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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau
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Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

By Lokoloko - Mountain Bike & Outdoor Tours
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Ages 6-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English
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  • Guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Life jacket
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick up and drop-off


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  • Lokoloko, Hotel Galosol, R. Dom Francisco Santana, 9125-031 Caniço, Portugal
    The exact meeting point is just beside the Galosol Reception in Canico de Baixo. We meet on the Lokoloko Shop.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 13114P7

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, if you are one person please contact us to see if we have already others booked on your desired date.
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Not recommended if you don't know how to swim
    • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 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: 13114P7

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    J Alan D
    Hartley Wintney, UK93 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pleasant guides but otherwise mediocre. Not much to see underwater for the snorkelling, despite allegedly being a marine reserve. There were more fish in the sea by our hotel. Kayaks were ok, but waterproof storage boxes or at least deck bungees should be provided as I have experienced on other similar trips. Scenery from the water pretty unremarkable along this part of the coast.
    Written 16 September 2022
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    OnAir43965325890
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Solo
    Basically, the kayak tour and snorkeling were fun. There weren't many fish to be seen in the bay in Garajau, but I hadn't expected that. It was only in the bay in front of the hotel that fish were attracted by feeding them bread. I didn't like that. Industrially produced bread for fish should never be fed to animals. Photos were taken during the dive, which were then sent to all participants via WhatsApp a few days later without consent. A clear violation of data protection. In response to my complaint, Lokoloko apologized and promised to improve. I can therefore only recommend that interested parties pay attention to whether the team really respects the participants' data protection in the future.
    My conclusion: Unfortunately unsatisfactory due to the violation of data protection. Otherwise I would have rated it satisfactory or good.
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    Written 9 October 2023
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    JHLondoner
    London, UK10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Couples
    we were lucky to have a great guide Antonio all to ourselves. The team at Lokoloko was very flexible in meeting our timetable requirements. The sea was a little choppy but Antonio was reassuring, lent us wetsuits and checked all the gear carefully. He was quite subtle about checking our ability before we set off, but we are experienced kayakers and all was good :) The snorkelling was amazing. we saw so many different species in great abundance at the snorkelling spot. The water was beautifully clear. Antonio had a guide to the different species which was very helpful. He also took brilliant videos for us so we didnt have to take our phones. altogether a very successful trip
    Written 7 March 2024
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    Roving16757848171
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    We expected more. It was a relatively short kayaking trip and the snorkeling was in a (we thought) not too special place. We thought it was a shame that you didn't get swimming fins with the set, especially considering the price. In retrospect, this was something we could have done ourselves.
    A warm welcome and a nice guide!
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    Written 21 September 2023
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    Caitriana N
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    My friend and I booked the kayaking and snorkelling tour, and had a great time - our last day in Madeira, and a wonderful way to round off our trip. Han, our guide, was very patient and helpful, so no stress even though we were complete novices at kayaking. The snorkelling was great, saw a lot of beautiful fish. A special shout-out to Catarina in the office, whose enthusiasm and helpfulness went well beyond the call of duty!
    Written 16 July 2021
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    Marieke
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    This was one of our favorite activities in Madeira! We really enjoyed the enthusiasm of our guide Ciro, who told us lots about the nature reserve and its wildlife, showed us a cave and a waterfall and regularly checked if we were doing ok. After kayaking to a small bay, we went snorkeling and Ciro showed us images to indicate which fish we just had seen. Back at the starting point, it was possible to shower and change. Would definitely recommend!
    Written 10 August 2023
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    Rachel L
    Worcester, UK19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Family
    Pedro was a first rate guide - friendly, helpful and kind. We had perfect conditions on the water, and had an amazing time snorkelling, spotting the colourful fish - time just went too quickly! Thank you to the whole team for making this a real highlight of our holiday
    Written 2 September 2023
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    Escape61774319512
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Family
    We had an amazing time kayaking. The guide was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and patient. The snorkeling was awesome as well. We saw a lot of interesting and beautiful fish that we never would have otherwise. Would highly recommend if you want a memorable experience full of fun and wonder.
    Written 4 September 2023
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    Shona F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    We had a great time. Guide was friendly and the group was of 10 so not too big. We kayaked first and went to see a small waterfall and hugged the coastline. This was not difficult for us, I think anyone with a bit of physical strength can do this no problem and it was beautiful.
    The snorkeling was also great but for me I couldn't get my breathing right with the snorkel so I came back out after about 10 minutes. There were lots of beautiful fish and my boyfriend saw these.
    All in all a great little excursion. We followed up with a drink at Peters Poncha, Peter is great I recommend that too.
    Written 12 May 2024
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    Elizabeth C
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Solo
    This morning excursion in the Bay could not have been easier. Tiago our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, commanding an impressive fluidity in English. The water was like "oil" as they say in Portuguese, smooth, gentle, and unbelievably calm, making kayaking very easy. Saw lots of fish and observed the rock formations. It was a beatiful morning and my thanks to Tiago for making it so pleasant.
    Written 21 September 2024
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