Kayak 2H30 Grottos Ponta da Piedade - Lagos
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Kayak 2H30 Grottos Ponta da Piedade - Lagos
By Lagos Adventure
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Access parts of the Algarve coast that traditional tour vessels can’t reach on a kayaking tour that takes you to the grottoes of Ponta da Piedade. Suitable for families and first-time kayakers, this tour lets you get closer to the caves and rock formations of the region, and comes with the insider knowledge of a guide.
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Ages 4-80, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Escape the crowds on land during a kayaking tour
- Suitable for both experienced and beginner kayaks
- Get closer to the features of the coast than you would on a boat
- Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to eight travelers
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Double Kayak
What's not included- Food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Lagos Adventure, Marina de Lagos, Pontão B, 8600-645 Lagos, Portugal- Marina de Lagos, Gate "A.B.C.D", In front of Pizza Hut - Check in, 15 minutes before the departure
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair 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: 92364P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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 14 travellers
- 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: 92364P1
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- S3003OLamberh0 contributionsOnce in a lifetime!My partner and I had the best time kayaking around the incredible rock formations of Lagos; this experience truly is once in a lifetime. The Lagos Adventure team are without a doubt the friendliest, funniest and most helpful group of people we came across on our trip to Portugal - we cannot thank you enough for making this experience so special! I personally was nervous to kayak (previous bad experience 😂) but I was immediately so comfortable and had a blast. Couldn’t recommend more!Written 21 August 2024
- CaroD5260 contributionsGreat Kayak Toursuper fun tour, very professional and friendly staff! The guide showed us rock formations, beaches and bayes along the way.Written 28 October 2023
- Jordane S0 contributionsThe best kayaking operatorsWe looked for a while for a sea kayaking tour because I wanted to make sure we went with a company that paid attention to safety procedures. We went as a family with a 10 year old and 16 year old and we’re conscious that the sea had been quite choppy because of storms but we didn’t need to worry, Humberto and team were brilliant at explaining the process and making sure everyone was safe. The BIG bonus about this tour over the others is that you go out on a catamaran - so you don’t have to kayak right out from the coast - makes a big difference as it’s tiring! There are quite a lot of other kayakers and boats around so you have to be careful - I can imagine in the summer it would be a nightmare but it was managed well. The caves and coastline was gorgeous and our leader was brilliant at giving us info along the way. Would 100% recommend.Written 27 October 2023
- Connector210348923160 contributionsAdventure of a lifetime!Unbelievable customer service, I couldn’t believe it! Humberto and his team are lovely and welcoming right from the marina. The explanation of instructions was clear and concise. Humberto took lovely photos of the group whilst we explored the caves and then had the foresight and experience to not exhaust everyone’s data by sending them on the boat… class act! The caves themselves were beautiful and Alfonse was a great guide who was personable and friendly, as well as very knowledgeable about the caves themselves. I would recommend this trip to anyone staying in Lagos or the surrounding areas!Written 14 October 2023
- robertsG9505CE0 contributionsFun adventure for couples!Excellent 2 hr kayak adventure visiting the shores of Lagos with its many cliffs and mini bays. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable pointing to all the small beaches and cliffs with anecdotes and history for each. The group was not too big with was important for me. Excellent for for adventurous beginners and more experienced kayakiste.Written 24 September 2023
- brookesG7962IG0 contributionsSuch a great trip!The tour was very organized, easy to find, great directions. The guides had great energy, were fun and funny and made the whole experience so smooth and fun! Would highly recommend this tour.Written 15 August 2023
- gemmag490 contributionsFantastic excursionAmazing trip. The 3 guys who took were really friendly, funny and informative about the various beaches and coves. It seems to be a smaller group than other kayak excursions which felt nice. Had time to relax afterwards and swim off the boat. Would definitely recommend.Written 28 July 2023
- GeorgeC5810 contributionsClose view of the cavesGreat way to see the caves, you get closer to the caves than with the big boats that go to visit the Benagil CavesWritten 7 May 2023
- J4458LJjenniferw0 contributionsGreat experience on the kayak tourWe had a fantastic time on the kayak tour! The crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, providing us with valuable information throughout the tour. We even had a great chat on the trip back to shore, during which they recommended several of their favorite local restaurants. It was simply awesome!Written 23 April 2023
