Frequently Asked Questions

Bookings are made on our booking page (FareHarbor) by choosing the experience, date and group size. Payment is by card at the end.

Prices are on the booking page, because they vary with the date and group size. You see the exact amount there before confirming.

Yes, the price shown is per person.

If there are places left, yes — but high season fills up early. Booking a few days ahead is safer.

Yes — full refund or credit if you cancel in advance. Deadline by experience: Benagil Cave Paddleboard Experience: 72 h; Benagil Caves Kayak Experience: 72 h; Surf Experience / Lesson Clinic: 72 h; Benagil Caves SUP Sunset: 72 h; Paddleboarding Benagil Caves at Sunrise: 72 h; Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 4 People Session: 72 h; Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 2 People Session: 72 h; The Secret Algarve: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail with a Local Guide: 7 days. If we cancel because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you also get a full refund or credit.

If conditions are unsafe we reschedule at no cost or refund in full. The decision is always ours, for safety. Rain, wind or fog alone do not count as bad sea conditions.

Benagil Cave Paddleboard Experience: 6–80. Benagil Caves Kayak Experience: 4–80. Surf Experience / Lesson Clinic: 12–65. Benagil Caves SUP Sunset: 4–80. Paddleboarding Benagil Caves at Sunrise: 4–80. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 4 People Session: 8+. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 2 People Session: 8+. The Secret Algarve: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail with a Local Guide: 12–80.

No. Every experience is led by certified guides and starts with an introduction. SUP and kayak stay in calm water close to the coast.

For SUP and kayak you need to be comfortable in the water; the life jacket is mandatory and included. For surf, knowing how to swim is mandatory.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Swimwear already on, a towel, dry clothes, water-resistant sunscreen and water. For the hike, closed shoes.

Benagil Cave Paddleboard Experience: Stand-up paddle board and paddle, Local guide / instructor / photographer, Life jacket, Wetsuit (to rent on cooler days), Complimentary GoPro photos, Insurance, Dry bag for personal items. Benagil Caves Kayak Experience: Kayaking gear, Complimentary GoPro photos, Safety gear, Insurance, Dry bag for personal items. Surf Experience / Lesson Clinic: Surfing gear, Wetsuit, Insurance, Photos of your best rides. Benagil Caves SUP Sunset: Stand-up paddle board and paddle, Local guide / instructor / photographer, Life jacket, Photos and video, Insurance, Dry bag for phones, Storage / lockers. Paddleboarding Benagil Caves at Sunrise: SUP gear, Safety gear, Complimentary GoPro photos, Insurance, Dry bag for personal items. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 4 People Session: Surfing gear, Wetsuit, Insurance, Photos of your best rides. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 2 People Session: Private lesson with a dedicated coach, Surfing gear, Wetsuit, Insurance, Photos of your best rides. The Secret Algarve: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail with a Local Guide: Private local native guide, 3h30 guided tour, 50 cl thermal spring water bottle from Monchique, Typical Algarvian snack (almonds and figs), Walking poles (on request), Transport back to the trailhead, Photos and video of your group, Insurance.

Yes — GoPro photos are included on the Benagil experiences, the surf lessons and the hike. You get them afterwards.

SUP and Kayak: Benagil Beach, check-in 30 minutes before. Surf: Avenida do Rio, Riamar C building, Armação de Pêra, 20 minutes before. Hike: the trail starts at Praia da Marinha, check-in 15 minutes before (hotel transfer optional, on request).

Benagil Cave Paddleboard Experience: 1h30. Benagil Caves Kayak Experience: 1h30. Surf Experience / Lesson Clinic: 2h. Benagil Caves SUP Sunset: 1h30. Paddleboarding Benagil Caves at Sunrise: 1h30. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 4 People Session: 2h. Private Surf Lesson • 1 to 2 People Session: 2h. The Secret Algarve: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail with a Local Guide: 3h30.

Yes, there are two parking areas about 300 m from the meeting point in Benagil. In summer it fills up, so arrive 45 minutes early.

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