2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches
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2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches
By Discover Tours
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Get a different perspective of Lagos—and access parts of the coastline that are usually off-limits—during a kayak tour. A short duration makes this outdoor adventure ideal for time-pressed travelers and families, while a group size limited to 18 ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide as you paddle on the sea.
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Ages 0-99, max of 17 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English
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Highlights
- Get closer to caves and caverns that you usually would on a kayak tour
- A great choice for outdoor adventurers and families
- No previous kayaking experience is required
- Paddle to parts of the coast that inaccessible any other way
- Power Catamaran cruise to and from the activity location
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Swimming
- Kayak tour
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Go pro cameras
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Passeio dos Descobrimentos, 8600-302 Lagos, PortugalHead to gate EFGHI in Marina de Lagos next to it you will find the meeting point sign from Discover Tours.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 52247P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Our kayaks are double, the weight limit is 150Kilos
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for children under 6 years old
- We can refuse entrance to people under influence of alchoholic drinks or under ant other substance
- It is not allowed to bring alchoholic drinks
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 52247P3
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- sa5dac5a0a027427db840 contributionsClassy Catamaran!!!Great trip down the Portuguese coast on a super Catamaran with very friendly and professional crew. We stopped for a swimming break and lunch which was excellent fun. Everybody enjoyed the trip and I would fully recommend Discover Tours.Written November 9, 2024
- 936sa5dac5a0a027427d0 contributionsBoat tripIt was a wonderful trip with a very nice and funny guide. Also we saw dolphins. The boat is only for a few tourist- that was very niceWritten November 3, 2024
- Tourist593374149430 contributionsRelaxing boat ride with beautiful views, cocktails and swimmingReally beautiful and chilled boat trip. About an hour sailing west along the coast with beautiful views. Then an hour anchored up to swim, paddle board, beer challenge (!!!), then the return trip back to the marina. Boat is very comfortable, we were lying out in the trampoline bits soaking in the sun. There is a bar for cocktails, beers, sangria... Really lovely way to spend an afternoon.Written October 25, 2024
- Vincent G0 contributionsA tour you will never forget!Amazing experience. The crew was friendly, the food was great, the drink selection was very pleasant and not too expensive. We also had the opportunity to see some dolphins! If you have a chance to do this tour, do it!Written October 23, 2024
- lovetho5530 contributionsFantasticFantastic and 4.5 stars 🌟 I will like recommend it to my friend and people's. Unforgettable experience The shop are not expensive the drinks. The bookings are including free foods and drinks .Written October 19, 2024
- joannask730 contributionsBest overall tour.We really enjoyed the variety of things and the tour! Dolphins, view of the Alrgave coast and swim! Really friendly crew and the best catamaran to go with a baby.Written October 10, 2024
- Abigail L0 contributionsWorth it!The catamaran tour was lovely! They did an excellent job teaching us about some of the natural history of the area. The swim toys they had were very fun and engaging. The boat itself was extremely comfortable and well set up for families, couples, etc... The service was excellent and had food and drink for purchase aboard. I'd love to do this again someday!Written October 8, 2024
- Global305772178290 contributionsAmazingAmazing experience. The dolphins entertained us. Lots of photo opportunities. Brilliant trip will definatly do this again. Thankyou to Isabel and Fernando.Written October 5, 2024
- Camper5603150 contributionsExcellentAmazing views very comfortable catamaran great crew and lunch was very tasty, could have used paddle boards and had a swim during lunchWritten September 30, 2024
- GlobeTrotting5258350 contributionsGroup of 6As a group we enjoyed the 4 hour trip very much. The onboard commentary was very good and the prepackaged food excellent.Written September 28, 2024
- Ricardo Jorge J0 contributionsWitness breathtaking views of ancient caves, golden rock formations and incredible pristine beaches.Fantastic Half-Day Catamaran Cruise to Benagil and Carvoeiro Half-day cruise along the coast of Benagil, Carvoeiro and Praia da Rocha. Witness breathtaking views of ancient caves, golden rock formations and incredible pristine beaches. Enjoy the magic of sailing, diving and onboard activities such as SUP and snorkeling. Loved it 👍🏻😀❤️❤️❤️❤️Written September 27, 2024
