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Dolphin Safari and Cave Tour in Vilamoura

1. Dolphin Safari and Cave Tour in Vilamoura

Depart from Vilamoura Marina and sail out to sea in search of beautiful dolphins in their natural habitat. Bottlenose and common dolphins are 2 species that visit this stretch of the southern Algarve and they can often be viewed along the coast. No creature touches the hearts of more people than intelligent, friendly and playful dolphins. Their delightful personality is sure to make you smile like a child.  This is an eco tour that aims to protect the beautiful species and their natural environment for future generations. This trip is purpose-built for dolphin watching and will get you as close as possible to the amazing creatures. Then, head to some caves and rock formations for a look at the Algarve's geological landscape, before cruising back along the coast. 

Lagos: Dolphin Watching Half-Day Cruise & Water Activities

2. Lagos: Dolphin Watching Half-Day Cruise & Water Activities

Experience an amazing encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat and take the unique opportunity to see them socializing, frolicking, and feeding up close. You'll learn from your experienced and friendly crew about the unique habits of these gentle and highly intelligent sea creatures. Make sure you keep an eye out for other amazing cetaceans such as orcas and fin whales as well. After the dolphin watching, you'll have the chance to enjoy water activities on a peaceful and secluded bay. Go for a swim, sunbathe, and jump on the water slide. Have fun with your family and friends as you enjoy the modern brand-new catamaran as well as a complimentary healthy snack. If no Dolphins are sighted, you will receive a free voucher for another cruise.

From Faro: Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Guided Day Trip

3. From Faro: Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Guided Day Trip

After gathering at the tour meeting point, your van will depart from Faro for the approximately hour-long journey after which you will arrive to Benagil Beach. It will be from this location, together with your instructor, that you will enter the cave. It will take between 5 and 10 minutes to enter the cave, after which you will have 40 minutes inside to enjoy its unique environment. You can choose to spend your time taking photos, swimming, and just generally relaxing. It will soon be time to head to Marinha Beach, which is considered the most beautiful beach in Portugal. At this location you will have an hour to discover the amazing cliffs and views, following which you will head back to Faro.

Albufeira: 2-Hour Caves and Cliffs Kayaking Experience

4. Albufeira: 2-Hour Caves and Cliffs Kayaking Experience

After getting equipped with a lifejacket, kayak, and paddle, receive a brief introduction to kayaking 101. Then, it's time to get in the water with the instructors and start your kayaking adventure. The first moments will be spent to get familiarized with the newly learned paddling techniques. Once everyone in the group feels comfortable, set off to discover the magical landscapes and cliffs of Albufeira. Get up close to the cliffs and pass through stunning caves. Discover some hidden beaches around the area. Take a break at one of the hidden beaches and enjoy some free time to explore the area. Then, it's time to paddle back to the starting point in Coelha Beach where your kayaking experience ends.

Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

5. Benagil: Caves, Beaches, and Secret Spots Guided Kayak Tour

Get off the beaten track with a guided kayaking tour to the Benagil caves with an instructor. Navigate along towering cliffs and around stunning rock formations on a turquoise sea. Stop for a refreshing swim at a breathtaking location. Meet your guide at an easy-to-locate restaurant and get set up with your high-quality paddle, kayak, dry bag, and life vest. Get some instructions on how to use your kayak most effectively from your guide before embarking on your coastal adventure. Make your way along stretches of golden coastline and over crystal-clear waters that are teeming with shimmering fish. Capture pictures of the Benagil caves as light streams through from above, illuminating the cave and azure water. Learn about how these geological formations were crafted by the wind and waves over time. Cool off with a dive into the water and admire this other-worldly landscape as you swim along the beach. Return to the meeting point at the end of your tour.

Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

6. Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

Meet at the dive center in Lagos and get equipped with full scuba equipment provided. Once you have all your gear, take a short boat trip with your guide to the diving sites. Jump off the boat and follow your guide through the water. Spend one dive in ocean where you will admire the beautiful underwater world of the shoreline. See a variety of underwater species including cuttlefish, squid, sea stars, sea cucumbers, anemones, octopus, and a variety of fish. The dive itself will be around 35 minutes.

