Sunrise Small Group Kayak Tour to Benagil Cave with 4K Photos
by Benagil Kayak & SUP Tours Brotherootz
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€89.80Overview
This small-group kayak tour lasts about two hours and starts at Carvalho Beach near Portimao, Portugal. Participants meet at Carvalho Beach parking lot and access the beach through an ancient tunnel carved in the rock. A safety briefing and instructions are given before launching. The tour begins at sunrise to avoid crowds. From Carvalho Beach, the group paddles along the coast, visiting several hidden caves before arriving at Benagil Beach, where the guide explains the village's fishing history. Shortly after Benagil Beach, the tour reaches the Benagil Cave. The group spends approximately thirty minutes inside the cave, during which the guide shares information about the cave’s geology, ecology, and history. Participants may explore the cave independently or follow the guide to see fossil formations. After leaving Benagil Cave, the tour continues toward Praia da Marinha. Along the way, kayakers visit additional caves and sinkholes. At Praia da Marinha, the kayaks pass under the well-known arches, with a stop for photos. The route then returns toward Carvalho Beach. If time allows, the group visits the "Island of the Smuggler," entering a large tunnel with two ceiling holes called "the blue eyes," where photos are taken. The nearby Alfanzina lighthouse is visible before returning to the beach, which is about five minutes away. The tour includes all necessary kayaking equipment, life vests, paddles, dry bags for personal items, lower back seat support, insurance, a guide, and free 4K photos taken during the trip. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Carvalho Beach
The tour begins at the calm and secluded Carvalho Beach, accessed through an ancient carved tunnel in the rock. At this spot, the guide conducts a safety briefing and provides instructions. The rock tower and bending limestone walls around the beach are visible. The meeting point is at Carvalho Beach parking lot next to the Brotherootz van. There are 24 guests split into two groups of 12, each with a guide.
20 min
Praia De Benagil
After leaving Carvalho Beach, the kayak route passes some hidden caves before arriving at the busy Benagil Beach. Here, the guide shares information about the village's historic fishing past.
Benagil Cave
Immediately after Benagil Beach, the group reaches the famous Benagil Cave. The kayakers stop for about 30 minutes to take photos of the well-known sinkhole. The guide explains geological, ecological, and historical details about the Algarve region. Participants may explore the cave independently or follow the guide to see fossil formations before leaving the cave with the guide's help.
30 min
Praia da Marinha
Paddling onward from Benagil Cave, the group visits more hidden caves and sinkholes en route to Praia da Marinha. At the beach, kayakers pass beneath the famous Arches of Marinha and pause for photo opportunities before heading back toward Carvalho Beach.
30 min
Island of the Smuggler
Time permitting, the tour visits the "Island of the Smuggler," entering a large rock tunnel featuring two holes in the ceiling called "the blue eyes." Photos are taken here.
10 min
Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
After exiting the tunnel on the Island of the Smuggler, the group views the Alfanzina lighthouse before returning to Carvalho Beach, which is about five minutes away. Additional photos are taken at this point.
Meeting point
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
End point
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sunrise Small Group Kayak Tour to Benagil Cave with 4K Photos
by Benagil Kayak & SUP Tours Brotherootz
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€89.80Overview
This small-group kayak tour lasts about two hours and starts at Carvalho Beach near Portimao, Portugal. Participants meet at Carvalho Beach parking lot and access the beach through an ancient tunnel carved in the rock. A safety briefing and instructions are given before launching. The tour begins at sunrise to avoid crowds. From Carvalho Beach, the group paddles along the coast, visiting several hidden caves before arriving at Benagil Beach, where the guide explains the village's fishing history. Shortly after Benagil Beach, the tour reaches the Benagil Cave. The group spends approximately thirty minutes inside the cave, during which the guide shares information about the cave’s geology, ecology, and history. Participants may explore the cave independently or follow the guide to see fossil formations. After leaving Benagil Cave, the tour continues toward Praia da Marinha. Along the way, kayakers visit additional caves and sinkholes. At Praia da Marinha, the kayaks pass under the well-known arches, with a stop for photos. The route then returns toward Carvalho Beach. If time allows, the group visits the "Island of the Smuggler," entering a large tunnel with two ceiling holes called "the blue eyes," where photos are taken. The nearby Alfanzina lighthouse is visible before returning to the beach, which is about five minutes away. The tour includes all necessary kayaking equipment, life vests, paddles, dry bags for personal items, lower back seat support, insurance, a guide, and free 4K photos taken during the trip. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Carvalho Beach
The tour begins at the calm and secluded Carvalho Beach, accessed through an ancient carved tunnel in the rock. At this spot, the guide conducts a safety briefing and provides instructions. The rock tower and bending limestone walls around the beach are visible. The meeting point is at Carvalho Beach parking lot next to the Brotherootz van. There are 24 guests split into two groups of 12, each with a guide.
20 min
Praia De Benagil
After leaving Carvalho Beach, the kayak route passes some hidden caves before arriving at the busy Benagil Beach. Here, the guide shares information about the village's historic fishing past.
Benagil Cave
Immediately after Benagil Beach, the group reaches the famous Benagil Cave. The kayakers stop for about 30 minutes to take photos of the well-known sinkhole. The guide explains geological, ecological, and historical details about the Algarve region. Participants may explore the cave independently or follow the guide to see fossil formations before leaving the cave with the guide's help.
30 min
Praia da Marinha
Paddling onward from Benagil Cave, the group visits more hidden caves and sinkholes en route to Praia da Marinha. At the beach, kayakers pass beneath the famous Arches of Marinha and pause for photo opportunities before heading back toward Carvalho Beach.
30 min
Island of the Smuggler
Time permitting, the tour visits the "Island of the Smuggler," entering a large rock tunnel featuring two holes in the ceiling called "the blue eyes." Photos are taken here.
10 min
Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
After exiting the tunnel on the Island of the Smuggler, the group views the Alfanzina lighthouse before returning to Carvalho Beach, which is about five minutes away. Additional photos are taken at this point.
Meeting point
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
End point
- Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.