How to Buy Tickets for the Caminito del Rey: Your Ultimate Guide
Buying tickets for the Caminito del Rey can be straightforward if you know the steps. This guide will walk you through the booking process, ensuring you secure your spot on this iconic walkway.
IMPORTANT: Before booking an entry ticket on the Caminito del Rey official website one must first register for an account. www.caminitodelrey.info.
Viator
An alternative to the official website is to book a ticket for the Caminito del Rey at the Viator website here.
Get Your Guide
Unlike the official Caminito del Rey site, this ticket includes a full refund option — giving you flexibility and peace of mind. Enjoy peace of mind with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and keep your travel plans flexible by reserving now and paying later. Your ticket is valid for one day, so you can choose the perfect time for your adventure — simply check availability to find your ideal starting slot.
Key points
- Once the account is created on the official website, tickets can be purchased. The entry permit is 10 Euros per person and the site accepts payment by credit/bank card.
- The path is open every day from Tuesday to Sunday, but is closed on Mondays and on specific holidays.
- If the desired date is not available, there is the option to book a guided tour or stay in a local hotel.
- In order to complete the booking process, it is important to have a valid email and password, and to confirm the account through the email sent.
- When purchasing tickets, the user must choose the date, time and type of entry, which includes options for just the entry ticket, entry plus shuttle bus, or guided tour.
- Payment must be made with the credit card used during the registration process, and a confirmation email will be sent with the reference number to take with you on the day of the walk. Its a good idea to have your ID with you as well!
Tips for a Smooth Booking Process
- Remember! CLOSED ON MONDAYS...
- When does the path open? Every day from Tuesday to Sunday.
- When does it close? Every Monday, and January 1st, December 24th, 25th and 31st December
- Many visitors recommend booking tickets at least a month in advance due to high demand
Step by step instructions – Caminito del Rey. Booking the Caminito del Rey (how to buy a ticket).
Entry permits are 10 Euros per person, 18 for the guided tour and 11,55 for the entry and shuttle bus… Payment is made by credit/bank card in full during the booking process. You must create an account on the system in order to purchase tickets for the Caminito del Rey
Remember! You have to register an account first
- Go to www.caminitodelrey.info (This is the English language home page.)
- Register with the site first! At the top left you will see a link for registering or logging in. (REGISTRO / ACCESO ESPACIO PERSONAL) Register with a valid email and password which in Spanish is the word “Clave“. (NOTE: YOUR PASSWORD MUST CONTAIN NUMBERS AND LETTERS!) “Si todavía no estás registrado, puedes hacerlo en el formulario de Registro” This means if you don’t have an account then create one……
- Click Registro. Fill out the registration form and register your account. (Don’t forget to check the two boxes before you click on “Aceptar” and try to get the capcha code right first time!
- Check your email for confirmation (don’t forget to look in your spam folder). The email takes an age to arrive.. In my case with 5 test accounts more than 10 minutes! YOU MUST confirm the account by clicking “Activar” in the email.
Buying your tickets for the Caminito del Rey
- At the the top right, click on “Purchase Tickets” and you’ll be taken to the booking portal (Sometimes it switches back to Spanish) Look for the English language link to change back again.
- (If you are rebooking for another date because of closure on your original date of entry click on the link at the top that says “CANJEO POR CIERRE”. (Or Exchange by Closing) Select the new date you want and then add the original reference number from the email you received when you made your initial reservation.)
- The page with the calendar should load straight away so that you can select the date that you would like the permit for. (use the buttons to navigate through the calendar and select the date you want. If they are not available you will see YELLOW dates and “Agotado” means no places available… GREEN dates means there is availability…
- Click a date and then select the hour you want to walk the Caminito del Rey and Enter how many people are going in your group.
- At this point in order to continue you must login to the site with the account you created earlier.
- You can select the just ticket or ticket plus bus ticket or guided tour. Parking is also available to pay for in advance.
- Make sure that you tick the box to say you accept the rules – (He leído y acepto las condiciones generales de compra y Política de Privacidad.)
- Click on” Finalizar” and enter your card details and click “Pagar”. You will receive an email with confirmation of your entry…PRINT THIS and take it with you along with your passport AND the credit card that you used to make the purchase on the day of your walk.
Try to get you info correct first time!
Note: Try to get all your info right the first time. Sometimes when the page refreshes and you have got something wrong, the information you previously entered is lost and you have to start again.
Some people are having trouble with the system accepting certain emails. If this happens try a different email address.
If you can’t get a ticket for the day you want then the one alternative is to stay in a local hotel. These are the ones nearest to the Caminito del Rey.
Get Your Guide
If it is impossible to get a normal entry ticket from the online system or elsewhere then the only option may be a guided visit (An excellent option for larger groups as well!). Have a look at these options at the Get Your Guide website
Now that you know how to buy tickets for the Caminito del Rey, you’re well-prepared for an unforgettable adventure. Booking your tickets in advance ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to fully enjoy the breathtaking views and thrilling pathways of this iconic Spanish attraction.
Plan your visit today and take the first step towards exploring the Caminito del Rey. Don’t forget to share your experience with us in the comments or on our social media pages.