- 560tonyaf0 contributionsBest experience!Absolutely the highlight of our stay in Lagos. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Everyone was so friendly and very funny. The tour was great with good history and stories of all the interesting points along the way. Boat and kayaks in top shape! We really had a wonderful experience.Written 16 April 2023
- barbarahR6583ZL0 contributionsBest day ever!!!We had a fabulous day with the most amazing crew! This will always be a treasured experience. The views were unbelievable! Thank you for the expertise and fun experience!Written 14 April 2023
- W3615JRpeterm0 contributionsFantastic excursionAmazing trip along the shore and into the caves. Humberto and his crew were great. We are beginners at kayaking and felt safe the whole time. Would definitely recommend if you like an adventure and close up view of the coast. 5 starsWritten 23 March 2023
- 985elisak0 contributionsThe perfect kayak tripWe highly recommend kayak trip with Lagos Adventure. Couldn't have asked for anything more. While showing us these amazing grottos and other views the guides told us interesting information and recommendations. After kayaking there was time to chill on the boat and swim, which was really nice. They also took a lot of great pictures which they sent afterwards. They did everything they could to make the trip perfect. On the day before the date we had booked they suggested to reschedule the trip because of weather forecast promising big waves. We really appreciated this, since we have previous experience of companies that do the trips regardless of the conditions so that you won't get the most out of it, e.g. are not able to enter the grottos at all. Lastly, they were most understanding when I had to cancel on the same morning before the trip due to sickness - they rescheduled our trip without any extra charges.Written 15 March 2023
- joannamP9208HP0 contributionsTop tour in the AlgarveHumberto, Richardo and Nuno make a great time and together, provided a really great experience. Highlight our out holiday!! They made sure everyone felt safe and were having great fun. I recommend adding this to your list of things to do when visiting the Algarve. Sending on photos of the day at no extra charge was the icing on the cake. Thanks guys for a great day out!Written 26 February 2023
- R3896YSalyssam0 contributionsAwesome!Such an amazing time! I highly recommend to book with them if you are thinking about doing a kayak tour. They had such good energy and let the crazy people (like me) jump into the cold water after the kayaking part was over! Will do again when I am back in Lagos!Written 23 February 2023
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debbdenver
Denver, CO7 contributions
Mar 2023
Really fun and beautiful kayak experience along the coastal cliffs. Caves, tunnels, rock formations made this kayak trip unique. Our guide included interesting history facts about the region. I highly recommend but try to go during the off season time as it will be getting crowded in the summer months.
Written 10 April 2023
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kas.jansons
1 contribution
Nov 2021
We had an excellent fun day with family, our kids are aged 6 and 9. The Lagos Adventure team made us feel very comfortable and safe during the trip. The initial greeting process was fun and enjoyable. The kayaking instructor explained the basics to us in a clear manner, especially bearing in mind that we have never done kayaking before! The ocean, beaches, caves and the general tour was an absolutely extreme and memorable experience that we will never forget. The trip finished with some free time where we could enjoy jumping in the ocean from the side of the boat. Another bonus was receiving a large amount of the photos from the trip as well, which adds value for money. Massive credit to every single member of the Lagos Adventure team, excellent job! We will definitely visit Lagos again and will choose Lagos Adventure once again!
Written 7 November 2021
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Peter H
Gerrards Cross, UK1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Great morning with humberto and Ricardo s. Their knowledge, safety briefing and customer aervice was second to none.
Travelling first by boat from the harbour to the kayaking area, saved all our energy. We then boarded the kayaks on the boat and slid into the sea. Being guided and seeing the grottoes by kayak and the extensive knowledge of the multi lingual crew made the 2.5 hours pass very quickly.
After seeing numerous beaches, grottoes and caves and being told which beaches were the best to visit. The dining room, lounge, cathedral , art gallery and garage caves, so named by the fishermen, were all great highlights
Retuning to the boat the kayaks were pulled onboard anc we enjoyed a swim and a cool drink.
Would highly recommend from the many available kayak providers.
Travelling first by boat from the harbour to the kayaking area, saved all our energy. We then boarded the kayaks on the boat and slid into the sea. Being guided and seeing the grottoes by kayak and the extensive knowledge of the multi lingual crew made the 2.5 hours pass very quickly.
