Underground from Valencia: 9 Cave Trips Compared

1.Caves of San José Guided Excursion and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,717 reviews · from $55Our pick

Travel from Valencia to Vall d’Uixo with a guide, then ride a small boat along 850 meters of the Caves of San José’s underground river and walk about 200 meters through a dry gallery. The tour lasts four hours, includes transport and admission, and offers 30 minutes of free time. The boat guide may speak only Spanish.

“guide was great. informative, good sense of humor and set up timing to fit all participants”

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2.San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Valencia by air-conditioned vehicle to San José Caves, about 45 minutes away. Your guide sets the scene on the way, then you explore the cave by boat and on foot, with admission included. The underground waterway and rock formations are the draw. Boat commentary may be in Spanish, so listen to your guide’s explanation before entering.

“Absolutely loved this experience. It was a nice way to spend a peaceful day enjoying nature. Ivan, the tour guide, made everything extra special. I do a lot of tours through Viator and he is the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He lives his job so much and his passion carried through! The Thermal park was nice to experience but the waterfall was the best part.”

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3.Caves of San José Guided Tour & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · from $63

From Valencia, Hola Trip takes you by air-conditioned bus to Vall d’Uixó for a guided visit to San José Caves. You’ll ride a small boat along the underground river for about 50 minutes, then walk through a dry gallery. Your trip guide may be bilingual, but explanations inside the cave may be in Spanish.

“There were too many people on one bus that didn’t bother paying attention to our instructor so we missed a lot what he was explaining. Other than that it was a nice experience.”

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4.Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Travel from Valencia to Requena for a short old-town walk, a tasting in Murviedro’s 12th-century caves, then a visit to family-run Vera de Estenas. The six-hour trip includes transport, a bilingual guide, six wines and local snacks. Seasonal grape picking or treading may be available.

“Our guide was fantastic, he was great at explaining the history and landmarks along the way. I liked the wine at the first winery better and we arranged to ship 6 bottles back to the USA. The second winery was a more inclusive experience. We tasted grapes from the vineyard, almonds right off the tree and 4 different wines.”

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5.Boat ride through the impressive Caves of Sant Josep.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 87 reviews · from $74

Travel from Mestalla Stadium to Coves de Sant Josep in a group of up to eight, then take a guided walk and a roughly 40-minute boat ride through the cave’s underground river. Guides such as Miguel and Maties have led trips, sharing local context on the drive. Allow about 3.5 hours, including transfers.

“Guide was absolutely fantastic. Explained where we were going, the duration and spoke about the valencian community and the surrounding we were being driven through.”

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6.Day trip exploring waterfalls, springs and caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $130Top rated

Leave Valencia with Kiu of Dreamtours Valencia for an eight-hour outing of waterfall swims, mineral springs, a historic town walk and local lunch. Small groups, watershoes, entry fees and Kiu’s photography are included. Bring swimwear and a change of clothes; lunch and drinks are extra.

“We had a wonderfull time with Kiu, he is very charming. We really hit it of from the first moment. The communication was perfect. Beforehand he gave us very usable tips and things to do in Valencia. We had a beautiful and emotional moment after the jump which will be treasured. Kiu told us a lot of information about the surroundings with a smile and patience. Be prepared to have a great, active day with Kiu. We would really recommend this trip. Greetings from the Indian cheesehead and the Dutchies(inside joke hahaha). Thank you for a lovely day which we will remember forever. And succes with your endeavors.”

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7.Visit to the Sant Josep Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Leave Valencia at 10:45 am with Olga, your guide and driver, for La Vall d’Uixó in Castellón. The private car trip takes about 40 minutes. At Sant Josep Caves, follow an approximately 40-minute route with 800 metres by boat and 250 metres on foot. The cave stays around 20°C, and the outing returns to its Valencia meeting point.

“Exceptional place, really worth to visit. Our guide Olga was great! Helped us to plan all the remaining day.”

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8.Half Day Tour to San Jose Caves from Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel by bus from Valencia to Coves de Sant Josep for a guided cave visit and boat ride on Europe’s longest underground river. The four-hour outing includes admission and round-trip transport, with pickup at IVAM or the Hola Trip office. Guide Edwin has been praised for his stories on the road, though guides may vary.

“Really nice. Not too short, not too long. The place is stunning and worth the visit. Not super recommended if you don't like dark tight spaces (but is not that bad) explanations could be a bit better I think.”

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9.Historic Bocairent, Covetes del Moros Caves and Pou Clar Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Leave Valencia with guide Howard and a group of no more than eight for a full day of hilltop streets, Moorish-era caves, a 6-kilometer hike past old watermills, and Pou Clar’s clear natural pools. Air-conditioned transport and coffee or tea are included. Bring money for the €4 cave entry and lunch.

“Bocairent is a delightful and very hilly town. Howard is a fine guide. Be prepared for vigorous hiking.”

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