rey and found the walk more accessible than expected. We’ll also be happy to pass your kind words on to Monica and Jennifer. Thank you for recommending us to nature lovers!
Take water and snacks. Suncream is also a must. The walk is not strenuous but can be hard in places in the heat.
The views are amazing.
Wonderful experience all round
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and the incredible views. Your tips about bringing water, snacks and sun protection are especially helpful during the warmer months. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Well run. Mica was a great guide. Very cool experience. August is very hot so plan for heat and go earlier in day if possible.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and that Mica made such a positive impression. August can be especially hot, so your advice about preparing for the heat is very useful for future visitors.
Amazing place! Well worth a visit. The travel to and from was organised and worked out well. The tour guide was helpful and informative on the coach, but once the walk started we didn’t see them again until the end. Fantastic scenery though! Had a great time. The suspension bridges were fun, the first one was really high! Great shops and cafes at the end Highly recommended going.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re glad you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and that the transport was well organised. We’re sorry the guide was not present during the walk, as guests should feel supported throughout the experience. We’ll review this with our team. Thank you for recommending the Caminito del Rey!
Must do if you are in Costa del Sol . Gorgeous natural wonder .
Convenient pick ups along costa del sol .
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for recommending us! We’re delighted the Caminito del Rey excursion was such a highlight of your stay on the Costa del Sol. It’s great to know the pickup service made the day easy and comfortable. We hope to welcome you again on another Visitanddo adventure!
Easy booking with Viago and customer service responded very quickly to my query (in the evening as well). Coach trip was excellent, cool and comfortable. Guide was accommodating and well organised. The trip is excellent for sightseeing and worth the price for a day out.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that the booking process, quick assistance, comfortable coach and organisation made your Caminito del Rey day trip so enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you found the experience good value and enjoyed the spectacular scenery. We hope to welcome you again!
We had a great day. The bus arrived on time (even a little early) at the meeting point. Monica was our guide and she gave a lot of good information along the way. Once there we were split in 2 groups and our guide a young guy I forget his name was really good. The hike was pretty easy and the views were spectacular.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear customer,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊
We are delighted to hear that you had a great day, that the bus arrived on time and that you enjoyed Monica’s explanations throughout the journey.
We are also pleased that you had a positive experience with the local guide and enjoyed the spectacular views along the Caminito del Rey. We will be sure to share your kind words with the team.
Thank you for choosing Visitanddo. We hope to welcome you on another excursion very soon! 🧡
Bus was early and guide was excellent. Be prepared with good walking shoes, drink and camera. Mostly flat with a few steps.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear customer,
Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊
We are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that you found our guide excellent. We also appreciate your helpful advice for future travellers — comfortable walking shoes, water and a camera are definitely a great idea for enjoying the experience to the fullest.
Thank you for choosing Visitanddo. We hope to welcome you again soon on another excursion!
Well organized tour company.
Lovely day out with family.
Thank you to a cheerful and knowledgeable
Mica as our tourguide .
With a very careful driver, Fernando.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a well-organized tour and a wonderful day out with your family. 🌞🚍
It’s fantastic that Mica made the experience cheerful and informative, and that Fernando’s careful driving contributed to a safe and relaxed journey. Experiences like yours are exactly what we aim for at Visitanddo.com.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure exploring more of Andalucía’s beautiful sights and culture 🌿
Wonderful experience out in the Sierra Huma mountains. Amazing that workers used the old route daily. A few anxious moments because of my fear of heights but absolute safe and worth the outing. Beautiful views of the mountain, gorges and the river below.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that your adventure in the Sierra de las Humosas mountains was wonderful and memorable 🌞
It’s amazing to reflect on how workers used the old route daily, and we completely understand that there were a few anxious moments for those with a fear of heights. We’re glad you felt safe and that the experience was worth it 🚍✨
The breathtaking views of the mountains, gorges, and river below truly make this excursion special. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure with Visitanddo.com, exploring even more of Andalucía’s stunning landscapes 🌿
Exceptional- trip of a lifetime- great professional guides- comfortable coach...safety first - will recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a “trip of a lifetime” with professional guides, a comfortable coach, and top-notch safety throughout 🌞🚍
It’s fantastic that the tour exceeded your expectations and that you felt both safe and well cared for during the journey. Experiences like yours are exactly what we aim to create at Visitanddo.com ✨
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure exploring the beauty and culture of Andalucía! 🌿
Didn't go, due to illness, dont offer refund and they claimed to have called me but they didnt and there was no way to contact them. I sent an email and they replied back after the refund deadline. Lairs
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are very sorry to hear about your experience. 😔
Unfortunately, according to our cancellation policy, we do not accept refunds or changes with less than 24 hours' notice. This is because all our suppliers have already been paid.
