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From Faro : Benagil Cliffs, Waterfall & Small-Group Day Trip

By Algar Tour
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ฿3,408 and current price is ฿2,999 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

More than a Benagil tour — this is a relaxed full-day experience through the real Algarve with a local guide.

Depart from Faro in a comfortable 7 - seat van and visit Benagil cliffs from above, Vigário Waterfall, Alte village, Loulé Market, scenic viewpoints, countryside roads and hidden places away from the crowds.

Enjoy local stories, culture, nature and a small regional tasting at a traditional countryside stop. The waterfall stop is included year-round. In warmer months, there may be time for a refreshing swim before lunch. Small group, max 6 guests. No big buses, no rushed stops.

Perfect for travellers who want to explore beyond the usual tourist spots, without renting a car or joining a crowded excursion. You’ll have time for photos, short walks and authentic moments along the way.

Insurance included. Languages : EN / FR / ES / PT.

Please note : this experience does not include a boat trip or entry inside Benagil Cave. Swimming depends on weather and conditions.

RNAAT : 1210/2024

Activity location

  • Mercado de Loule
    • Praca da Republica
    • 8104-001, Loule, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monumento a Ferreira de Almeida
    • Avenida da República
    • 8000-470, Faro, Faro, Portugal

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Benagil Trails + Alte + Loulé |Small-Group Algarve Day Tour (Max6)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
฿3,407.83 x 2 Adults฿6,815.66
Total
Price is ฿6,815.66
Until Sun, 28 Jun
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What's included, what's not

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    Local guide
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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small regional tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in 7 - seat van
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat trip / Benagil cave entry
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children under 11 years of age

Activity itinerary

Mercado de Loule

  • 1h
Visit Loulé Market, one of the most emblematic covered markets in the Algarve, known for its Moorish-inspired architecture, vibrant atmosphere and local character. Located in the heart of Loulé, it is a meeting point for locals and visitors, with fresh produce, fish, regional products, traditional sweets and local crafts. Guests can explore at a relaxed pace, discover Algarve flavours, take photos and experience everyday life in a traditional Portuguese town. On some days, the area around the market may be livelier, with local producers and artisans outdoors. Please note : on public holidays, Loulé Market may be closed or have limited opening hours. This depends on the market management and is outside our control. If this happens, the guide will adapt the stop to offer the best possible local experience in Loulé.

Salir (Pass by)

Drive through the centre of Salir, a traditional inland village that shows a quieter side of the Algarve. As we pass through, the guide will point out typical Algarvian houses, narrow streets, small traditional doors and details of village life. This short passage helps guests understand how local communities have changed over time, with services and daily life still present in small countryside villages. Please note : this is a scenic drive-through, not a castle visit or walking stop.

Alto do Malhão (537 m)

  • 30m
Stop at Alto do Malhão, a peaceful viewpoint in the Serra do Caldeirão, where guests can enjoy panoramic views over the inland Algarve and feel the contrast between the quiet countryside and the busy coastline. Nearby, visit a beautiful Buddhist stupa, an unexpected and symbolic place of calm, reflection and harmony in the hills of Loulé. The guide will share the meaning of the Menu publisher and its connection with nature and inner peace. This stop also includes a small regional tasting at a traditional countryside café — a simple and authentic moment to experience local Algarve flavours before continuing the journey.

Alte

  • 2h
Stop in Alte, one of the most charming inland villages in the Algarve, known for its whitewashed houses, narrow streets, natural springs and peaceful village atmosphere. Before lunch, visit Vicario Waterfall, a natural spot near the village where guests can enjoy the scenery, take photos and relax. Access to the waterfall involves a wooden staircase, so good leg mobility and comfortable shoes are recommended. In warmer months, there may be time for a refreshing swim, depending on weather and local conditions. After the waterfall, we stop in the village of Alte for lunch. Guests are free to choose where to eat. Those who wish to follow the guide can have lunch at a local restaurant selected by the guide for a simple and authentic Algarve experience. Lunch is not included in the tour price. After lunch, enjoy a short relaxed walk through the village, crossing Alte on foot before returning to the van and continuing to the next stop.

Benagil

  • 45m
Visit the Benagil cliffs from above and enjoy one of the most iconic coastal views in the Algarve. This stop is not a boat trip or cave entry, but a scenic visit to the top of the cliffs, where guests can admire the coastline, take photos and enjoy a short coastal walk with views over the Atlantic, limestone cliffs and natural rock formations. The guide will lead the group at a relaxed pace, sharing local context and helping guests discover the beauty of Benagil beyond the famous cave. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the ground may be uneven in some areas.

Location

Activity location

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    Mercado de Loule
    • Praca da Republica
    • 8104-001, Loule, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monumento a Ferreira de Almeida
    • Avenida da República
    • 8000-470, Faro, Faro, Portugal

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