Lagos Kayak Trip: Explore Ancient Caves and Grottoes in Portugal's Algarve Region
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Lagos

Embark on a thrilling kayak trip in Lagos, Portugal’s Algarve region. Discover ancient caves and grottoes, paddle across the Atlantic Ocean, and soak in the stunning coastal scenery. Book your morning or afternoon adventure now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cais da Solaria - Explore ancient caves and grottoes, and admire the natural beauty of the coastline. Choose a morning or afternoon departure when booking. All of this in the Algarve region!
What's Included
  • Local taxes and licenses
  • Support boat
  • 70N life jacket
  • Professional kayak guide (1 per max of 6 kayaks)
  • Backrest support
  • Aluminium paddle
  • Stable and safe Sit On Top double kayak
  • 20 LTR waterproof bag
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Kayaking takes the lead as the most engaged activity in Portugal’s Algarve region, which is rich in beaches. This tour, lasting 2.5 hours, involves paddling through a part of the Atlantic Ocean, discovering old caves and grottoes, and enjoying the picturesque charm of the coastal line. You have the option to opt for either a morning or afternoon slot…

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Location
Cais da Solaria
Cais de Solaria, Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, Avenida dos Descobrimentos in 8600-645 Lagos, Portugal Directions: Departure from the small beach behind the Fort at walking distance from Lagos city centre. Behind the Fort we are the second kayak company.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robert_g
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing Cave experience. - Had a great time with the group, kayaking is the best way to view the caves as you get access to even the smallest opening that the larger power boats can only look at from outside the cave. We found this amazing and beautiful to be remembered forever.
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Ralph_r
Sep 30, 2024
This was a perfect outing! - Our guide Bruno from Kayak Tours was exceptional!!!! Perfect weather! Kayaking through caves was super fun and relaxing (except for the motor boats causing waves 😉).
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Will_r
Sep 18, 2024
Beautiful caves and great guide - Beautiful shoreline and caves! Great way to experience a must-see sight in Lagos. The guide was informative and helpful. After paddling through numerous caves in one direction for nearly 2 hours, I was delighted to know we would be towed back to our starting point. I highly recommend this trip!
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Yassin_p
Sep 8, 2024
Fun - The trip was entertaining. We had enough time and freedom to kayak around the rocks and take pictures, all while being guided safely around the coast.
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Robert_w
Sep 4, 2024
Amazing view of the coast... - Amazing view of the coast of Portugal. Guide was amazing. Opportunity to see beaches and coastline from a very different perspective. It's a must do if you are active and enjoy the outdoors.
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Belinda_a
Aug 29, 2024
Spectacular - We had an amazing time, I would recommend it over any of the small power boats doing the same thing.
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Jessica_s
Aug 20, 2024
Put your back into it - I went on this experience with my sister and it was so much fun! The caves and beaches we passed were so cool so kayak through. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and was there to help if anything went astray such as capsizing. We even became friends with our fellow kayakers and would absolutely do this tour again if we come back.
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Eveline
Aug 6, 2024
Super kayak tour! - Had a very nice kayak tour! Good Guide who told a lot and went with a small group along the coast and caves. Would definitely recommend this!
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Phil_k
Jul 27, 2024
Fun but quite hard work - We had kayaked previously from Carveiro to Benagil caves. I don’t know whether it was just a one off (it did feel quite windy as a day), but this was much harder work as the sea was rougher, so it’s probably better suited to slightly younger (and fitter) people. The trip was well organised and supervised and the organisers made the very sensible decision to tow the kayaks back to Lagos rather than make people try to kayak into the wind
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Sjl26710ll
Apr 14, 2025
Need better support crew - Took out on choppy waves but manageable. There was supposed to be a guide in the front and back of the group of 6-7 canoes plus a support boat roaming. There was only one guide in front. Not sure where the other two went to most of the trip. Two people at the back waved for help and took some time to get anyone’s attention. When help arrived with the support boat the help were eating and didn’t help the two in the boat. It turned over and the two fell in cold water. On the way back my canoe in the back and no support staff in the back to watch the group. In short, the crew were too busy goofing off to pay attention to the guests. Did not help any of the group into their canoes and water. I had a canoe hit me in the leg and arm and left with a bruise about 2x2 inches on top of leg after llanding on my back in the water. Most of the group were having difficulty with getting canoes in the water. The support boat rammed our canoe twice before we could get far from shore. Might be different if you had a group of experienced kayakers. The route is beautiful but there may be other companies you could use
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).