--- title: Sunrise Small Group Kayak Tour to the Benagil Cave & 4K Photos lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/portimao/tours/sunrise-small-group-kayak-tour-to-the-benagil-cave-4k-photos/ type: tour city: Portimão country: Portugal price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 400 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 28 (Benagil Caves) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/sunrise-small-group-kayak-tour-to-the-benagil-cave-4k-photos/ --- # Sunrise Small Group Kayak Tour to the Benagil Cave & 4K Photos **Guidekin's take:** The same small group kayak route from Carvalho beach, but at sunrise, when the operator promises the Benagil cave to your group alone, with photos of you inside it handed over free. Groups are capped at twelve and a moderate level of fitness is needed. 4.96 from 400 reviews at €45 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 28 in Benagil Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Avoid the masses: Carvalho's beach is just 5 min away from Benagil beach, but is just enough so we avoid the crowds Free 4k Photos : Capture memories at Portugal's famed Benagil "Algar" cave and other picturesque spots, with 4k photos taken and offered to you Cozy Group Experience: With groups capped at 12, enjoy personalized attention and a smoother experience, Better for the guide and clients Mesmerizing Beach Access: Start at Carvalho beach, enclosed by limestone cliffs accessible through a tunnel Expert and Experiece Guides : Discover amazing caves, "algars," and natural formations under expert guidance of EGAS, CAIO & FRANCISCO, ensuring both safety and excitement exploring the caves, offering extensive knowledge about local history, biodiversity and geology Relaxation & Recreation: Finish your adventure back to Carvalho beach, perfect for sunbathing & swimming Try our Top-Tier adventure at basic rates! Experience unmached Value with exceptional quality with Brotherootz ## Before you book - Meeting point: - Find our guide near the big Coloured… - Starts 06:30: one departure a day - Children from €45: ages 6 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 400 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Benagil Kayak & SUP Tours Brotherootz - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 06:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.96 from 400 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 398 of 400. - 5 stars: 388 (97%) - 4 stars: 10 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - insurance - 4K Photos Free - Lower back Seat Support - All Equipment needed for the tour (Kayak, paddle and lifevest) - Dry bags for essential equipment (cameras, phones, keys). - Guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Carvalho Beach** (20m) - We start of at the calm and secluded Carvalho beach where we'll do a briefing on safety & instructions. To access the beach we go Down a ancient Carved Tunnel in the Rock. Here we can see the Rock tower off carvalho's waters and it's bending limestone walls. *The meeting... 2. **Praia De Benagil** (pass by, no stop) - After getting out of Carvalho's we visit some hidden Caves along the way, and after that we reach the buzzling Benagil beach where we can observe the village fishing historic past. 3. **Then, just right after the Benagil beach, we reach the famous Benagil Cave, w...** (30m) - Then, just right after the Benagil beach, we reach the famous Benagil Cave, where we'll stop to take some beautiful photos at the famous "sinkhole" with historic, geologic and Ecological insights on the region of Algarve. After the guides explanations, you can explore the... 4. **Praia da Marinha** (30m) - After getting out of the Benagil Cave, we paddle along towards Marinha beach, and in the way, we enter and visit more hidden caves and "Sinkholes" When we get to Marinha Beach , We pass underneath the famous Arches of Marinha, and stop for Great photos Then we paddle... 5. **If we still have time, depending on the group, we go for a visit at the "Isla...** (10m) - If we still have time, depending on the group, we go for a visit at the "Island of the smuggler". Here we enter a gigantic tunnel inside this rock formation, and we observe 2 beautiful holes in the ceiling, wich we call the "the blue eyes" photos will be taken 6. **Farol de Alfanzina/Alfanzina lighthouse** (pass by, no stop) - After getting out of the Tunnel of "Island of the Smuggler" we can observe the lighthouse in all its glory. And then we head back to the beach wich is just 5 minutes away from this point. Photos will be taken ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 - Find our guide near the big Coloured Fiat Ducato van in the parking lot of Carvalho beach; - The parking lot is at the end of the road of Algarve Clube Atlântico; - Use the app google maps as it's more accurate Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrXayPfPXGg0REm1FVsAFTQs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Benagil Caves | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 28** | €45 | 2h | 4.96 (400) | shared | | [Benagil Cave Tour From Armação de Pêra](/portugal/portimao/tours/benagil-cave-tour-from-arma-o-de-p-ra/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1522) | shared | | [Traditional Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/traditional-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €25 | 1h | 4.98 (1469) | shared | | [Express Tour - Benagil Cave](/portugal/portimao/tours/express-tour-benagil-cave/?format=md) | €20 | 30 min | 4.95 (1851) | shared | Ranked #5 of 28 in Benagil Caves by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €95, median €34; typical length 2h. 3 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/benagil-caves/?format=md ## More in Portimão - All Portimão tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/tours/sunrise-small-group-kayak-tour-to-the-benagil-cave-4k-photos/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/portimao/?format=md