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title: Caminito del Rey Day Trip from Costa del Sol
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type: tour
city: Malaga
country: Spain
price: 68
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.69
reviews: 517
duration_minutes: 420
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Pickups along the coast
rank_in_category: 21 of 23 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-04
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# Caminito del Rey Day Trip from Costa del Sol

**Guidekin's take:** A Caminito del Rey day trip that collects from Malaga and Costa del Sol pickup points, with the admission ticket and an air-conditioned coach for €68 per person. A solid pick if you are staying outside Malaga city and do not want to drive to the gorge yourself.

In our comparison: #21 of 23 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover the Caminito del Rey with the comfort and security of an organized experience from the Costa del Sol. Our tour includes convenient transportation from Málaga and selected pickup points, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey.

Travel in a comfortable coach while our professional guides share the fascinating history of the Caminito del Rey, once known as one of the most dangerous walkways in the world and now fully restored for a safe and unforgettable adventure.

During the 7.7 km route, you will walk along spectacular cliffside paths, cross hanging footbridges, and admire breathtaking views of the Gaitanes Gorge and the surrounding natural landscape.

Our experienced guides accompany you throughout the experience, providing interesting insights about the area and ensuring you enjoy this iconic Andalusian attraction safely and comfortably.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Fuengirola - Antigua Oficina Turismo…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 33 start times: between 06:20 and 14:35
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age 8+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €68 per person
- Duration: 7h–9h
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 517 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Visitanddo.com
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 33 start times between 06:20 and 14:35
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.69 from 517 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 476 of 517.

- 5 stars: 433 (84%)
- 4 stars: 43 (8%)
- 3 stars: 18 (3%)
- 2 stars: 13 (3%)
- 1 star: 10 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and gorge scenery; long transfers from coastal pickup points are a recurring drawback

**Praised:**
- Guides explain the walkway's history and the surrounding plants and wildlife
- Gorge and river views from the cliffside walkways and bridges
- Convenient pickup locations and comfortable coaches
- A mostly flat route that several walkers found manageable

**Complaints:**
- Long transfers from Fuengirola and other coastal pickup points
- Incorrect pickup times caused missed or nearly missed departures
- Some felt rushed on the walk, while others had time to stop for photos
- Too little time or warning for refreshments and souvenirs before returning to the bus

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-10-18 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuengirola centro | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: P.º Jesús Santos Rein, 6, 29640 Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain |
| Benalmadena Plaza Solymar | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: Av. Antonio Machado, 23, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain |
| Torremolinos Bajondillo | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: Oficina de Turismo Torremolinos Bajondillo - Playamar, Pl. de las Comunidades Autónomas, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain |
| Torremolinos Centro | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: Av. Palma de Mallorca, 15, 29620 Málaga, Spain |
| Málaga Centro Av. Andalucia 10 | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: Avda Andalucía (Unicaja), Centro, 29007 Málaga, Province of Málaga, Spain |
| Benalmádena Los Maites | €68 / person | Spanish, English | Starting point: Los Maites V, 29630 Benalmádena, Province of Málaga, Spain |

## What's included

- Caminito del Rey Admission Ticket
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Malaga** (5m) - We will pick you up in the centre of Malaga to go to the Caminito del Rey.
2. **Ardales** (30m) - Stop for breakfast and to see the white village of Ardales.
3. **El Pantano De Guadalhorce (ardales)** (5m) - You will start walking by the restaurant "Kiosko" located near the entrance of the Caminito del Rey.
4. **Caminito del Rey** (4h; admission included) - Long tunnel of Ardales Tafonis Tunnel Gaitanejo Power Station The chocolate staircase The King's Bridge in the Tajo de las Palomas Valley of El Hoyo Glass viewpoint in the Gran Gaitan canyon Suspension bridge in the Gaitanes Gorge
5. **El Chorro** (30m) - Views from the Chorro reservoir

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 33 start times between 06:20 and 14:35
- 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

Fuengirola - Antigua Oficina Turismo Fuengirola en Pº Jesús Santos Rein 6 a 150m de Fuengirola Train Station
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrS5CR0Dicg0RJ0rvH9YBmX0

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No se admiten menores de 7 años.
- No se permiten paraguas
- No se permiten bastones para caminar
- No recomendable si padeces vértigo

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 23** | €68 | 7h–9h | 4.69 (517) | shared |
| [Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja](/spain/malaga/tours/canyoning-rio-verde-from-nerja/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.98 (329) | shared |
| [White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch](/spain/malaga/tours/white-villages-tour-in-the-nerja-area-small-group-tour-and-lunch/?format=md) | €85 | 6h 30m | 4.99 (145) | shared |
| [Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey](/spain/malaga/tours/via-ferrata-caminito-del-rey/?format=md) | €65 per group | 4h | 4.97 (76) | private |

Ranked #21 of 23 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €500, median €85; typical length 7h. 9 of 23 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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