San Jose Caves Tour: UNESCO Heritage Site Exploration from Valencia
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València
Embark on a thrilling San Jose Caves Tour from Valencia and explore the largest underground river in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of stalactites and stalagmites, learn about the caves' origins and evolution, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Coves de Sant Josep - We will take a boat to across the underground river, the largest in Europe.
What's Included
  • Admission to the captivating San Jose Caves
  • Guided tour with a professional guide
  • Comfort of in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Scenic boat ride within the caves
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drinks
Additional Information

Our journey sets off from the city of Valencia to explore Europe’s largest subterranean river, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A fascinating world lies beneath the earth, where natural wonders come alive. The tour agencies curate surreal experiences through the intertwining stalactites and stalagmites, in spacious caverns holding a spectacle nothing short of grandeur.

Your explore list will include: Understanding how the caves came about, tracing their evolution over the years, and treating your eyes to the breathtaking vistas of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park.

We’ll pick you up from designated spots in Valencia and drive you straight to the kick-off point at ‘’la Vall d’Uixò’’.

After touring the caves (for about an hour), you’ll be at liberty for 30 minutes to explore an Iberian Roman settlement, catching stunning views of the locality, refresh with a drink, grab brunch, or simply catch a break in the serene environ.

  • Our pick-up points include:

NH Valencia Center, Torres de Serranos and Ciudad de la justicia.

  • 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.
  • Not recommended for unpuctual people.
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia or mold allergies.
Location
Hotel NH Valencia Center
Carrer de Ricardo Micó
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kiraf121
May 20, 2024
San Jose caves by boat - Stunning location , very well organised trip. Worth a visit. The story of the cave was explained by the tour guide . There was a short walkway as well as the boat trip. Safety measures are great. Loved the experience
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R7921zijacquelineb
May 18, 2024
Unique experience - Unique tour experience Well preserved & cared for caves....experienced crews who have great knowledge… Javier was a great guide.. told us a lot about Valencia which we weren’t expecting…..
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Alex_o
May 14, 2024
Worth it - Fantastic, worth seeing these caves and I've seen a lot of caves. If you have extra time though there is a bus route that is much cheaper, but takes 3 hours round trip. Saves you about 70$ though.
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Rachel_b
May 12, 2024
This was an excellent... - This was an excellent tour. I was a solo traveller but felt very comfortable. The tour guides were very informative. The caves were amazing. I highly recommend this experience. There is a (very good) surprise near the end which I will not give away. Worth every penny.
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C6574xukarinem
May 9, 2024
To have - Very beautiful cave, explored in a boat. The water is magnificent, allow 1 hour for the visit. Reasonable price. Things to do not far from Valencia
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Carol_h
May 8, 2024
Loved it - We absolutely loved this tour of the San Jose Cave particularly the light show towards the end of the tour.
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Excursion56104
May 5, 2024
Just Do It!! - The tour of the caves was phenomenal! Definitely worth the visit! Ferran was our guide on Valencia & Go and he was great! Gave lots of good info about the city, history etc on the drive (45 mins) to caves. We boarded tour from the port, tour bus allowed you to depart at Citi Center if wished. Highly recommend!!! 😁😁😁
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Theresa_e
May 1, 2024
Cave adventure outside the city - These caves are about 45 min outside of Valencia. The tour guide provided a great history of the area along the way, The caves are beautiful. It is a comfortable temperature of 20 celsius inside. You ride a boat thru the tunnels and caves. Then you walk for a little bit and then you get back in your boat and go back through the tunnels and caves but this time you can take pictures. On the return ride you stop in the open area for a music and light show before the exit. There are a few shops and a place to eat in the town. And there's also an old Monastery. I loved this adventure and ap did mu college age daughter.
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Beth_b
May 3, 2024
Cool location, rushed tour - Very cool caves and waterways. Tour felt rushed and was only given in Spanish despite my request for English translation.
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354lieked
May 1, 2024
Okay caves, poorly organised - Unfortunately we thought it was in Valencia. It turned out to be an hour's drive. The caves were very beautiful. On the way back we had already been on the road for half an hour, only then did the tour guide find out that we had forgotten people so we had to drive back. An hour longer on the road. Also the tour is very expensive.
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