Caminito del Rey Booking FAQ: How to Get Your Tickets
To book Caminito del Rey tickets, visit the official website www.caminitodelrey.info. First, create an account using a valid email address and a password that includes both numbers and letters. After confirming your email, log in to select the date, time, and ticket type—options include general entry, entry plus shuttle bus, or a guided tour. You’ll pay online using a credit or bank card.
Alternatively, guided tours can be booked via trusted platforms such as Viator or GetYourGuide, which often include transport and entry.
General entry: €10
Entry with shuttle bus: €11.55
Guided tour: From €18 (may include shuttle service)
The trail is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with closures on Mondays. It also closes on January 1st, December 24th, December 25th, and December 31st. Opening hours depend on the season and weather conditions.
Tickets often sell out weeks in advance, especially from March to May and September to November. Booking at least one month ahead is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date and time.
If your date shows as “Agotado” (sold out) on the booking calendar, try these alternatives:
Book a guided tour, which may have separate ticket allocations.
Stay at a local hotel, some of which may assist in securing tickets.
Use the portal’s “guided visits” section or check GetYourGuide for additional availability.
You’ll need:
A printed or digital confirmation email with your reference number
A valid photo ID (passport or national ID)
The credit card used to make the booking
Staff may request any of these for identity verification before allowing entry.
The trail starts near the El Kiosko restaurant and ends in El Chorro. Options include:
Train to El Chorro: From Málaga or Ronda
Car hire: Recommended for flexibility and exploring nearby villages
Guided tours with transport: Ideal if you’re based in Málaga, Marbella, or Ronda
Shuttle bus: If you park at the trailhead, take the return shuttle from El Chorro
If your booking is cancelled due to safety or weather-related closures, use the portal’s “CANJEO POR CIERRE” (Exchange by Closing) option. (If you purchased your tickets from the official Caminito del Rey website.) Enter your original reference number to reschedule for another available date.
Last-minute availability is rare. Same-day tickets are almost always sold out, especially in peak months. Always book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Even though the website showed SOLD OUT we took a chance and went on 11October without tickets. NOT a problem.!
There was about 30 or 40 people waiting to buy at the entrance and clearly the staff were well prepared for this. Waited no more than 20 minutes and we were in.
Absolutely fantastic day out.
Hi Clive, I hope you can help me too. My husband is hoping to do the Caminito in January. The plan is that we both drive there, but he will do it alone. Instead of taking the bus back, he would like me to drive to El Chorro to pick him up. I am an excellent driver, however, I nearly died in a car accident on a mountain a few years ago and I am not at all comfortable driving IF there are huge drops by the roadside, also tight bends going down where you can see the bottom of the mountain in front of you. Can you tell me how is the road from El Kiosko to El Chorro? Thanks for any help you may give me.
You will be fine driving… The road from El Kiosko to El Chorro is narrow and windy but two vehicles can pass each other easily and there are no sheer drops to worry about… When you get closer to El Chorro the road drops away to the lake on the left but as you are driving on the right hand side you can’t see it… Just drive slowly and all will be well. 🙂
Thanks so much for your prompt reply Clive – I feel so much more prepared for the day now, which I’ve been looking forward to for a long time!
Hi Clive
Firstly, can I say a huge thank you for providing such a fabulous platform of advice on the Caminito. I spent hours trolling through various websites and happened upon yours by accident and it has virtually answered all my questions and enabled me to book our tickets on line with confidence. It’s so nice to know that I’m not the only one struggling to navigate around all the logistics and the ticket booking website – was really starting to despair!! We were only able to book tickets with a guide for later this month but figure we will probably just not bother with the guide when we get there, especially if there’s not much in English. We will be catching the 10.05am train from Malaga and have secured tickets for 12.45pm (which was the only time available). I understand the bus from the station leaves every half hour and then it’s a 20 minute walk to the entrance but can you please let me know how long the bus takes.
Also, do you still need to get a bus back to the station at the end, or is that not necessary? There are only two return trains to Malaga – 3.13pm and 6.03pm so I’m just trying to get an idea how long this will all take without rushing and if catching the 3.13pm train back is realistic.
Hi, and thank you for your very kind comments about this website and its info….. The bus is about 20 mins to get you from the station to the drop off where you walk to the checkpoint… If you have a guided walk I would suppose that you have to stay with the guide and are not allowed to wander off on your own… This would of course upset the head count at the end if you are not with the group they might think something has happened to you!… 🙂
The walkway ends at the El Chorro side so you don’t get a bus back to the train station… Its a 30 minute stroll from the end of the walk to the train station at el chorro….. You will get the 6:03 as there is too much of a rush for the 3.13….. No problems waiting as you can get a nice tapas and a beer in the hotel garganta which is right by the train station in el chorro…
Have fun!
Hello =) we want to visit caminitio del rey on the 14.08 at 11:30 and our Train stop at El Chorro at 10:50. It´s to late for the trip 11:30 or?
So which time we should be at El Chorro latest to pass the entrance at 11:30?
Many Thanks for you answer
That wont get you to the start point in time for 11:30….. Remember that when you get off the train you then have to catch the shuttle bus (there is one every 30 minutes) to take you to the area where you then walk for 20 minutes to get to the startpoint of the Caminito del Rey….