- Hike the hair-raising walkway in the air with your guide
- Revel in the stunning natural landscape and rock formations
- Hear tales of the Caminito del Rey’s unique past
- Soak in the surroundings at the relaxing blue lake
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At the heart of Andalucia lies one of Spain’s most impressive structures: the Caminito del Rey. Translated literally to the King’s little path, a deceptive title as there is nothing little about it! Hold your breath as we traverse it’s hanging walkway, 100m high in the Spanish mountains.
After a hotel pick up we will journey through the Andalusian olive groves and make our way to the ‘throat of El Chorro’ and it’s spectacular gorges, known locally as ‘desfiladero de los gaitanes’. Feel as though you are walking through the air as your guide leads you along the windy path, sharing stories of the area and… avoiding the edge!
Hidden between the canyons, these wooden boardwalks were originally built for workers of the nearby dam in 1901. Find out why they were probably the deadliest place to work in Spain, but don’t worry, recent renovation has turned this into the most idyllic spot for walking up high, and we’ll give you a helmet!
Reach the breathtaking El Chorro lake, with its spindly arms and azure blue waters. If you’re feeling restless, hop in a kayak and stream across the flat waters. Alone, in the middle of waters, float in awe at the jaggedly cut rock formations that engulf you and all the surrounding beauty.
After all your adventure, time to relax. Bask in the surrounding nature and enjoy a well deserved and hearty lunch on a Spanish terrace before heading home. Try a local grilled-meat for a mouthwatering end, or try the Spanish gazpacho, a lighter option that definitely hits the spot (lunch not included).
What a day!
Practical information:
- Length: 8 km
- Duration of the walk: approximately 3 hours
- Level: ⅕
- Suitable for children
What to bring:
- A bottle of water
- Nuts or fresh fruit
- A hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
Details:
- Schedule: Daily at 9am
- Duration: 8-9 Hours, may vary with the kayaking activity
- Group size for the day trip: 1-8 people
- The group size for the hike is a large group arranged by Caminito. For small group or private hikes in the Caminito please please contact us.
- Meeting point: Hotel pick up
Inclusion:
- Expert guide/driver
- Entrance to the Caminito del Rey & group guided hike
- Safety equipment
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Insider tips
Exclusion:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Optional Kayaking
- Private or small group hike
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Wanda M –
Loved this day tour from Granda to Caminito. It was a nice ride and we were the only guests. It felt like going on an excursion with a friend. Our guide told us a lot about the region, history and nature and the hike itself is a must. It is very safe and although my finance is afraid of heights it really did not bother her since there are fences. The views are amazing. We enjoyed our day a lot and would recommend it.
Hazel Gomez –
It was a dream for my children to visit this gorgue. It is an extremely scenic hike. Very easy to walk and it took us only 1.5 hour with a lot of stops to take photos. We were glad that we could do it as a private tour since there were huge groups of 30 people walking around too. We had very nice lunch afterwards with view over the lake and drove back to Granada with enough time to join our tapas tour in the Albaycin area which was a great way to end a beautiful day with great views.
Cosmo Powell –
Very nice hike and not dangerous at all. It is moderate walking and you have nice views from the entire path. Our guide told us the story about the little house that is there and still inhabited by a person which was quite amazing. Before the hike we had a nice Andalusian breakfast and after the hike we stopped in a nice local bar for some traditional food. A Perfect day out!
Nico F –
It is a short drive from Granada and worth visiting it when it is not too hot. It is very safe too. Just make sure you book your tour months in advance as tickets are always sold out. We could also do kayaking but preferred to come back to Granada to enjoy our time in the city too.
Noah__1o1 –
Make sure not to take a bus tour to visit the Caminito del Rey. We had a private tour and it was perfect to enjoy the scenery, walk at our own pace, stop for photos. We saw lots of big groups being dragged and it did not feel right. It is a place where you want to stop and take in the beauty. It was a masterpiece of engineering when it was built and the scenery around it is gorgeous too.