If you find yourself in Valencia, a visit to the Caves of San José is an absolute must. Embark on this fascinating journey with your guide, exploring both by foot and boat. The caves are home to Europe's longest navigable underground river, a staggering 3000m long, adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and UNESCO-listed cave paintings.

Your adventure begins with a bus ride from Valencia to the charming village of Vall d’Uixo, where the renowned Caves of San José are situated. Upon arrival, your guide will enlighten you about the intricate cave system before you step inside. Once within the cave, board a small boat to navigate through the mesmerising underground river. As you traverse along the river, take in the awe-inspiring sight of stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient UNESCO-listed cave paintings.

Following the boat tour, continue your exploration on foot through the dry gallery. Before heading back to Valencia, take advantage of 30 minutes of free time to appreciate the local Iberican archaeological sites, grab a coffee or browse the souvenir shop. This excursion offers a blend of natural beauty and historical intrigue that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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You'll discover the Caves of San José on a guided tour
There are stalactites, stalagmites and UNESCO-listed cave paintings to admire inside
The journey takes you along Europe's longest navigable underground river by boat
Your guide shares insights about the formation and history of this area
The experience includes air-conditioned comfort with round-trip transportation from Valencia

Viktig information

Not allowed:

You can take photos only in designated areas. To protect the cave fauna, flash photography is not allowed

Know in advance:

Opening hours for the caves may be subject to change
You'll explore around 1km of the underground river (850m by boat and 200m on foot)
You'll receive a confirmation message 1 day before the excursion to confirm the exact pickup time
Please use your correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, the activity provider cannot be held responsible), in case you don't have Whatsapp the activity provider will send an email
Inside the caves, there is a constant annual temperature of 20ºC
You can bring your own food/drinks
You'll have 30 minutes of free time
This tour takes place rain or shine
There is no swimming on this tour
If you need to take your luggage with you, please contact the activity provider. Contact info can be found on your voucher