Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Embark on a guided, active 3.5-hour adventure perfect for nature enthusiasts and fitness buffs. An approximately 75-minute motorcoach ride brings you to Caminito del Rey, once considered the most dangerous footpath in the world. But today Caminito del Rey, which translates to The King's Walkway, has been safely restored as a challenging climb for hiking enthusiasts. This unique experience will have you strolling along walkways more than 100 meters up the sheer cliff face. The panoramic view of this natural canyon sculpted by the river will captivate you. The route is 8 kilometers (5 miles), of which two thirds is access paths and a third is walkways. You'll never forget the views! The views of the Guadalhorce River and surrounding limestone cliffs are spectacular, but the views can cause vertigo, so be cautious if you experience dizziness from heights. This tour is unguided, and no food or water is provided.
Special Notes:
The tour does not operate on Mondays.It approximately takes approximately 3.5 hours to cover the route of El Caminito del Rey path from Ardales in the north to Álora in the south, a downhill way. Visitors are supposed to plan their lunch and take sandwiches or other prepared meal because there are no places arranged for it on the boardwalks, nor it is advisable to stop to eat there in order not to influence the flow of visits. Visitors should know there are no toilets along the paths. Only at the entrance and at the exit there can be found. People can only move in the areas which are authorized and indicated for that purpose. Therefore, you have to respect the banning and information signs. Everybody should walk on the right side of the trail, above all, along the boardwalks. There is to be careful when walking next to the rail that protects from falling down the gorge in order to avoid hazard. Visitors are obliged to put on correctly the safety equipment and the helmet that will be provided at the entrance. This path is not recommended for people who are not fit enough, or might suffer from dizziness (the boardwalks are quite narrow and very high).
This is a guided tour, participants on tour will be accompanied in all the itinerary (pier to pier) by a Guide. The tour is not recommended to guests with heart disease, respiratory illness and mobility concern.
You will be hiking on paved gravel, rough terrain, steps, inclined surfaces. Bring water or some energy drinks, chocolate bars, energy bars, nuts, fruit, sun cream. Bring a head cover and sturdy or hiking/ sport shoes. Minimum age 8 years. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Please bring along a small backpack. The walkway is 1 metre (3 ft) in width and rises over 100 metres (330 ft) above the river below.
Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.