- O1421JWamandaa0 contributionsamazing!amazing experience, i loved!!! very safe, also we went to many caves. the guides were super kind and explained us everything, great company!!Written September 26, 2024
- V4483QMalexb0 contributionsGreat afternoon with Pedro and his crew on the catamaran.We had a great afternoon with Discover Tours. Pedro and his crew were so friendly and informative about the surrounding cliffs. An absolute must if you are in the algarve. We had great fun with the paddle boards when we anchored and saw a beautiful sunset on our sail back to Portimão. Drinks were reasonable on board as well. One thing we didn’t bring was a jacket so we were a little cold on the sail back as it was the evening.Written September 25, 2024
- alexandrabP1207DF0 contributionsAfter season tourActually we were two times on two different days, because for the first time the dolpfins didn't show themselfs. We got the second tour gratis which is really nice gesture. It was a really special experiment to see the dolphins in their own natural habitat. Ps: you have better chance to see them if you book the first trip of the day.Written September 25, 2024
- ElizabethGoldbeck30 contributionsCatamaran CruiseWe have taken this cruise before and we love it! The crew was fantastic. We will definitely be back!Written September 25, 2024
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Trendsetter-23
Edinburgh, UK58 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
If you are looking for something to do whilst in Lagos I would throughly recommend this Kayaking tour. We had a great guide (I can’t remember his name but the “tall, almost 50 year old!”) who, despite us initially being very nervous, made us (as non experienced kayakers) feel very safe and comfortable throughout the whole experience. The trip itself had some amazing views and kayaking in and out of the caves was exciting and enjoyable and at the end of the trip you get a chance to jump into the water. Our guide also made the trip more interesting by playing a few games along the way.
A great experience and a way to make memories on your trip.
“The Highlanders”
A great experience and a way to make memories on your trip.
“The Highlanders”
Written July 25, 2022
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James F
17 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
My wife Valerie and I booked this Kayak trip after experiencing the 4 hour coastal tour on the larger catamaran two days ago. The swell was quite large today and we are inexperienced kayakers but were able to enjoy around 25 minutes (about 1/3 of the total time available) of sea kayaking before returning to the boat. We joined shortly afterwards by another couple. The younger and more adventurous / advance lapped it up. Meanwhile we were royally entertained by our ‘mad’ captain turned DJ who played 60’s anthems while giving us our personal tour of the costal caves (obviously not as close as the kayaks but in essence giving us the best of both worlds. On the way back the boat stopped to let those who wanted to, dive and swim off the boat. Again, and as with our previous tour, much respect to the great crew and this professional organisation who I rate highly and recommend.
Written May 10, 2022
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Kelsey F
27 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
We showed up to the Marina 10 minutes prior to the trip and had no problems finding the meet up point. The driver and our guide were very nice and knowledgeable about the tour. We kayaked through the caves for about an hour and a half before just relaxing on the boat ride back to the marina. This was definitely a highlight of our groups time in Portugal, and would recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor activity! I would note that I am an experienced kayaker and didn’t think that the water was too rough; if you’ve never kayaked before you’ll be fine but it might take a minute to get a hang of it.
Written March 10, 2020
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Hi kelsey,
Thank you for your review and such a positive score.
It was a pleasure to have you on-board. Feel free to come back whenever you want and try one of our other tours.
We hope to see you soon, take care and stay safe.
Best regards,
Discover Tours
Written August 2, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bruno52
Cork, Ireland128 contributions
Aug 2021
We enjoyed the kayaking. It was well organised and our guide was pleasant. It was difficult to hear him most of the time unless your kayak was particularly close to his. Those interested had the opportunity to jump from the boat into the sea which was icy cold even though it was early August.
We also did the trip to see the dolphins and if I could recommend one trip it would be the dolphin trip. That's not to say the kayaking wasn't enjoable though.
We also did the trip to see the dolphins and if I could recommend one trip it would be the dolphin trip. That's not to say the kayaking wasn't enjoable though.
Written August 16, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you spent writing it.
It was a pleasure to have you on-board. Feel free to come back whenever you want and try one of our other tours.
We hope to see you soon, take care and stay safe.
