About this activity

The Benagil Caves are worldwide known and definitely a must see for those who come to Algarve. The famous Algar de Benagil has been rated as one of the Top 10 best caves in the world! We visit all the caves in Portimão, Carvoeiro, Benagil and Praia da Marinha. There are lots of colourful caves along the coast that give value to the trip, most of them hidden and totally natural that are definitely stunning, beautiful, paradisic views. As we use small and low boats, it is possible to get inside all the caves and visit them from the inside, where their natural beauty is. You get to take better pictures and get a closer look at all these beautiful caves! After the visit to the caves, stop at a calm place for some snorkeling! We provide all the equipment for the snorkeling. Run away from the crowds and book a private tour, adapting the tour to your needs. Book your tour today!

See the boat

What is included

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Local guideOther

Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNo back problems

Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Service animals allowedPets welcome

Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy

Itinerary

1
Praia da Rocha
Praia da Rocha is one of the main attractions in Portimão, a touristic area with a nice big beach for sunbathing and relaxing.
2
Praia do Carvoeiro
Carvoeiro is a beautiful small village in Algarve with colourful houses and views that make it taken out of a dream.
3
Algar Seco
A set of small inland caves with different shapes and a beautiful wooden path for some fun time!
4
Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse
An important lighthouse in the region, with a secret for you to discover!
5
Algar de Benagil
2 hr - The highlight of the tour, the worldwide known Benagil Cave, rated as one of the Top 10 Best Caves in the World! We'll take you inside the cave for you to get a full view, definitely worth seeing!
6
Praia da Marinha
Rated as one of the 100 Best beaches in the world and highly awarded beach, with definitely stunning cliffs and views!

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Standard

Weather cancellation available

May cancel if minimum travelers are not met

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Perfect for our small group of friends

A perfect tour for our group of four. Small and personalized. Our guides were fun, till us into as many caves as possible and since we had a small craft, easy to get into the smaller caves during low tide. They provide the wet suits so we Didn’t freeze in the cold Atlantic waters for snorkeling. Although we didn’t see much as far as fish, the beauty of the cliffs and colors under the sea was wonderful. If you have a small group you will love this tour.

Reviewed by Dreamer06394594978 - 2022-09-25

5/5

Best trip ever!

Honestly, hands down one of the best experiences I've had. We booked a spontenous trip to Algarve and decided to do this. They called to arrange the time which was perfect for us, we met at their kiosk, they took us to their speed boat which takes 8 people which is great, some really friendly people. We went on to see all the caves along the coast, my fiance did the cliff jump which he didn't think he was going to do but loved it! We then went on to the snorkeling spot and they provided us with wetsuits, face masks and fins, which for me was perfect as I'm not the greatest swimmer, but the wet suits helped sooo much! We honestly had the best time, great views, wasn't too busy as you'd expect, we will definetly be doing it again with artic Seagull as couldn't fault them in the slightest! Price was very good considering the experience we had. If you ever come to Algarve, don't go without doing this with Artic Seagull, they were amazing and can't praise them enough. We're still talking about this and still want to do this now! The only negative is that it had to end

Reviewed by solangesilva27 - 2019-07-31

5/5

Fun experience

We booked a tour at 9 in the morning, 2 adults and 3 kids. We really enjoyed our time. The sightseeing was amazing. Snorkeling was a bit cold but still a fun experience. My kids took the cliff jumping challenge (I’m not as brave!) Wonderful staff. I recommend!

Reviewed by Stephane3d - 2019-07-22

4/5

Nice trip down the coast with competent crew

We had a very nice trip. The boat is mid sized, fast and the captain was very good at keeping speed but also avoiding the waves so the ride was smooth. The coastline is impressive and it is nice to see from the waterside. The fact that you are only 6-8 people per trip makes it more personal and the crew is good at telling you what you see and can make it a more individual approach. Some from our boat did the rock jumping. We did not have the nerve. It is a 4-5m dive. The snorkelling is well prepared with flippers, wetsuits (in all sizes) and good masks. The snorkelling is not amazing as the water is not that clear nor did we see much marine life. Overall the crew made this an enjoyable trip which was not rushed and the crew was very helpful. I would recommend this company

Reviewed by mikkel1971 - 2019-07-27

3/5

Poor organisation

The organiser contacted us both the day before and the day of our trip trying to push us to a later slot. As we were attending a festival, we had to re-confirm more than twice that we could not change our booking. It seems that they overbook for the day and then re-schedule if oversubscribed. This caused us a lot of hassle and delayed the start of our trip. One group of four girls had to be turned away despite one member celebrating their birthday. The female driver was driving way too fast to make up for lost time however both hosts were pleasant and friendly. The boat isn't the most secure and does not have individual seats so we had to hold the boat with one hand. Overall, pleasant views however poor organisational.

Reviewed by Bunmi O - 2019-08-08

Private Benagil Caves & Snorkeling Tour (3h) - Lots of fun!

About this activity

See the boat

What is included

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

Refund rules

Reviews

Perfect for our small group of friends

Best trip ever!

Fun experience

Nice trip down the coast with competent crew

Poor organisation

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