--- title: Sierra Nevada Hiking Adventure – Small group Up to 3,000 Meters lang: en type: tour city: Granada country: Spain price: 65 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 101 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Guided high valley hike rank_in_category: 6 of 15 (Day Trips from Granada) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/sierra-nevada-hiking-adventure-small-group-up-to-3-000-meters/ --- # Sierra Nevada Hiking Adventure – Small group Up to 3,000 Meters **Guidekin's take:** A small group hike in the high Sierra Nevada with a certified mountain guide: pickup in the centre, a drive to the top of the road and a walk into the San Juan glacier valley with waterfalls, ibex and birds of prey, rated 4.92 across 101 reviews. Transport, guide, poles, warm layers and insurance are included at €65 per person for 7h; food is not. In our comparison: #6 of 15 in Day Trips from Granada, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview After picking you up at Granada city center, we will drive to the top of the Sierra Nevada road, 2500 meters (8000 ft), where we will head to the beautiful San Juan glacier valley: the ice has been excaving the rocks during thousand of years: beautiful waterfalls and rocks, as well as mountain goats, eagles, vultures and insects and plants that just exist here, as Sierra Nevada is Unesco Biosphere Reserve; This is an off the beaten path hike as we know the most secret spots in Sierra Nevada. We will get an elevation of more than 3000 meters(10000 ft), to the top of Tajos del Campanario, from where we will admire the north face of Muhacen(the highest peak in the Iberian peninsula), Veleta and Alcazaba. Hike distance 8 kilometres Elevation gained 600 meters IMPORTANT INFO: This is a moderate hike at altitude that some guests may find challenging. This tour is not recommended for people who do not regularly exercise. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Next to the newsstand - Max 3 people: small group - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Age 15+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €65 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sierra Nevada Guides - Group: Shared, up to 3 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.92 from 101 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 101. - 5 stars: 96 (95%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## What's included - Full refund in case of bad weather - We can provide warm clothes for our guests - Assistance and liability insurance - UIMLA mountain guide (most prestigious association of mountain leaders around the globe) - Small group tour up to 8 people - Transport by private vehicle - Hiking poles ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Sierra Nevada** (6h) - , or Sulayr, Mountain of the Sun as it was called by the Muslims, rises up between the provinces of Granada and Almeria like a giant and compact massif with fifteen peaks of over 3,000 metres, including the Mulhacén (3,482 metres), the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Next to the newsstand Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjNQbC4gZGUgTWFyaWFuYSBQaW5lZGEsIENlbnRybywgMTgwMDkgR3JhbmFkYSwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEglxDN0RvPxxDREmQkaiaEg4ABIUChIJfcIyLeb8cQ0Rcg1g0533WJI Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Sneakers or trainers are ok to enjoy this tour, you don’t need hiking shoes - If you exercise regularly (running, cycling, swimming, tennis etc, you will enjoy this tour) - If you feel too tired during the hike, there are some great spots where you can wait for the rest of the group on their way back ## Compared with other Day Trips from Granada | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 15** | €65 | 7h | 4.92 (101) | shared, max 3 | | [Canyoning Adventure Rio Verde in Granada](/spain/granada/tours/canyoning-adventure-rio-verde-in-granada/?format=md) | €95 | 7h | 5.0 (147) | shared | | [Sierra Nevada Safari – Small Group Tour Up to 2,500 Meters](/spain/granada/tours/sierra-nevada-safari-small-group-tour-up-to-2-500-meters/?format=md) | €75 | 7h | 4.91 (705) | shared | | [Climbing the John Hogbin Via Ferrata with Lunch](/spain/granada/tours/climbing-the-john-hogbin-via-ferrata-with-lunch/?format=md) | €95 | 4h | 5.0 (97) | shared | Ranked #6 of 15 in Day Trips from Granada by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €165, median €95; typical length 7h. 1 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/day-trips-from-granada/?format=md ## More in Granada - All Granada tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/sierra-nevada-hiking-adventure-small-group-up-to-3-000-meters/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/?format=md