Kayaking along the Algarve Coast
3.5
Kayaking along the Algarve Coast
By Salema Tours
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We are a pioneer and unique company to carry out this type of tour in the heart of the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park.
Departing from Salema beach, in this experience you will have the opportunity to take a coastal tour on the main boat to João Vaz beach and then embark with us in double kayaks to discover caves, observe different species of seabirds and enjoy the fantastic landscape of the coast. vicentina composed of imposing limestone cliffs.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 10-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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- double kayaks
- Life jackets
- civil liability insurance
- Start:
- Salema Tours, Largo da Liberdade, 8650-195 Salema, PortugalMeet us at our office.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 257316P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- Equipment needed: Flip-flops, shorts, coat, water and sunscreen.
- 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 20 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: 257316P9
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- J4013UYellenm0 contributionsDolphin watchingA very passionate and enthusiastic crew! We loved the time spent with the playful dolphins 😃 We would really recommendWritten 2 January 2025
- Daydream7047040 contributionsGreat up close tour of the local caves and local shore- great part of algarve experienceGreat up close tour of the local caves and shore. The staff were great and took great care of us , and accommodated our needs. Great stories and key things to seeWritten 17 September 2024
- nigel m0 contributionsA must do if you are in Portimão or nearbyI am not sure whether I went with this operator, however, the experience was stunning! Firstly dolphins - they were close to and cruising - it is difficult not to smile! There were I think either babies (I think) or a mix of dolphins and porpoises (I think not). We were the treated to dolphins doing the vertical takeoff out of the water and the crashing back - I can remember vaguely seeing this when there were awful dolphinariums in the uk - but this was for real and spontaneous. We went on to the caves - and these were awesome - the skipper of the boat provided lots of information (we were sitting at the back of the RIB which is brilliant). Really enjoyed the entire experience!Written 8 September 2024
- lschmiesing0 contributionsGreat ways to see the coast of The AlgarveWe took the Dolphin and Bengali cave tour. Lucy was our guide. She was fabulous. Saw a pod of 10 bottle nosed Dolphins swimming around us. Benagil was crowded which was expected. Saw more sea caves and sights than kayaking at Benagil. Good valueWritten 2 September 2024
- Quest7951240 contributionsExcellent and memorable tour seeing DolphinsWe took a Dolphin Tour with my partner and 2 children aged 7 and 2 years and we all absolutely loved it, seeing the dolphins so close up was incredible, the guides were really friendly and knowledgeable too and really helpful in the booking process . The tour was just the right duration for younger children too, all in all would thoroughly recommend and plan to return to try the local caves next timeWritten 18 August 2024
- kt02law0 contributionsAmazing experienceAbsolutely amazing as always. The crew were incredible, so much passion for what they do which made the whole experience more exciting.Written 8 August 2024
- 332ingvilds0 contributionsAmazing!!!Awesome trip!!! All family loved the boat trip- the boat driver and the biologist made this an ultimate experience of wildlife & magic adventure🤩👏🏻 Amazing!!Written 30 July 2024
- S6565ZQsarahs0 contributionsExciting tour!Great tour helpful knowledgeable guide. Saw a pod of common dolphins and enjoyed the caves. The dolphins appeared happy to play by the boats which took it in turns to come include.Written 20 July 2024
- jennyhawkins20160 contributionsGreat experience!Great trip - excellent host on board (marine biologist) and was really impressed by how respectful all the boat tours were to the dolphins - giving them space and keeping engines quiet. Would happily do this daily!Written 8 July 2024
- Linsey160 contributionsCommon dolphins experienceInteresting climbing in to the rib boat from the sea (shallow water no swimming required - we embarked at Salema beach), made it more fun. We saw a pod of about 20 common dolphins which was amazing to see them playing in their natural habitat. Marine biologist was very knowledgeable. Thank you for a great trip.Written 30 June 2024
- ghadaGS0 contributionsBenagil cave boat tourThe trip was too long , did not it find benagil caves different from the other less famous ones The waves were very strong but the tour was informativeWritten 29 June 2024
- mdeberti0 contributionsGreat boat rideGreat boat trip. We got to see the dolphins, the caves and the Algarve coastline. Our crew was very knowledgeable about the local dolphins. Once we got to the caves, our captain took us to see many of them and get all the way inside them; it was very cool. The boat ride is long, there is likely a 30-45min transfer each way from the dolphins to the caves, and the caves back to Salema.Written 18 June 2024
- ahmedeT8785HW0 contributionsDolphin watchingOutstanding experience watching the dolphins in their natural habitat. Very knowledgeable marine biologist guide and experienced boat captain. The whole Salema Tours team were very friendly and professional.Written 18 June 2024
- kathleensU4456TN0 contributionsChildhood dream come true! 🐬This was a childhood dream come true! My tour saw three pods of dolphins in the first hour of our tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the marine biology and spoke fluent English. I learned lots and would recommend the experience to adults and kids alike. The morning of my trip there was a miscommunication about where we would launch from (Salema or Sagres), but they helped resolve the issue without difficulty. It ended up allowing me more time to site see in Sagres. I recommend wearing a wind jacket, sunscreen, water friendly shoes (you might get splashed), and sun glasses.Written 9 June 2024
- 287geoffreyl0 contributionsIncredible Cave and Grotto TourThe beauty of the cliffs, and the adventure of travelling into and through the caves could not have been better! Very knowledgeable and friendly host.Written 26 May 2024
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melissava2
Arlington, VA55 contributions
Despite very windy conditions, we had the best morning kayaking along the coast with our guide Joerg. Our tour ended up just being our family of 4 which made it even better. The caves are amazing and the paddling was not hard at all. We have a 13 year old and a 16 year old and they managed fine in double kayaks with us. It was comforting to know there was boat we could get on if we ever got too tired which we didn’t. The tour leaves from Salema beach - very easy if you are staying within walking distance of the beach.
Written 29 June 2022
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MICHAEL S
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Aug 2023 • Couples
We were notified of cancellation 1 hour before we were ready to drive to Salema. Cancellation was because there were only two of us for the tour. We have had many 2 person tours that other companies honored despite the lack of turn out. Due to the late notification, we were unable to book anything else. I would not recommend this company to anyone.
Written 21 August 2023
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Linsey
Wigan, UK8 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Collected by rib boat from the shores of Salema Beach, kayaks towed behind. Kayaking along the coast and in caves for approximately 5 kilometres 1hr 30m. Excellent guide. Would definitely do it again.
Written 30 June 2024
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Brian D
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Jun 2023 • Family
Unfortunately zero stars is not an option as that would be the appropriate score. We booked our tour online through Salema Tours’ website. The tour was for 1PM. The website would not permit full payment, only a deposit. Per instructions we arrived 15 minutes early. The front desk had a notebook that did not contain our reservation. When they looked online they saw our reservation and told us they had not checked online reservations so they did not know we were coming. Because of this they changed the time to 2PM to accommodate the request of another group. We waited for an hour. When we went back to the desk. I went through the same conversation about our reservation with the added difficulty that they said our tour was for 1PM. Once we got that all sorted they told us we needed to pay the balance in cash. Since there was no indication on the website that they accepted only cash, we had to cancel. They gave us some pushback on a refund but I was insistent and they, after much protest, provided the refund. We cannot rate the actual tour since it didn’t happen but I advise not using this group as they are disorganized, incompetent and rude.
Written 23 June 2023
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Tania T
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Great way to see the beautiful Algarve caves and cliffs from the water. Our tour guide was fun and informative with lots of facts along the way, and the group was small unlike some other tours along the coast. Loved this experience. Highly recommended!
Written 19 July 2022
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