From Fuengirola: Caminito del Rey Guided Day Trip

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Join a guided hiking day trip to Caminito del Rey from pickup points from Fuengirola. Walk across the El Chorro Gorge for stunning panoramic views of the Guadalhorce River Dam.

Highlights

  • Feel the cool breeze of the hills as you trek along the El Chorro cliffs gangway
  • Get ready for a day full of adventure with a guide on a safe trail
  • Buckle up your helmet and walk along the path by the Gorge of the Gaitanes
  • Get immersed in the natural beauty as you pass through the cliffs and canyons
  • Discover the varieties of flora and fauna of the region during your journey

Description

During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey from Fuengirola and different points a long Costa del Sol to Ardales, to continue to the northern access to the Caminito del Rey, where the tour will begin. This excursion to the Caminito del Rey is the easiest and most comfortable way to visit this peculiar enclave, whose works began in 1901 and finished in 1905. It was built under the prism of the economic growth and is considered a miracle of engineering. Nextto the guide, a passionate about the history of this incredible place, you will learn about the history and secrets of the environment, as well as the reasons that led to the construction of the walkways between the Gaitanes and Gaitanejo gorgesmaking a total of 7.7 kilometres length that he travelled and inaugurated in 1925. King Alfonso XIII. For approximately 4 hours you will walk for about 4.8 kilometres approximately from the northern access located in Ardales, you will cross tunnels, but be careful with your head! Enjoying the Guadalhorce river dam, you will descend the famous 'chocolate ladder'.with the charm of the characteristic Mediterranean vegetation. Don't forget to take a photo from the transparent viewpoint where you will leave vertigo behind, standing on a platform to see under your feet the wonder of this emblematic natural site at a height of more than 100 metres, and in this way, you will be able to enter into the gorges to the southern access at the Chorro Reservoir, by the pedestrian walkways almost 3 kilometres long and 1 metre wide. After finishing this incredible experience from the heights, up to 105 metres, of the suspension bridge in the canyon of the Gaitanes Gorgereturn the helmets and arrive at the southern access at El Chorro, where you will find the bus to return to the starting point at Fuengirola.

Includes

Transportation in a bus with multiple pickup options in Fuengirola and different points along Costa del Sol Entrance fee to the Caminito del Rey Tour guide Helmets

Important Information

  • The path may close without prior warning due to safety reasons or strong winds or rain In this case, a full refund or change of tour date will be offered
  • Children under 8 years old are not permitted to join the tour
  • A small backpack is useful to carry a small bottle of water, some nuts, fruits or a snack
  • Walking sticks and selfie sticks are not permitted on the trek
  • Please wear walking shoes, Flip flops and open-toe sandals are not permitted
  • Please bring a coat during the winter

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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