From El Chorro: Caminito del Rey
Malaga, Spain
From El Chorro: Caminito del Rey
Recommended by 90% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Malaga, Spain
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take on one of the most thrilling trails in the world in total safety with this guided hike along the Caminito del Rey through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural Park. Follow your guide along the 5-mile (7.5-km) route along narrow walkways that cling to the rock face high above the ground and over former railway bridges, taking in sweeping vistas, waterfalls, caves, and other wonders.
- Explore the scenic Caminito del Rey safely with a hiking guide
- Learn about the history of the trail and its highlights as you hike
- Trail entrance and shuttle transfer to the trailhead included
- A group hike to connect with other travelers along the way
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 344 reviews
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Louise_B, Sep 2025
Last minute availability, Fernando was our friendly guide. Enjoyed our experience, definitely worth a visit.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your opinion .
Raluca_R, Sep 2025
Amazing experience, well organised, Florian guide very well prepared. Took the 15:30 tour to have shade during the tour.
irena_d, Sep 2025
Very nice trip, tour guide was very nice and informed and concerned about all group. Hike was easy to make. Really recommend it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! 😊 We're happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and felt well looked after by our guide
Great to know the hike felt easy and enjoyable — thanks for recommending us!
— The Visitanddo.com team
David_E, Sep 2025
Super buenísimo! Hot and lovely weather alongside a fantastic route. Definitely something I would recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste del buen clima y de la ruta fantástica. Qué alegría que la experiencia haya sido tan positiva para ti.
¡Gracias por recomendar la excursión y esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con Visitanddo.com!
Catherine_J, Aug 2025
Really good experience! I dragged my family along but they enjoyed it too !! Result👌. A bit of faffing at parts but spectacular and so worth it. Really amazing views and not difficult in terms of physical ability. My 11 year old and 13 year old loved it our guide Pedro was so good at filling us in on nature and history and I watched him handle nervous travellers very kindly. It always helps being referred to as the “beautiful” people! The guide makes all the difference. Thanks Pedro!
This is an amazing trip. 38 degrees and I didn’t melt thanks to a lovely breeze. Do it!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your whole family enjoyed the trip and that Pedro made such a positive impact with his knowledge and care. It’s great that the views, breeze, and overall experience made it memorable. We’ll make sure Pedro hears your kind words! Visitanddo Team
Jokull_A, Aug 2025
Great tour, you board a bus at a hotel and then walk with stops. We did the 15:30 tour which gives natural shade from the sun, which is nice. Beautiful national park. Guide was great and kept it light and fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟
We’re happy you enjoyed the tour, the beautiful park, and the fun atmosphere with our guide. Great choice taking the 15:30 tour for that natural shade! Hope to see you again soon.
Visitanddo Team
LL_P, Aug 2025
This was an amazing walk! We loved it. Jesus was our guide and he was informative, engaging and so knowledgeable! He made this so much fun! A good amount of stops and stories along the way. We would highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Jesus made your walk both fun and informative. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for another great adventure soon.
Justin_F, Jul 2025
I blame Joe Lycett & David o'Doherty for showing me this on the UK Channel 4 programme Travelman. Of course we left it too late to book so the guided tour of Viador was our best option and we weren’t disappointed. Our guide (Alberto) was brilliant and very knowledgeable. We had the 14:30 slot and arrived about 14:10. We signed in at the hotel and then at 14:20 got on the bus to the start. 15 mins later we were on the move…hiking to the start (1.5k away) on a flat walk. Got to the start, got given helmets and then we were off. Steady pace to take in all the beautiful views and history. At the end of the trek you continued for another 1.5k to get to the hotel again (where we parked). All so smooth and around 7km-7.5km in total. Very worth it. Easy trek that any reasonably fit person can do. What you waiting for, get booking!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for this fantastic review!
We’re thrilled that you discovered us through Travel Man — thank you, Joe Lycett and David O'Doherty! We’re so happy you enjoyed the experience, and that Alberto helped make it memorable with his knowledge and guidance.
The detailed breakdown you shared will surely help other travellers — and we couldn’t agree more: it’s a smooth, beautiful route that’s accessible and totally worth it. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Visitanddo
Andrew_L, Jul 2025
Great trek following water canel through high walk boards and cliffs
Hot and high, make sure you bring bottle of water
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback! 💬
We're glad you enjoyed the trek along the water canal and the stunning high walkways and cliffs — it really is a unique and beautiful route.