Best regards,
Discover Tours
Written September 24, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mar L
Madrid, Spain111 contributions
Aug 2020
We did the kayak trip with DISCOVER TOURS Portugal last Friday (9.15 session) and we really enjoyed it. The boat was in great condition, the guides were all super nice (and super caring about all the people participating in the activity) and covid preventive measures were in place. We did with our 2 kids aged 9 and 6 and they enjoyed the activity very much as well.
Written August 9, 2020
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Hi,
Thank you for your review and such a positive score.
It was a pleasure to have you on-board. Feel free to come back whenever you want and try one of our other tours.
We hope to see you soon, take care and stay safe.
Best regards,
Discover Tours
Written August 26, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Martijn
15 contributions
During this boat tour we were guided by three very enthusiastic sailors who were able to create a good atmosphere right when we sailed out of the harbor.
Due to the sea conditions we were not able to kayak into true grottos but still the kayaking was quite a lot of fun. After the kayaking we went back but not before we enjoyed the sea by jumping of the boat.
Due to the sea conditions we were not able to kayak into true grottos but still the kayaking was quite a lot of fun. After the kayaking we went back but not before we enjoyed the sea by jumping of the boat.
Written June 16, 2022
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Alice D
Girona, Spain5 contributions
We did the kayak tour to see the ponta da piedade and it was awsome. The guide explanations were very interested, and the caves discovery amazing !
A special award to the crew (Captain Piotr, Nano and "...." (sorry we didn't got the name). They were super fun and gave a very special atmosphere to the whole trip with music and jokes. After that, you just want to go for a drink with them ;) !!
A special award to the crew (Captain Piotr, Nano and "...." (sorry we didn't got the name). They were super fun and gave a very special atmosphere to the whole trip with music and jokes. After that, you just want to go for a drink with them ;) !!
Written May 3, 2022
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Maren
3 contributions
Jun 2021
We got a great tour! A bigger boat brought us directly to the caves, where we continued by cajak. Our guide showed us a lot of caves and a few stories associated with them. Since we were a small group, we even had some time left in the end and could enjoy some swimming around the boat! I would definetely recommend this tour, compared to other places around the Algarve I believe Lagos is a bit quieter- and still has a lot to show!
Written June 13, 2021
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Diane S
Denver, CO6 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Kayakers had no experience and kept running into one another. Trip was cut short because of this. Two of three employees remained in larger boat on which kayaks had been docked. Guide provided very little information regarding kayaking or sites. Talk to guide ahead of time if possible. Other companies have smaller groups
Written August 9, 2021
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D1D
3 contributions
Experience is exactly what’s advertised. No more and no less. It was a great experience with spectacular views on caves, rocks and hidden beaches. Service is perfect with friendly and funny tourguides. Time schedule is exact, so arrive in time. Although I would have liked to spend more time, the 2 hour tour is sufficient incl. 1 hour kayakking around the caves as this is the max for individuals without stamina like me. In short ‘worth the money and time spend’. Tip: take a camera with water proof cover and safeguard it around your neck as you may loose the camera while kayakking
Written August 22, 2021
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Hi,
Thank you for your review and such a positive score.
It was a pleasure to have you on-board, please feel free to come back whenever you want and try one of our other tours.
We hope to see you soon, take care.
Best regards,
Discover Tours
Written September 27, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
we have 2 kidsone is 7 years old girl ,another one is a 4 years old boy , can we join the trip , for kids if friendly?
Written July 16, 2023
Does this tour include Benagil cave?
Written January 31, 2020
We will have a 9 passenger van to park. Is there parking at the meet up place for this trip?
Written January 17, 2020
There was a parking place right outside the shop when I went.
Written February 10, 2020
Is it possible to be 2 adults and 1 child on 1 boat ?
Written October 26, 2019
Eu não sei nadar muito bem. Seria seguro fazer esse passeio mesmo assim?
Written September 23, 2019
La hora que aparece para la activad en TripAdvisor es horario español o portugués? Gracias
Written August 20, 2019
Puedo llevar una Go pro para grabar la experiencia?
Gracias!
Written August 8, 2019
En un principio no debería de haber ningún problema. Con todo las mochilas las llevas en el barco así que en caso de haberlo puedes dejarla allí 😉
Written August 8, 2019
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