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We (2 families - 4 adults and 4 teenagers) booked a 3 day, 2 night trip with Portugal Kayak to experience just a small part of the Douro River and what a great success it was. From start to finish Rui, Carlos and Miguel helped make it a fabulous experience leaving us with little to do other than kayak the beautiful Douro River, eat wonderful Portuguese cuisine and stop overnight and two terrific agroturismos. Don't let the price tag put you off as it's worth every penny. I can highly recommend. Portugal Kayak run a very efficient and organised operation and Rui and his team are delightful company to spend time with.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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We have just returned from a 3 day Kayak trip in Portugal organised by Rui and assisted by Carlos and Miguel. We are 2 families with 4 adults and 4 kids between 12 and 16 years old. The whole trip was absolutely fantastic. The 3 chaps were a delight to spend time with and the effort made by them to ensure we enjoyed ourselves was unsurpassed. We met in Pocinho and were given great kit. First day 5 km to lunch. We were expecting a stale roll and an apple but no. Carlos and Miguel were our chefs and they had prepared a super riverside picnic with wine and beer. After lunch we swam then 7km paddle to finish point. Back in minibuses to first nights hotel on a vinyard. Great rooms and food with the 3 guides joining us for dinner. Next day 12km to lunch and another billiant picnic. I didnt do the afternoon paddle as I wantted to move my car to the end point to make the drive to Porto airport easier on the last day. Rui sorted this and despite me causing delay, it all worked out in the end and we had a great railway trip back to the hotel which was abolutely super. Dinner in a local restaurant with the chaps then back to bed. The last day was about 12km again with the added treat of passing through one of the locks. 30m deep! Final lunch then home. The scenery is breathtaking. The food and wine is incredible and the company is outstanding. This is *****kayaking. I cant think of how the experience could be improved. Rui ownes a kayak shop and knows all there is to know about rivers and the area. If you want a guide in Portugal he is your man. If you want a fun trip and a taste of the country i highly recommend you book with these guys. Well done.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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I took the 10-day Douro Kayak trip with Jack and Rui in September 2017 and enjoyed every minute. The company was great. The guides were so much fun and made the trip really memorable. The food was delicious all along the way. And, yes, the paddling was good too. This is a great combination of kayaking, eating/drinking, staying in interesting places, and some cultural outings. For me, it was an ideal vacation! I definitely recommend Douro Kayak/Portugal Kayak.…
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Date of experience: September 2018
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We spent 8 wonderful days on the Douro River kayaking from the Spanish border to Porto. Unbelievable experience that puts you in touch with the local beauty, history and culture of the Douro valley. The guides were exceptionally diligent and fun (Rui, Carlos and son Jorge, Jack). The accommodations at night were scenic, and the lunchtime meals on the river were delicious. I recommend that you are physically fit to paddle 10-15 Kms per day (which is not too hard!).…
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Date of experience: September 2018
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My wife and I did the two day trip (Douro River Flavours) with Rui in June 2018. I’m posting this review somewhat late but I still remember it as a highlight of out time in Portugal. Rui's colleague Filip drove the van to a meeting point each day and had a fabulous lunch waiting for us when we arrived. Our overnight stay at Bairro do Casal was great and Rui had arranged dinner for us (included), at Restaurante Bago D’ouro, which served a very good traditional Portuguese meal (with more than enough food). Rui was very likeable (as was Filip) and very informative with lots of information about the river, the history, and the Quintas (wineries). The landscape was lovely and the pace relaxed so I had plenty of time to take photos. Portugal as a whole was a delight, and our trip with Rui was fabulous.…
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Date of experience: June 2018
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