Rates and Dates for 2025
Rates include*:
Accommodations, All breakfasts, Route information, Luggage transfers & Emergency phone number
A | 2025 | 8 day self-guided hiking trip (High season) | 8d / 7n | €1100 | $1210 |
B | 2025 | 8 day self-guided hiking trip (Low season) | 8d / 7n | €850 | $935 |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Transfer and Other Charges:
2025
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Single supplement
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€
245
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$270
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2025
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Half-board supplement
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€
225
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$250
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2025
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One way transfer from Málaga Airport to Ronda, per car (max 4 pax)
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€
160
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$175
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2025
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One way transfer from Tarifa to Málaga Airport, per car (max 4 pax)
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€
250
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$275
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Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Ronda. However, transfers can be arranged from/to Malaga airport for an extra fee.
Tour Dates for 2025
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B |
2025
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01/01
- 04/30
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided hiking tri...
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4
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Reserve
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A |
2025
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05/01
- 09/30
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided hiking tri...
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4
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Reserve
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B |
2025
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10/01
- 12/31
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8d / 7n
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8 day self-guided hiking tri...
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4
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Airport transfer, Lunches and Dinners, Drinks & Gratuities
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at your hotel in Ronda. You can walk around this charming city.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Ronda
Day 2: Ronda to Montejaque
Ancient Ronda is a one of the most interesting cities in all Andalusia. The landscape, the layout of the town, its history, the romantic legend of its bandits... The city is the cradle of numerous bullfighters and artists whose names have gone down in history.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 442 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Montejaque
Day 3: Cortes to Colmenar
Transfer from Montejaque to Cortes de la Frontera where the route begins. This route never disappoints, as you hike through rough valleys with lush gardens. You will hike on old trails used by the muleteers in the past to transport wheat and olives that were milled in the numerous mills on the banks of the Guadiaro River.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 758 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Colmenar
Day 4: Colmenar to San Pablo de Buicete
The romantic legend of these lands is linked to the famous “Bandoleros” of the Serrania de Ronda. They were highwaymen who hid in the hills and the forests to rob the wealthy travelers going to Ronda. Hike along the paths that the smugglers used to take, carrying tobacco and other goods from the coast to Ronda from where it was distributed throughout Andalucía and Spain.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 489 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in San Pablo de Buicete
Day 5: Castillo de Castellar to Los Barrios
Today, the route allows you to discover the Hispano-Muslim heritage of the region from a privileged location in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park: the southern edge of the Sierra de los Melones. The route heads north from Castellar Castle, built during the Nazar kingdom.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 14 km (ascent: 617 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Los Barrios
Day 6: Tarifa
Walk to Punta Paloma through a lovely pine forest along the Atlantic coast. Enjoying splendid views of the African continent on the way. The route mostly runs through fine sandy beach trails.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 17 km (ascent: 393 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Tarifa
Day 7: Columns of Hercules
This could be considered the southernmost route of the Iberian Peninsula. It runs parallel to the coast through an old livestock route. The whole route constitutes a splendid natural viewpoint to the Strait, Morocco, and the colony of Gibraltar, with the pillar of Hercules and Djebel Musa, forever standing at the other side.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 323 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Tarifa
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to airport after breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast
Airport:
Malaga Airport
Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Ronda. However, transfers can be arranged from/to Malaga airport for an extra fee.
Tack:
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Horses:
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Pace:
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Level:
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(2.5
out of 5) Moderate
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.Note: EU nationals are onl.
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Los Barrios area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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61
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62
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65
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68
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72
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78
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83
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83
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79
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73
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66
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63
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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51
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52
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54
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56
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60
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65
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68
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69
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67
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62
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57
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53
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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16
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17
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18
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20
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22
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26
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28
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28
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26
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23
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19
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17
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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11
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11
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12
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13
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16
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18
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20
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21
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20
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17
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14
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12
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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6
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7
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5
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5
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2
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0
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0
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0
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1
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5
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6
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7
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
Andalusia benefits from a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
Rainfalls are not common in this region as the sun shines on average 300 days a year. Most of the rain falls during the winter months, but it very rarely rains for a long time.
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Accommodations
This is a progressive trip so nights will be spent in different locations.
Description
During this trip, you will be accommodated in bed & breakfasts along the way.
Meals
Your package includes all breakfasts. Lunches and dinners need to be paid extra.
Special diets and dietary restrictions:
We can cater to special diets with advanced notice.
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
1 |
Visa Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No/2 |
Canadian |
No/2 |
USA |
No/2 |
Other EU |
No |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
No |
Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.