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title: Day Trips from Alicante
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Alicante
country: Spain
tours: 7
price_from_eur: 42
reviews_total: 642
as_of: 2026-10-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/
---

# Day Trips from Alicante

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 2, 2026)

We compared 7 day trips from Alicante to Guadalest and Algar, Canelobre Caves and Busot, and the coastal villages of Altea and Villajoyosa.

- **First day trip:** [Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/from-alicante-benidorm-guadalest-algar-waterfalls-tour/?format=md). 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. Guadalest museums extra. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €45 per person, 4.6 (245)
- **Short cave outing:** [Canelobre Caves and Busot](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/canelobre-caves-and-busot-tour-from-alicante/?format=md). For a short outing, take shared transport to Canelobre Caves and Busot: 3h at €54 per person; numerous steps. 4.99 from 150 reviews. Minimum two guests. Trade-off: Numerous steps; minimum two guests. — now €54 per person, 4.99 (150)
- **Private with pickup:** [Guadalest and Algar Private Half Day](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-fuentes-de-algar-half-day-guided-tour/?format=md). Book private transport to Guadalest, Polop and Algar: 4h–5h at €80 per person, 4.88 from 65 reviews; minimum two guests. Hotel pickup available. Trade-off: Per person pricing; minimum two guests. — now €80 per person, 4.88 (65)

Also compared:

- [Villajoyosa and Altea Coastal Villages](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/villajoyosa-altea-coastal-villages-tour-from-alicante/?format=md): Coast: 5h 30m at €75 per person. Trade-off: Lunch extra; minimum two guests. — now €75 per person, 4.85 (47)
- [Guadalest and Altea Day Trip](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-altea-day-trip-from-alicante-or-benidorm/?format=md): Coach to Guadalest and Altea. Trade-off: Food and drinks extra. — now €42 per person, 4.87 (31)
- [Canelobre Caves and Busot with Local Guide](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-canelobre-caves-busot-with-local-guide-transport/?format=md): Cave entry and a Busot drink. Trade-off: Moderate fitness required; minimum two guests. — now €65 per person, 4.83 (69)
- [Guadalest and Algar Springs Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-algar-springs-guided-tour-from-alicante/?format=md): Algar entry, max seven guests. Trade-off: Guadalest museum and castle extra; minimum two guests. — now €160 per person, 4.66 (35)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 7 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour from Alicante](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/canelobre-caves-and-busot-tour-from-alicante/?format=md) |  | €54 per person | 4.99 (150) | 3h | daily exc Mon 10:00–15:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/ru |
| 2 | [Guadalest and Fuentes de Algar Half Day Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-fuentes-de-algar-half-day-guided-tour/?format=md) | Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls | €80 per person | 4.88 (65) | 4h–5h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 3 | [Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-altea-day-trip-from-alicante-or-benidorm/?format=md) | Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls | €42 per person | 4.87 (31) | 6h–8h | Tue Wed Fri Sun 09:30–10:15 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 4 | [Villajoyosa & Altea Coastal Villages Tour from Alicante](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/villajoyosa-altea-coastal-villages-tour-from-alicante/?format=md) |  | €75 per person | 4.85 (47) | 5h 30m | daily 10:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 5 | [Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot with Local Guide & Transport](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-canelobre-caves-busot-with-local-guide-transport/?format=md) |  | €65 per person | 4.83 (69) | 3h | daily exc Mon 10:00–14:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 6 | [Guadalest and Algar Springs Guided Tour from Alicante](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/guadalest-and-algar-springs-guided-tour-from-alicante/?format=md) | Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls | €160 per person | 4.66 (35) | 6h | daily 10:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 7 | [From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/from-alicante-benidorm-guadalest-algar-waterfalls-tour/?format=md) | Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls | €45 per person | 4.6 (245) | 6h–8h | daily 09:30–10:15 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour from Alicante** — Explore the formations inside Canelobre Caves, then visit Busot and its music museum. Return transport from Alicante, cave guiding and bottled water are included; numerous steps make this unsuitable for travelers with mobility difficulties. 4.99 from 150 reviews at €54 per person for 3h.
- **Guadalest and Fuentes de Algar Half Day Guided Tour** — Head inland from the coast to Guadalest and Fuentes de Algar, with a stop in Polop. A private tour for your party includes air-conditioned transport and bottled water, but pricing is per person. 4.88 from 65 reviews at €80 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm** — Pair Guadalest's rocky ridge and village streets with a visit to Altea, departing from Alicante or Benidorm. Air-conditioned coach transport, guided visits and free time in both places are included; food and drinks are extra. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €42 per person for 6h–8h.
- **Villajoyosa & Altea Coastal Villages Tour from Alicante** — Visit Villajoyosa and Altea on a coastal outing from Alicante, with a chocolate factory visit and tastings available Monday to Saturday. Guided visits and air-conditioned transport are included; lunch is extra. 4.85 from 47 reviews at €75 per person for 5h 30m.
- **Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot with Local Guide & Transport** — Explore the cavern at Canelobre Caves, then stop for a drink in Busot. Cave admission, return transport from Alicante and a choice of coffee, wine, beer or a soft drink are included; moderate physical fitness is required. 4.83 from 69 reviews at €65 per person for 3h.
- **Guadalest and Algar Springs Guided Tour from Alicante** — Travel inland to Guadalest and Algar springs in a small shared group of up to seven people. Air-conditioned transport, a guide and entry to Algar springs are included; lunch and Guadalest museum and castle tickets are extra. 4.66 from 35 reviews at €160 per person for 6h.
- **From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour** — Pair free time in the ridge-top village of Guadalest with a visit to Algar Waterfalls. Roundtrip transport from Alicante or Benidorm and waterfall entry are included; hotel pickup and Guadalest museum tickets are excluded. 4.6 from 245 reviews at €45 per person for 6h–8h.

## Other collections in Alicante

- [Food & Tapas Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/food-tapas-alicante/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Wine Tours & Tastings](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/wine-tours-alicante/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/guadalest-from-alicante/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [City & Walking Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/walking-tours-alicante/?format=md) — 4 tours
- [Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/bike-tours-alicante/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**Should I choose Guadalest or the coastal villages for a day trip from Alicante?**

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. Browse shared day trips: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?tour_type=shared

**How much do Alicante day trips cost, and can I fit one into half a day?**

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. Find a short day trip: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?duration_max=4

**Can I take children or someone with limited mobility on an Alicante day trip?**

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. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?kids=true · Filter for wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?wheelchair=true

**Are private day trips from Alicante priced per person or per group?**

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. Browse private day trips: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?tour_type=private · Browse shared day trips: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?tour_type=shared

**Are entry tickets included on day trips from Alicante?**

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. Find trips with entry included: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/day-trips-from-alicante/?tickets=included


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