--- title: Caminito del Rey Small Group Tour from Malaga with Picnic lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/malaga/tours/caminito-del-rey-small-group-tour-from-malaga-with-picnic/ type: tour city: Malaga country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 213 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Best small group rank_in_category: 6 of 23 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/caminito-del-rey-small-group-tour-from-malaga-with-picnic/ --- # Caminito del Rey Small Group Tour from Malaga with Picnic **Guidekin's take:** The Caminito del Rey in a group capped at eight, and the only version we list that packs a picnic of local products for the trail. Tickets, transport and water are covered at €89 per person; worth the premium over the coach runs if you want the walkway without a crowd around you. **Best small group:** Capped at 8 with a picnic of local products for the trail, the only Caminito run here that feeds you: 4.89 from 213 reviews. Trade-off: €30 above the coach runs. (last checked September 1, 2026) In our comparison: #6 of 23 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We are the best way to discover Caminito del Rey avoiding the crowds and big groups. We are the only tour that includes a picnic with local products. Small group (8 people max.) with independent travelers. Lots of fun guaranteed. Visit the Natural Park during the less busy hours. The guide is an expert in geography and geology. ## Before you book - Meeting point: MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS departing point:… - Max 8 people: small group - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Picnic with local products - Age 8+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 213 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Malaga Activa Tours - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.89 from 213 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 208 of 213. - 5 stars: 201 (94%) - 4 stars: 7 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guiding and comfortable pace; some find the picnic disappointing. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable explanations of the trail's history, geology and wildlife - Small groups that make it easy to ask questions and get personal attention - A comfortable walking pace with time for photos - Canyon views from the high cliffside walkways - Punctual pickups and comfortable minivan transfers **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the picnic while others find the food basic or disappointing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-09 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Picnic with local products - Bottled water - Tickets of Caminito del Rey - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS guide, expert in geology and geography. ## Not included - Walking sticks are not allowed - Flip flops are not allowed ## Itinerary 1. **Caminito del Rey** (3h; admission included) - 8h30: We depart from MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS meeting point in the city center: calle cerezuela n3. 50 min drive in the 8 passangers van. 9h20: We start the hike in Caminito del Rey. We discover the natural park, the landscape, wildlife and history. Easy hike, no steep. Multiple... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Fri - Departures: 08:30 - 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 MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS departing point: calle cerezuela n3. It is in the city center, beside the parking Indigo Mena. It is a 2 minutes walk from the last train station "Alameda" (for those coming from Torremolinos, Benalmadena or Fuengirola). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjZDLiBDZXJlenVlbGEsIDMsIERpc3RyaXRvIENlbnRybywgMjkwMDcgTcOhbGFnYSwgU3BhaW4iMBIuChQKEgnDot0Kl_dyDRF3BQZbddLgPBADKhQKEgnfDTMNl_dyDRHTafSzRGjSVw Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended if you are afraid of heights ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 23** | €89 | 6h | 4.89 (213) | shared, max 8 | | [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 #6 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/day-trips-from-malaga/?format=md ## More in Malaga - All Malaga tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/caminito-del-rey-small-group-tour-from-malaga-with-picnic/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/?format=md