From Funchal: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with Breakfast

7. From Funchal: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with Breakfast

After pickup, travel to Pico do Arieiro where you will enjoy the sunrise. This is the highest viewpoint of the island at 1818 meters of altitude. See the sunrise while enjoying a hot cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast of sandwiches, homemade cake, biscuits, water, orange juice, fruit jam, cheese, and ham. Then, travel back to Camacha and go for a lovely walk in the Paradise Valley area. Admire the views of some endemic trees from the Laurissilva forest. Then, head back to the city center with drop-off at your hotel or at a central point.

From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

8. From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

Admire the sunset from Madeira's third-highest peak on a private or shared tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro. enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while watching the sunset. Following pickup at your accommodation, head towards a lovely spot in the mountains to enjoy some food and drinks, an authentic Madeira Local experience and afterwards we head towards Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1,818 meters where you can enjoy the sun setting in one of the island's most beautiful settings. See shades of orange, pink, and red from above the clouds. Before settling into your ideal viewing spot, enjoy the lovely scenery of Pico do Arieiro and then enjoy the sunset. After sunset, you can stargaze for a while. When night comes, enjoy the stars, film the sky's canvas. Later, end the night with drop-off back to your hotel. Food menu (vegetarian options available upon request): •Homemade food • Traditional bread, crackers, toast, french fries • Chicken, Quiche, among others, the menu will always be different each day, but plenty of food and variety Drinks (different options available upon request):• Alcoholic: red wine, white wine, rosé, green wine, beer, and poncha (traditional Madeira cocktail) • Non-alcoholic: non-alchoholic beer, Coca-Cola, orange Juice, and passion fruit soda

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

9. Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Learn the basics of scuba diving from a PADI instructor and discover one of Funchal’s reefs. Practice your new skills in a pool to get comfortable, before embarking on your first dive around a shallow reef, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors and amazing variety of the Atlantic marine life. Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment. To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive. Make sure to book the right option if you want to enjoy the Ocean dive. Pool session from 8 years and ocean dive from 10 years or older. NO flying after diving for 12hours.

Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Music and a Drink

10. Lisbon: Sunset Catamaran Tour with Music and a Drink

Embark on a sunset catamaran cruise along Lisbon's Tagus River. Spot iconic sights such as Christ the King and the 25th of April Bridge, as well as the elegant Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Enjoy an included drink and unwind with onboard music. Take a seat on the boat's terrace or lounge as the boat takes off on the water. Stretch out and relax on one of the catamaran's 2 nets while enjoying your drink. Snap pictures of the unique architecture of the Electricity Museum and enjoy the colors of the sunset reflected on the water. Create unforgettable memories with friends or loved ones that will last a lifetime as you explore the beauty of Lisbon from the water. At the end of the trip, return to Doca de Santo Amaro.

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This trip was a lovely way to bring in a new day. We were brought to a very scenic spot where we peacefully observed a magnificient sunrise which was followed by a delicious buffet breakfast with hot drinks. Our tour guide brought us to see the unique Levada landscapes and we got to walk a small portion where we could experience the distinctive flora and fauna and views! The guides were funny and extremely knowledgeable and added to our wonderful experience. We could not recommend this more and this tour company :)

Breath taking views Exactly as you see in the picture. The guide was simply excellent. Breakfast on top was very well planned and stocked very nice... don't expect a sit down though. Be prepared for a very cold morning considering we're from Canada.

It was an amazing experience with such wonderful views! The tour guide was lovely and always happy to help, telling you all about the surroundings! I would 100% recommend this tour it’s not one to sleep on! You’ll definitely enjoy it.

The beach, caves and cliffs are a must see. The views on the cliff walks are incredible. The wetsuits for the swim to the caves were still wet (and cold) fron previous outings. Some of it felt a bit rushed.

It was very nice. The food and hot drinks were good . I recommend this tour in warm blanket