--- title: Valencia-Montanejos: Choose Hiking, Rafting or Relax lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Hiking or No Hiking at {price} rank_in_category: 7 of 19 (Day Trips from Valencia) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-montanejos-choose-hiking-rafting-or-relax/ --- # Valencia-Montanejos: Choose Hiking, Rafting or Relax **Guidekin's take:** A full day at Montanejos built around a choice: a guided hike, rafting on the Mijares, kayaking on the reservoir, or simply the warm lagoon and the Salto de la Novia waterfall, rated 4.93 across 56 reviews. Transport, entries, water and the equipment for your option are included at €49 per person; food is not. Rafting and kayaking run in the warm months. ## Overview Montanejos is the perfect full-day escape from Valencia, choose nature, relaxation, and adventure. Swim in the famous Blue Lagoon, admire the breathtaking Salto de la Novia waterfall, or add some adrenaline with hiking, rafting, or kayaking. Rafting & kayaking only from April to September. Option 1 – Adventure: Montanejos + (Hiking / Rafting / Kayaking) Choose one activity: a guided 7 km beautiful hike, rafting on the Mijares River or kayaking on the calm Reservoir. Afterward, relax at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy a picnic. Rafting & kayaking only from April to September. Option 2 – Relax: Montanejos + Salto de la Novia Visit the impressive Salto de la Novia 60 mts waterfall. Enjoy the thermal waters, explore the village, and relax by the river. Itinerary Departure from Valencia. On arrival 3h Activities with professional guides. Basic fitness and Swimming skills are mandatory. After Relax at Fuente de los Baños (23–25°C year-round) before returning to Valencia. ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wexcursion ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Montanejos + No Hiking | €49 / person | English, Spanish | Montanejos NO Hiking: Montanejos NO Hiking. We will visit Montanejos + Salto de la Novia, Visiting two beautiful waterfalls. Picnic & Enjoy the nat | | Valencia - Montanejos + Hiking | €49 / person | English, Spanish | Montanejos + Hiking: Montanejos + Hiking. Level is intermediate & around 6/7km. After we will return to Lake & relax. Shoes are Mandatory Duration: 3 hours: On Arrival to Montanejos we will go to Hike together. the... | | Montanejos in Mini Van(max 8) | €75 / person | English, Spanish | Montanejos + Hike (Optional): Valid for Montanejos Lake + optional hike . For Rafting/kayak will be extra +40€, contact us please at least 48h before. Duration: 11 hours Mini Van | | Montanejos + Kayak | €89 / person | English, Spanish | Montanejos + Kayak: Valid for Montanejos + Kayak. Activity will be 2-3hrs, after we will relax at lake. Please Bring: Swimwear, towel, sun cream, Duration: 3 hours: Activity will last around 3 hours. And it is calm... | | Montanejos + Rafting | €99 / person | English, Spanish | Montanejos + Rafting : Montanejos + Rafting. Activity will be 3hrs, after we will relax at lake. Please Bring: Swimwear, towel, suncreen and shoes. | ## What's included - Private transportation - Entrance fee to Salto de Novia - Bottled water - Entrance to Lake (4,5€) - Rafting and Kayak Equipment (In case of Rafting/Kayak Ticket) - Best coordinators & Hiking /Rafting Guides (According to your ticket) ## Not included - Food & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Sendero Familiar** (3h; admission included) - If youu select Montanejos + Hiking. On arrival, we will separate group according to their activities. Hiking / Rafting/Kayak/Relax. Activity group will go with the guide. All these activities are from 2-3 hours. After the activity we will meet in the lake area to relax and... 2. **On arrival, we will choose between Rafting/Kayak** (3h) - We will go with an adventrous comany guide., these actities are from 3-4 hours. After the activity we will meet in the lake area to relax and swim. 3. **Fuente de los Banos de Montanejos** (1h; admission included) - Water springs that have a constant temperature all year round of 20º-25ºC. So you can bathe even in winter. We will relax, swim and have some drinks there until evening. People who want to go to the village also can go to visit. 4. **Salto de la Novia** (1h) - If you select option. SALTO DE NOVIA. In the morning we will levae for 2 waterfall, where we will enjoy the nature, maybe swim and after going to Montanejos. On Arrival we will have picnic, enjoy the springs water after a surprise stop and leave for Valencia. Bring: Swimming... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:05, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - 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 We meet in front of Stadium Mestallam under the BAT figure ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## How it compares in Day Trips from Valencia Ranked **#7 of 19** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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