Only half a day? in our Day Trips from Valencia comparison. For a half day out, choose Day Trip in English or Spanish: San José cave boat, entry and transport at €69 per person for 4h; food excluded.
Trade-off: Food and drinks excluded.
Last checked: September 15, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A half day out of the city to the Coves de Sant Josep, where the visit is a boat ride along an underground river between stalactites, with pickup points around Valencia, rated 4.58 across 928 reviews. Cave admission, guide and air conditioned transport are included at €69 per person for 4h; cruise port pickup is a separate option.
Your excursion is departing from Valencia city to discover the largest underground river in Europe declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
An amazing underground labyrinth where the magic of nature comes to life. Stalactites and stalagmites intertwine in a stone dance, while vast rooms reveal the grandeur hidden beneath your feet.
You will: discover the origins of the caves, witness their evolution throughout the years, and behold the breathtaking views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park.
We will pick you up from the meeting points in Valencia and right after we will start your adventure driving to ''la Vall d'Uixò''.
After the visit inside the caves (1 hr approx) we will have 30 minutes free time to discover an Iberian Roman settlement (that has incredible views of the region), drink something, have a brunch or just take a rest at the natural area.
Official guide speaks your chosen language; the boat ride, run by local boatmen, may be in Spanish only.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00, 08:30, 12:00, 13:00, 13:01. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 15, 2026.
Only available if you buy the option ''Pickup at the cruise terminal'' The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers) The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes).
Only available if you buy the option ''Pickup at the cruise terminal'' The guide will wait for you at the main entrance of the TRASMED terminal (where is the customers parking), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer We will meet in front of the building of ''Ciudad de la Justicia'' at the bus stop. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), *Please write us a message with the pick-up point you prefer Torres de Serranos (where are the stairs to go up the towers) The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes), The guide will arrive with the bus to the main entrance of the hotel. The pick-up time is illustrative: we will send a confirmation message one day before with all the meeting point details (could change around 20-30 minutes).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |