A enjoyable week with a great group and Oscar frome Rumba e Picos is fantastic and accommodating. Some optional extras would benefit I. e. kayaking round the fort not inlet, electric bike option and water sport info at Conil would be great. Sadly poor weather meant we couldn't do the hike, but visiting Doñana instead of Cadiz could've been a better option. Easy to moderate trip for reasonable fitness.

This was my first trip with Much Better, or indeed with any group. I’d done a lot of research and knew I wanted to be with a mix of people doing a range. This was the most fun and friendly group of people - couples/ singles of different nationalities- led by our brilliant guide Oscar who selected some excellent local restaurants with food and drink from the region. I loved it and I’m 100% travelling like this again.

It’s for the constant hard work and kindnesses of the tour guide, Oscar, plus good luck on having quality fellow travelers, that I’m giving this 5 stars. On its own it was more of a 4 star experience. At the time of my ‘adventure’, they were still working on refining the trip, and since Oscar isn’t going anywhere you’ll surely have a good time.

Many of the activities are coordinated by Oscar with local businesses (e. g. bike or kayak shop). The quality of those businesses and their guides was variable (canyoning guides were excellent, the kayak one was…not) but they’re making adjustments and I see they’ve already replaced kayaking with stand up paddleboarding for future visits. By next year I also expect they’ll have a back-up hiking option lined up in case there’s again too much fog in the mountains. Not all adjustments to their trip were represented on the website (we weren’t staying in Ronda and so weren’t near Flamenco shows) so make sure to confirm any component that you’re particularly interested in and just be aware going in that for most meals you won’t have options besides the (expansive) hotel buffet.

Those provisos out of the way/with expectations set - you’ll have a lovely time: The terrain and weather are gorgeous. The mix of activity and free time was well balanced. If you motivate to leave the hotel in Conil, the town is super cute. The swim after a sweaty bike ride was perfect. And did I mention Oscar? Chef’s kiss.

This is the 8th MBA trip I have been on, and its another winner.

The activities that we managed to do were enjoyable and challenging but not too difficult for the average adventurer. There were some fantastic views and landscapes in the region.

The food was some of the best I've tasted. Some great local restaurants with fantastic views and cozy décor. Even the hotel buffets were not the bland continental fare you'd see with chain hotels.

Our guide Oscar was one of the best I've met. Constantly giving us updates and information on our itinerary and answering questions when needed. He dealt with any concerns with the hotels efficiently and helped us with any translations and ordering food/drinks when needed.

It was only some freak weather that meant we could not go on a scheduled hike that prevented me from giving a perfect score. Even so Oscar gave us a city tour in cadiz as an alternative activity so the day wasn't a waste.

Oscar did a fantastic job communicating with us as a group and individually. Our flight was delayed but he kept checking our travel status to make sure we were ok - we found this really comforting especially as we missed the first ‘bonding ‘ night. This might sound mad but the standard and size of the hotels were much higher than we anticipated - we would have actually preferred a smaller more authentic/boutique standard! The hotels were really well appointed -spacious rooms and large buffet style dining was available with choice for everyone including lots of intolerances. There was a lot of plastic water bottles in the fridge and the packed lunches ( that were the weight of bricks) were wrapped heavily in plastic. These lunches could possibly be substituted with plain bread rolls, cheese, hams , olives , fruit to eat as a shared picnic. Most of us binned the sandwiches ( sorry). The adventures were fun but definitely need to be regraded as easy. The canyoning was the most challenging. We didn’t get to hike as the weather was against us so can’t grade the walk. The sea kayaking was in a flat natural protected area- no skirts in kayaks or waves to negotiate which was a shame. The bike ride was very leisurely. Perhaps the option to hire electric could be available as some people in the group did find it tiring. We stopped quite a few times to rest which wouldn’t be necessary if e-bikes could be available. I did think we were doing the Caminito walk as our group. We were however with a lot of other people. The guide was very good though. Beautiful Andalucian scenery and fabulous restaurant selections by Oscar - he truely spoilt us. Our group was a great bunch - we had great fun.

Great combination of events . Relaxed well organised and really lovely choice of hotels at both locations . Fabulous food and pools . Transport to and from locations and activities was comfortable and cool . Good amount of well earned time to relax in between group .

This was a fantastic trip. Our guide Oscar did an amazing job keeping us organized and informed. The accommodation are nicer than I expected. I really enjoyed having time in the mountains and then spending time on the coast. Amazing scenery and the group was a great mix of people.

Great tour guide, accommodation, food with well run activities but the holiday was classified as moderate when I felt it should have been classified as Easy.

The trip to Spain was such a wonderfully thought out itinerary! I loved the hiking, biking, and canyoneering. On top of the adventure was these amazing towns and villages we were able to visit with fantastic local food! Our group became a second family on holiday with so much laughter and side trips together. Let me not forget to mention Oscar, the most dedicated guide! He and Pepe enhanced this experience further with their warm and engaging personalities☺️. I can't wait for my next adventure!

Enjoyed an amazing experience on the Sierra to Sea Adventure. The activities, the accommodation, the locations, the food, the weather, the trip had it all! Met some great people over the course of the week, all in the capable hands of Oscar who went above and beyond as a tour guide for myself and the collective group. Thoroughly impressed with the hassle-free nature of my time away with Much Better Adventures and highly recommend to anyone looking to embrace further adventure in life.

An amazing week of adventures with wonderful people. We had a great mixture of people including couple from Australia plus 2 from New York and a wide age range. The whole trip was professionally organised and Oscar did fantastic job of briefing everyone for the next day and went the extra mile on several occasions to ensure everyone had a great time each day. Had a great time and lots of wonderful memories on every adventure including kayaking, coastal bike ride, canyoning, hiking and Camino del Rey. The 2 hours in Ronda was the icing on the cake as were the organised meals in Fontil & Ronda with local cuisine. Thanks MBA , Oscar and those on the trip for a wonderful adventure!!, the search has already began for another one in 2026.

Easier than expected but a great week away in a stunning part of the world. Food, hotels, and scenery were top-notch and Oscar, our guide, was fab. Longer activities and more sightseeing with less time on the bus would have been better but enjoyed the extra pool time

This was our first MBA holiday. The itinerary was reversed for our trip which meant the first 2 days were less active. Kayaking was not something I would choose to do but it was fun and I enjoyed the experience in a lovely setting. The organised was half the advertised length however four of us continued on to do over 30k (others in the group were very happy it was 15k). The longest walk was supposed to be 11k with 700m elevation. Because of the time of year we could only do 8k and 400m elevation. The first couple of kilometres were quite steep and the guide took it slowly so the group stayed together. Again some of us decided to walk further so we left the group at the turning point and walked down into Grazalema which was a lovely walk. Ronda is stunning and was the highlight of the trip. The hotels were fantastic, we had amazing food both in the hotels and the restaurants. The group of people were diverse and everyone brought something different. I really enjoyed spending time with the group, my fellow travellers made the experience special. Oscar our guide was great, he was knowledgeable and kept us safe. The only activity I’d grade as moderate was the canyoning which we all found challenging and enjoyable. Canyoning can be a dangerous activity, Oscar and the guides ensured the group were safe. Overall I loved this trip, the scenery was spectacular. I’ll definitely look at another MBA holiday although I’d choose one that is challenging, as I’d grade this as easy. Thank you to Oscar and my travel companions for a wonderful holiday (especially the breakaway group!)

Overall a great trip with a diverse group of people.

3 stars—for the food and hotels only. I booked MBA for an experience, but the itinerary didn’t match reality and activities felt like morning filler before pool time.

Kayaking: The Sancti Petri Castle was closed; we loitered on a tiny island with minimal info from a local guide who barely spoke English. There is not much to see or explore. Brief stop on an “old Roman road” and again we just aimlessly stood there for 10 min; best bit was a beach we saw for under 10 minutes. I would not say that the scenery was beautiful or we saw marine life. It was kayaking in a harbor for the sake of kayaking , the only photo I took was on the beach,

Hiking: Marketed as “quite challenging” with endemic pines, but the trail is partly closed June–October. We did an out-and-back of <7 km with ~300 m gain—little scenery or purpose like reach the summit or admire the trees. Several of us extended the hike to self-guide walk to town afterward just to be active.

Cycling: Advertised 30 km; we did ~14 km, then people split off for self-guided riding.

Guide: Excellent logistics (hotels/dinners), minimal commentary.

Overall: difficulty is easy not moderate and the itinerary is misrepresented. Not the adventure MBA has sold.

Both locations of the trip were very impressive and totally different. However, the standard of accommodation and food was high throughout as was the quality of attentiveness of our main guide, Oscar, and the daily activities. It’s great when you plan for an activity based trip that then meets your expectations. Just waking up every day to see the bus waiting to take you on your next adventure is such a cool thing. Getting a chance to visit and explore inland Spain was something I’d wanted to do for years and it didn’t disappoint. There are other reviews here that give more details about the trip. None are exaggerated. Whilst I was hugely relieved to find our group full of friendly, entertaining and like minded travellers (some from as far afield as Brisbane and New York!) I’m fairly confident that this is the norm. I would highly recommend this trip.

This trip was a much-needed taste of southern Spain. I loved the scenery of Andalucia in September and the itinerary was a perfect mix of activities in Conil de la Frontera and Grazalema - a bit challenging in the heat at times but manageable. It was ideal that we had a main activity to start each day and then had free time in the afternoon to relax - a perfect combination. I would highly recommend this trip and I’m looking forward to my next MBA adventure!

One of the best trips I’ve ever been on. Extremely well organized, hotels were amazing, food was so great. Half the day are the trips/excursions, other half you get to explore the beach or pool, which was perfect. The excursions they planned are amazing - canyoning through the forest of Spain I will never forget. The kayaking was beautiful and so fun. The bike trip was some of the most beautiful scenery and such a blast. The guides they hire are 10/10 - experts, kind, patient, making everyone feel safe, and great at what they do. Finally, I cannot compliment our guide Oscar enough - he is so kind, thoughtful, and easy to get a long with. He is hyper focused on making sure everyone has a great time and feels comfortable. He genuinely cares about people and is a lovely human being. Can’t brag on this trip enough! Don’t miss out on the beautiful coasts and forests of southern Spain, staying at great hotels, with a great guide.

Oscar was an amazing guide, so attentive and always making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. It was so nice to just enjoy every day and feel confident in relying on Oscar to plan the day, depending on weTher, etc. He made sure each day was perfect. Amazing, fresh food and views at the first hotel. Beautiful beach side resort at second hotel. Great trip!!

This trip far exceeded my expectations. Oscar, the guide, was excellent. The group was inviting and supportive. The accommodations were better than expected. The balance of activities and down time was perfect.

What a fantastic adventure! Well organised from start to finish. Good communication when booking, with prompt responses to a couple of questions I had. For me it was a great balance of activities, splitting time in the mountains and then the coast. Oscar was a huge reason the trip was so good, he was attentive, kind and great fun! It was my first trip with MBA, I was really impressed. So much fun, with a fabulous group too.

I have done many adventure trips and this might just top them all. Everything was perfect. We had a wide variety of adventures, each unique in its own way.

Our guide Oscar was excellent. He took care of every detail and organized the agenda so we had the optimum weather conditions for each activity.

Oscar and Juan also gave us good history and nature education.

Oscar did an excellent job keeping us organized and we had clear expectations each day.

Oscar’s energy was contagious, and he always focused on making sure we were having fun. He truly cared about us, and we all became instant friends.

The hotels were great and, with most meals included, the trip was a great value. Oscar also arranged many of the meals so we could sample local cuisine.

I did not know that Spain had so much to offer. I highly recommend this trip to everyone!

Thank you Oscar for making this trip fun, action packed and incredibly organized. From the moment we were picked up from the airport, the communication and flow of the week was exceptional. Activities all different, all challenging in their own way, but also plenty of downtime in between to enjoy the beach / town etc. Great trip for variety, hotels both amazing locations and 4 star standards. Spending 3 days in the mountains and 3 days by the beach! We ate at local restaurants, all high quality. I was a solo traveller, the activities and meals together made it easy to feel part of a team. Thanks again Oscar

We just spent an amazing 5-day adventure in beautiful Andalucia in Spain, packed with 2 beautiful hikes in thrilling Caminito del Rey and Pinsapar Trail, canyoning, kayaking and biking. The activities were well organized and guided, our hotels, food and transportations were awesome and our tour manager Oscar was simply the best, very kind, helpful and friendly. My only suggestion would be to rate this tour as easy, not moderate.

This adventure had the perfect mix of mountain and beach vibes—Grazalema was stunning and peaceful, while Conil brought the fun coastal energy. Everything ran super smoothly, and the activities were a blast.

Jose and Oscar were absolute legends—professional but also so much fun to be around. The hotels were splendid, and the food was seriously top-notch. Plus, our group was full of fun, like-minded people which made it even better. Would 100% recommend!

This was my first much better adventures trip and my first ever solo trip. I was nervous about what the trip would be like and whether I’d get on with the group. As soon as I met the group, all of my nerves just went. They were all so friendly and open and always up for fun and adventure. Much better adventures really does attract like minded people.

The first hotel in Grazalema had amazing mountain views that could be enjoyed from the balcony in your room, the pool area and the dining area. The second hotel had gorgeous views of the sea and was a short 5 minute walk down to the beach. It was nice to get to experience both of these landscapes in one trip. The hotels were both very clean , comfortable and welcoming, with great facilities (the pools at both hotels and the 5 minute walk to the beach at the second hotel were a highlight). The quality and range of food at the hotel buffets were good.

There was a good balance each day between activities and down time and there weren’t too many early starts which was appreciated! Most days we left for the activities at 9am with breakfast at 8 am. The variety of activities was amazing. Hiking the Caminitio del rey, visiting Ronda, canyoning in the Sima del Diablo and hiking the Pinsipar trail in the Sierra de Grazalema are experiences that I will never forget. Our guides for the canyoning and the hiking in the mountains were passionate, knowledgable and friendly.

Our main guide Oscar was friendly, kind funny and helpful. He made sure we were always enjoying ourselves and were happy with everything. I was a bit worried about the food situation as I have some intolerances and am generally quite a fussy eater but he made sure that I always had food that I liked, which was really appreciated. It was obvious that he was very passionate about what he did and that he really cared about our enjoyment.

There was quite a lot of driving around in the minibus especially for the first half of the trip (on some quite narrow windy roads up in the mountains) but the places we were going made it worth it and there’s always someone to chat to to pass the time.

You know it’s been a great trip when you wish you could go back and do it all again and you are sad to be leaving the group and going home. This is a great trip if you are looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation where everything is taken care of for you. It is also a great option if you want to solo travel but want the safety and security of a group.

This trip exceeded my expectations and has made me excited to book my next much better adventures trip !

Picture standing in a forest of trees whose origin started pre-ice-age, with an enthusiastic guide sharing knowledge of the area, marvelling at the surrounding views. And then post-hike, ending up in a small outdoor cafe with a celebratory glass of ‘Tinto de Verano’, only to be chauffered back to your comfy hotel in time to use the pool (maybe for another cheeky cocktail). And then having a brand new, equally brilliantly curated adventure the following day.

This was my 3rd Much Better Adventure- with a more relaxed pace, which I didn’t know I needed. The views were absolutely a highlight- I have great pics from the awesome Caminito del Rey & the hike- but also the views from the hotel terraces out to the Grazalema range or sunset on the beach in Conil.

My fellow travellers were, once again, were so much fun, like-minded, easy-going and we spent our time laughing loads: MBA attracts great people!

The other thing MBA does fabulously is its choice of local guides: lead guide Oscar was fantastic, but we also had specialist guides for hiking and canyoning who were engaged, entertaining and knowledgeable.

The itinerary description needs tweaking as it’s a new holiday and some things have changed since the current description was written. Four of the included dinners on offer were at the hotel buffet, which had a great selection but some of these could be swapped for a more authentic experience - we opted out of one and chose to go to Grazalema for one night which I would recommend. Ignore the Ronda night out described as that is not on offer.

The hotels chosen are great - comfy, modern, plentiful breakfasts and dinners. No air conditioning in the first- so if warm, bring insect repellent to be able to have your windows open to let in the breeze.

Thank you MBA for another great trip!

I had a fab time on this trip. There was a great variety of activities so you had something totally different each day and being based in the mountains and then the beach made it feel like two holidays in one! The guides Jose and Oscar were brilliant, super friendly, supplied loads of local knowledge as well as making the trip run very smoothly. The hotels picked were great too, as were the local restaurants we ate at during the trip. Would highly recommend!

This trip was phenomenal. Every excursion was unique and interesting, the trip leaders were kind, engaging and knowledgeable and the group got along so well. Caminito del Ray was the easiest day. The views were stunning and the guide was really effective. Canyoning was my favorite experience, it was off the beaten path and really fun. The bike through pincapar was breathtaking and the guide was so amazing. Kayaking followed by a wine tasting was a nice slower place after the few days of big climbs. Cycling along the coast was challenging but the view of Morocco across the sea made it all worth it. Meals were great, hotels were lovely. 100% recommend!

Definitely a much better adventure! Overall, very impressed at the thoughtfulness of how the itinerary was crafted and how mindful our guides were with every detail. The hotels we stayed at had incredible views and were better quality than expected. The trip starts off in the cool/crisp mountains, exploring all that nature has to offer and ends by the sunny/warm beaches so you get the best of both worlds. We had an amazing group of people who made the trip that much more fun! :) Jose and Oscar were the perfect dynamic duo leading the group. This was my first trip with MBA and I am already planning my next! Highly recommend!