After seeing numerous beaches, grottoes and caves and being told which beaches were the best to visit. The dining room, lounge, cathedral , art gallery and garage caves, so named by the fishermen, were all great highlights
Retuning to the boat the kayaks were pulled onboard anc we enjoyed a swim and a cool drink.
Would highly recommend from the many available kayak providers.
Written 1 July 2021
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Great review of our kayak trip, thank you for all detail, this helps a lot to the people who are interested in this experience. Thank you for the high evaluation, for the kind words, and for the recommendation. Our goal is to offer the best experience possible depending on the conditions of the sea, wind and weather, and bring you back home with a big smile on your face, with great memories for life.
One more time, thanks for being amazing guests.
All the best to you.
In name of "SEA YOU" Catamaran Crew, thank you, and we hope to see you soon.
Humberto Costa
Lagos Adventure
Written 4 July 2021
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Tim K
1 contribution
Aug 2021
I proposed to my girlfriend during this tour, and these guys really went above and beyond what I had asked of them. Humberto was very obliging and I could tell he wanted to make sure the experience would be something special.
The kayak tour itself was great; they tell you about all the beaches on the coast while the catamaran takes you to the kayaking site. Then Ricardo guides you through all the grottos and shares some cool history along the way.
After the tour was over, everyone headed back to the catamaran, and Ricardo took me and my girlfriend to a small, secluded beach where I popped the question (she said yes!). Then we headed back to the catamaran where there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us which we shared with the whole group. They let us play our song on the boat and we jumped in the water for a quick, refreshing swim. At the end, they let us sit at the front of the boat and enjoy the beautiful view on the way back. They also took many pictures/videos of us throughout the whole tour. Overall, just a great group of guys that I really appreciate! Thank you again for an unforgettable experience.
The kayak tour itself was great; they tell you about all the beaches on the coast while the catamaran takes you to the kayaking site. Then Ricardo guides you through all the grottos and shares some cool history along the way.
After the tour was over, everyone headed back to the catamaran, and Ricardo took me and my girlfriend to a small, secluded beach where I popped the question (she said yes!). Then we headed back to the catamaran where there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us which we shared with the whole group. They let us play our song on the boat and we jumped in the water for a quick, refreshing swim. At the end, they let us sit at the front of the boat and enjoy the beautiful view on the way back. They also took many pictures/videos of us throughout the whole tour. Overall, just a great group of guys that I really appreciate! Thank you again for an unforgettable experience.
Written 9 August 2021
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Oh My God, This Trip was something unbelievable.
Thank you for the trust you deposit in us for this mission. I don't have enough words to show how happy we feel assisting your enormous Adventure.
YYYEEESSSSSSS she said, and we watch your true happiness. Congratulations.
We hope to see you soon for another adventure with us in our paradise.
The SEA YOU Crew thank you for this opportunity.
All the best to you.
Humberto Costa
Lagos Adventure
Written 13 August 2021
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lmo2312
Birmingham, UK9 contributions
A really great way to see the caves. We met our very friendly guides at the marina in lagos, then got on a small boat that took us out to the caves. We then got in to the kayaks and were lead around the various caves and rock formation by a very knowledgeable guide. The larger boat, on which we left our belongings, was always close by. I felt very safe throughout. They don't supply waterproof bags, so if you want to take your phone or camera on the kayak I recommend bringing something with you, and having a way to tie it to you so it doesn't get lost in to the ocean! Once we got back in the boat we had some time to play on the water, go for a swim and jump off the boat, before heading back to lagos. A really fun trip and a great way to see the caves.
Written 4 September 2022
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Petra
Rapperswil, Switzerland12 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We were informed at 10:30 that there was strong wind around our booked time and recommended us to start the tour at 1 pm. This has proven to be golden.
Humberto and his team were extremely friendly, informed well and told lots of interesting facts about the caves, beaches etc.
It was an unforgettable trip for our family.
The boat was always in close proximity. We felt very safe at all times.
All participants received free photos and videos after the tour.
An absolute top team!!! We would definitely book with you again! Thank you.
