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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Hi. Am really confused (or stupid!). If we get to train station at el chorro how do we get to start of walk and/or back to station? Thanks for your help
Hi Lynne, you would arrive at El Chorro and then catch 1 of the buses that run every half hour or so to the start point. Then, walk back along the Caminito to El Chorro where you catch your train. Make sure you book your entry time to coincide with train times.
Hi Clive,
I’ve promised you to give you some feedback after visting Caminito del Rey.
I booked my four tickets on the 22nd of April on the website and it worked very well.
We started our walking tour on the 18th of May at 12 o’clock from restaurante El Kiosko on the north side and it took us 3½ hours to reach the busstop in El Chorro. It was an amazing trip that I can recommend others to do. Beautiful landscape in this mountain area.
In the future I would suggest a better logistic so that you don’t have to do so much queuing by the entrance and at the buss stop. It took us more than half en hour to board the bus.
The bussdriver had to tear of the ticket from the boardingpass with a ruler from every passenger. He was not familiar with that. Some passengers paid for the tickets with cash. He got no small change, because of getting so many banknotes.
The worst thing was the lack of toilets.
This pulls down the overall experience, but we are all children at the beginning.
Anyway I will recommend this walking tour to everyone. It was exciting and not so dangerous at all. Even for me who have problems with heights and vertigo.
Many thanks for your good websites and comments, Clive!
It was a good birthday gift for me on the 18th of May 2016 with many nice fotos from the Caminito del Rey
Abrazo
Per
Thanks for the feedback Per. Your comments will help other people visiting the Caminito del Rey
Hi there
Just a quick question, is this starting point downhill? I’m reading that there is more than one but taking my parents so don’t want the uphill one!
I had to book for 5:30pm as most time slots were take (13th July). Hoping it will be a bit cooler than the height of the afternoon.
We have a car and just want to make sure we know where we are going, plan to see the lakes first since we have the morning free. How long will it take us to get to the starting point and how early do we need to get there? Some pointers would be great!
Sakina
Hi Sakina, The only way to start the walk is from the lakes/el Kiosko/ Kings chair side. (The entrance from el chorro side is not open) so yes, you will be walking mostly downhill or level…. At 5:30pm it will still be very hot so make sure that you take plenty of watrer with you…. If you park somewhere near the Kiosko restaurant or the mirador restaurant it will take you 20 to 30 minutes to walk to the actual entrance gate of ther Caminito. Hope that helps and please send me some pictures or any comments about your day….. Also, if you are having lunch then try the Posada del Conde on the reservoir side…. Great food and lovely people working there 🙂
Hi,
for last minute booking I find three different links:
CAMINITO DEL REY (AG.) CAMINITO DEL REY (ES.) and CAMINITO DEL REY (CO.).
What is the difference and what do I have to choose as a private person?
To be honest I dont see a difference between the three links for last minute bookings and it isnt clear why there are 3 different links… But yes you should choose as a private person
Hello, nearly booked tickets but for some reason it is not accepting our e-mail addresses. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas?
Thanks
Yes, some people are having a similar problem with the email… Can you try a different email address?
Hello,
I want to buy 5 tickets. The system says “unvalid email” but the email is right. What can I do?
Hi, other people have had this issue… Can you try a different email address?
Clive, this website is a terrific help and prepared me for the difficulties of using the online booking. The email problem that people have may be because the last box to be filled in, bottom right, asks you to repeat some information. Because that box was under the passport number box I put in my passport number. Wrong: it is for you to repeat your email address.
Hi Simon, thanks for your kind comments and the helpfull info about the email confirm box.