7 tours · €42–€160 per person · ★ 4.8
For day trips from Alicante, we read every listing and kept 7 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €42 per person for a coach trip combining mountain and coastal villages to €160 for a guided village and springs trip in a small group. The village coach trip pairs guided visits with free time, so these Alicante excursions leave room to explore on your own.
A quick way to choose: for Guadalest from Alicante, check admission costs, as the small group springs trip excludes museum and castle tickets; the Canelobre cave visit involves plenty of steps; the coastal village trip includes its chocolate factory visit and tastings only from Monday to Saturday. The best reviewed day trips from Alicante come first below.
ESCAPE WINDY, RAINY, OR HOT WEATHER INTO A CAVE-SHELTER! Discover more of the Alicante region than you’d be able to on your own on this small-group g...
Drive along the costablanca till coming in side the alicantinian mountain, a natural border will lead us to a completely different environement.. Hist...
Join a guided day trip to explore the stunning village of Guadalest and the charming town of Altea. Begin your adventure with a visit to Guadalest, pe...
Visit two of the most beautiful coastal towns in the Alicante province full of charm and taste chocolate!...
Experience an intimate small-group tour led by your local Alicante guide with no mixing into larger groups—ensuring a truly personal and immersive vis...
This is a small group tour of no more than 7 people and therefore is an exclusive way to visit the area. A great opportunity to visit the town and nat...
Combine the cultural richness of Guadalest with the natural relaxation of the Algar Waterfalls on this day trip from Alicante or Benidorm. In the mor...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 2, 2026 · Ranked by Fit for first trips, caves or private pickup, then duration, inclusions and constraints. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 7 day trips from Alicante to Guadalest and Algar, Canelobre Caves and Busot, and the coastal villages of Altea and Villajoyosa.
Book the TOUR FROM ALICANTE option by bus for Guadalest and Algar with waterfall entry: €45 per person; no hotel pickup. 4.6 from 245 reviews.
For a short outing, take shared transport to Canelobre Caves and Busot: 3h at €54 per person; numerous steps. 4.99 from 150 reviews.
Book private transport to Guadalest, Polop and Algar: 4h–5h at €80 per person, 4.88 from 65 reviews; minimum two guests.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls | Guadalest and waterfall entry | €45 per person | 4.6★ (245) | 6h–8h | No hotel pickup |
| Canelobre Caves and Busot | Caves and music museum | €54 per person | 4.99★ (150) | 3h | Numerous steps; minimum two guests |
| Guadalest and Algar Private Half Day | Private transport with pickup | €80 per person | 4.88★ (65) | 4h–5h | Per person pricing; minimum two guests |
| Villajoyosa and Altea Coastal Villages | Coast: 5h 30m at €75 per person | €75 per person | 4.85★ (47) | 5h 30m | Lunch extra; minimum two guests |
| Guadalest and Altea Day Trip | Coach to Guadalest and Altea | €42 per person | 4.87★ (31) | 6h–8h | Food and drinks extra |
| Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide | Cave entry and a Busot drink | €65 per person | 4.83★ (69) | 3h | Moderate fitness required; minimum two guests |
| Guadalest and Algar Springs Guided Tour | Algar entry, max seven guests | €160 per person | 4.66★ (35) | 6h | Guadalest museum and castle extra; minimum two guests |
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Take the Guadalest and Altea coach trip to combine an inland village with the coast; choose Villajoyosa and Altea Coastal Villages for a route focused on coastal villages. For example, Guadalest and Altea Day Trip costs €42 per person, rated 4.87 from 31 reviews; food and drinks are extra. Villajoyosa and Altea Coastal Villages costs €75 per person, rated 4.85 from 47 reviews; lunch is extra.
Budget around €65 per person for an Alicante day trip; choose the shared Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide outing when you have half a day. The middle half of listed fares runs from €50 to €78 per person; the median duration is 5.5 hours. For example, Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide costs €65 per person, rated 4.83 from 69 reviews; cave entry and a Busot drink are listed. Moderate fitness is required.
Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible trips listed here: none. If steps are a barrier, rule out Canelobre Caves and Busot; for a baby or stroller, use the strollers and infants accepted filter. 5 of 7 trips list strollers and infants accepted; this says nothing about walking conditions or child fares. Filter first, then confirm accessibility with the operator. For example, Canelobre Caves and Busot involves numerous steps: €54 per person, rated 4.99 from 150 reviews.
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Budget per person as listed for Guadalest and Algar Private Half Day. Choose it for private transport to Guadalest, Polop and Algar with hotel pickup. The 1 private and 6 shared trips have medians of €80 and €60 per person. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, Guadalest and Algar Private Half Day is €80 per person as listed, rated 4.88 from 65 reviews. Hotel pickup is recorded for 1 of 7 trips, the private tour among them.
Choose Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide for cave entry and a Busot drink. Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls includes waterfall entry, with Guadalest museums paid separately. For example, Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide costs €65 per person, rated 4.83 from 69 reviews; moderate fitness is required. Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls costs €45 per person, rated 4.6 from 245 reviews; its waterfall ticket does not cover Guadalest museums.
Figures in these answers come from the 7 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.