You're absolutely right: it can get hot, so bringing a bottle of water is a must! 💧
Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
The Visitanddo.com Team
Michelle_D, Jun 2025
This was the best experience, I wasn’t expecting all the stairs which was hard for me but if it wasn’t for the guide, I wouldn’t of made it, he gave me water, ice packs and candy. He checked on me all the way to the end. I think his name was Pablo. He was wonderful
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're truly touched by your kind words about Pablo — he’ll be so happy to know his support made a difference for you.
We’re sorry the stairs were challenging, but we’re glad you felt cared for every step of the way. Your appreciation means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you again on another, more comfortable adventure!
Best regards,
Brian_G, Jun 2025
If you can walk 6 miles this should be an easy experience. The views were fantastic. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed the views and had a great experience with our guide. Hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
James_S, Jun 2025
Wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to find meeting point at hotel. We walked ahead towards the end of the hike and made it back to the hotel easily for departure.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you had a great experience with the guide and found everything smooth and easy. Hope to see you again on another adventure!
Warm regards,
George_J, Jun 2025
Excellent experience doing this walk. The guides were fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, professional and funny.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the walk and had a great time with our guides — they’ll be happy to hear your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
Warm regards,
Jamie_J, May 2025
Tremendous. Well organized and very safe for all involved. We enjoyed the walk very much and felt the bus and guide were of a very high standard.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the walk and appreciated the organization and care from the team. Your feedback means a lot!
Edwinmolina, May 2025
What an amazing hike and tour! Guide was excellent. You camn do this at your own pace and finish earlier.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😄 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the amazing hike and appreciated the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
It’s wonderful to know that our guide made your tour excellent and memorable.
We hope to welcome you again soon for more incredible adventures from the Costa del Sol! 🌄✨
Best wishes from all of us at Visitanddo.com ✌️
Mark_A, May 2025
Our tour guide Juan kept a nice pace and I never felt uncomfortable or hurried. His description of the area was interesting. I really enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Mark! 😊 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your Caminito del Rey tour, the views really are something else, right? 😍
Juan will be thrilled to know his pace and commentary made your walk both comfortable and engaging. He’s passionate about sharing the history and beauty of the area, and it shows! 👏
We’re glad you had such a positive experience and truly hope to see you again for another unforgettable adventure in the south of Spain! 😊
Marvin_C, May 2025
Great way to have a touch with nature and history. Frank was an amazing guy. Keep the group on pace without rushing no one. Jokes on his end kept on giving the group a smile while waking on the walk challenge.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Marvin! 😊 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Caminito del Rey experience, it really is a perfect mix of nature and history, isn't it? 🌿🏞️
Big shoutout to Frank! 🎉 We're lucky to have him on our team, keeping the group on track without rushing, and sprinkling in some humor along the way is his signature style 😄. It’s great to know his jokes made the challenging walk feel lighter and more enjoyable.
Thanks again for choosing us, Marvin. We'd love to have you join us on another adventure soon!
Joseph_W, May 2025
Great experience in an incredible landscape, made extra memorable by a charismatic and funny guide. Our guide walked us through the history of the place, making sure everyone was comfortable and happy. When we visited the weather was abnormally wet which heavy rain and wind. Our guide made this part of the experience and changed where he normally stopped to more sheltered areas. It gave a great context to the extreme conditions the workers who made the original trail had to face. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and stop for photos.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you, Joseph, for such a heartfelt review! 🌟 We’re so happy to hear your Caminito del Rey adventure was both unforgettable and beautiful, even under those wild weather conditions! 🌧️💨
Our guide will be thrilled to know his energy and adaptability helped turn a rainy day into something truly special. The way he reshaped the tour to keep everyone safe and comfortable while still sharing the fascinating history is exactly what we strive for 🙌✨
It's great that you felt welcomed to ask questions and pause for photos, those moments make all the difference! We’d love to have you join us again for another exciting journey (hopefully with a bit more sun next time!) 😄📸
Brian_L, Apr 2025
Beautiful walk along the Caminito led by our guide after picking our tickets up from the Garganta Hotel in El Chorro. An easy walk of around 5 miles which is mainly flat or downhill with very little steps up until you get near to the end. My wife has asthma and managed it no problem. After collecting your hard hat at the start the actual walk took just over 2 hours to reach the end. We then handed in our helmets and walked back to the hotel to get our car. Our start time was supposed to be 15:30 however it was almost 16:00 before we boarded the bus to take us to a point (20 mins) where we then walked another 20 mins to the start point with toilets and vending machines. Once there we waited another 20 mins before starting the actual walk. Our guide did tell us back at tbe hotel that the total time needed to complete the walk was 4 hours which turned out to be true however this was due to a lot of extra time getting the group together, giving a briefing, time for the group to use the toilet and buy more water / snacks, walking back to the hotel from the end of the walk (20 mins) This was a very enjoyable experience however beware of the extra time needed if you have any time constraints or public transport arrangements. I would have given a 5 star rating if we could have started on time and reduced the hanging around sections of this experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
It sounds like you had a wonderful and exciting walk along the Caminito del Rey, and it's great to know that your wife with asthma managed it well! The description of the 5-mile, mostly flat or downhill walk is very helpful.
