Caminito del Rey: Guided Tour with Bus from Málaga
ID: GYG207921-323691
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Experience the extraordinary Caminito del Rey with transportation from Málaga and a local guide. Enjoy the scenery, the river, the fauna and flora, and the interesting stories about this unique walk.
Are you ready for an adventure that will take your breath away? Caminito del Rey is a suspended walkway built 100 years ago for the workers of El Chorro Hydroelectric Power Plant. It was reopened in 2015 and has the most impressive landscape in the province of Malaga, with mountains that emerged millions of years ago and vertical canyons born by the force of the Guadalhorce River.
Along the route, learn the real story behind the construction and use of this great work of engineering. Listen to stories of adventurers and climbers, some of whom died inside the throats. Hear about the visit of one of the most powerful men in the history of Spain, King Alfonso XIII.
The trail has a length of 4.8 miles (7.7 kilometres), but it is a simple walk and it is not necessary to be an athlete to do it. Caminito del Rey is a one-way walkway, you will start at the North access (Ardales) and you will end at the South access. There is no need for you to worry about how to get to Caminito del Rey as you will have transport from Málaga to the North access included, where you will start the visit with your guide.
Highlights
- Walk 100 meters high suspended over the gorges of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes
- Forget about transportation, you'll be picked up from and driven back to Málaga
- Learn the facts behind the construction and use of the walkway
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children under the age of 8 years old are not permitted
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Meet at Malaga Train Station, by the bus stop located at 2 Heroe de Sostoa Street. Look for your guides wearing red Aloratur jackets.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
