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Highlights
- Experience El Caminito del Rey's challenging trail and feel your adrenaline surge as you navigate one of the world’s toughest paths.
- Prepare for a thrilling adventure with steep trails and 100-meter-high suspended boardwalks over rugged terrain in Gaitanes Gorge, perfect for veteran hikers!
- Stand on the Glass Balcony perched atop a rocky buttress to experience vertigo-inducing views of the canyon’s vastness.
- Visit Jurassic Beach where waves have crystallized into massive fossils and cross an exhilarating 35m-long metallic hanging bridge.
- Did you know? The Caminito del Rey has served as a filming location for various movies, including 'The World is Not Enough' (1999).
Your Experience
Your experience
The Caminito del Rey General Entry Tickets offer an memorable adventure for thrill seekers eager to check off a must-do hike from their bucket list. This renowned trail is one of the globe's most exhilarating and picturesque, having undergone extensive renovations in 2015 to meet all safety regulations. The pathway winds along narrow cliff edges, suspended high above the rushing waters of the Guadalhorce River below.
As you traverse this stunning route, witness the rugged beauty of the Andalusian countryside, dotted with olive groves and almond orchards, framed by the distant peaks of the Sierra de Huma and the Sierra de las Nieves. Experience a hike that combines natural splendor with historical intrigue on one of Spain's most thrilling trails.
Explore history and nature
In addition to conquering the cliffs and tricky trails, explore the long history of Caminito del Rey. Discover remnants of the original pathway built in the early 20th century alongside nearby ruins of ancient settlements. Rock climbing enthusiasts will find ample opportunities on the rugged cliffs that frame the gorge.
Birdwatchers can observe a diverse range of avian species native to this region. Navigate steep hills with narrow curves along a cement boardwalk and 'Butter Stairs,' named for their waveform, preserved during restoration efforts. A major highlight is the Glass Balcony on the rocky buttress—its glass floor tests your vertigo as you stand over an abyss!
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the historic Caminito del Rey
- Expert bilingual guide proficient in English and Spanish-speaking languages (as per option selected)
- Guided tour experience of Caminito del Rey (as per option selected)
- Provision of helmets, radio guides, and headphones for safety and communication (as per option selected)
- Shuttle service to the meeting point (available at an additional charge, payable at venue)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring along water, energy bars, sandwiches or fruit & nuts, and sunscreen.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years.
- People with vertigo or heart or lung-related diseases are not allowed on this trail.
- Shutterbugs, take note: Photography using selfie sticks or tripods is prohibited.
- The following are not allowed on the hike: bulky backpacks, smoking, crutches and/or canes.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is not the best fit for pregnant people and guests with cardiac, respiratory, locomotor, or vertigo issues.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Caminito del Rey is a one-way trek. Your tour will start at the north entrance (Ardales) and end at the south entrance, in El Chorro town.
- If you are driving by yourself, you can park your vehicle at the Visitor Centre Parking Lot.
- Carry 2.50 EUR change to book a roundtrip shuttle service from the parking lot to the meeting point of the trek. For maximum convenience, the shuttle also drops you back at the parking lot.
- The total length of the trail is 7.7 KM (4.8 miles). Please ensure appropriate physical preparedness.
- Please plan to have a meal and use the washroom before beginning the trek, as there is no facility or possibility to stop in the middle of the route.
- Guests between the ages of 8 and 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Don't forget to bring along your ID, passport, family book, or equivalent document.
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you 1 day before your date of visit.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 60 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Visitor Reception Center.
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Address: W6J6+V7, 29550 Gobantes, Málaga, Spain.
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Landmark: Near Caminito del Rey - North Access.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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