Portugal Optional Excursions
Day 7 (Lagos)
Benagil Caves Boat Tour
- Spend approximately 2 hours speed boating along the coast of the Algarve around beautiful rock formations around Santorini as the sun sets
- Boat ride is about 30 minutes each way with about 1 hour exploring caves and rock formations
- Departs at 11:00am; Returns around 1:00pm
- Boat departs from (and returns to) Marina of Lagos
- Transportation to/from hotel from/to Marina of Lagos is not included but it is walking distance from the hotel
- Note: for security reasons you are not allowed to leave the boat at any time
- Shared excursion, meaning locals or other travelers may also join
- Cost: 45€, paid by credit card in advance
Ponta da Piedade Kayaking Tour
- Explore the famous grottos and cliffs along Ponta da Piedade by way of kayak
- You will board a catamaran in Marina de Lagos then take a leisurely boat ride (~20 minutes) to Ponta da Piedade where you will begin and then end kayaking
- Departs at 11:15am; Returns around 1:15pm
- Note: kayaking does require a good amount of upper body physical strength and stamina
- Shared excursion, meaning locals or other travelers may also join
- Cost: 40€, paid by credit card in advance
Surfing Lesson
- Learn how to surf along the southern coast of Portugal
- Departs at 10am; Returns around 5pm
- Includes transportation to/from Lagos, 2 x 1.5 hour lessons, wetsuits
- Lunch is not included
- Note the drive to the surfing location is about 30 minutes (each way)
- Shared excursion, meaning locals or other travelers may also join
- Cost: 80€, paid by credit card in advance