Your detailed breakdown of the timeline, however, is really important for others to note. The delay in the start time and the extra time spent on bus transfers, walking to the starting point, waiting, and the briefing significantly increased the total time needed to around 4 hours, as your guide mentioned. This is crucial information for anyone with time constraints or public transport arrangements.
It's understandable that the delays and waiting around impacted your rating, as starting on time and minimizing those sections would definitely enhance the overall experience. Thanks for sharing such a thorough and balanced review, highlighting both the beauty of the walk and the practicalities of the time commitment.
barbara_k, Apr 2025
A bit hectic at first parking and figuring out groups etc. but they were well organized. (You have more time than you think to get there....my time was for 3:30 and we did not leave until after 4:00)
Response from Host, May 2025
It's great to hear that despite a slightly hectic start with parking and group organization, you found the walk and scenery of the Caminito del Rey to be outstanding! It's also helpful to know that the initial time allocation might have some flexibility. Thanks for sharing your experience and that reassuring tip about the timing!
Adam_W, Apr 2025
Great option for people that forgot to book Caminito few weeks earlier. Beautiful place and a professional guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're pleased you found our tour a great option, especially for those who booked the Caminito del Rey last minute. We're also delighted you appreciated the beautiful scenery and our professional guide. We hope you enjoyed the experience!
Hugh_C, Apr 2025
Very well organised tour. Our guide, Fernando, was very informative and made sure everyone felt safe. My wife had a fear of heights but managed this easily
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Hugh,
Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled you had a very well-organized experience on the Caminito del Rey. We're especially delighted to hear that Fernando, your guide, was very informative and ensured everyone felt safe, allowing your wife to manage the walk easily despite her fear of heights. We appreciate you sharing your positive feedback!
Brian_L, Apr 2025
Great experience with a knowledgeable local guide. While the excursio Is quite long (about 4 hours) and a decent length (about 7km) we had an absolute blast. Our guide Jesus was great and the views and experience of walking the Caminito was a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Brian,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the Caminito del Rey. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the walk and the breathtaking views, and that our guide, Jesús, helped make the experience even more enjoyable.
The Caminito can indeed be quite the adventure, but we’re glad to hear it was worth it. Thank you again for recommending the tour! We hope to welcome you on another unforgettable experience in the future.
Best regards.
Sammy_C, Mar 2025
Travel light layers, (zip trousers/ shirts) take snacks/;sandwich, ( we had a light breakfast and were just hungry) lots of phone memory for photos/ videos. Helmets are provided and enjoy.
Drove from Málaga and pare in at El Churro outside the hotel ( meeting point)
Check as closed on Mondays
Book in advance to avoid to get the morning 9.30am excursion as it gets hot in the afternoon.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Sammy,
Thank you for sharing your experience and great tips! Caminito del Rey is indeed a must-see in Andalucía, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Preparing in advance, as you mentioned, really helps make the experience even better.
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for another unforgettable journey!
