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title: Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 49
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.55
reviews: 122
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Who should kayak?
rank_in_category: 44 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

**Guidekin's take:** A summer only kayak paddle along the Garajau underwater nature reserve with plenty of time to snorkel and swim, with a guide, life jacket and snorkelling gear provided. Two people per booking is the minimum, pickup is not included, and you need to be able to swim. 4.55 from 122 reviews at €49 per person for 2h.

**Who should kayak?:** For swimmers, choose Garajau kayaking with snorkel gear and a life jacket: minimum two per booking; 4.55 from 122 reviews at €49 per person. Trade-off: Must be able to swim; minimum two per booking. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #44 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A half-day kayak tour along the Underwater Nature Reserve of Garajau, including plenty of time to snorkel and swim in the crystal clear waters of this amazing spot!  Only in summer.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The exact meeting point is just beside…
- Starts 09:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age 6+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €49 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 122 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Lokoloko Madeira
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 09:00, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.55 from 122 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 107 of 122.

- 5 stars: 92 (75%)
- 4 stars: 15 (12%)
- 3 stars: 8 (7%)
- 2 stars: 4 (3%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the friendly guides and snorkelling; some report receiving little practical instruction.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides who keep the outing relaxed and enjoyable
- Coastal cliffs and rock formations seen from the kayaks
- Varied fish sightings during snorkelling stops
- Local stories and explanations of the area's fish and wildlife

**Complaints:**
- Some get clear kayak instructions, while others report little or no guidance
- Some see plenty of fish, while others report little marine life
- Rough seas and currents can make the return paddle strenuous
- Some enjoy ample snorkelling time, while others find it too brief

Written by Guidekin from the 86 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-08-11 to 2026-09-10); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Life jacket
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Pick up and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:00, 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

The exact meeting point is just beside the Galosol Reception in Canico de Baixo. We meet on the Lokoloko Shop.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQelTLwmKYAwRJYwdkEGp_HA

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, if you are one person please contact us to see if we have already others booked on your desired date.
- Not recommended if you don't know how to swim

Booking asks for: dates of birth, passport details

## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #44 of 48** | €49 | 2h | 4.55 (122) | shared |
| [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared |
| [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared |
| [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared |

Ranked #44 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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