Jah Shaka surf shop is very centrally located in the old town of Lagos. Great if you can be at the starting point at 13.55 to meet the others joining you on the tour
Description
Since the 10th of September 2023 access has been banned to the Benagil cave for swimmers. Vagabundo Travel don’t like fun police, swimming was great for 7 years, but we now have 2 x 2-seat kayaks. The authorities have now completely banned standing on the sand inside the cave. You will however get a pretty spectacular look at the cave from the comfort of a kayak.
Our kayaks are quicker than the ones rented at Benagil and as we include transport to and from Lagos, beer and sangria and a picnic lunch it really is a no brainier. The kayak trip is dependent on weather conditions. On the odd occasion, waves at Benagil mean the lifeguards put up either a yellow or red flag and we are not permitted to use our kayaks. We will endeavour to inform you if this is the case prior to your booked trip.
Tour Options
Swim and Chill at Benagil
Itinerary
Praia De Benagil
Admission included180 min
Our tour will take you to the majestic Benagil cave. We drive from Lagos in our fun vans, listening to great music and enjoying beer and sangria for the 40 minute journey. Once at the beach we'll set up for the day and take off for our 60m swim to the Benagil cave. We provide life jackets, boards and inflatables to help with the swim. Afterwards we enjoy a lovely lunch (plenty of veggie options) and finish by viewing the cave from the clifftop above. Returning to Lagos in the party van around 6.30/7pm.
What's included
Included
Towels, beach games, shade, sunscreen, music
Life jackets, boards, inflatables
Deli lunch, vegan and vegetarian options, ham, chouricao, cream cheese, hummus, veggies, bread, condiments, chocolate and crisps
Portuguese beer and sangria
Not included
A boat, we swim into the cave!!!
Traveller Ratings
4.8
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Swim and Chill at Benagil take?
Swim and Chill at Benagil lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Swim and Chill at Benagil cost?
Prices start at $58 per person for this Lagos 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.
Can I cancel Swim and Chill at Benagil 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 Jah Shaka surf shop is very centrally located in the old town of Lagos. Great if you can be at the starting point at 13.55 to meet the others joining you on the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Swim and Chill at Benagil offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Swim and Chill at Benagil worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 112 verified reviews; it is run by Vagabundo Travel.
Reviews(112)
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Go64865395170
September 21, 2024
Cave Swim
Our experience with Brody was amazing! Unfortunately the “fun police “ don’t allow you to swim into the caves effective Aug ? but that did not stop us! We kayaked into the caves and it was quite an adventure!! When we returned to the beach we were greeted by a great lunch and beverages. Thanks mate for being awesome!!!
Operator response
Thanks for this lovely review. The fun police have definitely messed with us all, but I’m glad everyone still has a great day the Vagabundo way. Cheers legend
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Mary_A
June 17, 2024
Best way to see Benagil
All around a great time with Brodie. It was a nice small group, just us and one other couple. We all got to know each other which made the whole experience even better. Brodie is the Aussie version of Matthew McConaughey, inside and out. He provided us with boogie boards to swim into the cave with and a spread of some lunch afterwards. As well as all the sangria and beer we could want to drink. The swim into the cave wasn’t too challenging and was so rewarding!
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187jaydenc
June 15, 2024
Authentic & Unmatched Experience
This tour, and Brodie lived up to the mass of good reviews. Brodie was awesome - very personable, easy going and has a genuine love for people & Portugal/Lagos. Our day started with a road trip accompanied by cold drinks, good music and good chats. The Benagil caves were nothing short of incredible and are a must-do when visiting Lagos. Once we returned ashore, Brodie had laid out a fresh lunch along with a stream of cold drinks, sunscreen and beach supplies. The afternoon was one of our highlights in Lagos - chatting away, getting to know Brodie and the other lovely couple we met on the tour. 10/10 would recommend and will be returning!
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Leanna_W
May 4, 2024
10/10 experience. Brodie...
10/10 experience. Brodie was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. Very knowledgeable and an overall good human being!
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kasondrakonar
October 19, 2023
Brodie is the best!
Brodie was a fantastic tour guide, who took us (group of 6 friends) to swim at Benagil - it was such a cool experience to be able to swim into the caves! He provided some lovely snacks and very cold drinks, as well as plenty of local knowledge. We didn't have the time to do more trips with him, but the walking tours and wasted on the west coast trip sound like a great time! Definitely look Brodie up if you want to have some fun and educational trips of the area while you are here!
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Andrew_C
October 17, 2023
Incredible Day
Incredible day! We had booked this activity with Brodie to do the swim to the Benagil Cave but days before they had shut down the cave to all visitors. This all occurred days before the activity. Frankly, we had considered canceling as we were disappointed with the cave's closing to visitors. Thankfully we didn't!
Brodie was quick to message us and update us to the unfortunate closing of Benagil. He seamlessly put together an unbelievable day for us including a picturesque hike along the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. Meanwhile, Brodie set up a spot along the beach at the end of the trail complete with homemade sangria, beer, snacks, and sandwiches. We spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the crashing waves and beautiful glowing cliffs of the Seven Hanging Valleys.
If you are in the area, we highly recommend looking into an activity with Brodie. He gets you out of the touristy area and shows you beauty of the Algarve coast. The way he speaks about Portugal and its people will make you fall in love with the country all the more.
Thanks Brodie! Have a good one!
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jamesbO7453XF
October 11, 2023
Fan-Bloody-Tastic
Best day out of Lagos to date. Nothing cringeworthy here, just an awesome day out, making mates and enjoying the gorgeous Algarve weather. Brodie is the funniest guide I reckon I've ever met.
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naorm2019
September 1, 2023
Beers Beach Benagil Brodie!!! 🩵🤙🏽
Beers Beach Benagil!!! Hella wholesome and fun experience with my mates😍 Brodie is a legend of a bloke, has a laugh and is very knowledgeable of Portuguese history! Couldn’t recommend this more!!!
Operator response
Cheers legend, I had such a cracking day out with you all yesterday, thanks for the epic review
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Philip_S
August 27, 2023
Do it! Best way to see the cave!!!
Very very cool. Brodie is such a great guide and it was a very chill and cool group. We think this is the best way to see the cave and additionally have a great time with new people you meet. It is definitely the money worth it. This tour is unique and with all his experience and his good vibe, brodie is the best tour guide!!!
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Kellie_W
August 26, 2023
Highlight of our trip!
We had a great time on this adventure!!! I would highly recommend doing something different then the “regular” tours. Brodie was fun and good energy vibes. He included every one and made it comfortable. We had such a good group. One of the highlights of our trip.
Thank you Brodie. Cheers!
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