4 Canoes & Kayaks Tours Worth Flying For

1.Ponta da Piedade Caves Kayak Tour from Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours · from $37 per person Our pick

From Lagos Marina, you ride a comfortable catamaran to Ponta da Piedade, then slide into a double kayak for about 75 minutes among cliffs, arches, and grottoes. Guides such as Bruno, Ricardo, and Alfonso are known for keeping the pace safe and lively. Finish with 10 to 15 minutes for swimming or the boat slide.

“The kayaking was great. The guide was entertaining and even though it was foggy it was a great experience overall.”

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2.Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves on Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48 per person Top rated

Board a purpose-built catamaran in Lagos, learn basic paddling skills, then launch in a double kayak near Ponta da Piedade. Guides such as Ricardo, Jaime, Andre, Laura, and Bruno lead you through the caves and cliffs while the support boat stays close. After kayaking, swim from the catamaran before cruising back to Lagos Marina.

“We had a great morning! Andre, our guide was informative and fun! He also had a great sense of humor. He made our kayak experience memorable! The crew made getting in and out of the water easy and made sure everyone knew how to kayak correctly etc. I appreciate his concern for safety and overall it was a great day.!”

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3.Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93 per person

Meet your English or French-speaking crew at Vieux-Port for a 3 to 4-hour catamaran trip past Vallon des Auffes, Château d'If, and the Frioul islands. Swim in sheltered coves, use the paddleboards and snorkels, or jump from the roof board. Crew members such as Nico, Julie, Clem, and Marie are praised for friendly local stories.

“The wonderful guides took us to some beautiful spots with plenty of activities and shared insightful information about the area. Thank you very much!”

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4.Benagil Kayak Tour On Board a Fantastic Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · from $46 per person

Cruise from Portimão Marina to the Benagil coast, then paddle double kayaks into Benagil Cave and nearby coves with guides Sergio, Joana, or Serginho. The catamaran saves your energy, offers toilets and comfortable seats, and returns you to Portimão after kayaking and swimming. Plan on about 2.5 hours, with a maximum of 28 people.

“Very slick experience. Comfortable boat, plenty of kayaking time and felt safe with varied experienced kayakers. Brilliant trip, would recommend!”

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