Day Trip To Algarve: Benagil Cave, AlgarSeco & Lagos, From Lisbon

It was a wonderful trip to Algarave. The guide was very helpfull and did everything he could to help us. He provided waterbottles, waited in line for us when we visited The caves in Benagil. He also booked the boat tour for us which helped a lot. Overall i would recomend this trip and do it again !

Our guide Zia was so great - I cannot say enough about how his manner, humour and knowledge made the day so exceptional. He and our driver Shami were a perfect team. We were picked up promptly at the Hard Rock Cafe in Lisbon and got on the road right at 8:00 AM. Zia told us in great detail what we could expect from the day, and at each stop he explained exactly what was going to happen and how long it would take. On the drive south, he provided fascinating detail about the history, geography and architecture we were seeing. My wife and I were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and along with us were two Americans and two Poles. The company was truly delightful, which obviously is not in control of the operators but made for a great day. The van was comfortable and well stocked with water and wifi. We were told to ask if we needed anything adjusted but it was never necessary. The three hour drive south (with one 15 minute stop for a bio-break) was followed by the first Algarve stop, including amazing views to which words can’t do justice. Zia knew the best viewpoints and peppered us with facts about what we were looking at while using our cameras to capture us with the stunning backdrop. Back in the van for a short drive (5 minutes) down to the beach where we had 45 minutes to swim and soak up the sun. Atlantic Ocean was cold, of course, but given the hot breeze it was refreshing and welcome. Back in the van and off to the old town of Lagos…or maybe it was Portimao? Where we had an hour to have lunch and explore the shops and charming streets. Our driver Shami drove us right to the entrance and picked us up there as well, exactly on time. Then a 40 minute drive a boat ramp where we did a half hour tour to Benagil cave and other caves along the shore. As it was low tide we were able to sneak into caves that otherwise wouldn’t have been accessible - it was truly spectacular and though there were many other boats and kayaks, we never felt crowded or delayed. Pictures do not do it justice! It has to be seen. Zia was a full participant in the crew who herded people on and off the boats, and the whole thing ran like a well oiled machine. I thought we were done but there was a final stop where we were guided into an amazing cave where Zia photographed us with the sea visible through holes in the limestone. He’s obviously done this a lot because the photos looked like they were professionally done. Zia then led us to watch some crazy tourists and locals do cliff jumping - one member of our party did a scary looking jump to rapturous applause. I was happy to watch from dry land. Finally we began the 3 hour return drive in the comfort of the minivan, with a single (welcome) bio-break about an hour out of Lisbon. I can’t recommend this excursion highly enough. If you’re lucky, you’ll have Zia as your guide. I’ll never forget it.

We had an amazing day trip from Lisbon to the Algarve. We visited the stunning Benagil Cave and Algar Seco, enjoyed breathtaking coastal scenery, beautiful beaches, and crystal-clear waters. The boat ride from Portimão to Benagil Cave was a highlight of the tour and offered spectacular views of the coastline. We also had a delicious lunch in Lagos, where we enjoyed fresh local fish and excellent food. Throughout the trip, everything was well organized. A special thanks to our guide, Nayem, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The vehicle was very clean, comfortable, and made the journey enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Portugal and looking to experience the beauty of the Algarve!

Our driver, nayem, was extremely accommodating and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour with him as your guide!

Nayem was a great tour guide. He got us safe to our multiple destinations. He was very friendly. He spoke good English. My daughter and I booked the tour with the boat ride, however it best to let Mr. Nayem book it just in case the weather is bad. He took pictures for us. He made our restaurant reservation for us

I had a great day touring with Nahem. Everything from pickup to lunch and back was a breeze. We were allowed to customize the tour as our group as fit maximizing our fun in the time out of the city.

Had a great trip, Nahem was very attentive, and thought of all the details. The scenery was beautiful and the lunch recommendations were on point. A lovely outing.

Nayem was our tour guide today. We did the tour with a Boat ride tour of the caves. It was a nice day trip. Use your time to sleep on the way to the destination and back. Lunch in Lagos at Luca Rooftop Bar. It was a good trip got to see a lot in the day. Comfortable car. Would recommend.