Yasuhiko_K, Mar 2025
This short trip was an amazing one. You need to hike about 3-4hours, but the sights you see will blow your mind and prevent you from getting tired.Thanks to the guides, we were able to accomplish this walk.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled you found your Caminito del Rey trip unforgettable. We're delighted that the breathtaking sights kept you energized throughout the 3-4 hour hike. And we're grateful you recognized the guides' contribution to your successful walk. We appreciate you sharing your experience!
chrs_h, Mar 2025
It is exciting and beautiful. I practiced walking five miles a few months ahead, and at 73 had no problems. Our guide Stefano knew the plants, geology, and history and it made the trip more wonderful than walking it on our own. It poured rain the first half, but it did not hinder our walk. Loved this walk all the more because of Stefano!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear traveller,
Thank you for your wonderful and exciting review! We're thrilled you had such a memorable experience on the Caminito del Rey. It's inspiring to hear that your preparation paid off and that you had no problems completing the walk.
We're especially delighted that Stefano's knowledge of the plants, geology, and history enhanced your trip. It's fantastic that he made the experience even more wonderful than walking it on your own. We're also glad that even the pouring rain didn't hinder your enjoyment.
We truly appreciate your kind words about Stefano, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments. We're so happy you loved the walk!
Viviana_M, Mar 2025
The Caminito del Rey walk was an unforgettable experience.
Our guide Pedro was knowledgeable, funny and very helpful.
A bus trip was arranged for us from La Garganta Hotel that took us to the beginning of the walk. Safety helmets were supplied. The weather was perfect, not too cold and not too hot, we experienced a bit of rain but the path was safe. The walk is not too difficult. We would love to go back again next time we visit Malaga.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
That sounds like a truly wonderful and unforgettable experience! Thank you for sharing your review of the Caminito del Rey tour from El Chorro.
We're thrilled to hear that Pedro, your guide, was knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. It's fantastic when a guide can enhance the experience with their personality and expertise. We're also glad that the transportation from La Garganta Hotel was well-arranged and that safety helmets were provided.
It sounds like you had ideal weather, even with a bit of rain. We're pleased that you found the walk not too difficult and safe. And we're especially happy that you'd love to go back again! We hope you do get the chance to return during your next visit to Malaga.
Simon_P, Mar 2025
It was a great adventure and day out, very well organised tour. Only negative was parking near the pick up point.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We're delighted to hear you had a great adventure and day out on the Caminito del Rey from El Chorro! Thank you for your positive feedback. We're pleased that you found the tour very well organized.
We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the parking near the pick-up point. We understand that parking can sometimes be challenging, and we'll take your comment into consideration to see if we can provide any helpful information or suggestions to future travelers. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Julia_P, Jan 2025
Fantastic day out for anyone who is able to walk 7Km. Amazing sights. Historical. Very organised trip, fantastic guide, Pedro.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hi Julia.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Caminito del Rey! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic day out and that you enjoyed the stunning views and historical significance of the trail.
It's great to know that you found the trip well-organized and that your guide, Pedro, was fantastic. Our guides are passionate about the Caminito del Rey and strive to provide a safe and informative experience for all our guests.
We're also pleased to hear that you appreciated the physical challenge of the walk. The Caminito del Rey is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's a rewarding experience for those who are up for it.
Once again, thank you for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back to the Caminito del Rey or one of our other tours in the future.
Brian_B, Jan 2025
There is too much waiting around. 90 mins from arrival time to move to start walk. Pace is very slow and the 1.5 km walk either side should be communicated clearly. It's deceptive to represent the whole trip length without the breakdown. Google maps defaults to a very slow approach for people who don't know better
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Brian,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent Caminito del Rey experience. We appreciate your honesty and want to address your concerns.
You're right, there can sometimes be waiting periods, especially during peak season. This can be due to factors like safety checks, group sizes, and ensuring everyone is prepared for the walk. We are always looking for ways to improve the flow and minimize waiting times.
Regarding the pace and the 1.5km walk on either side, we understand your point. The Caminito del Rey itself is a relatively short distance, but the total walking distance, including the approaches, is longer. We will review our descriptions to ensure they more clearly communicate the overall distance and the pace of the walk.
We also acknowledge your point about Google Maps. We will investigate ways to provide more accurate and helpful directions to our customers.
We hope that despite these minor inconveniences, you were able to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the unique experience of walking along the Caminito del Rey.
We value your feedback and will use it to improve future experiences for all our guests.
Sincerely,
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