Day trip to the Caves of San José from Valencia

Description

In the village of Vall d'Uixó you will find the longest navigable underground river in Europe, with 3000 metres in length, natural caves of unique charm with a great story to tell.

Inside the caves we will see wide galleries, ceilings covered with stalactites and spaces known as 'the cathedral' or the 'room of the bats' as well as the cave paintings declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Itinerary:

We will pick you up at 8:00h (the time is indicative, it can vary 20-30min depending on the season, we will send a confirmation message 1 day before to confirm it).

We will visit 1 kilometre, 850 metres by boat, accompanied by a professional boatman-guide and 250 metres on foot.

We will reveal the origins of the caves and their evolution over the years and you will be able to contemplate impressive views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park from an ancient Iberian settlement located just above the entrance to the caves.

A treasure hidden in the depths of the earth and still has many mysteries to solve. Do you dare to enter them?

• Tips before going to the Caves of San José:
  • The caves have a constant temperature of 20º all year round. We advise you to wear a thin jacket and comfortable shoes.
  • This tour includes pick up and transfers from the pick up points in Valencia to the locality where the caves are located, a visit inside the caves and an official local guide. The tour does not include meals and drinks.
  • The estimated duration of the tour is 3:30 hours from pick up to return to Valencia city.

Inclusions

Included:

• Pick up and transfer back to the hotel in Valencia.
• Boat trip.
• Return to the hotel.

Additional information

The timetable is approximate, Valencia&Go will contact you 24h before the activity to confirm the chosen pick-up point and the exact time of pick-up.

You will be accompanied by an official guide (from Valencia&Go) who will tell you the essential things you should know about Valencia, as well as all the secrets hidden inside the Cuevas de San José, its incredible history and curiosities in detail (English and Spanish).

In addition, on the boat tour you will be accompanied by a boat-guide who will guide you along the way and point out some key points 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 ready to answer them when you leave the caves.