Caminito del Rey from Seville

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ID: NATU1698
Category: Trekking , Adventure
Country: Spain

Duration: 10:00 hours

Price from:
69.00 EUR


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    2024
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Description

Enjoy one of the most demanded excursions of recent years. The excursion to Caminito del Rey from Seville. This path was built by the Chorro Hydroelectric Society, owner of the Salto del Gaitanejo and Salto del Chorro, who wanted to have access between both “waterfalls” to facilitate both the passage of maintenance operators and the transport of materials and monitoring them. To travel to Caminito del Rey, in our private transport, is to immerse yourself in an exciting adventure that involves time travel. El Caminito del Rey is a tour of the Gaitanes Gorge, on its cliffsides. With a length of 3 kilometers that has long stretches and a width of just 1 meter. It begins in the town of Ardales, crosses the one of Antequera (province of Malaga), and concludes in El Chorro (Álora). The path of the hike is vertiginous as it hangs from the vertical walls of the gorge and at an average distance of 100 meters above the river. It’s name dates back to 1921 when King Alfonso XIII crossed this road after the inauguration of the dam of the Count of Guadalhorce. It was then that it began to be called El Caminito del Rey. The passage of time and its disuse caused it to deteriorate greatly and become the most dangerous path in Europe, claiming numerous victims. In 2014, rehabilitation works began for the regular transit of visitors. A year later, a 7-kilometer route was opened to the public without any risk to pedestrians. The route runs between the Guadalhorce-Guadalteba reservoir and the town of El Chorro. A parallel walk to the railroad tracks where you can walk and enjoy the famous gorges of the Gaitanes and the Gaitanejo. After a brief welcome talk at the gateway to the trail, we will begin our walking route crossing the 7 kilometers restored path. Where we can enjoy the breathtaking views and interpret all aspects of this natural environment in the company of our guide. Once the Caminito del Rey is finished, our transport will pick you up to transfer you to a restaurant in the area for lunch and taste the typical cuisine of the Sierra de Málaga or enjoy free time to enjoy your own meal or picnic if you so please. After the break and taking in the last views offered by this magnificent natural landscape, the walls of the gorge, a path that began in this natural environment and that can end in your imagination, we will head back to Seville. There we will arrive approximately at 7:00 p.m. with the lasting memory of an extraordinary day.

Highlights

  • Incredible views
  • Unique trip to Caminito del Rey
  • Exciting adventure

Guiding languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The tour is guaranteed in Spanish and English, for French and Italian a minimum of 3 people is required.

We have 3 fixed pickup points where you can join the group.

Time and place of meeting:
    A) Trajano street 6 at 8:45 am. See location here: https://goo.gl/maps/a4zg6XHU75M2
    B) Hotel Don Paco at 8:50 am. See location here: https://goo.gl/maps/Z1JcxPpHTHn
    C) Parking Cano y Cueto at 9:00 am. See location here: https://goo.gl/maps/Sh4Lmi9yHgR2

These collection points will be the same as the arrival at the end of the excursion.

If you wish to be picked up from other place eg. your hotel we will charge you extra 15€ (30€ if you want also drop off).

Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund. Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, will not be refunded.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.