We would like to review your case personally and investigate what went wrong in the communication.
Your feedback is very important to us and helps us improve communication and service for all travelers.
Bring Suncream,light sweater judt incase,water,sunglasses.
Arrive we'll on time.
Phone for pictures but if possible tie it onto you incase it falls out of your hand.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing these helpful tips! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that you’re helping future travellers prepare for the adventure 🌄✨
Your recommendations are absolutely spot on 🙌 Bringing sunscreen, water, sunglasses and a light sweater can really make the Caminito del Rey experience even more comfortable, especially depending on the weather and time of year ☀️🥤
And your advice about securing the phone is also very useful 📱👏 With such breathtaking views all along the route, everyone wants to take photos, so being careful is definitely a good idea.
Thank you again for travelling with Visitanddo.com and for taking the time to share your experience and practical advice with other travellers 💙 We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure in Andalusia ✨✌️
Be ready for a long enjoyable hike at very high supported trail. If you have a fear of heights DO NOT GO. If you enjoy beautiful scenery in deep canyons, this for you.
It is not a difficult trail but just very high. In total it is about 7km. That includes getting to the trail head and the 1.5 after the trail ends. There are no stops and no restrooms, except at the begining and end. We really enjoyed the hike.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and helpful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you really enjoyed the Caminito del Rey experience and the incredible scenery along the route 🌄✨
You described the trail perfectly — it’s an unforgettable adventure surrounded by spectacular canyons and breathtaking views 💙 The height can definitely feel intense for some visitors, so your advice for travellers with a fear of heights is very useful 🙌
We also appreciate you mentioning the practical details about the walking distance and facilities along the route. Preparing well with comfortable shoes, water and knowing what to expect helps make the experience even more enjoyable 🥾🌿
Although it’s a long walk, we’re so happy to hear that the beauty of the landscape made it worthwhile for you. Thank you again for travelling with Visitanddo.com and for recommending the experience to future adventurers ✨✌️
This trip was booked through Viator. We missed the trip completely because Viator did not provide an update of the new commencement time, even though they said they did. They then tried to get the tour company to provide a refund, which needless to say they did not, as it was not their fault, but rather Viator’s. Cannot describe how upset & disappointed I was & how disgraceful Viator’s behaviour was,
Response from Host, May 2026
We are very sorry for what happened and fully understand how frustrating and disappointing this situation must have been.
Unfortunately, these notifications of schedule changes are not received by the customer in a timely manner.
That said, we sincerely regret that this affected your plans and your experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience; your feedback is very important to us, and we will do everything we can to improve our communication regarding future bookings.
Great experience. Where good shoes for walking and bring water and snacks. It can be very hot. We did it in July.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your great feedback! 😊 We’re really happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with us.
You’re absolutely right—comfortable walking shoes, water, and some snacks are essential, especially during the summer months like July ☀️🥾 Your tips are incredibly helpful and will surely make a difference for future travelers planning their visit!
Thanks again for sharing your experience and those useful recommendations. We’d love to have you back for another adventure very soon! 🚍✨
Absolutely loved our visit to Caminito del Rey, we had the pleasure of having Monica as our guide. She was so impressive with her knowledge of the area, made sure she engaged with lots of our group, took photos for us and was genuinely a lovely person.
I have to say it is a very long day being the first an last pick up but all in all we 100% made the right decision to go as part of a tour and not on our own as we had originally planned to do.
I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello! 😊
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you loved your visit to Caminito del Rey and that Monica made the experience even more special with her knowledge and friendly approach. 🙌✨ She’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words!
We understand that being the first and last pick-up can make for a long day, but we’re delighted to know that, in the end, you felt it was 100% worth it and that joining the tour was the right choice.
Thank you for your high recommendation! We’d love to welcome you back for another incredible adventure soon. 🌍💙
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