Humberto and his team were extremely friendly, informed well and told lots of interesting facts about the caves, beaches etc.
It was an unforgettable trip for our family.
The boat was always in close proximity. We felt very safe at all times.
All participants received free photos and videos after the tour.
An absolute top team!!! We would definitely book with you again! Thank you.
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Written 21 July 2024
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Ingrid
Namur, Belgium8 contributions
Jul 2022
Fantastic trip with a friendly team, guided by Ricardo (fluent english speaker) who never seems to get bored explaining with passion how beautiful his country is. Plenty of anedoctes, and some of the caves let you speechless by their beauty. The activity is safe and accessible for kids, I definitely recommend this "transport mode" instead of the traditional motor boat tour. And icing on the cake at the end with water jumps from the boat, away from the crowed beaches.
Written 1 August 2022
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Walter K
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
There is a reason Adventure Lagos has such good reviews...they are awesome. Lovely people who have local knowledge and love the environment and the history of the coast. We had a great time kayaking and they made sure even the beginners knew how to use the kayak safely and competently. The guide took our 12 year old son and looked after him brilliantly, even lending his his hoodie to keep warm after he dived off the boat. Would 100% recommend and give 5 stars.
Written 14 August 2023
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Ciara
Dublin, Ireland22 contributions
Oct 2020
We had a fabulous afternoon Kayaking with Lagos Adventure! We chose them based on reading the reviews and were not disappointed. From the initial booking Humberto was in contact via text and email to say he would check sea conditions and confirm the trip would go ahead. They do not take people out if the sea is rough. Although saying that we did only get just over 1 hour of Kayaking as when we turned the headland the sea had picked up and was a bit too rough to continue. Ricardo our guide was very generous in his knowledge and conversation. He clearly loves his job. We were delighted with the array of photos taken by Humberto, this is a real bonus of the trip!
I definitely would do this trip again when i return to Lagos.
I definitely would do this trip again when i return to Lagos.
Written 27 October 2020
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We are very lucky with all our guests, amazing people who come with us on our Kayak Tours.
Thank you for your kind words, for the high evaluation, and for trust in us for this experience.
Thank you for choosing Lagos Adventure, It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
All the best.
Humberto Costa
Lagos Adventure
Written 4 November 2020
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Jen C
20 contributions
Jun 2022
Lots of fun. One of the best highlights of our trip to Portugal! We're very satisfied with our kayaking experience through Lagos Adventure and HIGHLY recommend them to anyone.
The tour consisted of a short boat trip to the kayaking area, approximately 1.5 hrs of kayaking through multiple caves, arches, and tunnels, followed by boat trip home. Everyone was in a two-person kayak. The staff were very helpful and Ricardo was a great guide on the water.
You can leave belongings (towel, sunscreen, shoes, etc.) on the boat, but I suggest bringing a waterproof smartphone bag on a lanyard so you can take pictures during the tour. You won't regret it!
The tour consisted of a short boat trip to the kayaking area, approximately 1.5 hrs of kayaking through multiple caves, arches, and tunnels, followed by boat trip home. Everyone was in a two-person kayak. The staff were very helpful and Ricardo was a great guide on the water.
You can leave belongings (towel, sunscreen, shoes, etc.) on the boat, but I suggest bringing a waterproof smartphone bag on a lanyard so you can take pictures during the tour. You won't regret it!
Written 27 June 2022
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On this tour, would we go to the Benagil Caves?
Also, is there a weight restriction on the kayaks?
Written 31 August 2022
You do not go to that cave. Not sure of weight.
Written 1 September 2022
You need to Check the availability on the experience page. Thanks.
Written 2 August 2020
sqtboucher
Crestview, Florida
Hi, we have two children - 12 and 9. They are both athletic and comfortable in the water. I also read you have doubles. Just wanted to confirm the kayak tour would be appropriate for them?
Written 7 June 2019
i would say they would be fine!
Written 12 June 2019
“Bonjour, je suis moniteur kayak français diplômé d'état, je suis à la recherche d'une structure pour la saison 2019 afin de faire partager mon expérience française . Merci”
Written 2 January 2019
I'm hoping to visit Lagos in Marc h 2019 - will this trip be available then or is this out of season? Thanks
Written 13 November 2018
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