Lagos Kayak Trip: Explore Ancient Caves and Grottoes in Portugal's Algarve Region
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395 Ratings
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:
1 day
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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 when you make your booking.
- All participants must have basic swimming skills
- Children must be accompanied by an adult in the same kayak
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Not available for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival; please check in at least 15 minutes before departure time
- Total weight per double kayak should not exceed 440 lbs (200 kg)
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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Brianne02
Apr 22, 2024
One of my favorite kayak tours! - One of my favorite kayak tours. I was asked to reschedule to the next day due to poor conditions but I'm glad they did because the next day was perfect weather. I had a very small group of 4 of us and our guide Pedro which made for a very personal experience. He even took us into some of the smaller caves for unique experiences. The sights from land are beautiful but even more stunning from the water. Would highly suggest this to anyone who wants an active and fun tour.
But you should know that this tour leaves from shore. Some take you on a boat out in the water and then have you start kayaking. So this one is a bit more "work"
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Wendy_c
Apr 11, 2024
Great trip! - Awesome experience! It was too windy to go in the caves, but we were able to see them from nearby. Tandem kayak with near constant paddling (3-4 short breaks) for a few hours. Water was sparkling, guide friendly, nearby power boat alongside in case anyone needed support (one kayak) was towed due to difficulty paddling.
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Jean
Oct 21, 2023
Great time! - Great adventure, great guys doing the trip!! The swells in the water were huge, the guys made sure everyone was safe. They were very accommodating to everyone’s abilities and very friendly. Fabulous fun!
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Marcy_h
Oct 19, 2023
Challenging for beginners but fascinating sites - worth it! - It was a challenging kayak trip for us. The swells and boat wakes and crowds of other kayaks and motorboats at key sites made paddling a challenge. The caves were very interesting but it felt a bit dangerous going under the first arch - really had to duck low! - and the rock walls were unforgiving. The guides kept us safe and helped out - removed one of the group via the rescue boat when she felt sick. The main guide was informative. We enjoyed the trip. We heard from other kayakers using a different company that they were not as concerned for safety and some of their kayaks overturned in a cave. So we appreciated our guide even more.
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Tiffany_s
Sep 30, 2023
A Must-Do In Lagos - Any of these companies can fit the bill to explore the grottos. Super amazing on the water. Highly recommend. Helpful to have some kayaking experience to guide you in the narrow passageways especially when the ride is high.
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Kristin_r
Sep 29, 2023
Wow. - Great experience. Ruben our guide did a great job providing information on what we where seeing and to check up on how we were doing.
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Donna_s
Sep 25, 2023
Loved it - Excellent way to see the sights from the water. The guides were lovely young men, full of fun and laughs.
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Sarahng3177no
Sep 25, 2023
What an Adventure! - Tiagu and Andre were incredibly helpful and personable!! The experience was once in a lifetime. We learned a lot about kayaking and the history of the places we visited. Would highly recommend! =)
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David_k
Sep 22, 2023
Well worth it!! - Milton did a great job leading our group through the caves, not only navigating but sharing some interesting history of the area. He also took time to get to know each of us and made sure we all had a fun time! This a great tour to be out on the water getting a different perspective of the water, cliffs and caves!
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Beth_o
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience with breathtaking views and I wouldn't trade it for anything, but I wish the waters had been less choppy on the day we went. Mother Nature is glorious!
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