Tours/Faro/SUP or Kayak Tour
Viator · Private tour

SUP or Kayak Tour

4.6(23)Faro1 hour
VIATOR3.5(2)TRIPADVISOR4.7(21)

Description

In contact with salt water! This experience includes a stand up paddle (SUP) or kayak lesson, an important familiarization with the necessary devices, a small tour and a free ride for a brief maritime exploration. It’s a unique way to get to know some “corners” of one of the 7 natural wonders in Portugal, the Ria Formosa. The experience is aimed at all levels of performance, whether for SUP or kayak. All equipment is included (suit, Lycra, SUP board, paddle or kayak, paddle and vest), as well as sports insurance.

Tour Options

SUP or Kayak Tour

Itinerary

30 min

This place is at the end of Praia de Faro. It is a connecting river and ocean. There is no tourism in this place and you can enjoy the undisturbed beauty of nature.

Highlights

teaching materials, instructor and insurance.

What's included

Included
teaching materials, instructor and insurance.

Traveller Ratings

4.6
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews(23)

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htoohtool2026
June 10, 2026
Excellent

The instructor was excellent. Would highly recommend the supping activity for all.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience, we are glad that you enjoyed it :)

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Stay19950047365
June 19, 2025
Supping

This was a nice sup tour unfortunately I was classified as an experienced supper with beginners so the pace was not that high. Still had a nice explanation from the guide about the oyster farm. Still supped 5.66 kilometers.

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Bethany_N
March 17, 2025
They should have cancelled

The weather was very windy and they should have cancelled the tour. But they didn't. We didn't make it to the Ria Formosa due to the windy weather. We only paddled up the cove by old run down homes with barking dogs. The guild gave us NO information and did not stay with us. He was always far ahead. The kayaks had no back support and the paddles had no grips, just metal.

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Angela S
November 4, 2024
Fabulous solo kayak guided tour

Excellent solo kayak tour along the river with a great guide. Really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend this company

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tattimcnally
September 26, 2024
Top tip:- Find another provider

When we arrived we were sent up to a balcony to wait for the session to start at 3 even though we had been told to arrive 15 minutes early. The staff were brusque and unhelpful, there was nowhere to change and no secure storage offered for our things. The SUP was ok but did not have a lease. There was no safety briefing and the buoyancy aids were in a very poor state. The route of the tour was good but the 'instructor' made no effort to engage and make the session fun and informative. I enjoyed it anyway but had a much more enjoyable experience for the same price in Albuferia on kayaks the next day ( 3 staff, a safety boat, drinks for the guests and really interested and interesting guides - brilliant)

Operator response

We apologize if your experience wasn't as promised, please let us know the date of your tour, so we can fix the issue as soon as possible. Thankyou for your feedback and we sincerely apologize. Best regards, Salty Team

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709rachelg
May 10, 2024
Great experience

I had a great time kayaking along the river with Joao. I was the only one on the kayak tour, which I found really nice. Joao was great with his explanations, I had a really good time. I wouldn’t hesitate to do this again, great for beginners or intermediate :)

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br_nhildem2024
April 29, 2024
First time kayaking for my girlfriend and she really enjoyed it. That's all that matters. :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Very friendly and helpful staff who accommodated our skill levels. Scenic and kayaked past oyster traps. Would do it again

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626sanjeeva
December 30, 2023
Truly amazing

Absolutely amazing time. Jual and Bruno were fantastic. We were novices, but they helped build confidence and we enjoyed so much. Highly recommended

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pieked2023
October 7, 2023
A wonderful way to spend a few hours & you get to see the Ria Formosa from a different perspective

The tour is the perfect length and takes you along different routes there & back so you see lots of the Ria Formosa. João had lots of interesting information about things along the Ria and we even saw flamingos! I would definitely recommend trying it out.

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LuminitaFR
September 13, 2023
A wonderful salty experience

Wonderful experience! I did the kayak tour. The tour guide, João, very clearly explained (in English) the basics of operating a kayak, then many things about the lagoon, the tides and currents, local life tips and recommandations etc. The team and premises were on point. I booked from their booth on the port of Faro and I was very professionally received there as well. A wonderful salty experience from the beginning to the end ! Thank you again ❤️

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