WORLDWIDE · TWO-HOUR CAVE TRIPS
Good two-hour cave trips fill their morning slots weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet Benagil Kayaks at Benagil Beach for a two-hour guided paddle into the Algar de Benagil and nearby caves. Guides such as Simao, Diogo, Miguel, and Flynn provide instruction and safety support. Inflatable kayaks, life jackets, helmets, paddles, and waterproof bags are supplied.
“Fun kayaking in and out of the caves! Good guide and amazing scenery I would definitely recommend this trip.”
Meet the André Matos Boat Trips team at Benagil Beach, learn basic paddling, then set out in a double kayak with a guide. You can visit Benagil Cave, coastal caves, cliffs, secluded beaches, and Marinha Beach. Early starts offer calmer water and fewer boats.
“It was a fantastic experience. Our guide David was also very good!”
Set out from Giardini Naxos with Escursioni Pizzichella for a two-hour cruise past Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto. You will spend about 40 minutes looking for wild dolphins, then enjoy fruit and prosecco or another aperitif as the sun drops behind Mount Etna. Italian and English are offered.
“It was a lovely trip. Unfortunately no dolphins, but the scenery of the coast made up for it. The captain was taking photos of each group at the wheel of the boat and at other scenic spots. We stopped for fruit and prosecco by isola Bella. My only reason for not giving 5 stars was that the captain did not speak English, in itself not an issue as you can usually get through with hand gestures and odd words of recognition. But I felt a bit uncomfortable when he was conversing with the other guests and seemed to be mocking English and Americans about something”
Set out from Armação de Pêra Beach with a multilingual guide for two hours along the Algarve coast. Paddle to three or four sea caves, wild beaches, and fossil-marked limestone cliffs. Your group is limited to 10, with a kayak, life jacket, water, snack, waterproof bag, and insurance included.
“It was an amazing tour! We were the only two guests so we hat a private tour. We saw lots of cliffs and visited a cave. The guide was very caring.”
Set out from Portimão with a private guide for a two-hour boat trip past Ferragudo, Caneiros, Algar Seco, and Benagil. You will enter the famous sea cave, pass more than 30 coastal caves, and may have time for a refreshing swim. Guides speak four languages.
“Muito boa experiência em grupo, o capitão André e a guia Inês sempre muito simpáticos e prestáveis ao longo da viagem com vistas espectaculares e a oportunidade de dar uma mergulho refrescante no mar. Tudo 5 estrelas 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”
Set out from Can Picafort with captain Sebastian or Samuel for a private two-hour trip along Mallorca’s north coast. Swim, snorkel, use the paddle board, visit sea caves, and stop at Coll Baix, with an optional Seabob session if weather allows.
“We throughly enjoyed our trip today. Sebastian, our driver, was lovely and so nice. We had 2 young children with us the they really had a great time and they were looked after.”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
