San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
Description
Our excursion is departing from Valencia city to discover the largest underground river in Europe declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. An amazing underground labyrinth where the magic of nature comes to life. Stalactites and stalagmites intertwine in a stone dance, while vast rooms reveal the grandeur hidden beneath our feet. You will: discover the origins of the caves, witness their evolution throughout the years, and behold the breathtaking views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park. We will pick you up from the meeting points in Valencia and right after we will start our adventure driving to ''la Vall d'Uixò''. After the visit inside the caves (1 hr approx) we will have 30 minutes free time to discover an Iberian Roman settlement (that has incredible views of the region), drink something, have a brunch or just take a rest at the natural area. * The meeting points where we collect: NH Valencia Center, Torres de Serranos and Ciudad de la justicia.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will take a boat to across the underground river, the largest in Europe.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Write in the special requirements the place you choose for the meeting point when making the reservation. Entering a meeting point is required. The company is not responsible for the non-collection in case of not having the information from the client.
- If your booking is a last minute one (made it from 07:30 p.m.-07:30 a.m.) your meeting point will be TORRES DE SERRANOS
- The schedule is approximated, we will send a WhatsApp message with all the collection details one day before. Please write a correct phone number (if the phone number is invalid, we are not responsible of missing information) in case you don't have Whatsapp the activity provider will send an email through Viator.
- If you do not leave the information of your favorite pick-up point, we will automatically assign you: Torres de Serranos.
- Being late is not our responsability.
- The duration of the activity (from the collection until we return from the caves) is 4h.
- We will not bathe in the river in this activity.
- Inside the caves there is a constant annual temperature of 20ºC.
- You will have 30 minutes of free time to use bathrooms, bars and shops or just for relaxing at the area.
- You can take your own food/drinks. But is not allowed to eat inside the bus.
- You have included the transportation to go and return (same pick up point)
- If you check out from your hotel, you can take your luggage with you. You must notify us to guarantee space.
- You will be accompanied by an official guide (from Valencia&Go) who will tell you the essential you need to know about Valencia, as well as all the secrets that are hidden inside the Cuevas de San José, its incredible history and curiosities in detail (English and Spanish). Besides, on the boat tour you will go with a guide-boatman who will guide you along the way and will point out some key spots of the natural wonder. (could be in Spanish). If you have any questions, you can always ask the official Valencia & Go guide, he will be willing to answer them when you leave the caves.
- For your safety: you can take photos only in designated areas. To protect the cave fauna, flash photography is not allowed.
- For this regular tour, pickup at Trasmed-Grimaldi, Moll de Ponent, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Puerto de Valencia is not available, as this meeting point is exclusive to a different product.
- Not recommended for unpuctual people.
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia or mold allergies.
Reviews(807)
Really beautiful, recommended! The blues of the water are gorgeous and the stalagtites are impressive. A tip, sturdy sandals are fine (no sneakers needed).
It is worth taking this excursion. Our guide Alessandro was very kind and helpful, unfortunately, the bus arrived half an hour late and no message was sent to inform or apologize.
Uriel was a great guide, very informative on the way to the caves. The caves were super interesting and I’m glad I booked the tour
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're delighted you enjoyed the experience and that Uriel's insights made the journey even more interesting. We're so glad you chose to join us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌟
Incredible, was very helpful and made sure we were looked after
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you felt well looked after. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! 🌟
Monika was a great guide, very friendly and the experience was amazing. Caves are incredible
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're so happy to hear you had an amazing experience and that you enjoyed the incredible caves. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Monika. Hope to see you again soon! 🌟
The tour starts with a bus ride to the caves and our tour guide, Uriel, explained things as we passed by Valencia and into the outskirts. Once we got to the caves, we had about 25 minutes to take pictures, grab a water or visit the restrooms. Then, we were allowed to go into the caves. It is a boat ride inside the caves and you are not allowed to take pictures until directed to do so. It feels a little chilly in the cave and that was quite nice considering the summer heat outside. Our bus/tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to be on my boat, but be advised that usually, the cave boat guides only speak Spanish and the bus guide does not usually go on the boats. The caves portion was about 40 minutes long and very interesting. The ride was smooth back to Valencia and it was overall a great trip! It was a great way to start our day.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the entire experience, from the journey to the caves themselves. It's wonderful to know that Uriel's knowledge and enthusiasm made the trip even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Valencia soon! 🌿✨
A wonderful experience at the Coves de Sant Josep! The visit was very well organized and the place is truly spectacular. A special thanks goes to our guide, Monika, who proved to be extremely knowledgeable and passionate. During the trip, she told us many interesting facts about the history of Valencia and the surrounding areas, making the journey as interesting as the visit itself. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and never boring. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting the area.
Grazie mille per la tua splendida recensione! 😊 Siamo felicissimi che tu abbia apprezzato l'esperienza e faremo sicuramente avere i tuoi complimenti a Monika. Speriamo di rivederti presto per una nuova avventura! 🌟
The journey has been amazing. Lovely Experience. thank you so much.
Thank you so much! 😊 We're so happy you enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you again soon! 🌿
The tour operators were great. We had a good time in the bus; Ferran was very informative and fun. The cave tour is run by a separate company which was very organized. Time in the cave was short but very calming….
Hi Gizelle, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that Ferran helped make the journey both informative and fun. We will be sure to pass your lovely comments on to him. We are also pleased that everything ran smoothly from the logistical side. One thing that makes Valencia & Go unique is that we operate our own fleet of vehicles, which allows us to maintain a high level of organization, punctuality and service quality throughout the experience. Thank you again for choosing us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Valencia in the future! Kind regards, Carolina
The caves are really cool! The experience is good for all ages with little walking! It is not too long!
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed this unique experience. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Best regards, The Valencia & Go Team
