Áloratur (Caminito Travel) · Caminito del Rey, El Chorro gorge
Áloratur drives you straight from central Málaga to the northern entrance of the Caminito del Rey, hands you a helmet and walks you through the Gaitanes gorge with an official guide. Pick it because the path is awkward to reach without a car, and this tour solves the ticket, the transport and the guide in one go.
The Caminito del Rey is a walkway pinned to the walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, a narrow limestone gorge about an hour inland. The official site puts the visitor centre 57.7 km from Málaga, and public transport out there is thin: a handful of trains to El Chorro and a shuttle bus between the two ends of the route. This tour skips that puzzle. The listing describes two direct coach legs of about 75 minutes, no other stops, and a 3-hour guided walk from the northern access.
Your guide is an official Caminito guide, and groups are split by language (English or Spanish). You also get Áloratur's welcome pack, a defibrillator travels with the group, and insurance is included for participants aged 65 and under. The route itself runs one way, north to south, through the gorge, across the hanging bridge and out at El Chorro. Expect height, not difficulty: the path is mostly flat, but the drop beside you is real.
Three caveats. Children under 8 are not admitted, which is the official rule of the path too, and anyone over 8 needs an original ID to prove their age. People with vertigo, mobility problems or visual impairment should not book. And the listing bans sandals, flip-flops, heels, walking sticks, selfie sticks, drones and large bags, so pack light and wear closed shoes.
Go to the start point you chose at booking. The listing offers two in the city centre, so check your voucher the night before.
A direct run inland to the Ardales end of the path, with no other pickups.
The listing includes two 30-minute breaks in the day: time for toilets, a snack and the safety talk.
Through the gorge on the boardwalk, across the hanging bridge and down to El Chorro, with your guide explaining the history and the geology.
Time to rest your legs and refill water.
Straight back to the city centre.
★★★★★Claudia was brilliant. Unflappable, funny and really knowledgeable.
★★★★★Great excursion & well organized & guided. Would definitely recommend
★★★★★One of our favorite excursions we have done.
★★★★★We had such a good time! The organization of the trip was great and everything went smoothly.
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The listing gives 7 hours in total: about 75 minutes by coach each way, two 30-minute breaks and about 3 hours walking the path with the guide.
8 years. It is the rule on the official Caminito del Rey site and on this tour. Under-18s must walk with an adult, and children over 8 need an original ID to prove their age.
For most people it is exciting rather than scary. The boardwalk is fenced and you wear a helmet, but you walk high above the river. If you have vertigo, the listing says this tour is not suitable.
Yes. You buy an entry ticket on the official site and get there by car, or by train to El Chorro plus the shuttle bus. Check train times on renfe.com, as few trains run each day. Our day trips guide compares the options.
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Coach from central Málaga, the entry ticket and an official guide on the cliff path. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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