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BRILLIANT!
This excursion was brilliant! From start to finish Sergio and the team were so friendly, attentive and gave clear instruction. Would recommend to others to do.
Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Albufeira, Portugal
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 52 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- water smile
- Meeting point
- Shop Caves Tours at car parking
Description
Stand-up paddle is a fun and exciting way to explore Algarve's fascinating nature and beautiful coastline. In this active tour, you get to glide along breathtaking cliffs, paddle through secret caves and swim at untouched beaches. The Tour We take off from the famous Sao Rafael beach in Albufeira, an award-winning beach with magical surroundings. This fun tour is suitable for all levels, with no prior experience needed. Our professional team will show you how to stand-up paddle, bring you to amazing spots, and make sure you are safe at all times. Who are we? We are locals with a passion for the ocean. Having lived in this area for many years, we know all the hidden gems and we would love to share them with you. With years of experience, top facilities, and leading the way on watersports, we make sure you have a wonderful time with us. Covid precautions This experience is limited to 8 people only, it allows us to personalize our activity while preventing and reducing any risk
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $40
- Senior (ages 66–69)
- $40
- Youth (ages 16–17)
- $40
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:44 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Snorkle mask
Dry-Bag
Stand up Paddle and Lifevest
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
52 reviews
How it compares in Albufeira
- Rated higher than 71% of 160 reviewed tours in Albufeira
- Starting price $40 is 12% below the typical $46 for tours of similar length in Albufeira
Excurgo comparison of 364 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour take?
Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Albufeira experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Shop Caves Tours at car parking. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Paddle & Snorkle: Albufeira SUP Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by water smile.
Reviews(52)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Book now!
We would highly recommend SUP to anyone visiting Gale! We booked as a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. We were complete beginners/novices but couldn't have been more looked after and cared for by staff and guide. We were in a group of 8, mixture of nationalities and abilities. We had the BEST time and experience. It is a very physical activity/sport but the aches this morning are so worth it ..... the ocean, the views and experience all were amazing. What a great way to start a sunny day in Portugal, thank you to everybody involved!
E
amazing!!!
We had Sergio as our guide. He was great! Very funny and chill, but still made sure we were all okay during the entire experience. We had a great time, and the fact they spoke English was great too. Would 100% recommend this experience! Best paddleboarding of my life! Also photos taken during the experience were great! :)
7
Brilliant experience!
My daughter and I had a brilliant time, Sergio and Ricardo couldn’t have been more friendly and supportive. Excellent tuition meant we were standing on the paddle board with confidence by the end. Only wish we’d done the experience earlier in our holiday so we could have had another session.
E
Definitely an experience
A very nice and worth seeing tour through caves and past remote beaches and coves. Also suitable for inexperienced paddlers as well as with children. In addition, very competent and fun tour guides who also take photos for and of all paddlers in between, which can be purchased afterwards.
M
Super cool activity! The...
Super cool activity! The equipment is high-quality and the explanations are clear. The setting is magnificent. Activity accessible to everyone, ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature. I recommend it! Thanks to the guide Amaro
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre superbe commentaire ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l’activité, la qualité du matériel et notre magnifique côte. Un grand merci également pour vos mots envers Amaro, nous lui transmettrons avec plaisir ! Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une nouvelle aventure à Albufeira ! 🌊☀️
K
Incredible experience
Had the most amazing experience! Would definitely recommend to anyone in Albuferia, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guides, Amaro and Andrea, were lovely and went above and beyond to make our trip the best! The caves were spectacular and the water is crystal clear. Loved it!
O
INCREDIBLE, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Amaro was a very good guide, very patient and very kind. Tiago took very good photos and was very attentive as well. Everything is worth it, especially the incredible photos with the beautiful rocks.
C
Scream machine
Our lovely host Andre was an amazing guide. He told us about all the local history in the Algarve. Couldn’t recommend it anymore, 10/10 fun experience. From the Scream Machine team 😛☀️
S
Great Tour with a super guide
We really liked the SUP tour! Miguel was a great guide, very friendly and fun. We had a good time and would do it again for sure!
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